Best of Turkey and Greece Tour

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duration 15 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 8-99 yrs
max group size 20
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-44362
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Operated in English

Starts Istanbul, Turkey
Ends Athens, Greece

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UNESCO Heritage site
St. Sophia Museum
Blue Mosque
Istanbul

Starting in Istanbul and ending in Athens, the "Best Of Turkey And Greece Tour" is a guided explorer trip that takes 15 days. You will be traveling through Kalambaka, Delphi, Kusadasi and 7 other destinations in Greece and Turkey. "Best Of Turkey And Greece Tour" is a group which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

This 15 day tour, starts from Istanbul, Turkey, and ends at Athens, Greece. Highlights include :- Istanbul Old City (UNESCO Heritage site) - St. Sophia Museum - Topkapi Palace - Blue Mosque - Hippodrome - Mycenae (UNESCO Heritage site) - Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City - Göreme (UNESCO Heritage site) - Göreme Open Air Museum - Pamukkale Calcium Travertines (UNESCO Heritage site) - Hierapolis - Ephesus (UNESCO Heritage site) - Site of the Temple of Artemis - Olympia (UNESCO Heritage site) - Acropolis - Hadrian's Arch - Parthenon - Propylaea - Temple of Athena Nike - Temple of Olympian Zeus - Corinth Canal - Kalambaka (Hilltop Monasteries)

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Day 1: Istanbul
Day 2: Istanbul Old City
Day 3: Istanbul Bosphorous Cruise
Day 4: Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
Day 5: Sultanhani Caravansary, Konya
Day 6: Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Day 7: Laodicea, Kusadasi
Day 8: Ephesus, Athens
Day 9: Athens
Day 10: Athens
Day 11: Athens, Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplion
Day 12: Olympia, Delphi
Day 13: Delphi, Kalambaka
Day 14: Meteora, Athens
Day 15: Athens

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

2 Overnight Istanbul at Point Hotel Taksim (Boutique)
2 Overnight Cappadocia at Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
1 Overnight Konya at Novotel Konya (4 star)
1 Overnight Pamukkale at Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)
1 Overnight Kuşadası at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
4 Overnight Athens at Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)
1 Overnight Olympia at Hotel Europa (4 star)
1 Overnight Delphi at Amalia Hotel Delphi (4 star)
1 Overnight Kalambaka at Grand Meteora Hotel (4 star)

Meal

14 breakfast and 8 dinner

Transport

Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Tips except Driver and Guide
Domestic flight between Istanbul and Cappadocia and transfers

Guide

Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour

Others

Bosphorus Cruise
Entrance fees

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Suggested optional activities
Tips - Driver and Guide
International flight between Izmir and Athens and transfers
Greece - Hotel Residence Tax, see tour notes for more details.
Compulsory Travel Insurance
- Any international flights are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Best of Turkey and Greece Tour tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Best of Turkey and Greece Tour tour. You can cancel the tour up to 45 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 44 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 June 2024, a deposit of 250 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 44 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Best of Turkey and Greece Tour tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Best of Turkey and Greece Tour tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

1. Group Size : Minimum Group Size of 2. Maximum Group Size of 50.
2. Age : Minimum Age of 8. Whilst there is no Maximum Age set it is assumed the customer is fit enough to take part in the activity or tour. Health documents may be requested.
3. Single travellers are obliged to pay Single Supplement and will have the hotel room to themselves.
4. In Greece the Hellenic National Tourism Organization has decided on a residence fee to be applied on hotel accommodation from 01/01/2018. The fees applied will be EUR 1.50 for 3* hotels, EUR 3.00 for 4* hotels and EUR 4.00 for 5* hotels, per room, per night and are not included in the tour price. This tax must be paid by the guests directly to the hotel before the end of the stay.
5. In Greece the Hellenic National Tourism Organization has decided on a 'Climate Resilience Tax' to be applied on hotel accommodation from 1 May 2024 to 31 Oct 2024. The fees applied will be EUR 4.00 for 4* hotels and EUR 6.00 for 5* hotels, per room, per night and are not included in the tour price. This tax must be paid by the guests directly to the hotel before the end of the stay.
6. The Maximum group size for this tour in Greece is 50, The Maximum group size for the tour in Turkey is 20
7. Tours in Greece are in English as well as either French or Italian
8. The flight from Izmir to Athens is not included. We recommend the direct flight offered by Aegean Airlines.
9. Nationals of some countries may require a visa to enter Greece. Contact you local Greek embassy for up to date information.
10. Meteora Dress Code: The monasteries have a strict dress code. To enter the monasteries of Meteora you have to adhere to the following rules: Women will need to wear a long skirt, dress or sarong, it's not enough to keep the knees covered, so no trousers or shorts. Men must wear long pants. Sleeveless shirts are not allowed. Please make sure to have appropriate clothing before visiting the monasteries. COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

Our 16 seater minivan will only carry a maximum of 8 people to adhere to distancing protocols against COVID-19.
Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented per local government advice. Frequent disinfection of regularly touched surfaces is highly encouraged. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and during transportation.
All passengers are required to have a negative PCR test, taken no more than 48 hours prior to departure.

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