Aegean Odyssey Tour

Aegean Odyssey Tour

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Aegean Odyssey Tour

14 Days Starting in Athens, Greece and ending in Istanbul, Turkey

Visiting: Athens, Acropolis, Athens, Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens, Hadrian's Arch, Athens, Acropolis Museum, Athens, Propylaia, Acropolis, Athens, Temple of Nike, Acropolis, Athens, Parthenon, Acropolis, Athens, Santorini, Fira, Santorini, Mykonos, Delos, Samos, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, Laodicea, Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, Library of Celsus, Ephesus Amphitheater, Ephesus Archaeology Museum, Selçuk, Troy, Pergamon, Canakkale, Gallipoli, Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Hagia Irene, Istanbul, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, St Sophia Museum, Istanbul, Hippodrome, Istanbul, Bosphorus Istanbul

Tour operator:

Fez Travel

Tour code:

AEO

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 20

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

8-99

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Wine Tasting

From: $3697 $3521 (USD) Travel Club discount: -$176

NB: Prices correct on 25-Apr-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the Aegean Odyssey Tour, a captivating journey through Greece and Turkey, where ancient history and stunning landscapes await. Begin in Athens, exploring iconic sites like the Acropolis and Parthenon, before setting sail to the idyllic islands of Santorini and Mykonos. Experience the vibrant culture and breathtaking views as you travel by ferry between these Greek gems. Cross into Turkey to discover the natural wonders of Pamukkale and the ancient ruins of Ephesus. Delve into history with visits to Troy and the Gallipoli battlefields, and conclude your adventure in the bustling city of Istanbul. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, expert-guided tours, and seamless transfers, ensuring a memorable cultural experience.

Highlights

  • Athens - Explore the iconic Acropolis and Parthenon, a UNESCO Heritage site.

  • Santorini - Relax on the beaches or explore the picturesque capital, Fira.

  • Pamukkale - Walk on the stunning white calcium travertines, a UNESCO Heritage site.

  • Ephesus - Discover the ancient city and its archaeological wonders, including the Temple of Artemis.

  • Troy - Visit the ancient city and the award-winning Troy Museum, a UNESCO Heritage site.

  • Gallipoli - Tour the WW1 battlefields, including ANZAC Cove and Lone Pine Memorial.

  • Istanbul - Experience the historic Old City, including the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.

  • Mykonos - Enjoy the vibrant nightlife and explore the charming white-washed town.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Athens

Location: Athens

Accommodation Name: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)

Welcome to Greece! You will be transferred to your hotel and the rest of the day is yours, free to explore this ancient city. Tonight a welcome meeting and meet your fellow travelling companions.

Day 2 : Athens Acropolis

Location: Acropolis, Athens, Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens, Hadrian's Arch, Athens, Acropolis Museum, Athens, Propylaia, Acropolis, Athens, Temple of Nike, Acropolis, Athens, Parthenon, Acropolis, Athens

Accommodation Name: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning you will have a half day tour and visit the Acropolis, stop at the stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held. Admire the Olympian Zeus and Hadrians Arch. At the Acropolis visit the museum, the towering entrance of Propylaia, the Temple of Nike and the most famous of Greek relics, the Parthenon.

Day 3 : Athens to Santorini

Location: Santorini, Fira, Santorini

Accommodation Name: Aegean Plaza Hotel / Rose Bay Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning departure today for the breathtaking Island of Santorini, where you can soak up the sun and relax on the beach or perhaps explore the picturesque capital, Fira.

Day 4 : Santorini

Location: Santorini

Accommodation Name: Aegean Plaza Hotel / Rose Bay Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Take an optional boat trip in the world's biggest volcanic crater above sea level. Visit the active volcano, swim in the warm thermal waters and take a therapeutic mud bath.

Day 5 : Santorini to Mykonos

Location: Mykonos

Accommodation Name: Pelican Bay Hotel / Manoulas Beach Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arrive in Mykonos and explore the white-washed town or head for the beach before experiencing the vibrant Mykonian nightlife.

