Classical Turkey and Greece with 3-day cruise

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12 Days

Athens

Istanbul

Min Age : 6

Max People : 24

This twelve-day tour is packed full with many of the top highlights that can be found in Turkey and Greece. Three nights in Istanbul, one night in Ankara and two nights in Cappadocia make for a perfect time frame to experience much of the beauty that Turkey has to offer. Then you will fly to Athens to take an amazing cruise that sails Mykonos, Patmos, Ephesus and Santorini. (in some dates Crete)

Eskapas is the best way to discover Turkey and Greece.

This trip requires Passport ID page copy of each traveler. You can cover your photo on the page with a piece of paper It is required to issue your flight tickets, cruise tickets of ferry tickets.

Tour Details

Departure & Return Location

Istanbul to Athens

Pick-up and Drop off Time

Flexible

Price Includes

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11-Night accommodation in hotel and cruise
Domestic flight Cappadocia to Istanbul and international flight Istanbul to Athens
English or Spanish speaking tour guide during visits according to your request
11 Breakfasts – 4 Lunches – 6 Dinners
All transfers and transport per itinerary with an A/C vehicle
Entrance fees to the museums which are mentioned in the program.

ACCOMMODATION

Istanbul , 2-Night 4* accommodation at Hotel Yigitalp or similar
Ankara 1 Night 4* accommodation at Grand Mercure or similar
Cappadocia 2 Night 4* accommodation at Hotel Dinler or similar
Athens 3-night 4* accommodation at Hotel Central 3* or similar
Oceanic Cruise 3-night Inside Cabin (See options to upgrade cabins) accommodation full board including beverages during meals.

Price Excludes

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Before/After inbound/outbound airfares
Port taxes an gratuities (205USD per person to be added during check out)
Tips of any kind to your guide and drivers
Personal expenses
Stay-over taxes in Athens to be paid directly to the hotel. (2.5Euros per person per night)
Shore/optional excursions

Important Notes for Cruise

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Cruise itineraries are subject to change or to be cancelled by the shipping company with or without prior notice. The shipping company reserves the right to substitute the cruise vessel with a similar one & also to amend the departure/arrival port at any time with or without prior notice.

All staterooms are equipped with: shower, WC, air conditioning, radio, TV, hair dryer, safety deposit box,

Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Istanbul, Turkiye

Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel . (You can arrive anytime on Day 1. We have 24 hours airport transfers)

Overnight: Istanbul Meals: N/A

Day 2Istanbul

Breakfast at the hotel . Drive from your hotel to Spice Market for shopping . Free time. Then meet and proceed to take 1,5 hrs Bosphorus Cruise excursion along the bosphorus , that is dividing the 2 continents Asia & Europe . During the excursion you will enjoy the beauty of Istanbul , with its forest , Palaces and wooden old houses built on both continents . Lunch at local restaurant . After lunch visit Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) , Hippodrome and the famous Hagia Sophia . Free time at Grand Bazaar .

Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast – Lunch

Day 3Istanbul - Ankara

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Topkapi Palace, former residence of the Ottoman sultans, built on the site of the ancient acropolis of Byzantium by Mehmet the Conqueror from 1478. The palace is famous for its porcelain collection, internal treasure room and relics du Prophète (harem section with supplement). Continuation to the Grand Bazaar, a labyrnthe thousand and one shops. Departure for Ankara, passing by the Intercontinental Bosphorus bridge. Arrival in Ankara, the capital of Turkey since 1923. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Ankara Mileage: 450 km

Day 4Ankara - Cappadocia

Breakfast at the hotel . Visit Anatolian Civilizations Museum where you will see the Neolithic & Paleolithic ruins from Urartu , Hatti, Hittite, Phrygia civilizations, then proceed to Mausoleum of Ataturk , the founder of Turkish Republic. In the afternoon drive to Cappadocia . (Without a prior notice, government ceremonies are being held inside the mausoleum. During this time the mausoleum is closed to visits. In case our scheduled visit coincide with these ceremonies, the visit of the mausoleum will be done as panoramic -only photo stop-). En route visit the Underground city that is one of the biggest underground city in the region, constructed by the first Christians to protect themselves from the attacks .

Overnight: Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Day 5Cappadocia

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 and dinner at the hotel

Optional Tour | HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR

In the early morning departure from your hotel . a chance to live this unique experience, an overlooking to Cappadocia from the sky , see the beauty of the region the rock formations, fairy chimneys, natural formations, lunar landscapes ..

