Best of Turkey and Greece with 3-night cruise

13 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul

Visiting: Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, İzmir, Patmos, Mykonos, Fira, Rhodes, İstanbul

Tour operator:

ESKAPAS

Tour code:

441662

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Cruise

From: $2800 $2667 Travel Club discount: -$133

NB: Prices correct on 05-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Best of Turkey and Greece with 3-day cruiseBest of Turkey and Greece  with 3-day cruise  is a combination of our favorite places in Turkey and Greece in 13 days with a 3-day Ocean cruise to visit Patmos, Mykonos and Santorini.    This is a full-service escorted tour with entry fees to the sights as mentioned. We start in Istanbul and discover the highlights: Topkapi 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 Goreme Valleys. We ill continue to  Pamukkale with its white cascades and thermal waters close Hierapolis. Heading west to Kusadasi to visit Ephesus and Temple of Artemis. We will transfer you to Kusadasi port to take an Oceanic Cruise to follow best of Greek Islands: Patmos of Dodecanese Islands, Mykonos , Santorini and Rhodes. The tour will conclude in Athens. You will have the opportunity to visit the capital of Greece too.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.

Highlights

  • Best of Turkey and Greece with 3-day cruiseBest of Turkey and Greece  with 3-day cruise  is a combination of our favorite places in Turkey and Greece in 13 days with a 3-day Ocean cruise to visit Patmos, Mykonos and Santorini

  • This is a full-service escorted tour with entry fees to the sights as mentioned

  • We start in Istanbul and discover the highlights: Topkapi 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 Goreme Valleys

  • We ill continue to  Pamukkale with its white cascades and thermal waters close Hierapolis

  • Heading west to Kusadasi to visit Ephesus and Temple of Artemis

  • We will transfer you to Kusadasi port to take an Oceanic Cruise to follow best of Greek Islands: Patmos of Dodecanese Islands, Mykonos , Santorini and Rhodes

  • The tour will conclude in Athens

  • You will have the opportunity to visit the capital of Greece too

  • 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

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Istanbul Arrival

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Location: Istanbul

Accommodation Name: Hotel Yigitalp or Grand Gulsoy or similar


 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

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Location: Istanbul

Accommodation Name: Hotel Yigitalp or Grand Gulsoy or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


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

Location: Ankara

Accommodation Name: Hotel Point or Latanya or Anadolu Downtown or Green park or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


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

Location: Ankara

Accommodation Name: Hotel Point or Latanya or Anadolu Downtown or Green park or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


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

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Location: Cappadocia

Accommodation Name: Hotel Dinler Urgup or Perissia or Avrasya or Dinler Nevsehir or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


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

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Location: Pamukkale

Accommodation Name: Hotel Colossae or Richmond or Adempira or Lycus River or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


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 - Izmir

Location: İzmir

Accommodation Name: Hotel Kaya Prestige or Blanca or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


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

Location: İzmir

Accommodation Name: Celestyal Olympia Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a tasty breakfast you will rest one day in Izmir before your cruise to Greek Islands.­Overnight:  İzmir Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

Day 9 : Izmir - Kusadası - Patmos

Location: Patmos

Accommodation Name: Celestyal Olympia Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast transfer to Kusadasi Port for embarkation to your cruise ship.­Overnight:  Cruise ship Meals: Breakfast - Lunch- Dinner­Shore excursions you can opt-in during your cruise journey Athens: Athens Panoramic Tour and Acropolis 85 Euros per person (4 hours) Athens: Port-City-Port Transfer only 35 Euros per person Mykonos: Walking Tour through Mykonos Town 30 Euros per person (2 hours) Mykonos: Shuttle Bus Only 10 Euros per person Santorini: Spectacular Oia village  65 Euros per person (4 hours) Patmos: Monastery of Saint John - Grotto of Apocalypse  65 Euros per person (4 Hours)­­

Day 10 : Patmos - Athens - Mykonos

Location: Mykonos

Accommodation Name: Central (standard room) or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast arrive at  Athens Port at 07:00am .  Departure at 12:00pm from athens. Arrival to Mykonos at 08:00pm­Overnight: Cruise ship Meals: Breakfast - Lunch- Dinner