Day 6 : Mykonos

Location: Mykonos, Delos

Accommodation Name: Pelican Bay Hotel / Manoulas Beach Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Free day today. Spend the day on the beach, stroll around the town or take a trip to one of the small villages or take an optional day trip to the neighbouring island of Delos. This Mecca of Ancient Greece is today an island wide, open-air museum. Please Note: In September, the ferry schedules change. The Mykonos - Samos ferry departs Mykonos 21:20 and arrives Samos 02:45. So during September your room will be available in Mykonos until you are transferred to the port for your ferry to Samos. Then you will have a room available in Samos upon arrival.

Day 7 : Mykonos, Samos, Kusadasi, Pamukkale

Location: Mykonos, Samos, Kusadasi, Pamukkale

Accommodation Name: Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today you will catch a mid-day ferry heading towards the island of Samos and then another ferry to Kusadasi, Turkey. From here you will be transferred to Pamukkale.

Day 8 : Pamukkale, Hierapolis

Location: Hierapolis, Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, Pamukkale

Accommodation Name: Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale.

Day 9 : Laodicea, Kusadasi

Location: Laodicea, Kusadasi

Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, we will explore Laodicea ancient city which was the chief city of the Lycus River Valley region. The full name of the city was Laodicea ad Lyceum (Laodicea on the Lycus). The city was originally known as Diospolis ("the City of Zeus"). The Greek deity considered to be the greatest of the Olympian gods. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods.

Day 10 : Ephesus

Location: Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, Library of Celsus, Ephesus Amphitheater, Ephesus Archaeology Museum, Selçuk

Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus, once a bustling trade hub and religious center. Ephesus today whispers of ancient marvels, from the site of the Temple of Artemis to the grand facade of the Library of Celsus and the impressive amphitheater. We will also visit the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, where artifacts from the ancient city bring its history to life. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey, and at the carpet village, we will learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Afterward, we head to Selçuk for a wine tasting experience.

Day 11 : Pergamon, Troy

Location: Troy, Pergamon

Accommodation Name: MD Barbaros Hotel (Special Class)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Step back in time today as we visit Troy where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award winning, Troy Museum. We continue on to Bergama and up to the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.

Day 12 : Gallipoli Battlefields

Location: Canakkale, Gallipoli, Istanbul

Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Relaxed morning to explore the town of Canakkale before an afternoon tour of the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels. After the tour we continue on to Istanbul.

Day 13 : Istanbul Old City

Location: Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Hagia Irene, Istanbul, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, St Sophia Museum, Istanbul, Hippodrome, Istanbul, Bosphorus, Istanbul

Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) , Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with a 1 hour Bosphorus cruise by public ferry where your guide will explain the historical sites along the way.

Day 14 : Istanbul

Location: Istanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

What's Included

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour in Turkey

    A professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour in Turkey.

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for Athens city tour

    A professional English-speaking tour guide will be provided for the Athens city tour.

  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle in Turkey

    Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle is included in Turkey.

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What's Not Included

  • Suggested optional activities

    Suggested optional activities are not included.

  • Tips - driver, guide and transfer staff

    Tips for the driver, guide, and transfer staff are not included.

  • Visas, border or port taxes

    Visas, border, or port taxes are not included.

  • Greece - Hotel Residence Tax

    The Greece Hotel Residence Tax is not included.

  • Compulsory Travel Insurance

    Compulsory travel insurance is not included.

Meals

13 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 5 dinners

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles in Turkey, and enjoy ferry rides between the stunning Greek islands. Transfers between ports and hotels are included, ensuring a seamless journey from Athens to Istanbul.

Accommodation

Stay in comfort at 4-star hotels including Athenaeum Grand Hotel in Athens, Aegean Plaza Hotel in Santorini, and Pelican Bay Hotel in Mykonos. Experience boutique accommodations at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kusadasi and Point Hotel Taksim in Istanbul, ensuring a relaxing retreat after each day's adventures.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides transportation in fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles in Turkey and includes ferry rides between the Greek islands. Transfers between ports and hotels are also included.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?

