12 days Greece and Turkey combined tour starts from Athens. Arrive at Athens Airport, transfer to the hotel, and accommodation at your reserved hotel. You can explore Athens in your free time; may shop in the famous Plaka area and have a drink at the cafes nearby. Dinner and overnight in Athens. ( Dinner )
Today, we’ll start our local Athens tour after breakfast. If we are lucky, we can see the uniformed soldiers during the changing of the guard. We will proceed with a visit to the Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Old Royal Palace, and Hadrian's Arch in Adrianou Street and have lunch in an authentic Greek restaurant. Later, we will visit the Acropolis of Athens located on a hill, overlooking the whole city of Athens with the first known defense walls built in the 13th century BC by the Ancient Mycenaeans.
End of the tour accommodation and dinner in Athens. ( Breakfast – dinner )
After breakfast, we will drive to Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 185 km from Athens. Located in a magnificent area with beautiful topography, Delphi has been the sacred place and religious worship center of the Hellenic World dedicated to Apollo for centuries. In the ancient city of Delphi, we’ll see the Temple of Apollo, known as the God of the sun, music, poetry, and healing, the Athenian Treasury, the Siphnian Treasury, the Kings of Argos, Omphalos (the stone placed in the center of the earth), the Altar of the Chiots, Delphi Ancient Theater, Delphi Stadium and thousands of years old masterpieces in the Delphi Museum.
Dinner and overnight in Delphi. ( Breakfast – Dinner )
Discover the wonderful Monastic Heritage of Meteora in Greece and the fascinating fairy chimneys of Cappadocia in Turkey.
We’ll depart for Kalambaka right after breakfast, and drive for about four hours. After a lunch break in a local restaurant, we’ll continue with today’s excursion in Meteora which is known as one of the sacred sites of Christianity. Meteora is made up of several monasteries built on the top of a hill around the 11th century. The reason why they picked such an isolated location, as you might have guessed, was safety concerns. They didn’t have stairway access, but a lift system made of wood and thick tethers to carry people and goods up and down. We will finish this wonderful excursion with a visit to Holy Telis (Agia Triada) and Agios Nikolaos Anapafsas monasteries. We’ll also see any other available monasteries at the time of our visit in this breathtaking atmosphere. After our visits, we’ll head for our hotel in Kalambaka.
Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka. ( Breakfast – Dinner )
After breakfast, we’ll travel to Thessaloniki which is 250 km from Kalambaka. On the way, the first site we will visit is Vergina; the legendary and holy graveyard of the Macedonian Kings. The tomb of King Philip II, and the father of Alexander the Great, who had a great contribution to the development of Hellenism on the Greek lands, is located here. From here, we’ll continue on our way to Thessaloniki and have a lunch break at a Greek restaurant. After lunch, we will begin our exploration of Thessaloniki with its beautiful monuments and remains as the White Tower of Thessaloniki, Aristotelous Square, St. Sophia Church, Galerius Triumphal Arch, and Byzantium Castle. During St. Paul's second and third missionary journey, he did missionary work in Thessaloniki and wrote letters to the Thessalonians.
End of the tour, dinner, and overnight in Thessaloniki. ( Breakfast – dinner )
After breakfast, we’ll have to transfer to Thessaloniki Airport for your flight to Istanbul and then to your connecting flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport. As soon as the passport controls are over, we’ll head to a local restaurant for lunch, and transfer to our hotel in Cappadocia. After check-in, you’ll be free the rest of the day in this magical land that looks like a fairy tale.
Accommodation and dinner at Cave Hotel in Cappadocia. ( Breakfast – Dinner )
Optional Events in Cappadocia
Hot Air Balloon Tour 04:30 – 09:00
* Prices are not fixed, they may vary according to the season.
Please book for the Balloon Tour before arrival to Cappadocia otherwise you can not find a ticket, and it will be more expensive.
Turkish Night Per Person 65 Euro
* Upon your request, we can make reservations in the evening for an amazing Turkish Night in a great music hall in a cave with traditional dance shows.
Whirling Dervishes Show: Per Person 30 Euro
Horse Riding – ATV Safari – Jeep Safari
After breakfast, visit the Uçhisar Castle, situated at the highest hill of Cappadocia, shaped by flowing volcanic lavas. Uchisar castle history, you learn from your guide how this fantastic landscape came into existence. Next visit the Göreme Open air museum The UNESCO World Heritage site contains rock-cut churches and monastic complexes. Göreme Open Air Museum, which is home to dozens of monasteries carved into the rocks, such as the Dark Church, Apple Church, Serpentine Church, and Saint Barbara Church. Paşabağı Valley. Some of the mushroom-shaped rock formations here are several meters high. Fairy chimneys shaped by erosion for many years were used as houses by various religious groups, therefore it is also known as the Monks Valley. Next, and a short trip to Devrent Valley of beautiful rock formations that resemble various animals.
