Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at your hotel and have the afternoon to get settled in. Make sure to check the reception boards later in the day since that's where they'll post information about when your tour officially starts.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (President), Hotel (Athens Comfort)
- Day 2
Tripoli - Olympia - Patras
Head through the Peloponnese and stop at the Corinth Canal to take in the views. You'll wander around Tripoli's Aeros Square, then spend time at Olympia's Archaeological Site with a local guide who'll show you the Temple of Zeus, Stadium, Gymnasium, and Arena. By evening you reach Patras, where you can see the medieval fortress and the city's largest cathedral.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Moxy Patras Marina), Hotel (My Way Patras)
Included Activities
- Visit Olympia Archaeological Site with local guide (tickets included)
- Explore Temple of Zeus, Stadium, Gymnasium, and Arena at Olympia
- Brief stop at Corinth Canal
- Free time in Aeros Square, Tripoli
- View Patras medieval fortress and cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Corinth Canal Aeros Square Archaeological Site of Olympia Temple of Zeus Stadium at Olympia Gymnasium at Olympia Patras Medieval Fortress Cathedral of Patras 
- Day 3
Nafpaktos - Mycenae - Acrocorinth - Athens
Start by crossing the Rio-Antirrio bridge and checking out Nafpaktos's harbor and Venetian fortress. Then you'll visit Mycenae and explore the ancient citadel that dates back to the 18th century BC, with time to grab lunch. After that you see the Fortress of Acrocorinth and its temple of Aphrodite, swing by the Corinth Canal briefly, and arrive in Athens for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (President), Hotel (Athens Comfort)
Included Activities
- Cross Rio-Antirrio bridge
- Visit Nafpaktos and its Venetian fortress
- Free time in Nafpaktos old town and harbor
- Visit Mycenae archaeological site (admission included)
- Free time at Mycenae for exploration and lunch
- Visit Fortress of Acrocorinth (tickets included)
- View temple of Aphrodite remains at Acrocorinth
- Brief stop at Corinth Canal
Landmarks/POIs Rio-Antirrio Bridge Nafpaktos Venetian Fortress of Nafpaktos Mycenae Fortress of Acrocorinth Temple of Aphrodite at Acrocorinth Corinth Canal 
- Day 4
Athens
This is your free day in Athens. Get out and wander the city at your own pace. Each neighborhood and street has its own character, so take time to discover what interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (President), Hotel (Athens Comfort)
Optional Activities
- Dinner and Folk Show in Athens - Plaka district at foot of Acropolis (60 EUR, minimum 15 people required)
- Optional dining and folk performance viewing in traditional tavern
- Day 5
Port of Piraeus
Join a panoramic tour that takes you past the Presidential Mansion, the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games happened, the National Library, and various downtown squares and Olympic sites. The tour ends near the Acropolis. Later you head to the Port of Piraeus and board an overnight ferry with cabin-like accommodations in a double room.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ferry Atenas Rodas)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Athens
- View Presidential Mansion
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- See National Library
- Explore downtown squares
- View 2004 Olympics infrastructure
- Tour concludes near Acropolis
- Overnight ferry to Rhodes (accommodation in double cabin)
Optional Activities
- Acropolis admission (not included)
Landmarks/POIs Presidential Mansion Panathenaic Stadium National Library of Greece Acropolis 
- Day 6
Marmaris
You'll dock in Rhodes early in the morning and take a city tour of the walled Old Town, which shows influences from Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Knights of St. John, Ottoman, and Italian periods. Around 4:00 p.m., you board an express ferry to Turkey for about an hour. Then you settle into your place in Marmaris, a coastal town known for its castle, marina, and fountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pasabey), Hotel (Tuna)
Included Activities
- Rhodes city tour
- Visit walled citadel of Rhodes
- Explore Rhodes Old Town
- Express ferry to Marmaris (approximately one hour)
Landmarks/POIs Rhodes Old Town Rhodes Citadel Marmaris Castle 
- Day 7
Dalyan - Antalya
Head to Dalyan and take a boat ride up the river for about an hour to see the Lycian Rock Tombs. From there you continue by boat to a large lake with natural hot springs where you can swim in the warm water or try a mud bath. You'll have lunch at a riverside restaurant before heading to Antalya to see Hadrian's Gate, the Ottoman district, and a waterfall that flows straight into the sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ring Downtown)
Included Activities
- One-hour boat ride in Dalyan
- Visit Lycian Rock Tombs
- Boat ride to lake with hot springs
- Optional swim in warm waters or mud bath
- Time for riverside restaurant meal
- Visit Hadrian's Gate in Antalya
- Explore Ottoman district in Antalya
- View waterfall cascading into the sea in Antalya
Optional Activities
- Swim in warm waters at hot springs
- Mud bath experience at hot springs
Landmarks/POIs Dalyan Lycian Rock Tombs Hadrian's Gate Antalya Waterfall 
- Day 8
Aspendos - Side - Taurus Mountains - Nigde
