Highlights
Istanbul – Wander through the bustling Spice Market and cruise the Bosphorus for views of palaces and mosques
Ankara – Discover the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations and pay respects at Atatürk’s Mausoleum
Cappadocia – Explore the Göreme Open Air Museum and visit an underground city carved by early Christians
Pamukkale – Walk the white travertine terraces of the Cotton Steps and see the ruins of Hierapolis
Ephesus – Stroll among ancient ruins including the Library of Celsus and the Temple of Hadrian.
Athens – Tour the Acropolis with its iconic Parthenon and visit the modern Acropolis Museum
Saronic Islands – Sail to the islands to browse Hydra’s stone streets and explore Aegina’s ancient sites
Athens – Tour the Acropolis with its iconic Parthenon and visit the modern Acropolis Museum
Saronic Islands – Sail to the islands to browse Hydra’s stone streets and explore Aegina’s ancient sites
Itinerary
Experience the best of Turkey and Aegean Greece on this 11-day tour, starting in Istanbul with visits to the Spice Market, Bosphorus, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. Continue through Ankara and Cappadocia to see ancient artefacts, underground cities, and fairy chimneys. Explore Pamukkale’s thermal terraces and the ruins of Ephesus, then fly to Athens to discover the Acropolis and enjoy a full-day cruise to the islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina, before concluding in Athens.
day 1Arrival in Istanbul
Once you have arrived in Istanbul, you will be met and transferred to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day will be at your leisure to begin exploring the city, enjoy some shopping, or relax at a traditional Turkish café.
Please note: This tour is conducted in English. However, dependent on the mix of the group, touring may also be bilingual, in one additional language as well as English.
day 2Spice Market, Bosphorus Cruise & Istanbul Exploration
day 3Topkapi Palace Visit & Transfer to Ankara
day 4Discover Ankara & Transfer to Cappadocia
day 5Cappadocia City Tour
day 6Sultanhan Caravanserai & Cotton Steps
day 7Exploring the ruins of Ephesus
day 8Flight to Athens
day 9Athens City Tour
day 10Cruise to the Saronic Islands
day 11Depart from Athens
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