Greece & Turkey
Trip Overview - Tailor Made Tour
GREECE: ATHENS | METEORA | DELPHI
TURKEY: ISTANBUL | CAPPADOCIA
GREECE Athens (Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Monastiraki, Thiseion, historical centre) Meteora (monasteries, the cave of Theopetra) Delphi (Oracle of Delphi, Temple of Apollo, Archaeological Museum) .
TURKEY Istanbul (Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Top Kapi, Bosphorus, Fanari) Cappadocia (Istanbul, Kayseri, Blue Mosque, the Egyptian Bazaar).
Trip Itinerary
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Day 1
ARRIVAL IN ATHENS Upon arrival at Athens Airport, our assistant will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the city at your leisure. Overnight in Athens.
Day 2
ATHENS - CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS After breakfast, embark on a guided panoramic tour of Athens, visiting the Acropolis and its landmarks: the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, and Propylaea. Constnue through Constitution Square, the Parliament, and Panepistimiou Avenue’s neoclassical buildings. Visit Hadrian’s Gate, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Panathenaic Stadium. After lunch, explore the Acropolis Museum. Overnight in Athens.
Day 3
ATHENS - CORINTH CANAL - EPIDAURUS - MYCENAE - OLYMPIA Depart for the Corinth Canal for a short stop before visiting Epidaurus’ famous ancient theater. Continue to Mycenae, home of Agamemnon, and explore its archaeological site. Drive through scenic towns to Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games. Dinner and overnight in Olympia.
Day 4
OLYMPIA - DELPHI Visit Ancient Olympia’s archaeological site, including the Temple of Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, and the museum. Depart via the Rion-Antirion Bridge, passing through Nafpaktos and Itea before reaching Delphi. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
Day 5
DELPHI - METEORA Explore the archaeological site of Delphi, home of the Oracle of Apollo, and visit the Delphi Museum. Depart for Kalambaka, nestled beneath the rock formations of Meteora. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.
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Day 6
METEORA - ATHENS Visit the awe-inspiring Meteora monasteries, perched atop towering rock formations. Begin the return journey to Athens, stopping at Thermopylae’s King Leonidas monument. Arrive in Athens in the afternoon for free time. Overnight in Athens.
Day 7
ATHENS - ISTANBUL Transfer to Athens Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, our representative will transfer you to your hotel. Free time to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 8
ISTANBUL - GOLDEN HORN TOUR After breakfast, visit the Pierre Loti Café for panoramic views, the Cathedral of St. George, and the Suleymaniye Mosque. Afternoon free or optional tour of Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, and the Blue Mosque. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 9
ISTANBUL - BOSPHORUS CRUISE & SPICE BAZAAR Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise, admiring Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy, and Rumeli Fortress. Visit the historic Spice Bazaar. Free afternoon or optional visit to Topkapi Palace. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 10
FREE DAY IN ISTANBUL Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 11
ISTANBUL - ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA Depart by bus to Ankara to visit Ataturk’s Mausoleum and the Museum of Independence. Continue to Cappadocia for dinner and overnight.
Day 12
CAPPADOCIA - FAIRY CHIMNEYS & UNDERGROUND CITIES Explore Devrent Valley’s fairy chimneys, the underground city of Ozkonak, and the Goreme Open-Air Museum. Enjoy panoramic views of Uchisar and Avcilar. Optional evening folk dance show. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 13
CAPPADOCIA - SCENIC VALLEYS & CULTURAL LANDMARKS Optional hot air balloon ride at sunrise. Visit the Three Beauties of Urgup, Ortahisar, Zelve Valley, and Cavusin Valley. Optional evening Whirling Dervish ceremony. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 14
DEPARTURE FROM CAPPADOCIA Transfer to the airport for departure, concluding your journey.
THE PRICE INCLUDES
- Arrival and departure transfers.
- Accommodation in a double room in a 4* hotel with breakfast.
- Excursions mentioned in the program with deluxe bus.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- City tax
- Personal expenses (extra meals, drinks, tips)
- Optional excursions and visits
- Entrances
- Anything that is not mentioned in the included section