Name: Turkey and Greece Tour -II-
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9 Days

Athens

Istanbul

Min Age : 6

Max People : 24

Turkey and Greece Tour -II-

This package is a time travel that guarantees the perfect balance between Turkey and Greece’s unique history and culture. Starting from the historical capital of Turkey, Istanbul, visit the imperial city of Ottoman Empire with Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia and so on. Fly to Pamukkale to see and visit white calcarious cascade, walk on ancient ruines of Hierapolis and enjoy thermal center of your hotel nique ancient remnants and enjoy the privileges of Greece’s megalopolis. Continue with a visit to ancient city of Ephesus. and Kusadasi, the western beauty of Turkey which will certainly enchant you.

Fly to Athens , the cradle of civilizations: Acropolis and one day joyful cruise to Saronic islands..

Enjoy it!

You can extend your stay during your booking.

Tour Details

Departure & Return Location

Istanbul to Athens or vice versa

Pick Up / Drop off Time

Flexible

Price Includes

The in-between flight Turkey to Greece and Istanbul - Pamukkale domestic flight
5 Nights 4****/First class accommodation in Turley 2 Nights 3***/Tourist class accommodation in Athens
English speaking tour guide during visits. and entrance fees.
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
All transfers as per itinerary

Price Excludes

Before/After flights
Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
Any Private Expenses
Athens Stayover hotel tax (to be paid directly to the hotel 2 to 3 € per night per person)
Travel insurance
Sales tax 4.75%

Hygiene protocol

COVID-19 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL RULES IN TURKEY

Eskapas is committed to fulfill the following regulations to protect its customers from the risk of Covid-19 :

1 – Eskapas will fulfill all safety rules mentioned in the “Safe Tourism Certification” prepared by Turkish Ministry of Tourism; that plan covers all aspects of the journey from the aircraft to the airport, transfers, touring and hotels (tga.gov.tr/about-safe-tourism-program/ )

2 – Eskapas staff is trained to follow all hygiene rules when in service of our customers; they will respect the social distance

3 –Vehicles will be sanitized regularly as imposed and controlled by Turkish Ministry of Health,

4 – All hotels used to accommodate our customers are certified by “Hotel Association of Turkey”; they all are committed to use maximum 50 % capacity

New Health Protocols for Traveling to Greece

No one has remained unaffected by the historically monumental event that was the covid-19 pandemic. We extend our sympathies to everyone that has suffered in his or her own way during these tumultuous times. As life is slowly starting to resume to normal rhythms, we must not throw caution to the wind, but take heed of the lessons we had to learn in the past few months moving forward.

The aftermath of an unprecedented global health crisis, finds the rules of travel vastly changed in a short amount of time. The governments of the countries least affected by this crisis have taken measures to ensure everyone’s safety as they are starting to welcome back travelers. Greece remains one of the safest destinations worldwide, having exceptionally handled a difficult situation and in the same spirit of responsibility has instituted a new public health protocol to retain the status quo.

We are here to help you navigate through the steps you need to take to travel to Greece in a safe and responsible manner. Starting July 1st 2020, the following guidelines have been issued by the Greek authorities:

Passenger Location Form (PLF)

The Passenger Locator Form (PLF) is a key element in the process. All travelers are obliged to complete their PLF at least 48 hours before entering the country, providing detailed information on their point of departure, the duration of previous stays in other countries, and the address of their stay while in Greece.

You can fill out the passenger location form here.

International Flights

The following protocol has been put in place for passengers traveling to any Greek airport via international flights:

Arrival of passengers at the arrival gate.

Transfer to the area where screening personnel are located and check the unique quick response (QR) code each passenger shows on their mobile phone screen or printed QR form.

Screening personnel direct passengers, depending on their QR code, either to the screening area or to the exit (baggage claim area or passport control). Until the screening results become available, passengers tested for the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 by a trained health team are obliged to self-isolate at the address of their final destination as declared on their passenger locator form (PLF). Upon completion of the screening, they are directed towards the exit.

All passengers must comply with all of the necessary preventive hygiene measures (use of masks and physical distancing).

Domestic Flights

For domestic flights, all passengers must comply with all of the necessary preventive hygiene measures (use of masks and physical distancing).

International Sea Travel

The following protocol has been put in place for passengers traveling to any Greek port from abroad:

Arrival of incoming passengers on foot at the main entry gate.

Incoming passengers arriving in vehicles are directed to the special entry gate.

All passengers are transferred to areas where screening personnel are located and check the unique quick response (QR) code each passenger shows on their mobile phone screen or printed QR form.

Depending on passengers’ QR code, screening personnel either direct them to the screening area or allow them to enter the country. Until the screening results become available, passengers who are tested for the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 by a trained health team are obliged to self-isolate at the address of their final destination as declared on their passenger locator form (PLF). Upon completion of the screening they are allowed to enter the country.

All passengers must comply with all of the necessary preventive measures (use of masks and physical distancing).

Domestic Sea Travel

As part of the guidelines announced by the Greek Authorities, all passengers must complete a “Pre boarding information” form and submit it to the vessel’s Chief Purser along with their ticket, when boarding, prior to the vessel’s departure. YWe will will send you the appropriate form prior to your departure. In addition, all passengers must comply with all of the necessary preventive hygiene measures (use of masks and physical distancing).

Land Transfers

In alignment with the Greek public health protocols, our fleet of land vehicles for domestic transfers has been equipped with all the necessary equipment to ensure our guests’ safety and comfort. Our personnel is equipped with protective masks and hand sanitizer is provided for passengers. Transfers are conducted at reduced capacity to observe social distancing during your trip.

