Best of Greece & Turkey
12 Night 13 Day
Tour Plan
Day 01
Athens
Day 01 - Athens
Upon arrival at Athens airport, complete customs and immigration and meet and greet by our local representative for your transfer to your hotel. Check in at your hotel and the rest of the day is free on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Athens.
Day 02
Acropolis
Day 02
Constitution Square
Day 02
Erechtheion
Day 02
Hadrians Arch
Day 02
National Library
Day 02
New Acropolis Museum
Day 02
Panathenaic Stadium
Day 02
Parliament
Day 02
Parthenon
Day 02
Propylaea
Day 02
Temple of Athena Nike
Day 02
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Day 02 - Athens Half Day Sightseeing with Acropolis Museum
After breakfast, proceed for a half day city tour of Athens. This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. See the centre of the city including Constitution Square (Syntagma), the Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the National Library. On your way to the Acropolis you will see the Panathenaic Stadium (where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896), the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. At the Acropolis we visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and, finally, the monument that puts order in the mind', the Parthenon. You will also pay a visit to the fantastic New Acropolis Museum. Later return back to your hotel and the rest of the day is free on your own for checking out the town. Overnight at your hotel in Athens.
Day 03
Mykonos Island
Day 03 - Athens : Mykonos
After breakfast, checkout from your hotel and transfer to the port & proceed for Mykonos by Ferry. Upon arrival at Mykonos Island, meet and greet by a local representative and transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Mykonos.
Day 04
Mykonos Island Exploring Little Venice area
Day 04 - Mykonos Day Free
Today, after breakfast the day will be free in order explore the island. Among the cobbled streets, next to the churches, behind the freshly painted shutters, through the delivery of island living, the heavenly beaches and the liveliness of the night, Mykonos still keeps its secrets: The happiest different moments for everyone, here, on the most famous island in the world, each one of us makes each moment unique. Mykonos retains full beauty through the passage of time, and is and always will be a perfect host to visitors, offering unlimited vacation and great expectations. Overnight at your hotel in Mykonos.
Day 05
Santorini Island
Day 05 - Mykonos : Santorini
After breakfast, checkout and transfer to the port to proceed for Santorini by ferry. Upon arrival at Santorini Island, meet and greet by a local representative and transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Santorini.
Day 06
Athinos Port
Day 06
Hot Springs
Day 06
Port of Armeni
Day 06
Sunset view point Oia
Day 06
Thirassia Island
Day 06
Walking up to the Volcano Face
Day 06 - Santorini : Full day Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia & Oia with Sunset tour
After breakfast, proceed for a full day Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia and Oia with Sunset tour. Depart from your pick up point to Athinios Port, where you will embark the caique with your guide and sail to the Volcano. Explore this natural landmark and for those feeling energetic there is the possibility of walking up the volcano face with your guide (entrance fee not included). The caique then sails to the Hot Springs and stops (but does not dock), giving you the chance to dive into the sea and swim to the warm waters of the Hot Springs. You then sail to the Island of Thirassia, where you will dock and have the opportunity to visit the island, shop around or have lunch (not included). We then depart for the Port of Armeni, where you disembark and walk up the steps to Oia town to watch the sunset. After the sunset, you will walk to the pre-arranged parking area where you will meet your transfer vehicle to your hotel.Overnight at your hotel in Santorini.
Day 07 - Santorin : Athens
After breakfast, checkout from your hotel and transfer to the port for your ferry transfer to Athens. Upon arrival at Athens, meet and greet by a local representative and transfer to your hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free on your own to explore the town. Overnight at your hotel in Athens.
Day 08
Istanbul
Day 08 - Athens : Istanbul
After breakfast, checkout from your hotel in Athens and transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul airport, complete customs and immigrations formalities and meet and greet by a local representative who will transfer you to your hotel. Check in and the rest of the day is free on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Istanbul.
(Kindly Note :There are two airports in Istanbul. Istanbul Atatuk Airport is 20 km away from city center and Sabiha Gokcen airport is 55 km away from city center. Transfer from Ataturk airport to your hotel is included, if you arrive to Sabiha Gokcen airport please contact us for transfer rates.)
