10 Days Turkey and Greece Favorite Tour
|10 Days, 9 Destinations |Starts from Istanbul
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Duration
10 days

Max Group Size
30

Departure Type
Scheduled

Tour Operator
Travel Shop Booking

Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In
English

Physical level
relax

Tour route map

Istanbul

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Athens

Tour Overview

Combined CountryDiscoveryExplorerFamilyHistoricalIn-depth CulturalSightseeingSolo TravelWalking Tour

Welcome to Turkey! First class service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites of Istanbul, including daily excursions to Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, Istanbul's famous, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Bosphorus then a visit to mythical and beautiful Greece. There are hundreds of archaeological and historical sites to visit in Greece. Its landscape is mainly mountainous and the terrain is not very fertile, except for some valleys scattered along the Greek mainland. Come and join TravelShop Booking to enjoy your unforgettable holiday in Turkey and Greece.

Highlights

Embarking on a journey from Istanbul to Athens via several historic and culturally rich destinations promises an enriching experience. Istanbul, Turkey: Hagia Sophia: Explore the iconic Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. Blue Mosque: Admire the stunning blue tiles and architecture of the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque). Topkapı Palace: Discover the opulent Topkapı Palace, former residence of Ottoman sultans. Grand Bazaar: Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets. Bosphorus Cruise: Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, passing by iconic landmarks. allipoli, Turkey: Gallipoli Battlefields: Visit the historic battlefields and memorials of the Gallipoli Campaign from World War I. Anzac Cove: Pay homage to the soldiers who fought and lost their lives during the campaign. Troy, Turkey: Ancient City of Troy: Explore the legendary ruins of Troy, immortalized in Homer's epic poem, the Iliad. Pergamon, Turkey: Acropolis of Pergamon: Discover the ancient ruins of Pergamon, including the Altar of Zeus and the Library of Pergamon. Kuşadası, Turkey: Ephesus: Explore the ancient city of Ephesus, home to the Temple of Artemis and the Library of Celsus. House of the Virgin Mary: Visit the traditional site where it is believed that Virgin Mary spent her final years. Pamukkale, Turkey: Hierapolis: Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis and its well-preserved ruins. Pamukkale Terraces: Marvel at the stunning white terraces of Pamukkale, formed by mineral-rich thermal waters. Athens, Greece: Acropolis: Explore the ancient citadel overlooking Athens, home to iconic monuments such as the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike. Parthenon: Marvel at the majestic Parthenon, a symbol of ancient Greece and one of the world's greatest architectural achievements. Ancient Agora: Wander through the Ancient Agora of Athens, the heart of ancient Athenian life and democracy, and explore its ruins, including the Temple of Hephaestus and the Stoa of Attalos. Plaka: Stroll through the charming streets of Plaka, Athens' oldest neighborhood, known for its picturesque alleys, neoclassical buildings, and vibrant atmosphere filled with tavernas, cafes, and shops.

Itinerary

Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul’s original name is Byzantium then Constantinople. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, museums, customs and twelve million people. Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast and Lunch included)

After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the ASIL EFENDI which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.

 

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

At 06:00 or 06:30 am we depart for Gallipoli in order to visit the battle fields. Two hours later we will give you 20 minutes for relaxing in a restaurant area. We will arrive Gallipoli around 12:00 pm. and we will have lunch break, relax a little bit and then depart for the battle fields. Visit Gabatepe Museum. Start visiting the fields with Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove because these are the places where the war had started. Then Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine and Chunuck Bair. After the tour we will drive you to the hotel. Overnight in Canakkale.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

We depart at 08:30 and driving 30 minutes for to Troy. Visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. After Troy tour, 3 hour drive to Pergamon. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. and after the lunch departure for tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre at that times. Bergamon is a famous city for its jewellery, stones and silver. So on the way, we will visit a jewellery center for 30 minutes. Arrival to Kusadasi around 18:00 pm. Overnight in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

After breakfast between 08:30 am, departure from hotel fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. After the lunch, we will visit a place, which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet-weaving centre. After lunch, we will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all Orginal with their white paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. We will see the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine. In the evening, you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Overnight.in.Kusadasi.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to Pamukkale we have a lunch break until 13:30 pm. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and is located on the Buyuk Menderes River. It is a growing industrial town, known for its textile industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the famous textile factories of Pamukkale. Dinner and Overnight in Pamukkale.

