2024 - Best of Turkey and Greece Tour

2024 - Best of Turkey and Greece Tour

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2024 - Best of Turkey and Greece Tour

15 Days Starting in Istanbul and ending in Athens

Visiting: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Kuşadası, Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka

Tour operator:

Fez Travel

Tour code:

BOTG

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 50

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

8-99

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, History

From: $3099

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

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Tour Overview

This 15 day tour, starts from Istanbul, Turkey, and ends at Athens, Greece. Highlights include :- Istanbul Old City (UNESCO Heritage site) - St. Sophia Museum - Topkapi Palace - Blue Mosque - Hippodrome - Mycenae (UNESCO Heritage site) - Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City - Goreme (UNESCO Heritage site) - Goreme Open Air Museum - Pamukkale Calcium Travertines (UNESCO Heritage site) - Hierapolis - Ephesus (UNESCO Heritage site) - Site of the Temple of Artemis - Olympia (UNESCO Heritage site) - Acropolis - Hadrian's Arch - Parthenon - Propylaea - Temple of Athena Nike - Temple of Olympian Zeus - Corinth Canal - Kalambaka (Hilltop Monasteries)

Highlights

  • Istanbul - Old City - UNESCO Heritage site

  • Istanbul - St. Sophia Museum

  • Istanbul - Blue Mosque

  • Istanbul - Topkapi Palace (Hagia Irene and Harem)

  • Istanbul - Hippodrome

  • Istanbul - Dolmabahce Palace

  • Goreme - UNESCO Heritage site

  • Goreme - Open Air Museum (Dark Church)

  • Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City

  • Sultanhani Caravansary

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Itinerary

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Day 1 : Istanbul

Location: Istanbul

Accommodation: Point Hotel Taksim (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: Point Hotel Taksim (Boutique)

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

Day 2 : Istanbul Old City

Location: Istanbul

Accommodation: Point Hotel Taksim (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: Point Hotel Taksim (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) , Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum and the Hippodrome.

Day 3 : Istanbul Bosphorous Cruise

Location: Cappadocia

Accommodation: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)

Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with a 1 hour Bosphorus cruise by public ferry where your guide will explain the historical sites along the way.
This afternoon there is a flight to Cappadocia, upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free time to explore.

Day 4 : Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City

Location: Cappadocia

Accommodation: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)

Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers... a night you won't forget!

Day 5 : Sultanhani Caravansary, Konya

Location: Konya

Accommodation: Novotel Konya (4 star)

Accommodation Name: Novotel Konya (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Leaving Cappadocia we head south, towards Konya, along the ancient Silk Road, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, just as the ancient traders did. Once in Konya we tour the Mevlana Museum, the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Alaeddin Mosque.

Day 6 : Pamukkale, Hierapolis

Location: Pamukkale

Accommodation: Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)

Accommodation Name: Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we head for Pamukkale and it's calcium travertines. Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale.

Day 7 : Laodicea, Kusadasi

Location: Kuşadası

Accommodation: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, we will explore Laodicea ancient city which was the chief city of the Lycus River Valley region. The full name of the city was Laodicea ad Lyceum (Laodicea on the Lycus). The city was originally known as Diospolis ("the City of Zeus"). The Greek deity considered to be the greatest of the Olympian gods. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods.

Day 8 : Ephesus, Athens

Location: Athens

Accommodation: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)

Accommodation Name: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre.
Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand what determines their value.
After the Ephesus tour, you will drive to Izmir Airport for a flight to Athens. On arrival in Athens, our transfer will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel.

Day 9 : Athens

Location: Athens

Accommodation: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)

Accommodation Name: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you are free to explore Athens at your own pace.

Day 10 : Athens

Location: Athens

Accommodation: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)

Accommodation Name: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Athens city tour starts from the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896. Continue and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit, the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon.

Day 11 : Athens, Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplion

Location: Olympia

Accommodation: Hotel Europa (4 star)

Accommodation Name: Hotel Europa (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

You depart early in the morning and cross the Corinth Canal. Next stop will be a visit at the famous Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the home of Mythical Agamemnon, the Cyclopean walls, the Lions gate and the royal tombs. Depart for Nafplion, the first capital of Greece in Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress.

Day 12 : Olympia, Delphi

Location: Delphi

Accommodation: Amalia Hotel Delphi (4 star)

Accommodation Name: Amalia Hotel Delphi (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Early departure for Olympia, the birth place of the Olympic Games. Visit the archeological site of Ancient Olympia, Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum, with the impressive statue of Hermes of Praxiteles. In the afternoon the journey continues to the north, over the Rio-Antirio Bridge, and to Delphi.

Day 13 : Delphi, Kalambaka

Location: Kalambaka

Accommodation: Grand Meteora Hotel (4 star)

Accommodation Name: Grand Meteora Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Visit at Delphi, a place that was once characterized as the center of the ancient world. You can see the well preserved remains of Temple Apollo, the Castalian Spring and Temple of Athena, the Oracle of Delphi. Afterwards, you will proceed to the small picturesque city of Kalambaka, passing through beautiful villages and cities of Central Greece, all built according to the traditional local architecture.

Day 14 : Meteora, Athens

Location: Athens

Accommodation: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)

Accommodation Name: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast we will visit Meteora. Meteora has unique rock formations, rising high, stand ageless Christian Monasteries among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air. It is truly fascinating to visit the interior part of them, but also enjoy the amazing views. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae with a short stop to see across the road Leonida's Monument. Arrival in Athens early in the evening.

Day 15 : Athens

Accommodation: ()

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.