We’ll have a lunch break at a local restaurant in Avanos. And visit the Pottery atelier, In the Avanos region, B.C. The raw material for pottery making, which dates back to 2000 BC, that is, to the Hittite period, is the mud of the Kızılırmak River. Handcrafted ceramics made with special techniques are world-famous.
Visit Pigeon Valley is named after the wild pigeons living in the region from their nests in the volcanic rocks. In fact, the farmers in the region carve these rocks and make unique nests for the pigeons, then collect the pigeon manure and use it in agriculture. We’ll finish our tour with a scenic trip to our hotel.
Dinner and accommodation at our hotel in Cappadocia. ( Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner )
Today starts with a fine breakfast we will visit Kaymaklı Underground City, an amazing underground complex featuring fascinating tunnels, dwellings, and storage rooms, built and carved by Christians in the underground to be used for protection against attacks, particularly by Roman Soldiers in the early days of Christianity. Afterward, we will visit Mustafapaşa Village formerly known as Sinasos, where Orthodox Greeks and Turks used to live together. Here we will see madrasahs, churches, Greek mansions, and many other buildings dating back centuries. Later we will see the Keşlik Monastery and take a lunch break at a local restaurant. Afterward, those who are curious about traditional Turkish Arts and the influences on Silk Road commerce may visit the Carpet Center to see hand-knitted rugs.
Dinner and accommodation at our hotel in Cappadocia. ( Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner )
Dinner and accommodation at our hotel in Cappadocia. ( Breakfast – Dinner )
This morning, we’ll have the last chance to enjoy the views of beautiful Cappadocia from our hotel since we must leave for the Istanbul flight after breakfast. We’ll transfer to Kayseri or Nevşehir airport for our flight and upon arrival, we’ll have our transfer to our hotel in Istanbul. Discover Istanbul yourselves Transfer from the hotel to the Boat at 19:30 meeting in the hotel lobby.
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise (19:30 – 24:00)
Menu; Grill fish or meatballs or chicken, cold and hot appetizers,
Beverages.; Unlimited soft and alcoholic ( Raki, Beer, Wine, vodka)
Program: Music, Folklore performance, Whirling Dervishes show, Traditional wedding ceremony, Oriental belly dancer Show, and more.
Transfer: Return transfer from the hotel.
Accommodation in Istanbul. ( Breakfast – Dinner )
After breakfast, at 09:00 we’ll start our tour of Istanbul, the only city that spans two continents, which makes it impossible to discover in a few days, but we will do our best to show you the best of the city within the limited time we have. First, we will visit the biggest basilica of Christianity, Hagia Sofia (Saint Sophia) which was built by the emperor Justinian I in the 6th century AD as a church and was later converted into a mosque. Next, we will visit the Topkapı Palace which was home to Ottoman emperors for more than 420 years. After our visit, we’ll have lunch in a local restaurant and continue our tour with the Hippodrome Square which was used as a meeting place and for chariot races during the Byzantine and Roman periods. Here, we will see the Serpent Column brought from Delphi, the Egyptian Obelisk, and the German Fountain of Wilhelm ll. Next is the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque) which is one of the masterpieces Architect by Sedefkar Mehmet Aga, known for its blue tiles and six minarets.
Finally, we will visit Grand Bazaar ( Kapalıçarşı) which is one of the biggest and oldest markets in the world, home to more than 4000 shops full of hidden treasures and authentic items such as handmade goods, jewelry, hand-knitted carpets, garments, leathers, and furs.
Accommodation in Istanbul. ( Breakfast – Dinner )
fter breakfast, we will set out towards the pier where we will go to the Prince Islands, a chain of islands famous for their natural beauty, beaches, historical mansions, and traditional wooden houses that have been very popular since the Eastern Roman Empire. . During this magnificent journey, we will see Topkapı Palace, Maiden's Tower, Haydarpaşa Train Station, and many other historical buildings. The inhabitants of the islands are at least as diverse as Istanbul; minorities, celebrities, royalty, etc. Hagia Yorgi Church, which is considered the largest wooden structure in Europe and the second largest in the world, and Büyükada Greek Orphanage are in Büyükada.