Hotels

We have always utilized our decades of experience in the travel industry to select the finest hotels for our guests to stay in. In these times, this has become a matter of utmost importance. As a result, and with the safety of our guests at heart, we are only working with hotels from which we have been assured that health protocols are kept in their premises.

What happens with confirmed cases?

It’s always prudent to prepare for the worst, so in case an infection is confirmed, the Greek state will cover expenses related to hospitalization of visitors suffering from Covid-19 symptoms. This includes transfer to a hospital and medical costs as well as stay in a quarantine hotel if needed. In the event of a confirmed infection, close contacts of the case will be transferred to a separate quarantine accommodation at the expense of the Greek state. Remaining guests will continue their holidays.

Itinerary

Day 1Istanbul Arrival

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel 4**** and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore. Overnight: Istanbul Yiğitalp 4**** or similar Meals: N/A

Day 2Istanbul

After breakfast, stroll through Sogukcesme Street with typical wooden house which are now landmark buildings of ottoman architecture. Arrive to Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest of the remaining palaces where Ottoman Sultans used to live; admire the gardens, kitchens, the treasury section as well as terraces overlooking the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. Photo stop at the Fountain of Sultan Ahmet the 3rd and explore Saint Sophia, the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture dating back to the VIth century. After lunch, visit the Blue Mosque covered by more than 20.000 Iznik tiles and continue with the Roman Hippodrome where the char races used to take place. Discover the handcrafts of Anatolia and shop in the labyrinth tunnels of the Grand Bazaar.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch Overnight. : Istanbul

Day 3 Istanbul - Pamukkale (flight)

Explore the Spice Market to feel the exotism of the Orient. Enjoy a languorous boat trip along the European and Asian coasts of the Bosphorus. Enjoy a fish lunch under the Galata Bridge with stunning views over the silhouette of the Old City. In the afternoon transfer to airport for your onward flight to Denizli. Upon arrival, transfer to Pamukkale and overnight. Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Day 4Pamukkale - Hierapolis - Kuşadası

Breakfast and free morning to profi thot springs thermal waters at the hotel. Visit Pamukkale popularly known as the ‘cotton castle’. Here, immense tiers of white limestone cascading down a barren hillside you will enjoy the beauty of the terraces. After lunch visit Hierapolis, including the magnificently preserved Necropolis, the main Street and Gates, the thermal Baths, the devil’s hole, and Masterpiece Theater.Continuation to Kuşadası for overnight Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Day 5Kuşadası - Ephesus - Kuşadası

Explore Ephesus antique city by wandering along its 2,000 year old marble streets to such famous sites as the theatre and the Celsus Library. In the afternoon, visit the home of the Virgin Mary and a photo stop nearby the Temple of Artemis where only a column remains to indicate where one of the Seven Wonders of the World was. Overnight: Kuşadası Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Day 6Kuşadası - İzmir - Athens (Flight)

Breakfast and transfer to İzmir Airport for Athens. Upon arrival to Athens transfer to your city centered hotel in Athens. The rest of the day free. Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast

Please note that Izmir (ADB) – Athens (ATH) direct flights are only in summer period . Depending on schedule we may use Izmir(ADB) – Istanbul(IST) – Athens(ATH) connections.

Day 7Athens City Tour

Greece Guided Tours — Athens City Breaks : Monastraki

After breakfast we will meet you at your hotel or close by, in order to start the morning Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour. This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium, home to the first Olympic Games of the modern era, where we will make a short stop. As we continue our trip, we will pass by the Prime Minister’s residence (ex Royal Palace), guarded by the Evzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy of Athens, the University, the National Library and the Constitution Square (Syntagma).

One cannot take a tour of Athens without visiting the Acropolis, one of the world’s most prominent sites and a symbol for democracy in the Western world! It is there that you will explore architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Pericles. From the Propylaea, to the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and of course the Parthenon, a place where ‘there is harmony between material and spirit’, a the monument that ‘restores order in the mind’, as ancient Greeks used to say. Your last stop will be the modern Acropolis Museum, with nearly 4,000 exhibits of Hellenism housed inside.

Departure approximately at 08:45 – Return approximately at 13:30

Overnight. Athens Meals: Breakfast

Day 8Saronic Islands Cruise

Early morning transfer by motor coach from the center of Athens to the port to embark on the cruise ship in order to start the full day cruise to the 3 beautiful Islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina, which are nearby Athens (lunch on board is included). Return to port in the evening and transfer back to your hotel in Athens.

Overnight: Athens

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch on boat

Day 9Athens Departure

You will be met by our assistant at your hotel and transferred to the airport by our minibus or taxi driver for your departure flight.

Overnight: – Meals: Breakfast

2 Reviews

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Jeremy H.

Couple Traveller

We booked this trip as it was the second time we visited Turkey. We already saw Cappadocia. The trip gave us the opportunity to visit more Istambul and Ephesus and Pamukale and it was just absolutely remarkable. Both guides in Turkey and Greece were great and provided us great information on each site that we visited but perhaps more importantly for me she offered information on Greek life and the Greek people that was not available in the guide books.
My wife and I were happy on this trip.

May 24, 2019

Marsha W

Solo Traveller

Wonderful! Our tour guide, Ali did an excellent job. He was always warm and available for questions and very knowledgeable. The hotels are very good and better than I expected. Tourism industry in Turkey seems to be successful.
Thank you for this great trip!

July 21, 2018

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