Day 11 : Mykonos - Santorini

Location: Fira

Accommodation Name: Central (standard room) or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning’s port of call is Santorini, from 07:00am to 02:00pm in Santorini and will leave  to Rhodes at 02:00pm.­Overnight: Cruise ship Meals: Breakfast - Lunch- Dinner

Day 12 : Rhodes

Location: Rhodes

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arrive in Rhodes at 09:00am and leave at 05:00pm.­Overnight: Cruise Ship  Meals: B, L, D

Day 13 : Kusadasi - Izmir - Istanbul (Flight)

Location: İstanbul


After disembarking from the cruise, you are transferred to Izmir Airportfor your onward flight. (Please book your outbound flight after 12:00pm)

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Overnight: Not Available Meals: Breakfast

What's Included

Accommodation

9 Nights 4****  Accommodations in hotels , 3 night Ocean cruise accommodation in inside cabin .  Please consult us for outside cabins during your reservation.

Hotels

  • Istanbul  4****  Hotel Yigitalp ou Grand Gulsoy ou similar
  • Ankara 4**** Hotel Point ou Latanya ou Anadolu Downtown ou Green park ou similar
  • Cappadocia 4**** Hotel Dinler Urgup ou Perissia ou Avrasya ou Dinler Nevsehir ou similar
  • Pamukkale 4**** Hotel Colossae ou Richmond ou Adempira ou Lycus River ou similar 
  • Izmir 4**** Hotel Kaya Prestige or Blanca or smilar
  • Athens  3*** Central (standard room) or similar

Meals: 11 breakfasts , 3 lunches , 7 dinners

Beverage package including alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages during cruise meals.

All transfers per itinerary with AC bus

Entrance fees to the Museums mentioned in the program

Domestic Flight: Izmir to Istanbul domestic flight is included




What's Not Included

  • Flights 
  • Meals other than mentioned.
  • Drinks (water , beweages etc) except for mentioned during cruise
  • Personal expenses (mini bar, shopping etc)
  • Tips to the guide and driver 
  • Shore excursions during cruises
  • Port Taxes (Mandatory) 205USD

Please Note

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.


Important Notes for Cruise

Cruise itineraries are subject to change or to be cancelled by the shipping company with or without prior notice. The shipping company reserves the right to substitute the cruise vessel with a similar one & also to amend the departure/arrival port at any time with or without prior notice.

All staterooms are equipped with: shower, WC, air conditioning, radio, TV, hair dryer, safety deposit box, All Suites have refrigerated mini bar.


Mode of Transport

Travel comfortably with all transfers per itinerary in an air-conditioned bus. The tour includes a 3-day ocean cruise on the M/V Celestyal Olympia, visiting Patmos, Crete, and Santorini, with all port taxes included.

Accommodation

Enjoy 9 nights in 4-star hotels across Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Izmir, plus 2 nights in an inside cabin on the Celestyal Cruise. Meals include 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 7 dinners, with a beverage package during cruise meals.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 9 nights in 4-star hotels and 2 nights in an inside cabin on the Celestyal Cruise. There is an option to upgrade to outside cabins during reservation.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package includes 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 7 dinners. Additionally, a beverage package is included during cruise meals.

  • What is the itinerary for the cruise portion of the tour?

    The cruise portion includes a 3-day ocean cruise visiting Patmos, Crete (Heraklion), and Santorini aboard the Celestyal Olympia.

  • What are some of the key sites visited in Turkey during the tour?

    In Turkey, the tour visits Istanbul's Topkapi Palace, Bosphorus Strait, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Ankara, Cappadocia's Goreme Valleys, Pamukkale, and Ephesus.

  • What activities are available in Cappadocia?

    In Cappadocia, you can visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Village, and Derbent Valley. There is also an optional hot air balloon tour available.

  • What is included in the cruise's beverage package?

    The cruise's beverage package includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals.

