Flavours of Turkey and Greece -II-

Flavours of Turkey and Greece -II-

9 Days

Visiting: İstanbul, Ürgüp, Kuşadası, Athens

Tour operator:

ESKAPAS

Tour code:

730148

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

6-80

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English
From: $2090

NB: Prices correct on 30-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

This package is a time travel that guarantees the perfect balance between Turkey and Greece's unique history and culture. Starting from the historical capital of Turkey, Istanbul, visit the imperial city of Ottoman Empire with Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and so on. Fly to Cappadocia  to see unique rock formation and Goreme Open Air Museum. Continue with a visit to ancient city of Ephesus. and Kusadasi, the western beauty of Turkey which will certainly enchant you.  Fly to Athens  , the cradle of civilizations: Acropolis and one day joyful cruise to Saronic islands..Enjoy it!

Highlights

  • This package is a time travel that guarantees the perfect balance between Turkey and Greece's unique history and culture

  • Starting from the historical capital of Turkey, Istanbul, visit the imperial city of Ottoman Empire with Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and so on

  • Fly to Cappadocia  to see unique rock formation and Goreme Open Air Museum

  • Continue with a visit to ancient city of Ephesus

  • and Kusadasi, the western beauty of Turkey which will certainly enchant you

  • Fly to Athens  , the cradle of civilizations: Acropolis and one day joyful cruise to Saronic islands

  • Enjoy it!

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Istanbul Arrival

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel  and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore.

Overnight: Istanbul Meals: N/A

Day 2 : Istanbul

Location: İstanbul

After breakfast, stroll through Sogukcesme Street with typical wooden house which are now landmark buildings of ottoman architecture. Arrive to Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest of the remaining palaces where Ottoman Sultans used to live; admire the gardens, kitchens, the treasury section as well as  terraces overlooking the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn.  Photo stop at the Fountain of Sultan Ahmet the 3rd  and explore Saint Sophia, the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture dating back to the VIth century. After lunch, visit the Blue Mosque covered by more than 20.000 Iznik tiles and continue with the Roman Hippodrome where the char races used to take place. Discover the handcrafts of Anatolia and shop in the labyrinth tunnels of the Grand Bazaar.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch  Overnight. : Istanbul

Day 3 : Istanbul - Cappadocia

Location: Ürgüp

Walk along the Golden Horn, the estuary that divides the European part of Istanbul. Free time in the Egyptian Bazaar, a lively market full of aromas and bustle, whose streets give off all the flavor of the East. Then boat trip along the Bosphorus, which connects the Black Sea with the Marmara Sea. During the crossing you will be able to admire the beautiful European and Asian shores of Istanbul with its palaces, fortresses, beautiful wooden residences.

(**This excursion finishes in Taksim Square and Sultanahmet Square; no transfer back to hotels**)

In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight (included) to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 : Cappadocia (B-L-D)

Location: Ürgüp

Entire day to enjoy the natural beauty and the cultural depth of this unique region : explore the frescoed interiors of Goreme's cave churches, which date from the 8th century, take a walk in Avcilar, Pasabagi and the red valley of Dervent where you will admire the chimney like volcanic formations and a brief photo stop at Uchisar. Dinner and overnight.

(Optional early morning Hotair Balloon Tour : flight to admire the breathtaking moonlike landscape of Cappadocia over the Fairy Chimneys, orchards and vineyards)

Day 5 : Cappadocia / Kusadasi (B)

Location: Kuşadası

Transfer to airport for your onward flight (included) to Izmir. Upon arrival, continue to Kusadasi and overnight . Overnight: Kuşadası Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 : Kusadasi / Ephesus / Kusadasi (B-L-D)

Location: Kuşadası

Explore the antique city by wandering along its 2,000 year old marble streets to such famous sites as the theatre and the Celsus Library. In the afternoon, visit the home of the Virgin Mary and a photo stop nearby the Temple of Artemis where only a column remains to indicate where one of the Seven Wonders of the World was. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7 : Kusadasi - Izmir - Athens

Location: Athens

After breakfast free time at leisure until your flight to Athens. Upon arrival to Athens transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 : Athens

Location: Athens

After breakfast we will meet you at your hotel or close by, in order to start the morning Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour. This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium, home to the first Olympic Games of the modern era, where we will make a short stop. As we continue our trip, we will pass by the Prime Minister's residence (ex Royal Palace), guarded by the Evzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy of Athens, the University, the National Library and the Constitution Square (Syntagma). One cannot take a tour of Athens without visiting the Acropolis, one of the world's most prominent sites and a symbol for democracy in the Western world! It is there that you will explore architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Pericles. From the Propylaea, to the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and of course the Parthenon, a place where 'there is harmony between material and spirit', a the monument that 'restores order in the mind', as ancient Greeks used to say. Your last stop will be the modern Acropolis Museum, with nearly 4,000 exhibits of Hellenism housed inside.