What's Included

  • Meals
    14 breakfasts, 0lunches, 8dinners

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour

  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle

  • Tips except Driver and Guide

  • Bosphorus Cruise

  • Domestic flight between Istanbul and Cappadocia and transfers

  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Suggested optional activities

  • Tips - Driver and Guide

  • International flight between Izmir and Athens and transfers

  • Greece - Hotel Residence Tax, see tour notes for more details.

  • Compulsory Travel Insurance

Meals

14 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 8 dinners

Reviews of this operator

shahid siddiqui (Google Reviewer)  

I gathered wonderful memories of...

15-Jul-2023

I gathered wonderful memories of Turkey. Fez Travel Turkey with an intelligent, knowledgeable guide Göksu Parmir made this possible. Excellent transport, Excellent places of stay, excellent selection of Restaurants starting from Istanbul to Cappidocia with a perfect humble driver Mr Saifi. Guide plays a very important role. Guide Göksu had a wonderful Knowledge of place and it's history.

Theresa Martinovich (Google Reviewer)  

Just completed the Magic Carpet...

09-Sep-2023

Just completed the Magic Carpet Tour of 11 days with Fez. The accomodation, food and driver were excellent. Our guide Tamer was like a walking encyclopedia of knowkedge and was extremely kind and caring to all members of the group, responding to our every whim and wish. The accomodation far, far exceeded our expectations. We loved every minute.

Amrita V (Google Reviewer)  

I did a Turkey Highlights...

09-Jan-2023

I did a Turkey Highlights 10 day tour in Sept 2021. It was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide— Chagmn. He was extremely knowledgeable and well-read. Fez travel organized everything extremely well and food was simply amazing. It was a great experience to learn the history and see it alive in Turkey. Highly recommend the tour to everyone. Here are a few photos of the highlights of the trip. Must do things include: Epephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Hagia Sophia

Michael Oon (Google Reviewer)  

Fez Travel has organised for...

05-May-2018

Fez Travel has organised for us one of the best tours that we had. Together with our guide – Serdar Ozkan, we travelled some 3,300km around Turkey following the itinerary. As a private group, we could alter the programme. Serdar could feel the mood of the group and altered the schedule appropriately but more importantly, took us to where the best food available. This arrangement together with the excellent driving of the long distances, the suitable accommodation and interesting sites made this trip of a life time. One aim was to see the Tulips in Istanbul. The date of 13th April was suggested. Had we arrived earlier, the tulips would not have been in bloom. When we returned to Istanbul on the 20th, the tulips had withered. This is an example of their recommendations. For us, what was promised was delivered with a smile. Thank you Fez Travel.

Joseph Trifaro (Google Reviewer)  

5out5. My best tour so...

16-Jun-2023

5out5. My best tour so far. 13 day Land & Sea tour of Turkiye. I enjoyed being in a small group of 14 people & got to know each other & our tour guide Tamer during the tour. Tour guide’s knowledge of sites visited 5/5 Selection of places visited 5/5 Accomodation supplied 5/5 Meals included 5/5 Gulet cruise yacht 5/5 Tour Bus , modern, clean & comfy 5/5 Tour bus drivers Mujdat & Ergun. Safe & professional driving 5/5 Choice of Comfort stops 5/5 Thanks again to Tamer, Mujdat, Ergun & Fez Travel for a great tour of Türkiye. If you thinking of travelling to Türkiye, Think Fez Travel & Tours 👍🙏

Laurel Siokos (Google Reviewer)  

Recently we completed a 17...

22-May-2024

Recently we completed a 17 day tour with Fez and then a separate private tour Fez organised and personalised to our needs. We found the whole experience smooth and professionally planned. We had wonderful guides beginning with Fatih Carsi, who we found to be extremely knowledgeable, with deep insight on the significance and history of each site visited. We travelled in a small group which made our experience all that more personal. As we were doing an extended tour we left our group and travelled on with Zeynup, who also was extremely knowledgeable,warm and engaging.Our driver Metin was kind and personable. Zeynup went to great lengths and was very patient assisting us with a difficult hotel management and staff in a particular location. The next leg of our journey we were shown around by another wonderful guide Fatma, a bright and enthusiastic local, who proudly showcased Cappadocia to us. We met with Birhat in Van ,another local guide who was easy to connect with on a personal level and between him and Sal, our entertaining driver we experienced a beautiful region of Turkey together. Nothing was too much trouble, from frequent photo stops to impromptu roadside snowball fights.Lots of fun was had along the way. Halil and Hakan, our driver took over for the next stage of our experience. This team were consumate professionals and a pleasure to spend time with. Halil was not only informative but was an exceptional communicator on many levels. We will remain friends with Halil and do our best to connect again in person on our next adventure. Last but definitely not least was Korkut, Mr. Go the Extra Mile. Korkut made the closing stage of our Fez Turkish tour unforgettable,going well beyond the call of duty making sure we will never forget the sights we saw our our amazing adventure in this wonderful country. Truly the world largest open air museum ,but more than that people who will forever remain Our Heart.

Dee Carty (Google Reviewer)  

We took Colours of Tyrkey...

22-Dec-2023

We took Colours of Tyrkey tour in May22. There was no problem contacting Canan Kararrsian prior to the tour but we had no feedback or response to the long email we sent outlining our difficulties and grievances. There were problems every step of the way. The letter we sent is too long to attach here but issues like being called at 4am for an internal flight arriving 4 hrs before departure. No luggage allowance booked. Coach with only 2 of us on board constantly under repair for days and eventually broke down on the way to the airport...............and so on. We would not have felt so aggrieved if we had a response to our complaint. We are seasoned travellers and are tolerant of hic- ups. We have never made a complaint before. Booking my current trip has prompted my review.

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