Itinerary
10
Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul
Day 2: Full Day Istanbul Old City
Day 3: Half Day Spice Market & Bosphorus Cruise
Day 4: Flight to Santorini
Day 5: Free Day in Santorini
Day 6: High Speed Ferry to Mykonos
Day 7: Free Day in Mykonos
Day 8: Regular Ferry to Athens
Day 9: Half Day City Tour of Athens Including the New Acropolis Museum
Day 10: Departure
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1
Arrive in Istanbul
Arrive Istanbul Airport and proceed to meeting point. Transfer to your hotel.
Time at leisure. You can take a pleasant walk in old city. Overnight in Istanbul.
* No meals included.
** We will provide the arrival transfer according to your flight details.
2
Full Day Istanbul Old City
After breakfast, meet your guide at the lobby and begin the day with visits to the most important sites of once imperial Constantinople; Hagia Sophia and Hippodrome. Sultanahmet Mosque, also named "Blue Mosque".
Free time in the Grand Bazaar.
After lunch, discover the official and primary residence, Topkapi Palace in the city of the Ottoman Sultans.
End the day with a slow paced, relaxing walking tour inside the palace.
Transfer back to your hotel. You can check with our agent for optional night tour.
Overnight in Istanbul.
* Breakfast and lunch are included.
3
Half Day Spice Market & Bosphorus Cruise
After breakfast, meet your guide for Half Day Bosphorus Cruise, along the Bosphorus by seeing Istanbul Modern Art Museum, Ottoman Summer palaces, Rumeli & Anadolu fortresses, forested hills, Bridges and shore villages with Ottoman architecture.
Finally, stroll through the Spice Market also called Egyptian Bazaar, is filled with the athmosphere of the exotic East.
After the tour transfer back to your hotel. Time at leisure.
Overnight in Istanbul.
* Breakfast is included.
4
Flight to Santorini
Transfer to airport and take the flight to Santorini. Arrive Santorini Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Time at leisure. The most photographed Santorini blue domes churches are located in Oia and are the churches of Agios Spiridonas (Saint Spyridon) and Anasteseos (the Church of the Resurrection). Both are built at the edge of the cliffs right next to one another. Overnight in Santorini.
Overnight in Santorini.
* Breakfast is included.
5
Free Day in Santorini
Free day at leisure. You can hike the caldera path between Fira and Oia, try a local winery and swim in hot springs. Overnight in Santorini.
* Breakfast is included.
** For optional daily tours please check our organized tours.
6
High Speed Ferry to Mykonos
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to port. Take the ferry to Mykonos.
Arrive Mykonos and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
Perched within the turquoise waters of the Aegean, Mykonos is one of the most famous little islands in Greece.
Overnight in Mykonos.
* Breakfast is included.
7
Free Day in Mykonos
All day free to discover and enjoy the island.
You can wander around town, take pictures in Little Venice, see the windmills of Kato Mili and sail to Delos island.
Overnight in Mykonos.
* Breakfast is included.
** For optional daily tours please check our organized tours.
8
Regular Ferry to Athens
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to port. Take the regular ferry to Athens. Arrive in Athens and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
Close your eyes and imagine Athens. What is the first sight that comes to your mind? Most probably the Acropolis.
Overnight in Athens.
* Breakfast is included.
** Please advise if you would like to take high-speed ferry or flight.
9
Half Day City Tour of Athens Including the New Acropolis Museum
Morning guided visit of Acropolis, the new museum for Acropolis and sightseeing tour of the Greek Parliament building, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Adrian’s Arc, Temple of the Olympian Zeus, Zappeion Gardens, the Royal Palace, the Stadium, the Academy etc.
After the tour, transfer back to hotel. Free afternoon.
Get ready for the night. Athens is known around Europe as the city that never goes to sleep!
Overnight in Athens.
* Breakfast is included.
10
Departure & End of Tour
Transfer to airport depending on your departure flight time.
End of our services.
* Breakfast is included.
Services
Included
- All transfers and accommodations (with daily breakfast) as per itinerary.
- Flight and ferry tickets mentioned in the itinerary.
- Full day Istanbul old city tour, half day Bosphorus cruise, half day Athens sightseeing tour including transportation, entrance fees and professional guidance.
- Meal plan as stated in the itinerary.
Excluded
- All items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, room service, personal insurance etc.).
- Optional tours.
- International flight tickets (except Istanbul-Santorini).
- Visas (if needed).
- Overnight taxes in Greece.
Dates
In case you are interested in taking this tour between November and March, please kindly note that we will provide Santorini / Mykonos connection by flight via Athens instead of ferry. Ferries between Santorini and Mykonos do not operate during off-season. Another option is replacing Mykonos with another island such as Naxos or Paros, which has ferry connection with Santorini during off-season.
Pricing
Notes
Sure, the program is fully flexible and any changes can be made according to your comments which will help us to create the perfect package for you. You can shorten or extend the itinerary, add or remove the days/destinations/tours or change the transportations (bus/regular ferry/high speed ferry/flight).
How soon in advance should we book?
We strongly recommend our guests to book as early as possible to take the advantage of discounted rates and availabilities.
How can we book?
We have a secure payment website and you can pay by your credit card online. As alternative, you can also pay by bank transfer.
Do you need full payment at the time of booking?
A deposit is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 45 days prior to arrival. In case reservation is made within 45 days of arrival, the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of booking. Our agent will inform you about your payment plan.
How do we get the confirmation?
You will receive the confirmation of your bookings by e-mail with all services noted along including our local destination management contact details.