Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Doubletree By Hilton Istambul Topkapi)
- Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Doubletree By Hilton Istambul Topkapi)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Istanbul
- Visit to Süleymaniye Mosque
- View ancient city walls
- View Golden Horn
- Visit fishing district
- View exterior of Hagia Sophia
- Transfer to Taksim Square
Optional Activities
- Ride on historic tram in Taksim
- Visit Galata Tower
- Dine at restaurants in Taksim
Landmarks Süleymaniye Mosque Hagia Sophia Golden Horn Galata Tower Taksim Square - Day 3
Istanbul to Ankara
Istanbul to Ankara- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Radisson Blu Ankara)
Included Activities
- Visit to Topkapi Palace
- Private Bosphorus boat tour (approximately 2 hours)
- View Sultan's palaces
- View traditional wooden houses
- View Ottoman architecture
- Pass under Europe-Asia bridges
Landmarks Topkapi Palace Bosphorus Strait Uskudar - Day 4
Ankara to Cappadocia
Ankara to Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Ramada Cappadocia)
Included Activities
- Tour of Ankara
- Visit to Mausoleum of Atatürk
- Visit to Ankara Castle
- Visit to Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- Stop at Salt Lake
- Visit to Hacibektas pilgrimage site
Landmarks Mausoleum of Atatürk Ankara Castle Museum of Anatolian Civilizations Salt Lake Hacibektas - Day 5
Cappadocia
Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Ramada Cappadocia)
Included Activities
- Visit to Göreme Valley open-air museum
- View rock-cut churches
- Visit to Uchisar natural fortress
- Visit to Kaymacli underground city
- Walk at Pasabag (Fairy Chimneys)
Landmarks Göreme Valley Göreme Open-Air Museum Uchisar Kaymacli Underground City Pasabag - Day 6
Cappadocia to Konya
Cappadocia to Konya- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Novotel Konya)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ihlara Valley
- Visit to 13th-century caravanserai
- Visit to Mevlana Mausoleum (Rumi)
Optional Activities
- Attend dervish dance performance at cultural center
Landmarks Ihlara Valley Mevlana Mausoleum - Day 7
Konya to Pamukkale
Konya to Pamukkale- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal)
Included Activities
- Visit to Egridir
- Visit to Hierapolis-Pamukkale
Landmarks Egridir Pamukkale Hierapolis - Day 8
Pamukkale to Kusadasi
Pamukkale to Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Le Bleu)
Included Activities
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary
- Visit to Basilica of St. John
- Explore Ephesus ancient city ruins
Optional Activities
- Visit Kusadasi castle
- Explore Kusadasi shops
Landmarks House of the Virgin Mary Basilica of St. John Ephesus Kusadasi - Day 9
Kusadasi to Marmaris
Kusadasi to Marmaris- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Pasabey), Hotel 4* (Yucelen)
Included Activities
- Visit to Lake Bafa
- Visit to Bodrum
- Visit to Marmaris
Optional Activities
- Visit Bodrum castle
- Explore Bodrum marina
- Visit Marmaris castle
Landmarks Lake Bafa Bodrum Marmaris - Day 10
Marmaris to Rhodes
Marmaris to Rhodes- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Semiramis City)
Included Activities
- Express ferry to Rhodes
- Tour of Rhodes walled city
- Tour of Rhodes historic quarter
Landmarks Rhodes Walled City - Day 11
Rhodes to Heraklion
Rhodes to Heraklion- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ibis Styles Heraklion)
Included Activities
- Island excursion across Rhodes
- Visit to Filerimos monastery
- Visit to Lindos fortress and Acropolis
Optional Activities
- Traditional donkey ride to Lindos Acropolis
- Relax on Lindos beaches
- Stroll through Lindos whitewashed streets
Landmarks Filerimos Lindos Lindos Acropolis - Day 12
Heraklion
Heraklion- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ibis Styles Heraklion)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rethymno
- Visit to Chania
Optional Activities
- Visit Rethymno medieval castle
- Explore Chania fortress
- View Chania stately mansions
Landmarks Rethymno Chania - Day 13
Heraklion
Heraklion- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ibis Styles Heraklion)
Included Activities
- Visit to Palace of Knossos
- Guided tour at Palace of Knossos
- Visit to Agia Galini (or Matala November-April)
Optional Activities
- Swim at Agia Galini or Matala beach
Landmarks Palace of Knossos Agia Galini Matala - Day 14
Heraklion
Heraklion- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ibis Styles Heraklion)
Included Activities
- Visit to Panagia Kera Church
- Visit to Agios Nikolaos
- Boat ride to Spinalonga Island
- Visit to Fortress of Spinalonga
Optional Activities
- Explore Elounda
Landmarks Panagia Kera Church Agios Nikolaos Elounda Spinalonga Fortress - Day 15
Heraklion to Santorini to Athens
Heraklion to Santorini to Athens- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Skylark)
Included Activities
- High-speed ferry to Santorini
- Bus tour through Santorini landscapes
- Visit to Oia
- Visit to Fira
- High-speed ferry to Athens
Optional Activities
- Cable car descent to Fira port
- Donkey ride to Fira port
- Admire cruise ships at Fira port
Landmarks Oia Fira - Day 16
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Skylark)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Athens
- Visit to Panathenaic Stadium
- View Royal Palace
- Transfer to Plaka neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Stroll Plaka streets
- Visit traditional Plaka shops
- Dine at Plaka tavernas
Landmarks Panathenaic Stadium Royal Palace Plaka - Day 17
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Breakfast











