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Best of Greece and Turkey with 3-day Cruise (Small Group)

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 24
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Athens

    Athens
    Start point
    Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica 190 04, Greece (Any locations (Port, airport etc) of Athens)
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  2. Day 2

    Athens

    Athens
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour with expert guide
    • Visit Panathenaic Stadium
    • Visit Temple of Olympian Zeus
    • Visit Hadrian's Arch
    • Visit Parliament and Unknown Soldier Memorial
    • Visit Academy of Athens
    • Visit Acropolis complex including Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and Parthenon
    • Visit Acropolis Museum
    Landmarks
    Panathenaic Stadium
    Temple of Olympian Zeus
    Hadrian's Arch
    Parliament of Greece
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
    Propylaea
    Temple of Athena Nike
    Erechtheion
    Acropolis Museum
    Academy of Athens
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  3. Day 3

    Athens to Mykonos

    Athens to Mykonos
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Full board on board cruise), Dinner (Full board on board cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise embarkation from Port of Lavrion
    • Evening exploration of Mykonos Old Town (Chora)
    • Visit to Little Venice neighborhood
    • Visit to famous white windmills

    Optional Activities

    • Shore excursions in Mykonos (can be pre-booked)
    Landmarks
    Mykonos Old Town (Chora)
    Little Venice, Mykonos
    Mykonos Windmills
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  4. Day 4

    Kusadasi - Patmos

    Kusadasi - Patmos
    Meals
    Breakfast (Full board on board cruise), Lunch (Full board on board cruise), Dinner (Full board on board cruise)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Cruise Ship)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise arrival and departure from Kusadasi port
    • Cruise arrival and departure from Patmos port

    Optional Activities

    • Shore excursion to Ephesus Ruins including Temple of Hadrian, The Odeon, House of Love, Library of Celsus, and Agora (can be pre-booked)
    • Visit Monastery of St. John in Patmos
    • Visit Cave of the Apocalypse in Patmos
    • Explore Hora village in Patmos
    Landmarks
    Ephesus Ruins
    Library of Celsus
    Monastery of St. John
    Cave of the Apocalypse
    Hora, Patmos
  5. Day 5

    Heraklion - Santorini

    Heraklion - Santorini
    Meals
    Breakfast (Full board on board cruise), Lunch (Full board on board cruise), Dinner (Full board on board cruise)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Cruise Ship)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise arrival and departure from Heraklion port
    • Cruise arrival and departure from Santorini port

    Optional Activities

    • Shore excursion to Palace of Knossos in Heraklion (can be pre-booked)
    • Explore Fira village in Santorini
    • Visit Oia village in Santorini
    • Local bus to Oia for sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Palace of Knossos
    Fira
    Oia
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  6. Day 6

    Athens to Istanbul to Ankara

    Athens to Istanbul to Ankara
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Holiday Inn Cukurambar)

    Included Activities

    • Disembark from cruise ship at Port of Piraeus
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  7. Day 7

    Ankara to Cappadocia

    Ankara to Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Anatolian Civilizations Museum
    • Visit Mausoleum of Atatürk
    • Visit Underground City
    • Drive to Cappadocia

    Optional Activities

    • Upgrade accommodation to Cave Hotel
    Landmarks
    Anatolian Civilizations Museum
    Mausoleum of Atatürk
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  8. Day 8

    Cappadocia

    Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO Heritage site)
    • Visit Uchisar Village
    • Explore fairy chimneys
    • Visit Derbent Valley
    • Attend carpet and onyx-stone craft workshops

    Optional Activities

    • Hot Air Balloon flight over Cappadocia with early morning departure
    Landmarks
    Göreme Open Air Museum
    Uchisar Village
    Derbent Valley
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  9. Day 9

    Cappadocia to Pamukkale

    Cappadocia to Pamukkale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sultanhan Caravansarai
    • Visit Cotton Steps (Pamukkale) - UNESCO heritage site
    • Drive to Pamukkale
    Landmarks
    Sultanhan Caravansarai
    Pamukkale
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  10. Day 10

    Pamukkale to Ephesus to Izmir

    Pamukkale to Ephesus to Izmir
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ephesus Ruins
    • Visit Temple of Hadrian
    • Visit the Odeon
    • Visit House of Love
    • Visit Library of Celsus
    • Visit Agora
    • Visit Virgin Mary House
    • Stop at Leather Production Store
    • Drive to Izmir
    Landmarks
    Ephesus Ruins
    Library of Celsus
    Temple of Hadrian
    Virgin Mary House
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  11. Day 11

    Izmir to Pergamon to Troy to Canakkale

    Izmir to Pergamon to Troy to Canakkale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Asclepion ruins in Pergamon
    • Visit Troy ancient city
    • Drive to Canakkale
    Landmarks
    Asclepion
    Troy
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  12. Day 12

    Canakkale to Gallipoli to Istanbul

    Canakkale to Gallipoli to Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cross Dardanelles Strait by car ferry
    • Visit Gallipoli WWI Battlefields
    • Visit Brighton Beach
    • Visit Beach Cemetery
    • Visit ANZAC Cove
    • Visit Ariburnu Cemetery
    • Visit ANZAC Commemorative Site
    • Visit Respect to Mehmetcik Statue
    • Visit Lone Pine Australian Memorial
    • Visit Johnston's Jolly
    • Explore Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels
    • Visit 57. Regiment Turkish Memorial
    • Visit The Nek
    • Visit Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
    • Drive to Istanbul
    Landmarks
    ANZAC Cove
    Lone Pine Australian Memorial
    Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
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  13. Day 13

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Topkapi Palace including Harem section

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Grand Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Topkapi Palace
    Grand Bazaar
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  14. Day 14

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    End point
    İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Arnavutköy, Istanbul 34275, Turkey (Drop-off to Istanbul Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Best of Greece and Turkey with 3-day Cruise (Small Group) reviewer 1
    May 4th, 2025
    The trip was good, I was happy with the accommodation, tour excursions and guides
    Traveled in April 2025
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    Hi Chamelle, Thank you for your time to review us. Kind Regards, Aysegul
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    April 13th, 2025
    Great itinerary. The guide was knowledgeable and patient. Accommodations good. Our transfer in Istanbul walked us...
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    Hi David Many thank for your time to review us. Hope to see you soon with another Eskapas trip. Kind Regards, Aysegul
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    November 21st, 2024
    The itinerary covered so many impressive spots, and it was even better experiencing it all with such a friendly...
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    November 21st, 2024
    As a solo traveler on this tour, I found the group dynamic to be engaging without feeling overwhelming. Our guides...
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    November 21st, 2024
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    November 21st, 2024
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    November 21st, 2024
    This was my first European tour, and I feel like I got to experience the best parts of both Turkey and Greece. The...
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    November 21st, 2024
    It was 15 days of an amazing experience. The balloon ride in Cappadocia was a unique experience and the cruise was...
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    November 21st, 2024
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      You can choose between standard and luxury cave hotels, with prices varying based on your selection.

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      Meals include breakfast and dinner at the selected hotels, with options to add additional meal packages.

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      The pickup time from the hotel will be confirmed based on your flight schedule, as transfers are available 24/7.

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