Travel to Greece and Turkey Combined Package
From Athens Acropolis, Greek islands, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Santorini to Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Ephesus. Travel to Greece and Turkey Combined in 14 days.
Highlights
- Old City Istanbul
- Acropol of Athens
- Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes Islands
- Cappadocia
- Pamukkale and Ephesus Ancient Sites
Travel to Greece and Turkey Combined Package
From Athens Acropolis, Greek islands, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Santorini to Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Ephesus. Travel to Greece and Turkey Combined in 14 days.
Itinerary
14 days Turkey and Greece package tour. This Turkey and Greece package tour includes most popular destination of the West part of Turkey such as historical part of Istanbul, amazing Cappadocia, ancient city of Ephesus and wonderful calcium terraces of PAmukkale thermal water area. This Turkey and Greece package tour also covers Acropol of Athens city, beautiful islands Santorini and Mykonos which are most popular destination in Greece.
- Starting Points: Greece/Athens
- Day 1 Athens
Upon arrive in Athens airport, you will be meet by our driver and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Athens.
- Day 2 Athens: Acropol Acropol
You will visit one of the oldest cities in the world and see all famous sites of ancient and modern Athens during this comprehensive tour. Our first stop will be in center of the city, Syntagma square, House of Parliment, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldiers and the National Library. After that, we will continue to Prime Ministers Residence (Presidential Palace) guarded by the colorful Evzones and Zappion (conference and exhibition hall). Proceed passing by Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian s Arc and we will make a short stop at the Panathenaic Statium where the first Olympic games took place in 1896 and finally arrive in ACROPOLIS (visit Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with it s Porch of Maidens). Continue for museum tour with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theatre in order to visit the NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM. Overnight in Athens.
- Day 3 Mykonos
You will be picked up from hotel and transferred to the Pireaus port for your ferry to Mykonos. Arrive in Mykonos and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Mykonos.
- Day 4 Mykonos
Mykonos is an example of unique Cycladic architecture (with its whitewashed houses and blue domed churches) set around a picturesque fishing
village bay. Overnight in Mykonos.
- Day 5 Santorini
You will be picked up from hotel and transferred to the port for your ferry to Santorini. Arrive in Santorini and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Santorini.
- Day 6 Santorini
Explore this romantic island which is mostly prefered by honeymooners. Overnight in Santorini.
- Day 7 Rhodes
You will be picked up from hotel and transferred to the port for theferry to Rhodes. Arrive in Rhodesport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Rhodes.
- Day 8 Rhodes
There are many reasons why Rhodes is one of the most popular resorts in the Mediterranean: the natural surroundings (crystal clear seas, many parks and recreational facilities), the bright sun and the warm hospitality of the islanders themselves. Enjoy your day! Overnight in Rhodes.
- Day 9 Kusadasi
You will take the ferry to Marmaris early in the morning. You will be picked up from Marmaris port and transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi. After 3 hours private drive, you will arrive in Kusadasi. check in to your hotel and stay overnight in Kusadasi.
- Day 10 Kusadasi: Ephesus Ancient City, House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis Ephesus Ancient City, House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis
During the Ephesus full-day tour you will see all the ruins in the Ancient City of Ephesus, Temple of Artemis and the House of Virgin Mary. Ephesus was once the most important commercial center of the western Anatolia. After lunch visit the House of Virgin Mary (reputed to be where she spent her final days). End of the tour, drive back to Kusadasi and stay overnight.
- Day 11 Pamukkale: Hierapolis Ancient City Hierapolis Ancient City
In the morning you will visit the Hierapolis ; Necropolis (cemetery) of Hierapolis which is one of the biggest ancient cemeteries in Anatolia with 1,200 graves, Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, the Main Street, Byzantian Gate. Then, you walk to the natural warm water terraces which were formed by running warm water that contains calcium. A swim in the effervescent waters of the Sacred Pool should be at the top of the list on any travel itinerary. In addition to a high level of natural radioactivity, the water contains calcium bicarbonate, calcium sulfate, magnesium and carbon dioxide and after a swim, you should simply dry off and let the minerals do their magic. Then we will proceed to the Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
- Day 12 Izmir
After breakfast, transfer to the Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
- Day 13 Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Sultanahmet Square, Blue Mosque Hagia Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Sultanahmet Square, Blue Mosque
Pick up from your hotel. You will visit the main attractions of Istanbul (capital of the Ottoman Empire untill 1923) by this full day tour. The museum of St.Sophia; magnificent Byzantine church and the unique sample of Byzantine architecture, Blue Mosque; one of the biggest mosque of the Istanbul from 17th century and famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets,The Ancient Hippodrome; the square in front of the Blue Mosque covers the site of the Ancient Hippodrome where once chariot races were held. The main monument left today is the impressive granite obelisk, carved in Egypt around 1,500 BC and brought to Constantinople in 390 AD. Our tour will continue with a visit to Topkapi Palace; it was once the residence of Ottoman sultans and their harem. We will finish the tour with a short drive to the exotic Grand Bazaar. The oldest and largest market place in the world with the unique collection of handmade carpets, jewellery, leader and souvenirs. End of the tour return to your hotel and overnight in Istanbul.
- Day 14 Istanbul
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to home. End of the tour.
- End Points: Turkey/Istanbul
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Informations
- What's Included
• 13 nights accommodation in Greece and Turkey according to your selection as 3, 4 or 5 star.
• All mentioned transfers in the program as regular group transfers.
• All ferry tickets mentioned in the program.
• Flight tickets from Izmir to Istanbul.
• All mentioned tours in the program including transportation with air conditioned buses,guidance and entrance fees.
• All meals as described in the itinerary.
