Istanbul to the Acropolis - 15 days Tour by On The Go Tours

15 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

2 peopleMinimum to book

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Istanbul, Turkey

Ends

Athens, Greece

Highlights

Istanbul - Marvel at the Old City, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Underground Cistern and Topkapi Palace

Gallipoli Peninsula - Explore ANZAC Cove and pay your respects at Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, trenches, and battlefields

Troy - Turn back time and examine the Trojan horse replica, ancient ruins and the Aegean Coast

Pamukkale - Admire the hot springs and take a dip in the famous thermal pools, then visit the Roman spa town of Hierapolis

Pergamum and Ephesus - Examine more historic Roman ruins and let your historical imagination run wild

Rhodes - Visit the largest of the Dodecanese Islands and admire medieval architecture like the Venetian Castle

Santorini - Take in the blue and white villages that make up this beautiful volcanic island in the Cyclades

Mykonos - Spend 2 days exploring the churches, beaches and nightlife on this picturesque Cyclades Island

Athens - Get to know the capital of Greece as you explore independently - we strongly recommend you visit the famous Acropolis!

Rhodes - Visit the largest of the Dodecanese Islands and admire medieval architecture like the Venetian Castle

Santorini - Take in the blue and white villages that make up this beautiful volcanic island in the Cyclades

Mykonos - Spend 2 days exploring the churches, beaches and nightlife on this picturesque Cyclades Island

Athens - Get to know the capital of Greece as you explore independently - we strongly recommend you visit the famous Acropolis!

Itinerary

From Istanbul’s bustling bazaars to Athens’ legendary Acropolis, this 15-day private tour package offers a seamless passage through time and culture. Beginning in the heart of Istanbul, you’ll marvel at Ottoman grandeur before journeying to Canakkale and the historic shores of Troy. Crossing into Greece, unwind on the sun-kissed islands of Rhodes, Santorini, and Mykonos—each with its own unique charm and scenic beauty. Perfect for experienced travelers and seniors seeking a relaxed yet enriching itinerary, the trip balances iconic archaeological wonders with the joys of island life. Expect well-appointed hotels, comfortable transport, and thoughtfully included meals. The highlight? The rare combination of two iconic capitals with leisurely Greek island-hopping, crafted for those who appreciate history, comfort, and a touch of the extraordinary.

day 1 - Istanbul

Arrive Istanbul. You will be met at the airport upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you like.

OverNight:Istanbul

day 2 - Istanbul Old City sights

Istanbul. Today enjoy a guided city tour of the old city part of Istanbul, taking in the Blue Mosque, the exterior of the Hagia Sophia, the Byzantine Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. This evening there is the option to attend a traditional Turkish show with dinner.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Istanbul

day 3 - Gallipoli

Istanbul - Canakkale. This morning we drive to the emotive battlefields of Gallipoli, where we’ll visit Anzac Cove, the war museum and explore the trenches and other key sites from the World War 1 ANZAC campaign before crossing the Dardanelles to your hotel in Cannakale.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Canakkale

days 4-5 - Pergamum & Ephesus

Canakkale - Kusadasi. This morning visit legendary Troy to see a reconstruction of the fabled Wooden Horse, used in the Trojan War and the Roman acropolis of Pergamum. At Pergamum explore the temple ruins and see the Altar of Zeus. Your base for the next two nights is coastal Kusadasi. On day 5 enjoy an excursion to explore ancient Ephesus, the best preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean. See the ruins of the great Temple of Artemis, visit the Mother Mary House and a local handicraft manufacturing house.

Meals:2 Breakfast, 2 Dinner

OverNight:Kusadasi

day 6 - Pamukkale

Kusadasi - Pamukkale. Today enjoy a tour of the ancient town of Hierapolis and the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. Tonight, why not take a dip in your hotel’s hot spring pool!

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Pamukkale

days 7-8 - Rhodes - Greece

Pamukkale - Rhodes. Transfer to Marmaris for a ferry to the Greek island of Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese group. Spend day 8 at leisure exploring this beautiful and historic island; perhaps visit Rhodes City and see the walls of a very well preserved Venetian castle; built by the Knights of Saint John, one of the finest examples of medieval architecture.

Meals:2 Breakfast

OverNight:Rhodes

days 9-10 - Santorini - Greece

Rhodes - Santorini. Transfer to the airport for a short flight to Santorini. Spend the next two days at leisure. Santorini is located in the Cyclades island group, in the Aegean Sea. This dramatically striking volcanic island is the only inhabited Caldera (volcano cauldron) in the world, with towns and villages perched on top of the massive cliffs of the caldera and beautiful black and red beaches. Santorini is renowned for its spectacular sunsets and gorgeous villages with traditional white and blue architecture. Fira and Oia are the most famous villages, on the edge of the caldera which have amazing views over the Aegean and the volcano. Why not opt for a visit.

Meals:2 Breakfast

OverNight:Santorini

days 11-12 - Mykonos - Greece

Santorini - Mykonos. On day 11 take a hydrofoil or ferry to Mykonos. Transfer to your hotel and spend the next two days at leisure. Mykonos island is famous for its cosmopolitan atmosphere and exciting nightlife. The picturesque Cycladic capital is full of whitewashed houses and blue domed churches and the island boasts magnificent sandy beaches.

Meals:2 Breakfast

OverNight:Mykonos

days 13-14 - Athens

Mykonos - Athens. After breakfast on day 13, take the ferry to Athens, upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Athens is the capital of Greece and took its name from the ancient goddess Athena and is thought to have at least a 3000 year old recorded history making it one of the oldest cities in Europe.

On day 14 enjoy a half day guided tour of Athens, giving you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts of this fascinating city. Sights of interest include Constitution Square, the Houses of Parliament, and the National Library. See the Evzones (ceremonial guards) in their distinctive uniforms at the Memorial to the Unknown

Soldier and the Presidential Palace. En route to the Acropolis you will also see Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896. Saving the best until last, explore the legendary Acropolis; visiting the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age

of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erectheion and of course the spectacular and iconic Parthenon.

Meals:2 Breakfast

OverNight:Athens

day 15 - Athens

Athens. After breakfast, onward transfer to Athens Airport for your flight home.

Meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

14 nights 4 star hotels

Meals

Breakfast daily and 4 dinners

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfers on days 1 and 15 (one each day)All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Guide

English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide and Greek tour guide for all included sightseeing

Others

Guided sightseeing - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Pergamum, Ephesus, Pamukkale and AthensRhodes to Santorini - One way economy flightMarmaris to Rhodes and Santorini - Athens ferry tickets

Entrance

Entrance fees for all included sightseeing

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