    You will stay in 4-star hotels such as the Athenaeum Grand Hotel in Athens, Aegean Plaza Hotel in Santorini, and Pelican Bay Hotel in Mykonos. Boutique accommodations are provided at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kusadasi and Point Hotel Taksim in Istanbul.

  • Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour package?

    Yes, entrance fees to various sites are included in the tour package.

  • Is there a tour guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour in Turkey, and a guide will also be provided for the Athens city tour.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    The tour includes 13 breakfasts and 5 dinners. No lunches are included.

  • Is wine tasting included in the tour?

    Yes, wine tasting is included in the tour during the visit to Selçuk.

  • What activities are available in Santorini?

    In Santorini, you can take an optional boat trip to visit the active volcano, swim in warm thermal waters, and take a therapeutic mud bath.

  • What historical sites will be visited in Ephesus?

    In Ephesus, you will visit the site of the Temple of Artemis, the Library of Celsus, the amphitheater, and the Ephesus Archaeology Museum.

  • What can I expect during the Gallipoli Battlefields tour?

    The Gallipoli Battlefields tour includes visits to Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, and original trenches and tunnels.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for our latest Covid-19 policies, however, we adhere to recommended health & safety guidelines on all our tours.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Fez Travel has been in operation since 1997.

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

    Please contact us as soon as possible and we will be able to let you know what is possible and any associated price changes.

Reviews of this operator

Ania Afz (Google Reviewer)  

Fez Magic Carpet Travel with...

08-Aug-2024

Fez Magic Carpet Travel with Mr. Goku Pamir was an amazing experience. He was professional, knowledgeable and understanding. Our group was able to add some places, thanks to him arranging it for us and adding a boat and House of Mother Mary for us. We even saw mulana Rumi's place and learned about Sufi dance , which is the best. He surprised our group with 4D theatre at the library of Celsius and showed us original Carpet, Silk, and Leather makers. Overall, it was a wonderful experience because he stopped at the best food places for breaks frequently and even gave us a small keychain as a reminder gift or souvenir besides the gifts Fez gives us. Fez travels offers wifi and charging ports in their bus which is a life saver. Hotels and places visited were all beautiful and I recommend visiting Turkeye with Mr. Goksu Pamir. Thanks.

shahid siddiqui (Google Reviewer)  

I gathered wonderful memories of...

15-Jul-2023

I gathered wonderful memories of Turkey. Fez Travel Turkey with an intelligent, knowledgeable guide Göksu Parmir made this possible. Excellent transport, Excellent places of stay, excellent selection of Restaurants starting from Istanbul to Cappidocia with a perfect humble driver Mr Saifi. Guide plays a very important role. Guide Göksu had a wonderful Knowledge of place and it's history.

Ted Ted (Google Reviewer)  

Just had six days around...

11-Apr-2025

Just had six days around Istanbul with this company. Our guide Ömer was excellent. Not only did we see the major sights, he took us to a variety of eateries to try local cuisine and gave us lessons on how the public transport system worked for our free days. We feel like we got a good grounding in the history and culture of Turkiye and Istanbul in particular. Ömer was able to make little modifications to the agenda when required. He took us to Gallipoli and Troy. Had a request to visit a particular cemetery at Gallipoli which proved to be no problem at all. Happily recommend them based our our experiences.

Jan Runnalls (Google Reviewer)  

Did a 13 day tour...

19-Oct-2024

Did a 13 day tour of Turkey with 3 days onboard a Gulet in October 2024. What an amazing experience ! Our guide Fa was amazing ! I don’t think I’ve ever met a guide to beat him !! He was so knowledgeable, so friendly, and so helpful ! He organised so many little extras. He found a laundry for us, helped buy stamps and post postcards, organised a trip to a pharmacy and then read the medicine boxes for us. He organised a WhatsApp group so we could share photos and information. Our driver Han supported all these extra trips and activities including the pharmacies !! Brilliant !! Highly recommend Fez Travel and I hope you are lucky enough to have Fa and Han for your tour !!

Theresa Martinovich (Google Reviewer)  

Just completed the Magic Carpet...

