Greece & Turkey: Athens, Greek Islands Cruise & Istanbul
15 days | 18 days with Cappadocia & Istanbul extension
Get a taste of East and West by way of two cultural powerhouses.
The Athenians and the Ottomans. The Spartans and the Seljuks. Over the centuries, Greece and Turkey have indelibly influenced world history and culture. This 15-day tour introduces you to their biggest hits and hidden highlights—from Athens to Istanbul over the Aegean’s blue waves. Cruise from the Greek capital to the Turkish coast via the islands of Mykonos, Santorini, and Rhodes. Spend some time in beautifully preserved Ephesus before finishing with the bookends of the Ottoman Empire: its first and final capitals of Bursa and Istanbul. Want to add more landscapes to all that art and architecture? Cover Cappadocia on this trip’s extension.
Your tour package includes
- 10 nights in handpicked hotels
- 3 nights aboard a Greek island cruise ship
- 13 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 7 dinners with beer or wine
- 1 wine & food pairing
- 8 sightseeing tours
- Expert Tour Directors & local guides
- Private deluxe motor coach
Included highlights
- Acropolis
- Windmills in Mykonos Town
- Santorini’s Oia village
- Rhodes’ walled Old Town
- Urla Peninsula wine tasting
- Ephesus Archeological Site
- Pergamon
- Bursa’s Green Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Basilica Cistern
- Topkapı Palace
Itinerary
Overnight Flight
Day 1: Travel day
Board your overnight flight to Athens today.
Athens
Day 2: Arrival in Athens
Included meal: Welcome dinner
Welcome to Greece! Land in Athens, Europe’s oldest capital city and “the cradle of Western civilization.” Transfer to your hotel and relax for a while before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner, served with your choice of beer or wine.
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Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Flights
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- Round-trip flight for your tour
- Airport transfers at your destination
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- Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
- Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes