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Istanbul to Athens Explorer (Small Group Tours)

A 15-day small group Turkey and Greece tour

Summary:

This 2-week tour packs in many of ancient Turkey and Greece's famous sites and landmarks, together with some beautiful mountain and coastal scenery and the tastes of two different but fascinating cultures

Duration
15 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
03-May-2025
Starting at
± EUR 2,980.00
Price per day
± EUR 199.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Encounters Travel
Tour
Istanbul to Athens Explorer
Sub-Title
A 15-day small group Turkey and Greece tour
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1 - 20
Categories
tour category: Boattour category: Nature

Summary

This 2-week tour packs in many of ancient Turkey and Greece's famous sites and landmarks, together with some beautiful mountain and coastal scenery and the tastes of two different but fascinating cultures

Map: Istanbul to Athens Explorer (Encounters Travel)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Tour Starts In Istanbul
Day 2
Tour Of Istanbul Old City
Day 3
Bosphorus Cruise. Fly To Cappadocia
Day 4
Carpet Weaving Village Visit
Day 5
Kaymakli Underground City, Silk Road, Stop At Sult...
Day 6
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Day 7
Laodicea, Kusadasi
Day 8
City Of Ephesus
Day 9
Athens
Day 10
Guided Athens Tour
Day 11
Corinth Canal Crossing, City Of Mycenae
Day 12
City Of Olympia, Rio-Antirio Bridge Crossing
Day 13
Delphi
Day 14
Meteora Tour, Journey Back To Athens
Day 15
Tour Ends

Countries (2): Greece, Turkiye

Travel Cities (12): Athens, Delphi, Goreme, Istanbul, Izmir, Kayseri, Konya, Kusadasi, Meteora, Nafplio, Olympia, Pamukkale

Details

This 15-day tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through the historic lands of Turkey and Greece. Culture, history, philosophy, mythology, religion, politics, architecture - these two countries were, and still are, both incredibly important and influential in these fields.

You will visit many famous landmarks and sites on your tour, seeing ancient ruins and half-buried civilisations, temples of Greek gods and statues of legendary warriors, iconic buildings and fascinating natural spectacles. Highlights include Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, the mythical landscape of Cappadocia, the travertines of Pamukkale, Athens with its many attractions, and numerous ancient temples of the Greek gods.

History and legend will become your reality as you traverse these famed lands over two amazing weeks.

Included in Price

  • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary in 4-star & boutique hotels
    - All transport and transfers in AC vehicles
    - 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    - Domestic flight from Istanbul to Kayseri
    - Services of local tour guide in Turkey and Greece
    - Entrance fees to sites visited in Turkey
    - Max group size in Turkey - 20; Max group size in Greece - 50
    - Meals as indicated in the itinerary (14 breakfasts, 7 dinners)
    - Tipping kitty

NOT included in price

  • International flights
    - Visa fees (if required)
    - International flight between Izmir (ADB) and Athens (ATH)
    - Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
    - Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    - Entrance fees to sites visited in Greece (allow approx. EUR 79 (Apr-Oct) or EUR 45 (Nov-Mar)
    - Greek hotel residence tax (allow EUR 10.50p/p for shared rooms, EUR 21 for single rooms, see Tour Notes)
    - Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    - Tips for guide & driver
    - Optional tours
    - Any other items not mentioned above

Travel Package

 

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Istanbul

Arrow Going To

Athens

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