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Duration
19 days
Max Group Size
35
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
Tour Overview
Embark on a breathtaking 19-day adventure through Turkey and Greece, exploring ancient ruins, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cultures. This journey takes you from the bustling metropolis of Istanbul to the magical landscapes of Cappadocia, the ancient ruins of Ephesus, the thermal terraces of Pamukkale, and the sun-kissed Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini.
Discover the legacy of ancient empires, marvel at natural wonders, and relax on stunning coastlines. From soaring in a hot air balloon over Cappadocia’s fairytale chimneys to watching the sun dip below the horizon in Santorini, this itinerary blends history, adventure, and leisure for an unforgettable experience.
Attractions
Highlights
Itinerary
Arrive in Istanbul. Welcome and assistance upon arrival at the airport by your local English speaking professional guide. Later transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, visit Grand Bazaar which is one of the World’s largest and oldest medieval century Bazaar. You will visit the New City Taksim District and enjoy the walk through the famous bustling streets of Istanbul. Overnight at hotel in Istanbul
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-ups from hotel. Final timing
one day before will be given you by your tour consultant.
Today you will depart for the
Istanbul City Tour. "TOPKAPI PALACE" The great palace of the Ottoman
sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The palace houses an exquisite
collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain. Robes worn by the sultans
and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, and
the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Next on the list is
the "SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE" Across from St. Sophia 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. Outside the
Blue Mosque we find the "HIPPODROME". The Ancient Hippodrome was the
scene of chariot races and entertainment. The Hippodrome comprises of three
monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column
of Constantine. After a short enjoyable lunch break After explore the ancient
underground wonder of Istanbul, the Basilica Cistern, discovering the largest
surviving Byzantine cistern in Istanbul. Marvel at the 336 marble columns and
intricate carvings and learn about the history and architecture of this
6th-century wonder.
See the famous Medusa head columns and learn their story and
enjoy the eerie atmosphere and soft lighting of the underground cistern.After
the tour come back to Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Please Note: Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays, Topkapi
Palace closed on Tuesdays.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-ups from hotel. Final timing
one day before will be given you by your tour consultant.
Today we will depart for Istanbul
Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour following the breakfast. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a
traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia.
The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and
small fishing villages. During the excursion you will see the magnificent
sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and
further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the
coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade
faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to
display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a
church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries.
RUMELI FORTRESS Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of
Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous
Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military
architecture anywhere in the world.
BEYLERBEYI PALAS (PALACE) The summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its
original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent
gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul.
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoy a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to
another (Europe)
CAMLICA HILL the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and
admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosporus from the beautiful
gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style.
SHOPPING TOUR (after cruise) Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of
Turkish women at the carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of
National Education. You will get the opportunity to see jewelry, handcrafts
center and a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the experience of shopping whilst
gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen, with Murti's Tour's local
escort full of knowledge about how to haggle the streets of Istanbul. The rest
of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast and dinner
included)
After breakfast and by 12:00 hours, we check out and free time till departure.
Then, we depart for Istanbul airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia.
Transfer from Kayseri airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to
explore Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, lunch and
dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-ups from hotel. Final timing
one day before will be given you by your tour consultant.
Today, we will get to know the Cappadocia
region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million
years ago. As a result of these formations phallic like pillars have come to
life. The beautiful horse country Katpatuka, (as the Persians called her) is an
unbelievable strip of land, enchanting and mysterious. Cappadocia region is
also famous for its arts, including ceramic and carpets. You will be picked up
approximately 09.30 from your hotel to join our regular tour. Tour starts with
Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you visit
Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is
famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ
and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave
Greek houses. After Cavusin, you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch.
After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Next
stop is Devrent Valley which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can
see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then, you head to a wine shop
in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy
chimneys with their hats which are the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end
approximately 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Dinner and
overnight Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am
pick-ups from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour
consultant.
Today we will drive you to Ozkonak underground
city, one of the best preserved and deepest Underground cities in Cappadocia.
Ozkonak Underground city is 55 meters deep and 8 levels open to visitors. After
that, we will drive you to Ihlara valley which is a 16 km long canyon and both
side are lined with rock carved churches. We will have 3 km hike and visit one
of the churches in the valley. At the end of the hiking, lunch be served at the
Belisirma village beside river. After lunch, we will visit Selime monastery
caved out of the rock by Christian monks in the 13th century. On the way back
to hotel, we will stop at the pigeon valley. Dinner and overnight Cappadocia.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast we depart for Kayseri airport for domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from airport and check in
to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick ups from hotel. Final timing
one day before will be given you by your tour consultant.