After a nice walk in the Forest, among the Magnificent architecture Wooden Mansions, and Villas, we will have lunch in an authentic restaurant with fish caught by local fishermen. Our tour will end with our return transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation in Istanbul. ( Breakfast – Lunch )
Free time until your airport transfer. Our tour concludes with your transfer to Istanbul Airport. Hope to see you on another tour. ( Breakfast )
Note: * Transfer from the hotel to Istanbul Airport will be made 3 hours before your flight time.
Customized Tours
We can create a tour program on your request and offer an itinerary that suits your personal, educational, cultural, and budgetary requirements. Please contact us with your requests.
| People | Per person in Double |
Single Room | Extra Bed | Children Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-14 Pax | 2610.00 | 3222.00 | 2610.00 | 7 - 11
2439.00 3 - 6
2268.00 |
| 15-19 Pax | 2502.00 | 3114.00 | 2502.00 | 7 - 11
2331.00 3 - 6
2160.00 |
| 20-24 Pax | 2444.00 | 3056.00 | 2444.00 | 7 - 11
2273.00 3 - 6
2102.00 |
| 25-29 Pax | 2402.00 | 3014.00 | 2402.00 | 7 - 11
2231.00 3 - 6
2060.00 |
| 30-40 Pax | 2376.00 | 2988.00 | 2376.00 | 7 - 11
2205.00 3 - 6
2034.00 |
| People | Per person in Double |
Single Room | Extra Bed | Children Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-14 Pax | 2790.00 | 3402.00 | 2790.00 | 7 - 11
2529.00 3 - 6
2268.00 |
| 15-19 Pax | 2682.00 | 3294.00 | 2682.00 | 7 - 11
2421.00 3 - 6
2160.00 |
| 20-24 Pax | 2624.00 | 3239.00 | 2624.00 | 7 - 11
2363.00 3 - 6
2102.00 |
| 25-29 Pax | 2582.00 | 3194.00 | 2582.00 | 7 - 11
2321.00 3 - 6
2060.00 |
| 30-40 Pax | 2556.00 | 3168.00 | 2556.00 | 7 - 11
2295.00 3 - 6
2034.00 |
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The number of tour places varies according to the theme of the tour. Group tours are a minimum of 20 people - a maximum of 40 people. There is no limit on the number of private tours, usually between 1 and 18 people.
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Visitors can use their credit and debit cards for all kinds of shopping. During the tour, you can travel to smaller towns or villages far from the city center, where your credit card may not be valid, so it is recommended to always have cash, foreign currency, and Turkish Lira with you.
Two-pin sockets used in Europe are also widely used in Turkey.
If you are using a three-pin socket, it is recommended to bring a converter adapter.
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Foreigners in Turkey can drive in Turkey, provided that they always have their passports, international driving licenses, and their car licenses with them. It is legally forbidden to drink and drive and there are penalties. In Turkey, the vehicle is driven on the right side of the road.
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For the treatments, you want to have in Turkey, travel agencies that have work and agreements with Hospitals and Doctors, who are experts in their fields, provide communication with the patient by transmitting the patient information to the relevant hospitals and Doctors. Travel Agencies, during the treatment period, provide services such as flight tickets, hotel or house reservations for accommodation, transfer services, and tour organizations for the patient and their relatives.
Hair transplant, Dental treatment, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery tour packages are among the most preferred health tourism packages in Turkey.
Compared to other European and Asian countries, Turkey has a large number of JCI (Joint Commission International) accredited hospitals and medical institutions. It has world-renowned Doctors who are experienced in their special branches and private or corporate hospitals equipped with modern medical devices. You don't have to wait in line for the highest quality medical treatment people deserve. Moreover, prices are much cheaper than world standards. You can find the best quality medical treatment at the lowest price in Turkey. You can find the best quality medical treatment at the lowest price in Turkey Hospitals. Such as Dental treatments, Hair Transplantation, Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Oncology, Urology, IVF – In Vitro fertilization, Cardiology treatments.
For foreigners who come to Turkey, there is no other vaccination obligation other than the Covid 19 Vaccine. It is obligatory for foreigners who come to Turkey during the Covid-19 Pandemic to be vaccinated or have a PCR test 72 hours before. In addition, there is an obligation to document this information.
As in all countries of the world, Cpvid-19 travel rules change from time to time according to countries. For this reason, you should learn the current travel data from the Turkish Consulate in your own country before traveling.
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