Tour Overview
14–Day Turkey & Greece Tour: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Athens is planned as a 14 Days / 13 Nights journey linking Countries Covered. The route is designed to combine cultural sightseeing, practical transport connections and time in the principal destinations without compressing the main visits into a single day.
Across the itinerary, the main sightseeing is built around Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial, Chunuk Bair, The Nek, Side, Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus. Each stop is positioned within the day-by-day route so that the historical, cultural and landscape highlights remain easy to follow from one destination to the next.
Travel logistics are integrated into the program rather than treated as separate arrangements. Depending on the confirmed route, the package includes 4-star hotel accommodation, licensed guided sightseeing, private transfers, domestic flights, ferry connections, 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches. The result is a complete multi-day itinerary with the major visits, overnight stops and travel sectors clearly organized.
Tour Highlights
Itinerary
Welcome to Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul, a vibrant crossroads between Europe and Asia, as part of your Turkey and Greece multi-country tour package. After landing, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for rest or light exploration of the surroundings.
Istanbul Old City Walking Tour
After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking experience through the historic heart of the city on an immersive Istanbul Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks tour.
You will visit:• Hippodrome of Constantinople• Blue Mosque with its iconic tiles• Hagia Sophia architectural masterpiece• Topkapi Palace imperial complex• Grand Bazaar traditional market
Return to the hotel in the afternoon and enjoy a relaxed evening.
Gallipoli Day Tour from Istanbul
Early departure for a meaningful Gallipoli Day Tour from Istanbul, traveling through scenic countryside toward the Dardanelles region.
Key sites include ANZAC Cove, Johnston’s Jolly trenches, The Nek Cemetery, Lone Pine Memorial, and Chunuk Bair. After exploring the historical battlefield area, return to Istanbul in the evening.
Bosphorus Cruise Tour & Flight to Cappadocia
Start the day with a half-day exploration featuring the Spice Bazaar and Golden Horn before enjoying a scenic Bosphorus cruise and Istanbul sightseeing experience.
Sail between two continents, passing palaces and waterfront mansions. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia and arrive in Göreme.
South Cappadocia Discovery
Optional sunrise balloon experience offers the iconic Cappadocia hot air balloon ride over fairy chimneys before your guided tour begins.
Explore Ortahisar, Mustafapaşa village, Sobesos ruins, Soganli Valley, and Kaymakli Underground City. Enjoy a traditional lunch in a local setting.
North Cappadocia Tour / Return to Istanbul
Continue your journey through volcanic landscapes and valleys as part of a Cappadocia cultural travel experience package.
Visit Uchisar Castle, Rose Valley, Pasabag fairy chimneys, Zelve Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, and Avanos pottery workshops. Later, fly back to Istanbul for overnight stay.
Flight to Athens
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your international flight to Athens. This marks the transition into your Turkey and Greece cultural vacation package experience.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time in the Greek capital.
Athens City Tour
Discover the highlights of Athens on a guided experience featuring Syntagma Square, Parliament, Hadrian’s Arch, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Panathenaic Stadium.
Continue to the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum, completing a classic Athens Acropolis and historical sightseeing tour.
Ferry to Mykonos
Transfer to Piraeus Port and board a ferry to Mykonos, a highlight of any Greek island vacation including Mykonos and Santorini.
Upon arrival, explore Mykonos Town, Little Venice, and the Old Port at your own pace.
Free Day in Mykonos
Enjoy a relaxed day exploring the island’s charm. Walk through whitewashed streets, visit windmills, and admire Paraportiani Church.
This is part of your Greek island hopping tour experience in the Aegean Sea, offering both relaxation and cultural discovery
Mykonos to Santorini
After a free morning, take a ferry to Santorini, known for its volcanic cliffs and dramatic scenery.
Arrive and check into your hotel before exploring Fira town, part of your Santorini caldera view island holiday experience.
Leisure Day in Santorini
Enjoy a full free day in Santorini. Optional boat trips to Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni islands are available, including hot springs swimming.
End your day with sunset views over the caldera, a highlight of your Greek island vacation including Santorini and Rhodes experience.
Santorini to Athens
Morning at leisure before ferry transfer back to Athens. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the final night in Greece.
This journey continues your Turkey and Greece multi-country tour package experience with seamless island-to-mainland travel.
Departure from Athens
After breakfast, enjoy private transfer to Athens Airport depending on flight schedule. Your journey concludes with unforgettable memories of a complete Turkey and Greece cultural vacation package experience.
What's Included
Included
- ✈️ Flights Domestic flights within Turkey: Istanbul–Kayseri and Kayseri–Istanbul. International flight from Istanbul (Turkey) to Athens (Greece).
- 🏨 Accommodation 13 nights in carefully selected 4-star hotels on a bed & breakfast basis.
- 🍽️ Meals Daily breakfast throughout the tour. Lunch during the Gallipoli Day Tour and 2 full-day Cappadocia tours, as specified in the itinerary.
- 🏛️ Guided Sightseeing Private Istanbul Old City Tour with an English-speaking licensed guide, transportation, and entrance fees (lunch not included). Gallipoli Day Tour from Istanbul, including an English-speaking licensed guide, transportation, entrance fees, and lunch. Small Group Half-Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour in Istanbul. 2 Full-Day Small Group Cappadocia Tours, including an English-speaking licensed guide, transportation, entrance fees, and lunch. Half-Day Small Group Athens City Tour.
- 🚢 Ferry Experiences Standard ferry from Athens to Mykonos (07:30–12:45), Economy Class with free seating. Fast ferry from Mykonos to Santorini (12:40–15:30), Economy Class with assigned seating. Standard ferry from Santorini to Athens (15:30–23:15), Economy Class with free seating.
- 🚐 Transportation & Transfers Private airport and hotel transfers throughout Turkey. Private airport and port transfers in Athens. Coordinated shared shuttle transfers on Mykonos and Santorini islands. Comfortable transportation during all scheduled sightseeing tours.
- 🎟️ Entrance Fees Entrance fees to all sightseeing attractions included in the scheduled guided tour program, unless otherwise stated.
- 🤝 Professional Travel Support English-speaking licensed local guides during scheduled sightseeing tours. Local assistance and carefully coordinated travel arrangements throughout Turkey and Greece.
Not Included
- To keep the itinerary flexible, the following items are not included in the tour price: ✈️ International arrival flight to Istanbul. ✈️ International departure flight from Athens.
- 🍽️ Meals and beverages not specifically mentioned under Included.
- 🎟️ Optional tours, activities, and services not mentioned in the itinerary.
- 🧳 Personal expenses. 💰 Tips for guides and drivers.
- 📋 Any services not specifically listed under Included.
