TURQUIA + GRECIA

DAY 1 – ISTANBUL

Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Free time to rest or for personal activities.

DAY 2 – ISTANBUL

Breakfast at the hotel.

Full-day Bosphorus excursion.

Morning visit to the Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Bazaar), built in the 17th century in the Eminönü district.

Boat tour along the Bosphorus (regular boat), sailing between the Asian and European sides of the city.

Landmarks include Dolmabahçe Palace, Ciragan Palace, and Rumeli Fortress.

Visit to Beylerbeyi Palace, built in white marble by Sultan Abdulaziz in the 19th century.

Panoramic view from Çamlıca Hill, also known as the Hill of Lovers.

Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 3 – ISTANBUL

Breakfast at the hotel.

Optional full-day city tour.

Visit to Hagia Sophia, one of the most significant and impressive architectural wonders in the world.

Visit to Topkapi Palace, residence of the sultans from 1478 to 1856.

Visit to the Blue Mosque, admired for its six minarets and stunning design.

Visit to the Roman Hippodrome, once the site of chariot races and public events in Constantinople.

Free time at the Grand Bazaar.

Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 4 – ANKARA / CAPPADOCIA

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure by bus to Ankara, capital of the Turkish Republic.

Drive through the Bolu Mountains.

Visit to Atatürk Mausoleum, founder of modern Turkey.

Continue to Cappadocia, passing by Salt Lake.

Arrival at the hotel in Cappadocia.

Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 5 – CAPPADOCIA

Hot air balloon excursion included (weather permitting).

Breakfast at the hotel after the balloon ride.

Full-day tour of Cappadocia.

Visit to the Göreme Open-Air Museum with its rock-carved churches and frescoes.

Visit to the troglodyte village of Uçhisar.

Tour of Pigeon Valley and Paşabağ (Monks Valley), known for its fairy chimney formations.

Visit to a pottery village.

Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 6 – PAMUKKALE

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure to Aksaray, following the ancient Silk Road.

Visit to Sultanhan Caravanserai.

Arrival in Pamukkale.

Transfer to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 7 – PAMUKKALE / KUSADASI / EPHESUS

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit to Pamukkale (“Cotton Castle”) and its white travertine terraces.

Visit to the ancient city of Hierapolis.

Continue to Kusadasi.

Visit to the House of the Virgin Mary.

Fashion show featuring leather products.

Visit to the ancient city of Ephesus, the best-preserved site in Asia Minor.

Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 8 – FLIGHT TO GREECE

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the airport at the scheduled time.

Flight from Izmir (ADA) to Athens (ATH), with a layover in Istanbul.

Note: Hotel taxes and tips not included

DAY 9 – FLIGHT TO ATHENS

Flight from Turkey to Athens.

DAY 10 – ATHENS

Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Free time to rest and acclimate to the city

DAY 12 – MYKONOS

Breakfast at the hotel.

City tour of Mykonos visiting:

• Chora, the island’s capital

• Traditional whitewashed streets

• Windmills

• Old town

• Traditional village

• Monasteries

• Beaches: Kalafatis, Agios Giannis, and Ornos

DAY 14 – SANTORINI

Breakfast at the hotel.

City tour of Santorini visiting:

• Pyrgos village

• Monastery

• Firostefani

• Imerovigli

• Oia village (famous for its blue-domed churches)

Visit to a local winery for traditional wine tasting.

DAY 15 – ATHENS

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the port at the scheduled time.

High-speed ferry to Athens.

Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 16 – ATHENS / RETURN

Breakfast at the hotel.

City tour of Athens including the Acropolis.

Return to the hotel.

Free evening.

DAY 17 – END OF TRIP

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the airport at the scheduled time.

Flight back to your destination