10-Day Turkey-Greece Trip Itinerary [Group Tour]

DAY 1 – Welcome to Fascinating Istanbul

Regardless of what time you arrive at Istanbul Airport for your spectacular 10-day Turkey-Greece trip itinerary, one of our English speaking drivers will meet you at Gate Number 9. Once you have completed immigration procedures, your driver will then transfer you to your hotel in a clean and modern air conditioned vehicle.

On arrival at your hotel, you will be assisted with check in, and then you will have the rest of the day free to enjoy as you wish. Spend the day relaxing at your hotel or head out and begin exploring Istanbul on your own.

DAY 2 – Guided Istanbul City Tour

Begin the second day of your Turkey-Greece trip itinerary with a good breakfast at your hotel. Shortly after you have had your breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel and your Istanbul city tour will begin.

Your first stop of the day will be at the magnificent Hagia Sophia, a true architectural masterpiece that was built in the 4th century by Emperor Constantine. Later, When the Ottomans invaded and conquered the area they chose to convert the Hagia Sophia Into a mosque in 15th century. Much later in history it stopped functioning as a mosque and served as a museum instead. Today, it is once again a functioning mosque, but one which is open to visitors of all faiths.

Next, you will visit another one of Istanbul’s most famous and most popular tourist attractions: Topkapi Palace. This is another one of Istanbul’s most magnificent architectural masterpieces. The palace itself, along with its Haram and the Treasury is absolutely exquisite. The site is also home to a number of very attractive pavilions and courtyards and well-kept gardens.

Topkapi Palace once served as the official residence of numerous Sultans from the 15th to 19^th century. Today it is essentially a vast museum which is home to several huge collections of priceless antiquities.

After your visit to the palace, you will then make your way to Istanbul’s famous Blue Mosque. unique for its 6 minarets. This mosque is considered to be one of the most important religious buildings in the world. Its celestial interior which has been decorated with famous blue Iznik tiles is absolutely stunning.

After visiting the mosque, enjoy a delicious lunch at a good quality local restaurant, and then you will visit the Hippodrome which once hosted chariot races and circuses. Your last stop of the day will be at Istanbul’s famous Grand Bazaar which is one of the largest covered bazaars in the world. Enjoy some free time at the bazaar for shopping and/or people watching, and then you’ll be transferred to your hotel for the second night of your Turkey-Greece trip itinerary.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 3 – Bosphorus Tour with a Cruise on the Bosphorus

Shortly after you have had your breakfast, you will once again be picked up from your hotel, and then you will make your way to the city’s famous Spice Bazaar. This is a definite must-see attraction and a great opportunity for you to stock up on some exotic spices which you may have difficulty finding in your own country.

After your visit to the bazaar, you will then be taken to board a Bosphorus cruise. During your cruise you will get to enjoy spectacular views of some of Istanbul’s most famous historical landmarks, including places such as the Palaces of Dolmabahce, Çiragan, the Castle of Rumeli Hisarı, and more.

You will also visit the Beylerbeyi Palace. This striking palace, which was built from white marble by in the 19th century by Sultan Abdulaziz is truly a sight to behold. It originally served as the summer residence for the sultan and also as a guest house for important foreign dignitaries.

Enjoy lunch at a good local restaurant and then you will enjoy a leisurely climb up Çamlica Hill which is also fondly known as Lovers Hill. From the top of the hill you will be able to enjoy absolutely breathtaking panoramic views of the Bosphorus and Istanbul before you descend for your transfer back to your hotel for the third night of your Turkey-Greece trip itinerary.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 4 – Full Day Cappadocia North Tour

The fourth day of your Turkey-Greece trip itinerary will see you heading to the spectacular region of Cappadocia. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Istanbul and then at the confirmed time you will check out and you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport to board a domestic flight to Cappadocia.

An arrival at Kayseri Airport in Cappadocia, you will board a waiting coach and you will then visit “Devrent Valley” and “Pasabagi” which is also known as Monks Valley. After spending some time admiring and exploring these breathtaking places, you will then make your way to a good quality restaurant at Avanos for some lunch. Avanos Is a charming town located on the banks of the Kizilirmak Red River.

Once you and everyone in your group has finished eating, you will then visit the indescribable Göreme Open Air Museum and the equally indescribable Uchisar Rock Castle. Next will be a visit to the ancient Underground City of Kaymakli. This is one of Turkey’s deepest and best preserved subterranean towns.

After you visit to Kaymakli, there will be a brief photo stop at Valle de Tres Bellas where you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Urgup, a city famous for its vineyards, wine and apricot plantations. From here you will start heading back to your hotel, with another photo stop along the way, this time Goreme Panorama.

Finally, with a full day of amazing sightseeing behind you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia where you’ll be spending this night of your Turkey-Greece trip itinerary.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 5 – Full Day Cappadocia South Tour and Return to Istanbul

Shortly after you have enjoyed your breakfast, you will check out from your hotel and then you will be driven to Valle de Rojo y Rosado where you will enjoy a leisurely 4 km stroll through this picturesque valley.

After your walk, you will then be taken to a good quality restaurant for a delicious lunch near the Valle de las Palomas. Once everyone in your group has finished eating, you will visit another amazing underground city. The underground city which you will be visiting today is believed to have been carved out of the ground at some point during the second millennium BC. Besides its subterranean levels, it also has eight levels above ground which were carved out of soft volcanic rock.

