Glories of Greece and Turkey Escorted Vacation

You will be greeted upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure before a welcome briefing by your tour director. (Your arrival transfer is included only if you arrive on the actual day the tour commences. For customers arriving earlier an individual transfer can be organized at an additional cost.)

Enjoy a full-day tour of Istanbul including the Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar. Consider an optional dinner this evening with belly-dancing entertainment. (B)

En route to Gallipoli, visit Anzac Cove, the Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair. Cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale. (B,D)

Today, you'll explore Troy, renowned for its iconic wooden horse. Before heading to Asclepione, indulge in a delightful lunch with locals in a charming traditional village. Next, journey to Pergamium to explore the ancient Medical Center in Asclepion, before concluding your day in Izmir for an overnight stay. (B,L)

Embark on a tour of the renowned ruins of Ephesus, including a visit to St. Mary's Cottage. (B,D)

Following breakfast, depart for Bodrum to explore the captivating St. Peter's Castle and the world-renowned Underwater Museum, honored as the best Underwater Museum of the World in the 2000s. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Bodrum. (B,D)

After breakfast, depart for Marmaris. The afternoon is at your leisure to explore until dinner.(B,D) 

After breakfast you will be transferred to the pier for the hydrofoil trip to Rhodes. Upon your arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B)

A day at leisure. Consider taking an optional tour to Lindos. (B)

Depart for the Rhodes Airport to catch a flight to Santorini. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. (B)

Today is a free day to visit the villages of Santorini or enjoy a sun-soaked afternoon on the beach. (B)

You will be transferred to the pier for a hydrofoil ride to Mykonos. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the nightlife of Mykonos. (B)

Leisurely explore the beaches of Mykonos, absorbing this Cycladic Island's ambience. (B)

Your morning is at your leisure before boarding a ferry to Athens, where you'll arrive and be transferred to your hotel. In the evening, you can opt for a delightful optional dinner with traditional folklore dancing or explore the charming Plaka area. (B)

Take a tour of Athens' iconic Acropolis, offering breathtaking views and showcasing the renowned Parthenon. Afterwards, visit the Acropolis Museum before taking some time to explore the Plaka district at your leisure, known for its charming open-air taverns and traditional shops. (B)

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. (Your departure transfer is included only if you depart on the actual day the tour concludes. For customers departing later an individual transfer can be organized at an additional cost.) (B)