(Breakfast included)

Today, after breakfast, we depart for Denizli Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then to Athens. Upon arrival in Athens, you will meet with our local representative at the airport and be transfered to your hotel. Once you settle in, you are free to stroll in the old Plaka district. Overnight in Athens.

(Breakfast included)

In the morning, after breakfast, we will pick you up from the hotel and shall start our sightseeing tour of the center of Athens including The Constitution of Greece (Sintagma). It was created by the Fifth Revisional Parliament of the Hellenes and entered into force in 1975. It has been revised three times since, in 1986, in 2001 and in 2008. The Constitutional history of Greece goes back to the Greek War of Independence, during which the first three revolutionary Greek constitutions were adopted. Afterwards we will visit Old Parliament House. The Old Parliament building which is located at Stadiou Street in Athens, housed the Greek Parliament between 1875 and 1932. It now houses the country's National Historical Museum. In front of the building stands a large equestrian statue of General Theodoros Kolokotronis, cast in bronze. It was sculpted by Lazaros Sochos in Paris in 1900, and erected in its current place in 1904. Continue our tour, we will go to The National Library of Greece which is situated near the center of city of Athens. It holds 4,500 Greek manuscripts which is one of the greatest collection of Greek scripts. There are also many chrysobulls and archives of the Greek Revolution Then we will continue driving down Herod Atticus Street, you will see the Evzones in their picturesque uniform and the PRESIDENTIAL PALACE which is the official residence of the President of the Hellenic Republic. It previously served as the Royal Palace, until the abolition of the monarchy by referendum in 1974. On your way to the Acropolis you will see the Hadrian's Arch, visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus. and you will make a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium which was refurbished a second time in 1895 for the 1896 Olympics, with completion funding provided by the Greek benefactor George Averoff whose marble statue now stands at the entrance, based on designs by architects Anastasios Metaxas and Ernst Ziller. Upon arrive Acropolis, we will visit Acropolis Museum which is focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on its feet, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. It also lies on the archaeological site of Makrygianni and the ruins of a part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens. Also, we will visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the PROPYLAEA, the TEMPLE of ATHENA NIKE, the ERECHTHEION. The last stop before we back to hotel is The Parthenon. The Parthenon is a temple in Acropolis, the harmony between material and spirit, the monument that puts order in the mind. Early evening we will back to hotel, you can relax in the rest of the day. Overnight in Athens.

(Breakfast included)

Today is yours, you need not to wake up early. Today you can join the optional excursion to visit Athens or spend a relax day to walk around or doing little shopping in Athens. Overnight in Athens.

(Breakfast included)

After your breakfast, we check out from the hotel and we will arrange your transfer to Athens International Airport for your flight back home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.

Trip includes

Included

2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Istanbul - Pullman Hotel or 5 Star La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul

1 night hotel accommodation in Canakkale - Troia Tusan Hotel

2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Kusadasi - Comfort Ada Class Hotel

1 night hotel accommodation in Pamukkale - Pam Thermal Hotel

3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Athens - Titania Hotel

PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange similar other hotel for your group.

If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost

Hotel

9 breakfasts

4 local dinners at hotels

5 local lunches during to tours 

Vegetarian Halal Meat

All Arrival and departure transfers mentioned in above program

Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

Coach / BusMini-coachPrivate Vehicle

Guided Istanbul City Tour

Guided Gallipoli Tour

Guided Troy tour

Guided Acropolis of Pergamon tour

Guided Ephesus tour

Guided Sirince Village Tour and Wine Tasting

Guided Pamukkale Tour

Guided Athens Tour

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Excluded

International flights

Domestic flight ticket from Denizli to Istanbul

Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately

Euros: 50,00 for one way and for under 2 years old, approximately

Euros: 20,00 as an insurance policy.

Professional English-speaking tour guides

Insurance: All types

City Tax

Greece entry visa

Turkey entry visa

Optional land excursion

Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry

Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section.

Hotel room taxes

Tipping

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