Istanbul to Athens (Small Group Tours)

Highlights

• Istanbul - Marvel at the Old City, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Underground Cistern and Topkapi Palace
• Gallipoli Peninsula - Explore ANZAC Cove and pay your respects at Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, trenches, and battlefields
• Troy - Turn back time and examine the Trojan horse replica, ancient ruins and the Aegean Coast
• Pergamum and Ephesus - Examine more historic Roman ruins and let your historical imagination run wild
• Pamukkale - Admire the hot springs and take a dip in the famous thermal pools, then visit the Roman spa town of Hierapolis
• Rhodes - Visit the largest of the Dodecanese Islands and admire medieval architecture like the Venetian Castle
• Santorini - Take in the blue and white villages that make up this beautiful volcanic island in the Cyclades
• Mykonos - Spend 2 days exploring the churches, beaches and nightlife on this picturesque Cyclades Island
• Athens - Get to know the capital of Greece as you explore independently - we strongly recommend you visit the famous Acropolis!

Included in Price

• Breakfast daily and 4 hotel dinners
• 13 nights 4 star and special class hotels
• Guided sightseeing - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ruins of Ephesus, Pergamum, Pamukkale and Roman Hierapolis
• Escorted by an English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide (days 1-6)
• Rhodes to Santorini - One way economy flight
• Marmaris to Rhodes and Santorini - Athens ferry tickets.
• One arrival transfer on day 1 and one departure transfer on day 14 included per booking
• All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles (days 1-6)
• Please Note: This tour is semi independent days 7 - 14 (you will not be escorted by a tour guide)

NOT included in price

• International flights and visas
• Greece - A hotel tax of €3.00 per room per night to be paid directly to the hotel at time of check in
• Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow EUR €5 - 7 per day, per traveller as a tip for your guide and EUR €2 per day for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture
• Entrance Fees: EUR€175-185pp paid EUR

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

Tour Variations

Istanbul to the Med (7 Days)

Following the famed Aegean coastline, we discover Ottoman Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, ancient Ephesus and Pamukkale, finishing in coastal Marmaris - gateway to the Greek Islands. This 7 day holiday from Istanbul to the Mediterranean sea will give you an in...

Next Departure: 03-May-2025
Starting at: USD 1,865.00

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Istanbul to the Acropolis (15 Days)

PRIVATE TOUR: From the great capital of the Ottoman Empire to the ancient capital of Greece, discover archaeological treasures, natural wonders and the jewels of the Greek Islands; Rhodes, Santorini and Mykonos.

Next Departure: 01-May-2025
Starting at: USD 8,415.00

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