09-Sep-2023

Just completed the Magic Carpet Tour of 11 days with Fez. The accomodation, food and driver were excellent. Our guide Tamer was like a walking encyclopedia of knowkedge and was extremely kind and caring to all members of the group, responding to our every whim and wish. The accomodation far, far exceeded our expectations. We loved every minute.

Al Reid (Google Reviewer)  

Our guide Can was brilliant....

14-Sep-2024

Our guide Can was brilliant. Very well organised. He was Turkish so knew so much information and tips. We were always in the right place at the right time and avoided crowds all the time. Our driver Cengiz was also fantastic, very safe and careful.

Amrita V (Google Reviewer)  

I did a Turkey Highlights...

09-Jan-2023

I did a Turkey Highlights 10 day tour in Sept 2021. It was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide— Chagmn. He was extremely knowledgeable and well-read. Fez travel organized everything extremely well and food was simply amazing. It was a great experience to learn the history and see it alive in Turkey. Highly recommend the tour to everyone. Here are a few photos of the highlights of the trip. Must do things include: Epephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Hagia Sophia

Michael Oon (Google Reviewer)  

Fez Travel has organised for...

05-May-2018

Fez Travel has organised for us one of the best tours that we had. Together with our guide – Serdar Ozkan, we travelled some 3,300km around Turkey following the itinerary. As a private group, we could alter the programme. Serdar could feel the mood of the group and altered the schedule appropriately but more importantly, took us to where the best food available. This arrangement together with the excellent driving of the long distances, the suitable accommodation and interesting sites made this trip of a life time. One aim was to see the Tulips in Istanbul. The date of 13th April was suggested. Had we arrived earlier, the tulips would not have been in bloom. When we returned to Istanbul on the 20th, the tulips had withered. This is an example of their recommendations. For us, what was promised was delivered with a smile. Thank you Fez Travel.

Laurel Siokos (Google Reviewer)  

Recently we completed a 17...

22-May-2024

Recently we completed a 17 day tour with Fez and then a separate private tour Fez organised and personalised to our needs. We found the whole experience smooth and professionally planned. We had wonderful guides beginning with Fatih Carsi, who we found to be extremely knowledgeable, with deep insight on the significance and history of each site visited. We travelled in a small group which made our experience all that more personal. As we were doing an extended tour we left our group and travelled on with Zeynup, who also was extremely knowledgeable,warm and engaging.Our driver Metin was kind and personable. Zeynup went to great lengths and was very patient assisting us with a difficult hotel management and staff in a particular location. The next leg of our journey we were shown around by another wonderful guide Fatma, a bright and enthusiastic local, who proudly showcased Cappadocia to us. We met with Birhat in Van ,another local guide who was easy to connect with on a personal level and between him and Sal, our entertaining driver we experienced a beautiful region of Turkey together. Nothing was too much trouble, from frequent photo stops to impromptu roadside snowball fights.Lots of fun was had along the way. Halil and Hakan, our driver took over for the next stage of our experience. This team were consumate professionals and a pleasure to spend time with. Halil was not only informative but was an exceptional communicator on many levels. We will remain friends with Halil and do our best to connect again in person on our next adventure. Last but definitely not least was Korkut, Mr. Go the Extra Mile. Korkut made the closing stage of our Fez Turkish tour unforgettable,going well beyond the call of duty making sure we will never forget the sights we saw our our amazing adventure in this wonderful country. Truly the world largest open air museum ,but more than that people who will forever remain Our Heart.

Dee Carty (Google Reviewer)  

We took Colours of Tyrkey...

22-Dec-2023

We took Colours of Tyrkey tour in May22. There was no problem contacting Canan Kararrsian prior to the tour but we had no feedback or response to the long email we sent outlining our difficulties and grievances. There were problems every step of the way. The letter we sent is too long to attach here but issues like being called at 4am for an internal flight arriving 4 hrs before departure. No luggage allowance booked. Coach with only 2 of us on board constantly under repair for days and eventually broke down on the way to the airport...............and so on. We would not have felt so aggrieved if we had a response to our complaint. We are seasoned travellers and are tolerant of hic- ups. We have never made a complaint before. Booking my current trip has prompted my review.

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