10-Night accommodation in the following hotels, 3 night Ocean cruise accommodation in inside cabin (IA or IB class) with Celestyal Cruise . Please consult us for outside cabins during your reservation.Athens 3*** Hotel Central or similarAnkara 4**** Hotel Point ou Latanya ou Anadolu Downtown ou Green park ou similarCappadocia 4**** Hotel Dinler Urgup ou Perissia ou Avrasya ou Dinler Nevsehir ou similarPamukkale 4**** Hotel Colossae ou Richmond ou Adempira ou Lycus River ou similarİzmir 4**** Hotel Kaya Prestige or Blanca or smilarÇanakkale 4**** Hotel Akol or similarIstanbul 4**** Hotel Yigitalp ou Grand Gulsoy ou similar
Meals
Meals as mentioned in the program 14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 9 dinners
Transport
International flight Athens to Ankara. (Economy class Standard allowance 23 kg pp)All transfers per itinerary with AC bus or Minivan according to size of the group
Guide
Official English-speaking guides during visits
Others
Entrance fees to the Museums mentioned in the program
Monthly Price Comparison
Itinerary
IMPORTANT ITINERARY CHANGE STARTING FROM 1 MARCH 2027Starting from 2027 the itinerary will change on Day 6, the flight will arrive to Cappadocia and will no longer visit Ankara. Instead we will add one more night in Konya, the city of Whirling Dervishes on Day 8Important trip notes(*) There is no hidden cost. All entrance fees(200USD), mandatory cruise tees and gratuities (205USD per person) are included (*) This itinerary you are reading now is a draft and subject to change. Upon your booking, definitive information and a custom itinerary for your name, including hotels, meeting locations, times, emergency phone numbers, flight details, etc., will be clearly described in the trip document, which will be sent to you via email or uploaded to your dashboard. Please carefully review the trip document and you are welcome to ask any questions you may have. Any other document is not valid.(*) The schedule and/or the order of the visits are subject to change based on the arrival day of the passenger or any other momentary reason without a prior notice(*) Upgrade to Cave Hotel in Cappadocia. Please consult to our teamImportant Note Guide language selection : Please mention it during your booking process if you prefer an English speaking guide or Spanish Speaking guide. The default language is English.In case there are less then 6 people, we may combine both groups into one bus while reserving a dedicated guide for each language.Spanish guided departures follow Çanakkale - Bursa - Istanbul itinerary .English guided departures follow Çanakkale - Gallipoli - Istanbul itineraryThe Spanish itinerary doesn't visit Topkapı Palace in Istanbul and they visit Balat and Golden Horne.This tour may be bilingual during low season.(between November and April)
day 1Athens Arrival
Arrival at the airport and meet & greet with our assistant to help you to transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight: Athens Hotel 3* Meals: Not Available.
day 2Athens
day 3Athens – Mykonos
day 4Kusadasi - Patmos
day 5Heraklion (Crete) - Santorini
day 6Athens - Istanbul – Ankara
day 7Ankara - Cappadocia
day 8Cappadocia
day 9Cappadocia - Sultanhani - Pamukkale
day 10Pamukkale - Ephesus - Izmir
day 11İzmir – Pergamon – Troy – Canakkale
day 12Çanakkale - Gallipoli - Istanbul
day 13Istanbul
day 14Istanbul Departure
14 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
24 peopleMaximum group size
6 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Ends
Athens, Greece
Istanbul, Turkey
What's Excluded
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Andrea P.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Excellent
This tour gave me countless unforgettable memories, but the most special moment for me was the sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia. Floating above those unique valleys felt like a dream. Since returning to the U.S., I’ve recommended this tour to everyone I know. Huge thanks to Eskapas for their effort and warm smiles throughout, ensuring everything ran smoothly.
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Aubrey B.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Excellent
The tour was top quality. Every detail was thought out in advance, with careful planning you could really feel. The staff were responsible and clearly loved their work—it showed. We especially connected with our guide, Mehmet, who had both a strong grasp of history and a great sense of humor that brought positive energy to the group. Visiting the Mausoleum of Ataturk was an especially powerful moment, with Mehmet delivering an emotional and impactful explanation. As a history enthusiast, I was truly moved by the historical sites like Troy and Canakkale. Beyond that, the hotels and food were excellent, adding to a thoroughly memorable experience.
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Darnell K.Verified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good
Very Good
Every detail, from timing to location choices, was set up so we could experience Greece and Turkey beyond the postcard moments.
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Ann M.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Excellent
I found unique items in both countries and tried some unforgettable street food. The guide Ozgır was kind and knowledagble.
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Jonathan P.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Excellent
It's been a long time since I’ve been on a tour as seamless and refreshing as this one. I really needed this break, and I was so pleased that it met my expectations perfectly. In a word—wonderful.
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Important Itinerary Change from 01 January 2027Starting 01 January 2027, this package tour will be modified. and it will become one day longer than the current itinerary. The starting day will be one day earlier on Friday! The tour will have one additional night in Konya to make Cappadocia to Pamukkale itinerary easier and It will also visit the Covent of Mevlana, the father of Whirling Dervishes.Please note that until 31 December 2026, all tours will continue to run according to the existing itineraries as advertised. The new itineraries will only take effect on the website and in our bookings from 01 January 2027 onward.Important Trip Notes(*) This itinerary you are reading now is a draft and subject to change. Upon your booking, definitive information and a custom itinerary for your name, including hotels, meeting locations, times, emergency phone numbers, flight details, etc., will be clearly described in the trip document, which will be sent to you via email or uploaded to your dashboard. Please carefully review the trip document and you are welcome to ask any questions you may have. Any other document is not valid.(**) This trip requires Passport ID page copy of each traveler. You can cover your photo on the page with a piece of paper It is required to issue your flight tickets, cruise tickets of ferry tickets.(***) Airport transfers are only included on arrival and departure days of itinerary. One airport transfer per room is included. In case there are two separate transfers it will be invoice as a supplement. (****) In case additional nights before and after the trip are booked through Eskapas travel, airport transfer are amended free of charge.
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