During today’s tour you will also visit the Valley of love and the ancient Christian Village of Cavusin. This ancient site has been a victim of natural erosion and is today partially collapsed. However, this makes for some absolutely amazing photographic opportunities.

After your visit to the ancient village you will then drive to the Village of Uchisar to see an amazing natural stone castle. Your next stop will be at a carpet workshop where you’ll be able to see how the world famous Turkish rugs and carpets are hand woven. Your last stop will be at another workshop where you’ll be able to see craftsman making Onyx and silver jewelry.

With your sightseeing tour in Cappadocia now over, you will be transferred to the airport where you were board a short domestic flight back to Istanbul. When you arrive at the airport in Istanbul you will be met and then you will be transferred to the hotel where you will be spending the fifth night of your Turkey-Greece trip itinerary.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 6 – Fly from Istanbul to Athens in Greece

The next phase of your Turkey-Greece trip itinerary begins today. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then at the appropriate time you will need to check out then you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport in time for you to board your flight to Athens.

When you arrive at the airport in Athens, you will be met by one of our travel representatives and then you’ll be transferred to the hotel where you will be spending this night of your Turkey and Greece vacation. There are no sightseeing tours scheduled for this day, so once you have checked into your hotel, you will be free to enjoy the rest of the day as you wish.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 7 – Guided Athens City Tour

Begin the 7th day of your Turkey-Greece trip itinerary with a good breakfast at your hotel, and then at the confirmed time, you’ll be picked up and your Athens City Tour will begin. Your sightseeing today will begin with a visit to the Athenian Neoclassical Center where you will get to see several historical monuments.

Some of the monuments which you will see during your tour include: the Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Library, and National Academy, the University, the Temple of Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium and Hadrian’s Gate, to name just a few. Your professional English speaking licensed tour guide will be with you to tell you all about the history and cultural significance of the various monuments you visit.

Next, you will visit “Sacred Rock”, a truly unique and magnificent Acropolis. While you are here you will also visit the Acropolis Museum. Admission tickets for both of these sites are, of course, included in the price of your Turkey-Greece trip itinerary.

After your visit to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, you will then have the choice of being transferred back to your hotel or you can choose to explore the absolutely charming and extremely picturesque streets of Plaka on your own.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 8 – A Day of Relaxation on Mykonos

Today you will need to enjoy your breakfast quite early because you will be getting picked up from your hotel in time for an early morning ferry crossing from Athens to the island of Mykonos. We get you onto an early morning crossing so that you can enjoy some sun and the deep blue of the Aegean Sea before it gets too hot to be out on deck.

On arrival on the island of Mykonos you will be met and then you will be transferred to the hotel where you will be staying while you are on this laid back island. There are no sightseeing tours scheduled for today, so once you have checked in at the hotel, you will be free to enjoy the day as you wish.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 9 – Leisure and Relaxation Day on Mykonos

The 9th day of your Turkey-Greece trip itinerary is again all about leisure and relaxation. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, and then you will have the remainder of the day to yourself to enjoy as you wish. Spend the day lounging on one of the island’s famous beaches, relax and enjoy your hotel’s amenities, do some shopping or explore the island on your own.

The island of Mykonos attracts well-healed tourists from all over the world, and for good reason, given its famous beaches, its many dazzling shops, and its incredibly vibrant nightlife. No matter how you choose to spend your day, it’s bound to be a day you won’t soon forget.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 10 – Mykonos to Athens by Air and Final Departure from Greece

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then at the appropriate time you will need to check out so that we can transfer you to Mykonos Airport for your flight to Athens. The departure time of your international flight out of Greece should ideally be no earlier than 12:30 p.m. This will help to ensure that you won’t miss your international flight back home.

Your Turkey-Greece trip itinerary has sadly come to an end, but you will be boarding your flight back home with memories that are guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Inclusions – What is included in our 10-day Turkey-Greece trip itinerary:

• Arrival and departure private transfers with assistance.
• Accommodation for 4 nights in Istanbul including daily breakfast.
• Accommodation  for 1 nights in Cappadocia with half board.
• Accommodation  for 2 nights in Athens with daily breakfast.
• Accommodation  for 2 nights in Mykonos with daily breakfast.
• Professional English-speaking guides during all sightseeing tours.
• All transfers by air-conditioned coach.
• Domestic fights (Istanbul/Cappadocia/Istanbul (15 KG + 8 KG handbag ).
• Regular ferry ticket seat from Piraeus to Mykonos.
• Meals as indicated in our Turkey-Greece trip itinerary.
• Entrance fees to attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
• All taxes are included.

Exclusions – What is not included in our 10-day Turkey-Greece trip itinerary:

• International Airfare.
• Turkey and Greece entry visas.
• Any optional tours, personal spending money, tipping or any extras not mentioned in the Turkey-Greece trip itinerary.

Accommodation Plan

• Celal Sultan Hotel, Istanbul  (4* or similar)
• Mustafa Hotel, Cappadocia (5* or similar)
• Polis Grand Hotel, Athens (4* or similar)
• Pelican Bay Art Hotel, Mykonos (4* or similar)

PRICES

Per person starting from US$ 2,250