• All local taxes.
- What's Excluded
• Tips (optional).
• International flights.
• Visa (if needed).
• Travel insurance.
• Harem and Treasure room entrance fees in Topkapi Palace.
• Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast).
• Greece Stayover Tax to be paid directly to hotels per room per night: 3* hotels €1.5 / 4* Hotels €3 / 5* Hotels €4
- Travel Tips
What to bring: Camera, Hat, Comfortable Footwear, Soft Drinks, Sun Cream, Sun Glasses, towel and swimsuit for Pamukkale.
- Note
This program may contain some hard walking tracks which are not suitable for senior and disabled people.
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FAQs
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How to meet my tour guide?
Your tour guide/staff will be waiting at pick up points such as your hotels’ lobby/main gate, a specific point etc. according to timing which you were given before tour date.
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Can I state the departure time for my tour?
Of course! We also operate tours on private basis, so you can customize the departure time, if it is a private service.
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Can I choose the sights to visit on my own?
On private tours. You can choose the sights and museums along with all sort of criteria you like by your agent according to content of service.
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How to buy museum tickets?
If the museum tickets are included in your tour, you do not need to buy it as extra. But if the museum ticket/s is/are not included in your tour, still no need to buy tickets in advance, during the tour your tour guide will help you to purchase them. Official tour guides have priority at museum ticket offices.
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Am I traveling with a group on the tour?
If the museum tickets are included in your tour, you do not need to buy it as extra. But if the museum ticket/s is/are not included in your tour, still no need to buy tickets in advance, during the tour your tour guide will help you to purchase them. Official tour guides have priority at museum ticket offices.
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How about the transportation?
If the museum tickets are included in your tour, you do not need to buy it as extra. But if the museum ticket/s is/are not included in your tour, still no need to buy tickets in advance, during the tour your tour guide will help you to purchase them. Official tour guides have priority at museum ticket offices.
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How do I pay?
If the museum tickets are included in your tour, you do not need to buy it as extra. But if the museum ticket/s is/are not included in your tour, still no need to buy tickets in advance, during the tour your tour guide will help you to purchase them. Official tour guides have priority at museum ticket offices.
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What is the language of group tours?
If the museum tickets are included in your tour, you do not need to buy it as extra. But if the museum ticket/s is/are not included in your tour, still no need to buy tickets in advance, during the tour your tour guide will help you to purchase them. Official tour guides have priority at museum ticket offices.
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What type of restaurants do you use?
If the museum tickets are included in your tour, you do not need to buy it as extra. But if the museum ticket/s is/are not included in your tour, still no need to buy tickets in advance, during the tour your tour guide will help you to purchase them. Official tour guides have priority at museum ticket offices.
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How to pay for my services?
If the museum tickets are included in your tour, you do not need to buy it as extra. But if the museum ticket/s is/are not included in your tour, still no need to buy tickets in advance, during the tour your tour guide will help you to purchase them. Official tour guides have priority at museum ticket offices.
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Am I traveling with a group?
If the museum tickets are included in your tour, you do not need to buy it as extra. But if the museum ticket/s is/are not included in your tour, still no need to buy tickets in advance, during the tour your tour guide will help you to purchase them. Official tour guides have priority at museum ticket offices.
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Are any Vaccinations Required For tourist entering Turkey?
There are no vaccination requirements for any international traveller. The World Health Organization web site, www.who.org, provides vaccination certificate requirements by country, geographic distributions of potential health hazards to travellers.
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Can We Choose our Hotels?
Yes, you can. All you have to do is just letting us know what hotels you would like to stay in while your agent creates your itinerary.
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Do I Have to Pay Full Amount To Book A Package Tours?
No. You will need to pay %50 of the total amount of your package tour in order to complete your booking. You will be required to pay the rest of the amount 30 days before your arrival day in Turkey.
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Do I need a Visa To Turkey?
Citizens of most of countries must have a visa to enter Turkey. U.S. citizens may obtain a visa upon entry into Turkey or in prior to departure from one of the five Turkish Consulates in the United States. Please find your state in the Turkish Consulates Jurisdiction (https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en).
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How Can I Travel in Turkey?
By Plane Virtually every major city in Turkey has air service and Turkish Airlines offers nationwide services. Most flights connect through Istanbul or Ankara, both of which have domestic and international terminals. You can check Turkish Airlines.
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How Should Visitors Dress in Turkey?
Casual wear is appropriate for most tour excursions. Women wear pants or skirts, but when visiting mosques it is recommended that they cover their heads with a scarf and both sexes should not wear shorts out of respects for religious customs.
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Is it Safe to Travel in Turkey?
Turkey is one of the safest countries in the world in which to travel, and its crime rate is low in comparison to many Western European countries. Interpol ranked Turkey as the safest holiday destination in Europe for travelers. Naturally, we recommend.
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Should I exchange money before I go to Turkey?
The highly favourable exchange rate makes travel to Turkey extremely affordable. Most banks in the U.S. do not have Turkish Lira. However, Turkish currency is easily obtainable upon arrival in Turkey at any exchange office or bank.
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What are the departure dates of your tours?
There is no specific date! You can just pick-up your own dates to depart your package tour! In another word, our tours depart every day all year-round.
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What is a Turkish bath (Hamam)?
Communal baths were used in Roman and Byzantine times, but as the name Turkish Bath suggests, they played a significant role in Ottoman culture. At a time when the concept of cleanliness was not yet accepted in Europe.
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Where can I find information on Festivals, Fairs and other Events in Turkey?
There are more than 100 festivals in Turkey every year. In addition to the local festivals organized in almost every city of the country, international culture and art festivals are held in major cities including Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya.
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