Departure approximately at 08:45 - Return approximately at 13:30

Overnight. Athens Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 : Athens Departure

You will be met by our assistant at your hotel and transferred to the airport by our minibus or taxi driver for your departure flight.

Overnight: - Meals: Breakfast

Possibility to add Greek Islands extension or Mainland Tour Extension. Please consut us during your booking.

What's Included

8 Nights accommodation

  • 2 Nights at Istanbul Yigitalp Hotel or similar 4****
  • 2 Night at Cappadocia Dinler Hotel or similar 4**** (Cave Hotel Upgrade possible)
  • 2 Nights at Kusadasi Neopol Hotel or similar 4****
  • 2 nights at Athens Central Hotel or similar 3***
  • Domestic & In-Between flights 
  • Istanbul >> Nevsehir OR Kayseri
  • Kayseri >> Izmir
  • Izmir - Athens or Izmir - Istanbul - Athens
  • English speaking guides during visits are included
  • Meals: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
  • All transfers as per itinerary
  • Entrance fees to the museums and sites which are mentioned in the program

What's Not Included

  • Before / After flights
  • Personal expenses
  • Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
  • Athens Stayover hotel tax (to be paid directly to the hotel 2 to 3  € per night per person)

Please Note

This trip requires Passport ID page copy of each traveler. You can cover your photo on the page with a piece of paper It is required to issue your flight tickets, cruise tickets of ferry tickets.

On the other hand It is always advisable that you get a photocopy taken of your passport’s information page, prior to your travel, for security reasons. This is particularly useful if the trip is international, and the person is far away from their home country. A photocopy of your passport makes passport renewal an easier process, especially in a situation where the passport was damaged, lost or stolen.

Check out our Q&As

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    At Eskapas we have a flexible policy. You must change it until 30 days prior to your departure otherwise any changes mean "cancellation".

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Solo travelers must pay single supplement to have a private room due to hygien reasons.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Eskapas has been established in 2000 in Istanbul

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    All hotels used to accommodate our customers are certified by “Hotel Association of Turkey”; they all are committed to use maximum 50 % capacity

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    COVID-19 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL RULES Eskapas is committed to fulfill the following regulations to protect its customers from the risk of Covid-19 : 1 – Eskapas will fulfill all safety rules mentioned in the “Safe Tourism Certification” prepared by Turkish Ministry of Tourism; that plan covers all aspects of the journey from the aircraft to the airport, transfers, touring and hotels (tga.gov.tr/abou

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes you can.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your timetable - voucher that will show your itinerary with timing and hotels (30 days before prior to your arrival date)

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The Eskapas 10 day Anatolian tour of Turkey was by far the best experience for my month stay in Turkey. Most of my trips in the past to countries include too many stories about how things went wrong when traveling and planning trips myself. The Eskapas tour started off great with me being picked up by Eskapas at the Turkey airport exit and ending well with a driver picking me up at the scheduled 2am time to get me back to the airport after the tour. I give Ismail the credit for arranging the airport transfers which took the pressure off me. Reading other Eskapas positive reviews mentioning Ismail’s name and her tour arrangement success was one of the deciding factors for me using Eskapas. Now for the tour, I was not doing too well after drinking Istanbul tap water before starting the tour. Nader, the tour guide found me an open pharmacy on a Turkish national holiday when most pharmacies were closed. I and the tour group appreciate him finding that pharmacy. Nader has been leading tours for over 30 years In Turkey and had informative responses to any and all questions. I learned a lot about the Turkey culture from him that I would have missed had I planned this tour on my own. The quality of hotels we stayed at far exceeded my expectations. It was pleasant to have a conversation with others on the tour discussing if a hotel was a 4 or 5 star. I expect to book a tour next year to Egypt using Eskapas. Lessons learned, don’t drink the public water in Turkey and take an Eskapas tour.

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    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of eskapas charges.

    Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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