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 13:00pm. 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. Sirinces
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 visit the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit
wine with Turkish wine makers. 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)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick ups from hotel. Final timing
one day before will be given you by your tour consultant.
We depart for Pamukkale. We will check at the hotel around 12.00 and we
have a lunch break until 13.30. 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. After the tour transfer back to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
The day is yours. You don't have to wake up
early, enjoy the sunshine and take in the views and natural magnificent beach
and crystal clear sea and explore the city, shop in the local markets, relax on
the beach or enjoy one of the many day trips you have to choose from. These
include Scuba diving, fishing tour, quad safari, horse safari, Turkish night,
daily trip to Samos, Turkish bath, tandem sky diving, microlight flights, kite
surfing, Pamukkale tour, Pergamon tour, Bafa lake tour, Bodrum tour, Didyma,
Miletos, Priene, or book a daily plane to Istanbul City Tour, and many more.
(Breakfast
and dinner included)
Transfer to the pier for
the ferry boat to Greek Island of Samos. After migration, proceed on tour of
Samos Island visiting Monastery, Pythagoras statue. Later, transfer to Samos
Airport for flight to Athens. Upon arrival in Athens, transfer to your hotel.
In the evening experience Athens’ illuminated sights and nightlife. With a
local guide, witness the Greek capital at its after-dark best and learn how
Athenians relax, eat, drink, and party, End at an up-tempo music spot, enjoying
foot-stomping Greek ‘bouzouki’ guitar folk music. Overnight in Athens
(Breakfast and dinner included)
This morning enjoy a panoramic tour of the highlights in Athens showcasing the
city's ancient and glorious monuments, such as the Temple of Zeus, the Royal
Palace, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Olympic
Stadium. Next,
tour of the incredible Acropolis & visit the National Archaeological
Museum, home to the world’s most significant collections of Greek artifacts.
Overnight at hotel in Athens.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Depart on a day trip to Delphi. Immerse yourself in the myths and monuments of
classical Greece on this full- day tour of Delphi from Athens. Explore the
UNESCO-listed archeological site of Delphi with an expert guide and learn how
the city was considered the ‘Center of the World’ in ancient Greece. Stand in awe
before the
dramatically
situated Temple of Apollo, then discover long lost wonders at the Delphi
Archeological Museum, including the Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of
Naxos. Overnight at hotel in Athens.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
We transfer to Athens ferry port for the high-speed
ferry ride to Mykonos, the whitewashed jewel of the Cyclades Islands. Enjoy
magnificent views as you cruise across the brilliant Aegean Sea to this island
paradise. Arrive and transfer to hotel Poseidon or similar category. In the
afternoon, a walking tour of Mykonos town and discover its charm and cultural
roots. View white-washed churches, picturesque windmills where the grain used
to be milled for bread flour, and stroll along narrow winding streets. Visit
the island's “Little Venice,” where houses and cafes have been built directly
at water level. Overnight at hotel in Mykonos
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast, take a boat ride to the archaeological Site of Delos. With your expert historian guide you will discover the myths and legends of ancient Greece in Delos. Visit the ancient monuments of the Temple of Apollo and the Sacred Way. Also visit the Windmills of Mykonos. From the 16th century one of the most recognized landmarks of Mykonos have been the windmills. Due to its geographic position, Mykonos was situated on major sea trade-route which at one time joined Venice, the gateway of Europe, to Asia .Overnight at hotel in Mykonos.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Cruise to the most
spectacular destination in the Mediterranean, the fabled island of Santorini.
Arrive and check in at the hotel. In the evening enjoy the cruise to view the
sunset. Visit clear waters while perched on the rim of massive active volcano
in the middle of the seal Volcano tour & Hot Spring pool. Overnight at
hotel in Santorini
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast at
the hotel and begin your day with a visit to the excavation site of ancient
Akrotiri, the most important prehistoric settlement found anywhere in the
Eastern Mediterranean. Known as the "Minoan Pompeii," the flourishing
town was at once destroyed and preserved by a volcanic eruption around 1450
B.C. Next, travel through a fascinating landscape of vineyards, whitewashed
chapels and volcanic cliffs to the spectacular town of Oia, where the best
views of the crater are found. Overnight at hotel in Santorini.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Spend a full day at leisure in Santorini. Thousands of years ago, one of the
most devastating volcanic eruptions in history occurred here. This event is
believed to have led to the demise of the ancient Minoan culture and inspired
several Greek myths. Walk through the small, white cave houses dug into the
volcanic rock. Overnight at hotel in Santorini.