Day 09
Bronze Serpentine Column at Hippodrome
Day 09
Column of Constantine at Hippodrome
Day 09
Grand Covered Bazaar
Day 09
Hagia Sophia
Day 09
Obelisk of Theodosius at Hippodrome
Day 09
Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque or Blue Mosque
Day 09
Topkapi Palace
Day 09 - Istanbul City Tour
After breakfast, proceed for a half day tour of old Istanbul city. Visit to Hagia Sophia.This ancient basilica is one of the architectural marvels of all time. Topkapi Palace. The great palace of the Ottoman sultans housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed(PUH) and much more. Next, visit Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque which is also is known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Next, visit the Hippodrome with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Next, visit the Grand Covered Bazaar with more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts. The second half of the day is free for you to explore the nightlife of Istanbul on your onw. Overnight at your hotel in Istanbul. (Please Note: Hagia Sophia is closed on mondays, Topkapi Palace closed on tuesdays, Grand Bazaar closed on sundays. If your tour is on one of these days we would offer you to visit Underground Cistern instead of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi palace museum, instead of Grand Baazar you will visit Spice Bazaar.)
Day 10
Bosphorus Cruise
Day 10
Spice Market or Spice Bazaar
Day 10 - Istanbul to Cappadocia
After breakfast depart for Bosphorus Cruise tour. Enjoy a magical Istanbul Bosphorus Boat Cruise and Spice Market Tour. Enjoy the array of sites you can see from the boat including: SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar). Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After the lunch, depart for Istanbul Ataturk Airport for domestic flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival in the afternoon, transfer to your hotlel and check in. Overnight at your hotel in Cappadocia.
Day 11
Cavusin
Day 11
Devrent Valley natural rock formations
Day 11
Goreme Open Air Museum
Day 11
Hot Air Ballooning
Day 11
Pottery work shop
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Three Beauties Chimneys
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Three headed fairy chimneys
Day 11
Uchisar Castle
Day 11
Workshop of Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims
Day 11 - Cappadocia Hot Air Ballooning and full day Tour
Before sunrise, you would be picked up from your hotel and driven to the take-off site. The Hot Air Balloon tour offers a minimum 1 hour flight time in the air. While you are having a light breakfast, you will watch the inflation of the balloon, then get a passenger briefing which explains basic rules & safety measures for the balloon flight. After the flight lands, there is a small celebration with champagne and you will receive your flight certificate. You will be driven back to your hotel around 08:30am just in time for breakfast and the full day city tour. You will be picked up approximately 09:30 from your hotel to join the full day tour that starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum which is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. Next, visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Then you go Pasabagi where you can see three-headed fairy chimneys. After Pasabagi you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately by 1800 hours. Overnight at your hotel in Cappadocia.
(Kindly Note :Due to very high demand, it is advisable to make the bookings 4 to 6 months before departure for the hot air balloon ride at Cappadocia to avoid last minute disappointment)
Day 12
Turkish Baths or Hammams
Day 12
Turkish Delights
Day 12
Turkish Doner Kebabs
Day 12
Turkish Ice Creams
Day 12
Whirling Dervishes Performance
Day 12 - Cappadocia to Istanbul : Whirling Dervishes Show
After breakfast checkout and transfer to airport for your domestic flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul. Reach Istanbul by later afternoon and transfer and check in at your hotel. Later in the early evening you can go for the famous Turkish Baths or Hammams at your own expense or tryout the Doner Kebabs and Turkish ice creams at Istiklal Street and even trying out Turkish Delights at local traditional shops. Later, you would be picked up from your hotel at 7 pm for the Whirling Dervishes performance. Uncover the sacred practice of the mystical Sufis at an authentic Mevlevi Sema Ceremony held at Istanbul's Hodjapasha, and witness the 800-year-old tradition that has been preserved on UNESCO's list of Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Be mesmerized by the bizarre yet beautiful sight of the Whirling Dervishes as they perform their unique spiritual rituals during an hour-long show, including a live orchestra and 360-video projections. Optional Turkish Night Tour in the evenng. Overnight at your hotel in Antalya.
Day 13 - Istanbul : Departure
After breakfast, checkout and transfer to the airport for your flight back to India.