Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul Airport IST)
Optional Activities
- Night Cruise on the Bosphorus
- Hamam Cimberlitas (Turkish bath experience - approximately 1 hour)
- Day 2
Istanbul to Cappadocia
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- Visit Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk
- Stop at Underground City (one of the region's largest)
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon tour in Cappadocia (subject to weather conditions)
Landmarks Museum of Anatolian Civilizations Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk 
- Day 3
Cappadocia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Üçhisar troglodyte villages
- Visit Underground City of Kaymakli
- Visit Göreme Valley Open-Air Museum with rock-carved churches and frescoes
- Explore Pasabag Valley with cave dwellings and fairy chimneys
- Visit Avanos pottery factories and recently discovered underground city
Landmarks Üçhisar Underground City of Kaymakli Göreme Valley Open-Air Museum Pasabag Valley Avanos 
- Day 4
Cappadocia to Pamukkale
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Old Palace and Medieval Fort of Caravanserai
- Explore Pamukkale travertine terraces
Optional Activities
- Dip in the thermal pool at hotel
Landmarks Caravanserai (Old Palace and Medieval Fort) Pamukkale Travertine Terraces 
- Day 5
Pamukkale to Kusadasi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Hierapolis ruins including Necropolis, Roman baths, and natural park
- Visit Meryamana pilgrimage site
- Explore Ephesus ancient Roman ruins including Library of Celsus, Odeon, Arch of Hercules, Greco-Roman Theater, Agora, and Basilica of Saint John
Landmarks Hierapolis Meryamana Ephesus Library of Celsus Greco-Roman Theater of Ephesus Basilica of Saint John 
- Day 6
Kusadasi to Istanbul
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Search for hand-painted pottery, carpets, or traditional-style clothing in Izmir
- Day 7
Istanbul
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a fantastic central city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full-day city tour with English-speaking guide
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit Constantinople Racecourse
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Visit Grand Bazaar
- Lunch at central city restaurant (included)
Optional Activities
- Extended exploration of the old city
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Constantinople Racecourse (Hippodrome of Constantinople) Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace Grand Bazaar Camlica Hill - Day 8
Istanbul to Athens
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Jason Inn)
Optional Activities
- Funicular railway to Lycabettus Hill for panoramic views of Athens and coastline
Landmarks Lycabettus Hill 
- Day 9
Athens
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Jason Inn)
Included Activities
- Changing of the Guards at Hellenic Parliament
- Panoramic city tour including Athenian Trilogy (National Library, University of Athens, Academy of Athens), Presidential Residence, Kallimarmaro Stadium, Zappeion, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Hadrian's Gate
- Philopappou Hill for city views
- Evening walking tour through Monastiraki, Plaka, and Anafiotika
Optional Activities
- Visit Acropolis
- Explore Monastiraki independently
- Dine in Plaka
Landmarks Syntagma Square Hellenic Parliament National Library of Greece University of Athens Academy of Athens Presidential Residence Kallimarmaro Stadium (Panathenaic Stadium) Zappeion Temple of Olympian Zeus Hadrian's Gate Philopappou Hill Monastiraki Plaka Anafiotika - Day 10
Athens to Mykonos
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Charissi)
Included Activities
- Ferry ride from Port of Piraeus to Mykonos
Optional Activities
- Fast ferry option (available at extra cost during reservation)
Landmarks Port of Piraeus Mykonos 
- Day 11
Mykonos
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Charissi)
Optional Activities
- Ferry trip to Delos (ancient historic island)
- Rent a car or motorcycle to explore the island at your own pace
Landmarks Delos 
- Day 12
Mykonos to Santorini
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Nikolas)
Included Activities
- Fast ferry ride from Mykonos to Santorini
Landmarks Fira Oia 
- Day 13
Santorini
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Nikolas)
Optional Activities
- Sailboat tour to Nea and Palea Kameni islands with natural hot springs
- Rent a car to explore the island, discover hidden gems, sample local wine, and enjoy local cuisine
Landmarks Nea Kameni Palea Kameni - Day 14
Santorini to Athens
- End point
- Athina, Attica, Greece (Athens International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Purchase Assyrtiko wine or sweet Vinsanto from Santorini local shops or Athens Airport duty-free
Landmarks Santorini Airport