Take the Ferry to Athens. Upon arrival, transfer to your airport in Athens for your flight back to the home with happy memories of Turkey and Greece.
Trip includes
Included
3 nights’ hotel accommodation in
Istanbul - The Central Palace Hotel Istanbul
3 nights’ hotel accommodation in
Cappadocia - Special Class El Puente Cave Hotel
4 nights’ hotel accommodation in
Kusadasi - Odelia Resort Hotel
3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Athens - Titania Hotel
2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Mykonos - Alkyon Hotel
3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Santorini Theoxenia Hotel
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange another similar hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost
Professional English - speaking tour
guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
18 open buffet breakfasts
7 Lunches Turkey
18 Dinners Turkey



All transportation included in the tour program
Transportation in a fully air -
conditioned, non - smoking coach
Guided Bosphorus Cruise
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Ephesus Tour
Guided Turkish Village Tour
Guided Pamukkale Tour
Guided Cappadocia Red Tour
Guided Cappadocia Green Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the
itinerary
3 Water bottle (500 ml) per person per
day
Turkey : Hotel room taxes, City tax
Guided Athens Tour
Guided Delphi Tour
Guided Mykonos Tour
Guided Delos Tour
Guided Santorini Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the
itinerary
That sounds like an incredible trip! Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know for a 19-day tour of Turkey & Greece, covering Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Athens, Delphi, Mykonos, and Santorini.
1. Turkey Highlights & Tips
Istanbul
Top Attractions: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace,
Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise.
Food to Try: Doner kebab, Baklava, Turkish Delight, Menemen
(Turkish scrambled eggs).
Tips:
Visit mosques early in the morning to avoid crowds.
Get an Istanbulkart for public transport (trams, buses,
ferries).
Cappadocia
Top Attractions: Hot air balloon ride, Göreme Open-Air
Museum, Underground cities (Derinkuyu or Kaymaklı).
Food to Try: Testi kebab (pottery kebab), Manti (Turkish
dumplings).
Tips:
Book hot air balloon rides in advance!
Wear comfortable shoes—lots of walking in rocky terrain.
Ephesus & Kusadasi
Top Attractions: Ancient city of Ephesus, Temple of Artemis,
House of Virgin Mary.
Food to Try: Seafood in Kusadasi, Pide (Turkish pizza).
Tips:
Visit Ephesus early to avoid the heat and crowds.
Stay in Kusadasi for a relaxing seaside experience.
2. Greece Highlights & Tips
Athens
Top Attractions: Acropolis & Parthenon, Plaka
neighborhood, Temple of Zeus, Syntagma Square.
Food to Try: Souvlaki, Greek salad, Moussaka.
Tips:
Get an Acropolis combo ticket to visit multiple historical
sites.
Avoid taxis from the airport—use the Metro or pre-booked
transfer.
Delphi
Top Attractions: Temple of Apollo, Delphi Archaeological
Museum.
Tips:
Best done as a day trip from Athens.
Wear comfortable walking shoes—there’s a bit of a climb!
Mykonos
Top Attractions: Windmills of Mykonos, Little Venice,
Paradise Beach.
Food to Try: Fresh seafood, Loukoumades (Greek honey
donuts).
Tips:
Rent an ATV or scooter to explore the island.
Expect high prices, especially during peak season.
Santorini
Top Attractions: Oia sunset, Fira town, Red Beach, Akrotiri
ruins.
Food to Try: Fava dip, Tomato fritters, Santorini wine.
Tips:
Book a sunset dinner spot in advance—Oia gets crowded!
Public transport is limited, consider renting a car or using
taxis.
General Travel Tips
✅ Currency:
Turkey: Turkish Lira (TRY)
Greece: Euro (€)
✅ Best Time to Visit:
Spring (April–June) and Fall (September–October) for
pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
Summer (July–August) is hot and crowded, especially in
Greece.
✅ Packing Essentials:
Modest attire for visiting mosques in Turkey.
Comfortable shoes for exploring ancient ruins.
✅ Transport Between Destinations:
Turkey: Domestic flights (Istanbul–Cappadocia, Izmir for
Ephesus).
Greece: Ferries between islands (book tickets in advance!).
Excluded
International flights
Domestic Ticket Istanbul to Cappadocia
Domestic Ticket Cappadocia to Izmir
Domestic Ticket from Greece Samos to Athens
Insurance: All types
Ferry Ticket
Turkey entry visa
Geece entry visa
Greece Hotel
room taxes, City tax
Greece Lunch
Items of a personal nature such as
alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not
mentioned at the included section
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