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Istanbul to Athens
Flexible
Arrival to Istanbul . Meet with english speaking assistant at the airport . Transfer to the hotel for check in . Overnight: Istanbul Meals: N/A
Breakfast at the hotel . Departure from the hotel to visit Topkapi Palace ( harem section entrance free is not included ) the house of the ottoman sultans . Departure from the hotel to Ankara – the capital of Turkey . Arrival to Ankara in early evening . Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast – Dinner
Breakfast . Full day visit at Cappadocia . Visit Göreme Open Air Museum – a UNESCO Heritage site , a fantastic region with it’s cave churches located on the valley. Then proceed to Uchisar Village and then the spectacular fairy chimneys. Visit Derbent Valley with and explore the natural rock formations and get a chance to attend the workshops of carpets and onyx-stones . Overnight: Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast – Dinner
Optional Tour | HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR
After the breakfast at the hotel , drive to Pamukkale. En route visit Sultanhan Caravansarai that was built during Seljuk Empire and used long years as a stop over for the travellers and merchants. Continue to Pamukkale . Visit Cotton Steps – a UNESCO heritage site that has been believed to have healing thermal water and Hierapolis
Breakfast . Drive to Selcuk – Ephesus . Visit the Ephesus Ruins – the city that was dedicated to Artemis I the Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, the House of Love, the Library of Celsus, the Agora .Then proceed for Virgin Mary House – has been believed it is the final resting place of the mother of Jesus . Then stop at Leather Production Store . Proceed for Izmir .
Overnight: İzmir Meals: Breakfast – Dinner
After breakfast transfer to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to flight to Athens (via Istanbul) . Upon arrival to Athens meet and transfer to your hotel in the city center.
Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Yiğitalp or Hotel Grand Gülsoy or Hotel Ramada Grand Bazaar or similar 4**** hotel in Old City
Point Hotel or Latanya Hotel or Anadolu Downtown or Holiday Inn Çukurambar or similar 4**** hotel.
Dinler Hotel Ürgüp, Perissia Hotel Ürgüp or similar 4**** Hotel
Colossae Thermal Hotel or Richmond Thermal Hotel Pamukkale or Ademipira Thermal Hotel or similar 4**** Hotel
Hotel Blanca or Hotel Kaya Prestige or similar 4**** Hotel
Philippos Hotel 3*** or Central Hotel or similar 3* in Athens
This tour was perfect for those passionate about ancient history and the evolution of civilizations, all while enjoying stunning landscapes and modern cultures. Our tour guides for Greece and Turkey were exceptional, significantly contributing to the tour’s success. They brilliantly intertwined the contemporary and ancient histories of both countries. The food was delicious, and the hotels often surpassed our expectations.
Had a great (although tiring) few weeks in Turkiye and Greece with a Eskapas. We’ll be back in touch with Eskapas soon to lock in our next trip. 🙂
Great countries, great cities, a great group and a great team. I felt like Alice in Wonderland.
The hotels were generally better than I expected. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly. I can’t imagine a better tour for getting to know Turkey and Greece more closely in such a limited time. Thanks to everyone involved. Note: I’d like to give special thanks to Yilmaz, who was our driver during the Turkey leg of the tour.
Unforgettable trip through two fascinating countries. The balloon ride was worth every penny. Our guide handled a diverse group with ease. Some accommodations were more basic than expected, but the locations were always excellent.