Day 6Cappadocia - Istanbul - Athens

Breakfast. transfer to Cappadocia airport (ASR or NAV) and flight to Athens via Istanbul. Arrival in Athens Airport and transfer to the hotel. Resto of the day is free at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Istanbul Mileage: 160 km

Day 7Athens - Mykonos

After breakfast freetime until your transfer to Athens port. We leave the historic and classical capital of Greece and set sail for our first destination, the beautiful island of Mykonos, also known as the Island of the Winds. Take an evening stroll through the atmospheric Old Town with its immaculate whitewashed houses, winding alleys, lovely little churches and delightful restaurants at the water’s edge. You will undoubtedly recognise the picture postcard white windmills sitting side by side, overlooking the sea.

Overnight: Oceanic Cruise Meals: Full board on board

Day 8 Mykonos – Kuşadası – Patmos (Some dates Mykonos - Santorini)

We arrive in the colorful Turkish beach town of Kusadasi in the morning. This is the coastal gateway to the Hellenistic ruins of Ephesus, famed for one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis.

After-noon sail to Patmos, one of northernmost islands in the Dodecanese and one of all the smallest has a charm all its own. It is famous for being the supposed location of the vision to John the Baptist in the Book of Revelations and where it was written. Most scholars say this was probably someone else, but why spoil such a good story?

Overnight: Oceanic Cruise Meals: Full board on board

Day 9 Crete - Santorini (Some dates Santorini - Patmos )

Welcome to Crete, Greece’s largest island, a place of mystery, myths and legends. There’s the chance to take in the bustling city of Heraklion and some of Crete’s extraordinary archaeology and history. You can also learn more of the art and creativity of the Minoans. Possibility to visit to the Palace of Knossos(optional), once the home of Europe’s oldest civilization and the setting for the legend of Greek hero Theseus and the Minotaur. Our odyssey continues as we spend an evening in Santorini, whose stunning face is instantly recognizable across the world. We’re sure she will take your breath away, with her soaring landscapes, clusters of whitewashed houses in the capital Fira, and of course the iconic blue-domed church at Oia. Don’t forget to try one of the many restaurants jostling for position at the edge of the caldera.

Overnight: Oceanic Cruise Meals: Full board on board

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Important Trip Notes

In some dates the cruise ship may follow Santorini – Patmos by skipping Heraklion

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Day 10Athens

Upon arrival to Athens Port (either Lavrion or Piraeus) transfer to the Athens Hotel and rest of the day is free at leisure.

Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast

Day 11Athens

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!

Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast

Day 12Athens Departure

After breakfast free-time at leisure until your departure time. Transfer to the airport and end of our services.

Overnight: Not Available Meals: Breakfast

10 Reviews

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Willow A.

Couple Traveller

The trip started in Istanbul. We saw the Blue Mosque and took a short boat ride on the Bosphorus. Later, we went to Cappadocia, where the rock formations were amazing. The cruise to Greek islands was peaceful, and the guide was helpful. It was a good trip.

October 19, 2024

Fyodor P.

Family Traveller

Walking around Athens’ old city center and seeing the Acropolis was a great start. The cruise to Mykonos and Santorini that followed was peaceful and relaxing. Our guide explained everything in detail, and the hotels were both clean and comfortable. Everything was well thought out!

August 21, 2024

Rosie H.

Couple Traveller

Melih was a very good guide and helped us a lot. Experiencing these two amazing countries with the small group advantages was a great chance for us. Both my husband and i were extremely satisfied. The hotels were comfortable and the food was very varied and different. Raki was a drink we tried for the first time and we liked it a lot. A unique experience you can join with your family.

May 25, 2024

Jamal K.

Family Traveller

I joined this tour with my sister, and it was a great decision. Istanbul was fascinating, and Cappadocia’s landscapes were unforgettable. The cruise to Mykonos and Santorini was peaceful, and the hotels were comfortable. We really enjoyed trying different local dishes throughout the trip!

May 17, 2024

Conrad B.

Solo Traveller

I joined this tour with a close friend and it turned out to be an incredible adventure we’ll never forget. The charm of Istanbul combined with the breathtaking landscapes of Cappadocia left me in awe. Ending the journey with a cruise to Mykonos, Ephesus, and Santorini was truly a dream come true. This was, without a doubt, one of the most well crafted trips i’ve ever been on!

May 15, 2024

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