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12 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
24 peopleMaximum group size
6 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
English, SpanishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Istanbul, Turkey
Ends
Istanbul, Turkey
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Accommodation
· 8-night 4* accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary and 3-night Oceanic cruise accommodation in inside cabin (IA or IB class) with Celestyal Cruise . Please consult us for outside cabins during your reservation.Istanbul 4**** Hotel Yigitalp ou Grand Gulsoy ou 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 smilar
Meals
11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 8 dinners
Transport
All transfers per itinerary with AC bus. (one airport transfer is included per room)Domestic Izmir to Istanbul domestic flight is included
Guide
Official English-speaking (or Spanish Speaking guide according to your request) guides during visits
Others
Entrance fees to the Museums mentioned in the program
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Best of Turkey and Greece with 3-day cruiseBest of Turkey and Greece with 3-night cruise is a combination of our favorite places in Turkey and Greece in 12 days with an Ocean cruise to visit , Patmos, Crete, Mykonos, Santorini, AthensWe start in Istanbul and discover the highlights: Topkapı Palace, Bosphorus Strait, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar and we will drive to Ankara, the capital city of modern Turkey then drive to Cappadocia via Salt Lake to discover land of fairy chimneys with Göreme Valleys. We ill continue to Pamukkale with its white cascades and thermal waters close Hierapolis. Heading west to Kuşadası to visit Ephesus and Temple of Artemis. We will transfer you to Kuşadası port to take an Ocean Cruise to follow best of Greek Islands: Patmos of Dodecanese Islands, Crete, Mykonos and Santorini. The cruise ship will stop by Athens too. You will have the opportunity to visit the capital of Greece too.We think you will be enchanted with the varied sights, tastes and culture of the region and you will appreciate the nicely paced journey that allows you to discover and enjoy both the best of Turkey and Greece.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.
day 1 - Istanbul Arrival
Arrival to Istanbul. Meet with English speaking assistant at the airport. Transfer to the hotel for check in.
Overnight: Istanbul Meals: N/A.
day 2 - Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive from your hotel to Spice Market for shopping. Free time. Then meet and proceed to take 1,5 hrs Bosphorus Cruise excursion along the bosphorus , that is dividing the 2 continents Asia & Europe. During the excursion you will enjoy the beauty of Istanbul , with its forest , Palaces and wooden old houses built on both continents. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch visit Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) , Hippodrome and the famous Hagia Sophia. Free time at Grand Bazaar.
Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast - Lunch.
day 3 - Istanbul - Ankara
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel to visit Topkapi Palace ( harem section entrance free is not included ) the house of the ottoman sultans. Departure from the hotel to Ankara – the capital of Turkey. Arrival to Ankara in early evening.
Overnight: Ankara Meals: Breakfast - Dinner.
day 4 - Ankara - Cappadocia
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Anatolian Civilizations Museum where you will see the Neolithic & Paleolithic ruins from Urartu , Hatti, Hittite, Phrygia civilizations, then proceed to Mausoleum of Ataturk , the founder of Turkish Republic. In the afternoon drive to Cappadocia. En route visit the Underground city that is one of the biggest underground city in the region, constructed by the first Christians to protect themselves from the attacks. We continue to proceed to the Derwish House to attend Whirling Dervishes Ceremony which represents the mystical journey of spiritual ascent of man using love, the search for the truth and get to the "Perfection".
Overnight: Ankara Meals: Breakfast - Dinner.
day 5 - Cappadocia
Breakfast. Full day visit at Cappadocia. Visit Göreme Open Air Museum - a UNESCO Heritage site , a fantastic region with it’s cave churches located on the valley. Then proceed to Uchisar Village and then the spectacular fairy chimneys. Visit Derbent Valley with and explore the natural rock formations and get a chance to attend the workshops of carpets and onyx-stones.
Overnight: Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast and Dinner. Optional Tour | HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR. In the early morning departure from your hotel. a chance to live this unique experience, an overlooking to Cappadocia from the sky , see the beauty of the region the rock formations, fairy chimneys, natural formations, lunar landscapes.
day 6 - Cappadocia - Pamukkale
After the breakfast at the hotel , drive to Pamukkale. En route visit Sultanhan Caravansarai that was built during Seljuk Empire and used long years as a stop over for the travellers and merchants. Continue to Pamukkale. Visit Cotton Steps – a UNESCO heritage site that has been believed to have healing thermal water.
Overnight: Pamukkale Meals: Breakfast - Dinner.
day 7 - Pamukkale - Ephesus - İzmir
Breakfast. Drive to Selcuk – Ephesus. Visit the Ephesus Ruins – the city that was dedicated to Artemis I the Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, the House of Love, the Library of Celsus, the Agora. Then proceed for Virgin Mary House - has been believed it is the final resting place of the mother of Jesus. Then stop at Leather Production Store. Proceed for Izmir.
Overnight: İzmir Meals: Breakfast - Dinner.
day 8 - Izmir - Kusadasi - Patmos
After-noon sail to Patmos, one of northernmost islands in the Dodecanese and one of all the smallest has a charm all its own. It is famous for being the supposed location of the vision to John the Baptist in the Book of Revelations and where it was written. Most scholars say this was probably someone else, but why spoil such a good story?. . Trip
Note:: Leaving Kusadasi at 01:00pm and arriving in Patmos at 04:30pm(tender boat) Leaving Patmos at 09:30pm for Heraklion Crete.
