Best of Turkey and Greece with Island Hopping
Best of Turkey and Greece with Island Hopping
Best of Turkey and Greece with Island Hopping
15 Days Starting in istanbul and ending in Athens, Greece
Visiting: İstanbul, Ankara, Ürgüp, Pamukkale, İzmir, Samos, Mikonos, Thera, Athens
Tour operator:
Tour code:
702838
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
10 - 20
Age range:
6-79
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishInterests:
Beach Tours, Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Island Hopping
Tour Overview
This 15-day tour, starts in Istanbul and ends in Athens;We will start with a 8-day Turkish delights on Istanbul(2)-Ankara(1)-Cappadocia(2)-Pamukkale(1)-Ephesus- Izmir(1) Adventure trip . It’s a mix of ancient ruins and modern cities, Islamic mysticism and Ottoman influence, inland discoveries , and everything in between. Unlock the secrets of the ancient city of Ephesus, From the winding lane ways of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to the bizarre landscapes of Cappadocia, take the plunge and discover a new way of experiencing Turkey.In the second round you will experience a 5-Day Island Hopping adventure Samos(1) - Mykonos(2) - Santorini (2) until Athens (2). Delve into the unique history of this ancient country as you make your way around its beautiful islands via land and sea. Capture the beauty of Santorini’s Cycladic houses, the eternal charm of Samos, the warmth of Mykonos’ locals and the legendary charm of Athens’ ancient relics.Enjoy your 15-day adventure trip that combine two legendary countries in terms of history, landscapes, cuisine and local hospitality.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Istanbul Arrival
Location: İstanbul
Arrival to Istanbul . Meet with english speaking assistant at the airport . Transfer to the hotel for check in . Overnight at the hotel .
Day 2 : Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
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 , Hippodrome and the famous Hagia Sophia . Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3 : Istanbul - Ankara
Location: 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 . Free time at Grand Bazaar . ( closed during the first day of the religious holidays ) . Departure from the hotel to Ankara – the capital of Turkey . Arrival to Ankara late afternoon
Overnight: Ankara Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 4 : Ankara - Cappadocia
Location: Ürgüp
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
Overnight: Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 5 : Cappadocia
Location: Ürgüp
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 - 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 - Sultanhanı - Pamukkale
Location: 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 - Izmir
Location: 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: Izmir Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 8 : Izmir - Samos
Location: Samos
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the port of Kusadasi and departure to Samos. At the scheduled time, boarding the ferry that takes us to the Greek island of Samos. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon to enjoy the beaches or discover the island. Samos is not only one of the most popular, but also one of the most beautiful islands in Greece. This gem of the Eastern Aegean stands out for its lush green natural setting, quaint fishing villages, and stunning beaches.
Overnight: Samos Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 : Samos - Mykonos
Location: Mikonos
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to the port to take the ferry that takes us to the magnificent island of Mykonos. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon to enjoy the island of Mykonos
On Mykonos celebrities, college students and families mingle together to celebrate the Greek summer. Whether you are an entertainment junkie out for a real good time, or a visitor who wishes to explore the island’s history and tradition, Mykonos will certainly meet your expectations.
Overnight: Mykonos Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 : Mykonos
Location: Mikonos
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day on the island to enjoy the sun, the sea with the wonderfulbeaches, as well as the beauty of this magical island, with the incredible nightlife.
Possibility of visiting the Sacred Island of Delos, birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
Overnight: Mykonos Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 : Mykonos - Santorini
Location: Thera
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time transfer to the port to take the ferry to the famous island of Santorini. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon to enjoy the crescent-shaped Santorini (or Thíra), the precious gem of the Aegean, which is actually a group of islands consisting of Thíra, Thirassiá, Asproníssi, Palea and Nea Kaméni in the southernmost part of Cyclades.
Santorini is considered to be the most sought after place for a romantic getaway in Greece, since there are not many places in the world where you can enjoy exquisitely clear waters while perched on the rim of a massive active volcano in the middle of the sea!
Overnight: Santorini Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 : Santorini
Location: Thera
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy this wonderful island unique for its morphology and its picturesque villages hanging on the edge of the cliff, its beaches of black, white and red sand. Possibility of visiting the submerged volcano. Overnight: Santorini Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 : Santorini - Athens
Location: Athens
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the port at the agreed time to take the ferry to Athens. Arrival at the port of Piraeus, disembarkation and transfer to the hotel. Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 : Athens
Location: Athens
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to visit the city of Athens. Kalimármaro, Hadrian's Arch, Parliament-monument of the Unknown Soldier and the traditional Changing of the Guard, in Constitution Square-Syntagma Square. Place de la Concorde-Omonia Square. Acropolis; The Propylaea, the Ionian Temple of Athena Nike, the Erection, Parthenon. Free afternoon. Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast
Day 15 : Athens Departure
Location: Athens
Breakfast at the hotel. (if the flight and transfer schedule allows it). Transportation to the airport and the end of our services
What's Included
Accommodation
First Class accommodation as per the suggested hotels
- Istanbul 4* Yigitalp or Grand Gulsoy or similar
- Ankara 4* Anadolu Downtown or Latanya or Green Park or similar
- Capadocia 4* Dinler Urgup or Perissia or Avrasya or similar
- Pamukkale 4* Colossae or Richmond or Adempira or LycusRiver or sim.
- Izmir 4* Blanca or Kaya Prestige or similar
- Samos 4* Arion or Samaina or similar
- Mykonos 4* Petinos or Myconos Essence or similar
- Santorini 4* Santo Miramare or El Greco or similar
- Athens 4* Athens Avenue or Stanley or similar
Guide
Throughout english licenced guide , visits according to the program with entrance fees.
Meals
Meals: 14 breakfasts , 5 hotel dinners, 1 Lunch
This tour offers Vegetarian and Halal food options on request. Simply let Eskapas know the food option that you prefer.
Additional Services
- Entrance fees to the mentioned museums at the itinerary
- 1 bottle of water 0,5 lt on the coach ( between days 3-7 )
- Free WIFI on the bus ( between days 3-7 )
Transport
All transferts per itinerary with Ac deluxe coach/mini coach throughout the tour
Ferry tickets between :
- Kusadasi / Samos
- Samos / Mykonos
- Mykonos / Santorini ( fast boat)
- Santorini / Piraeus ( fast boat)
What's Not Included
Additional Services
•Any personal extras, Drinks during meals, Visa and passport fees
•Flights
•Tips to the guide and driver ( suggested as 3 euro por person per day for the guide and 2 euro per person per day fort he driver )
•Stay-over tax on Greece hotels ( will be paid by the client directly to the hotels reception ) 3 euro per room per night for 4* hotels
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.
On the other hand It is always advisable that you get a photocopy taken of your passport’s information page, prior to your travel, for security reasons. This is particularly useful if the trip is international, and the person is far away from their home country. A photocopy of your passport makes passport renewal an easier process, especially in a situation where the passport was damaged, lost or stolen.
Check out our Q&As
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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".
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Eskapas has been established in 2000 in Istanbul
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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
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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
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can.
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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)
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