  • What are the highlights of the Athens sightseeing tour?

    The Athens sightseeing tour includes visits to the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Acropolis, and the Acropolis Museum.

  • Are there any optional excursions available during the cruise?

    Yes, there is an optional excursion to the Palace of Knossos in Crete.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    At Eskapas we have a flexible policy. You must change it until 30 days prior to your departure otherwise any changes mean "cancellation".

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Solo travelers must pay single supplement to have a private room due to hygien reasons.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Eskapas has been established in 2000 in Istanbul

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    All hotels used to accommodate our customers are certified by “Hotel Association of Turkey”; they all are committed to use maximum 50 % capacity

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    COVID-19 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL RULES Eskapas is committed to fulfill the following regulations to protect its customers from the risk of Covid-19 : 1 – Eskapas will fulfill all safety rules mentioned in the “Safe Tourism Certification” prepared by Turkish Ministry of Tourism; that plan covers all aspects of the journey from the aircraft to the airport, transfers, touring and hotels (tga.gov.tr/abou

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes you can.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your timetable - voucher that will show your itinerary with timing and hotels (30 days before prior to your arrival date)

Reviews of this operator

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Eskapas Travel met all my expectations, I had a wonderful holiday.

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24-May-2023

The Eskapas 10 day Anatolian tour of Turkey was by far the best experience for my month stay in Turkey. Most of my trips in the past to countries include too many stories about how things went wrong when traveling and planning trips myself. The Eskapas tour started off great with me being picked up by Eskapas at the Turkey airport exit and ending well with a driver picking me up at the scheduled 2am time to get me back to the airport after the tour. I give Ismail the credit for arranging the airport transfers which took the pressure off me. Reading other Eskapas positive reviews mentioning Ismail’s name and her tour arrangement success was one of the deciding factors for me using Eskapas. Now for the tour, I was not doing too well after drinking Istanbul tap water before starting the tour. Nader, the tour guide found me an open pharmacy on a Turkish national holiday when most pharmacies were closed. I and the tour group appreciate him finding that pharmacy. Nader has been leading tours for over 30 years In Turkey and had informative responses to any and all questions. I learned a lot about the Turkey culture from him that I would have missed had I planned this tour on my own. The quality of hotels we stayed at far exceeded my expectations. It was pleasant to have a conversation with others on the tour discussing if a hotel was a 4 or 5 star. I expect to book a tour next year to Egypt using Eskapas. Lessons learned, don’t drink the public water in Turkey and take an Eskapas tour.

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The big question: Is it safe to travel to Egypt now? Our answer is YES! There is a significant police presence in downtown Cairo, which the locals say is normal. It is reassuring, because they look like they are ready for anything. We felt very safe even walking around the hotel at night. We booked a 12 day group tour of Egypt with Eskapas. It was fantastic! It turned out we were the only members of the group (my husband and I). The accommodations were excellent (5*), the transportation, drivers and guides were exemplary. From the time we arrived at the Cairo airport until we left Egypt, we didn't have to worry about anything, all arrangements were taken care of. There was someone to take us to our hotel, Steigenberger Tahrir Square, a beautiful hotel in a great location. The staff at this hotel responded quickly and efficiently to all our requests and they could not have been more helpful or pleasant. The included breakfast at this hotel is over the top! We toured all the top sights with amazing guides. Marwa in Cairo was incredibly knowledgeable, personable and always concerned for our comfort and welfare. We had many fascinating conversations about the sights and Egypt in general. Abdelrhman was a delight and managed our transportation and helped us navigate Cairo restaurants and the bazaar. Emad stayed with us for the southern half of our tour and the 5 day Nile cruise. He took care of us completely with all the transportation and tickets for all the sights. He is a wonderful and brilliant man. He went beyond our expectations to help us in many ways. We enjoyed his company immensely. Ismail with Eskapas was very efficient and always responded quickly regarding booking, billing, additional nights and general questions. We took a tour with Eskapas in Turkey in 2021 and it was amazing. I highly recommend this company if you are looking for high quality, worry free travel at a reasonable price.

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