Overnight: Cruise Ship Meals: Full board on board.
day 9 - Heraklion - Crete - Santorini
Welcome to Crete, Greece’s largest island, a place of mystery, myths and legends. There’s the chance to take in the bustling city of Heraklion and some of Crete’s extraordinary archaeology and history. You can also learn more of the art and creativity of the Minoans. Our odyssey continues as we spend an evening in Santorini, whose stunning face is instantly recognisable across the world. Trip
Note:: Arrive in Heraklion Crete at 07:00am (Dock) and Leaving at 12:00pm. Arrive in Santorini at 04:30pm (tender) and leave from Santorini at 09:30pm.
Overnight: Oceanic Cruise Meals: Full board on board. . . .
day 10 - Athens - Mykonos
Arrive in Athens at 06:00am and possibility to join half day Athens excursion. We leave at 01:00 pm the historic and classical capital of Greece and set sail for our first destination, the beautiful island of Mykonos, also known as the Island of the Winds. Take an evening stroll through the atmospheric Old Town with its immaculate whitewashed houses, winding alleys, lovely little churches and delightful restaurants at the water’s edge. You will undoubtedly recognise the picture postcard white windmills sitting side by side, overlooking the sea. Trip
Note:: Arrive in Mykonos at 06:00pm (tender) and leave at 11:00pm.
Overnight: Cruise Meals: Full board on board.
day 11 - Kusadasi - Izmir - Istanbul
We arrive in the colorful Turkish beach town of Kusadasi in the morning and one of our vehicle will wait for you to transfer you to Izmir airport for a domestic flight. Upon arrival meet with our assistant and transfer to your hotel. Overnight. Istanbul Hotel 4* Meals: Breakfast.
day 12 - Istanbul Departure
Breakfast and transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule. End of our services. .
Overnight: Not available Meals: Breakfast. Thank you for traveling with us. .
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Nadine S.Verified Traveler
4.0 out of 5
Very Good
Turkey: 5/5 Our experience was made better by our tour guide, Nadir. His knowledge of the country is exceptional. He also ensured that we have the best time (which we did) - he provided us with something to read/watch/listen to during the long bus rides and an option to see a Turkish dance. We also had interesting stops and comfort breaks. His hospitality makes me wish we had him as our tour guide for the entire trip. We saw and experienced so much in a span of 8 days in Turkey. From taking the cruise in Bosphorus to riding the hot air balloon in Cappadocia and seeing the remains of one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the world. The only caveat is that we had one hotel in which there was no WiFi and the amenities aren't the best. Some stops didn't have the best food choices. Greece: 4/5 First part of the trip was a cruise around the Greek Islands. The cruise experience was great, however, the stops felt rushed because we didn't purchase excursions from the ship which made us the last ones to leave, giving us a little time to explore. We were not given a heads-up on the cruise experience so we navigated it ourselves. In Athens, the local tour company that was a partner of our agency forgot to pick us up for the half-day city tour. There was a miscommunication in instructions but fortunately, it was resolved, after a few phone calls and being passed around. This made us miss some of the stops before going to the Acropolis. We had so much time in Athens and I felt like the tour wasn't planned well. The trip to Cape Sounion (we have to ask for a partner local tour company) can be done after the half-day city tour in Athens and then we could have a free day. Instead, it was broken down into two days. The people that were assigned to us weren't friendly as well. Despite the issues, it was resolved and the trip went well.
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Doris B.Verified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
Excellent
Perfect tour!! The itineraries are all educational. Nadir, our tour guide did a very good job. This tour is highly recommended.
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Debby N.Verified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
Excellent
I am not normally a tour person, normally I travel solo. I found this tour to be excellent. It was very well organized with lots of diversity. Most tours are only on a bus. On this tour we travelled by plane, boat, and van. We saw a lot in the 15 days, but I never felt hurried or that I was missing out on something. In addition to the planned activities, we had a good amount of free time as well. This tour also included the entrances to all the monuments and museums that we visited, which made it even more of a good value. The hotels were outstanding. We stayed mostly in 4 or 5-star hotels with one 3 star. (That one, in Bursa, was not as good as the others) Our guide was amazing. He knew everything. He shared lots of information with us, not only about where we were but the culture, the people, as well as the history. Don't hesitate, this tour is wonderful.
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Henric V.
Verified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
Excellent
We chose Eskapas for the second time and we are not disappointed All transfers, ferries and accommodation organized well without problems and people were very helpful by giving us good information. The transfers were on time and were waiting us according to the schedule. Hotels were comfortable with good breakfast. The guides were knowledgeable
The islands were amazing, with nice beaches and good for relaxing. But our favorite was Crete. Nice atmosphere. Celestyal cruise ship!!! Good mix of relaxation and things to do
All in all, everything was organized very professionally. So efficient. Very glad I chose Eskapas
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James A. WVerified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
Excellent
I just wanted to say a BIG thank you for organizing such a wonderful holiday for us.
It went like clockwork. Guides, buses were always on time, hotels were great and there was no stress at any stage of our travels.
Thank you again for the professional service you gave us, we are very grateful. The trip with the cruise was beautiful!