Leave Antalya for Aspendos to see its Roman theater, one of the best-preserved in the world. Continue to Side where you can see the Temple of Apollo right by the water and explore the busy port and streets. You'll cross the Taurus Mountains with peaks over 3,500 meters that stay snow-covered most of the year. Stop in Karaman to see the fortress, then head to the Cappadocia region with dinner in Nigde.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Nigde)
Included Activities
- Visit Aspendos Roman theater (tickets included)
- Visit Temple of Apollo in Side (tickets included)
- Stroll through Side port and streets
- Cross Taurus Mountains
- View Karaman fortress (exterior)
Landmarks/POIs Aspendos Roman Theater Temple of Apollo Side Taurus Mountains Karaman Fortress 
- Day 9
Cappadocia
Spend the full day exploring Cappadocia's unusual landscapes, ancient churches, and cave villages. Start at Gumusler, a 7th-century underground monastery with Byzantine frescoes. Then explore Kaymacli's underground city that once held up to 30,000 people. Visit Uchisar's natural fortress for views of the area. After lunch you check out Goreme Valley's open-air museum with rock-cut churches. You'll stay in Avanos with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Cappadocia), Hotel (Mustafa Cappadocia Resort), Hotel (Avrasya)
Included Activities
- Visit Gumusler underground monastery (7th-century, admission included)
- View Byzantine frescoes at Gumusler
- Explore Kaymacli underground city (admission included)
- Visit Uchisar natural fortress
- Free time for lunch
- Visit Göreme Valley open-air museum (tickets included)
- View rock-cut churches in Göreme Valley
Landmarks/POIs Gumusler Monastery Kaymacli Underground City Uchisar Göreme Valley Göreme Open-Air Museum 
- Day 10
Safranbolu
Travel north through Anatolia's heart where the landscape becomes greener. You'll reach Safranbolu by early afternoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once an important stop for caravans. Sit down for traditional Turkish tea in a well-preserved caravanserai courtyard. Dinner's included for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Traditional Turkish tea), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Safranbolu)
Included Activities
- Travel through lush green landscapes of Anatolia
- Arrive in Safranbolu UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Traditional Turkish tea in caravanserai courtyard (included)
Landmarks/POIs Safranbolu Caravanserai 
- Day 11
Gökgöl Magrasi - Eregli - Istanbul
Travel along the Black Sea coast through lush green areas. First you visit Gokgol Magrasi cave with its underground river and colorful formations, and the admission is covered. Continue to Eregli, a Black Sea town, where you'll have time for lunch. See the Cehennemagzi caves and tombs with their mythological connections, then arrive in Istanbul by the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Istambul Topkapi), Hotel (Elite World Grand Basin Ekspres)
Included Activities
- Travel along Black Sea coast
- Visit Gökgöl Magrasi cave (admission included)
- Explore cave with underground river
- Free time for lunch in Eregli
- Visit Cehennemagzi caves and tombs
Landmarks/POIs Gökgöl Magarasi Cave Eregli Cehennemagzi Caves and Tombs 
- Day 12
Istanbul
Start with a comprehensive sightseeing tour that includes the Suleymaniye Mosque, the city's largest, the ancient walls, Golden Horn, and the fishing district. You'll see the outside of Hagia Sophia and get tickets to Topkapi Palace, where the Ottoman Empire's leaders once worked. The palace has wonderful courtyards and pavilions to explore. You have free time in the afternoon. Later you head to Taksim for dinner at one of many restaurants, and you can check out the old tram or visit Galata Tower.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Istambul Topkapi), Hotel (Elite World Grand Basin Ekspres)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Istanbul
- Enter Süleymaniye Mosque (largest in Istanbul, admission included)
- Explore ancient walls
- Visit Golden Horn area
- Visit fishing district
- View exterior of Hagia Sophia
- Visit Topkapi Palace (tickets included)
- Explore Topkapi Palace courtyards and pavilions
- Free time for afternoon exploration
- Transfer to Taksim commercial district
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurants in Taksim
- View charming old tram in Taksim
- Visit Galata Tower
Landmarks/POIs Süleymaniye Mosque Ancient Walls of Istanbul Golden Horn Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Taksim Square Galata Tower 
- Day 13
Istanbul Bosphorus
Take a private boat trip on the Bosphorus that lasts around two hours. This waterway connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara and splits Istanbul between its European and Asian sides. You'll see lots of boats, pass under the two bridges that connect the continents, and watch Sultan's palaces, traditional wooden houses, and Ottoman architecture go by. Return to central Istanbul with free time to spend as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Istambul Topkapi), Hotel (Elite World Grand Basin Ekspres)
Included Activities
- Bosphorus boat trip on private boat (approximately two hours, tickets included)
- Pass under bridges connecting Europe and Asia
- View Sultan's palaces
- View traditional wooden houses
- View Ottoman architecture
- Free time in central Istanbul after return
Landmarks/POIs Bosphorus - Day 14
Departure
After breakfast, your tour ends here. You'll leave with wonderful memories from your time exploring Greece and Turkey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
