Constantinople To Hellas Tour
Constantinople To Hellas Tour
$3709
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Constantinople To Hellas Tour" and explore the rich tapestry of history and culture across Turkey and Greece. Begin your journey in Istanbul, where you'll visit iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Delve into the poignant history of Gallipoli's battlefields before exploring the ancient city of Troy. Discover the wonders of Ephesus and the charming village of Behramkale. Sail to the Greek islands, enjoying the vibrant life of Mykonos and the stunning vistas of Santorini. Conclude your adventure in Athens, where the Acropolis and Parthenon await. Travel in comfort with air-conditioned vehicles and ferry rides, staying in 4-star accommodations throughout. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion, historical exploration, and breathtaking scenery. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Nidya Hotel Galataport
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore.
Day 2 : Istanbul Old City
Location: Istanbul, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, St Sophia Museum, Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Hippodrome, Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Nidya Hotel Galataport
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorus cruise'.
Day 3 : Gallipoli Battlefields
Location: Gallipoli, Lone Pine Memorial, Chunuk Bair Memorial, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, The Nek
Accommodation Name: MD Barbaros Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels and the Nek.
Day 4 : Troy, Behramkale, Kusadasi
Location: Çanakkale, Troy, Behramkale, Kuşadası
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Depart from Çanakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum. We continue on to the old village of Behramkale, a picturesque settlement with stone houses and narrow streets that offer a glimpse into traditional Turkish village life. You will have time to explore the village, take in the beautiful scenery, and perhaps enjoy a cup of Turkish tea or coffee at a local café. From Behramkale, we head south to Kuşadası.
Day 5 : Ephesus, Kusadasi
Location: Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, Ephesus Archaeology Museum
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before exploring the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the region. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey, and at the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Day 6 : Kusadasi, Samos
Location: Kusadasi, Samos
Accommodation Name: Manoulas Beach Hotel / Pelican Bay Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leaving Turkey, we take a ferry to Samos and depending on ferry schedules; we may head straight for Mykonos or spend a day exploring lush-green Samos.
Day 7 : Mykonos
Location: Mykonos, Delos
Accommodation Name: Manoulas Beach Hotel / Pelican Bay Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Free day today. Spend the day on the beach, stroll around the town or take a trip to one of the small villages or take an optional day trip to the neighbouring island of Delos. This Mecca of Ancient Greece is today an island wide, open-air museum.
Day 8 : Mykonos to Santorini
Location: Mykonos, Santorini
Accommodation Name: Aegean Plaza Hotel / Rose Bay Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Revitalize with an early morning swim and wander the charming white-washed narrow alleyways of Mykonos Town before an afternoon ferry to Santorini.
Day 9 : Santorini optional boat trip
Location: Santorini
Accommodation Name: Aegean Plaza Hotel / Rose Bay Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take an optional boat trip in the world's biggest volcanic crater above sea level. Visit the active volcano, swim in the warm thermal waters and take a therapeutic mud bath.
Day 10 : Santorini to Athens
Location: Santorini, Athens
Accommodation Name: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Soak up the sun on the black sand beaches before we board an afternoon ferry to the mainland.
Day 11 : Athens Old City
Location: Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Acropolis Museum, Propylaia, Temple of Nike, Parthenon
Accommodation Name: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning you will have half day tour and visit Acropolis, stop at the stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held. Admire the Olympian Zeus and Hadrians Arch. At the Acropolis visit the museum, the towering entrance of Propylaia, the Temple of Nike and the most famous of Greek relics, the Parthenon.
Day 12 : Athens
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to the airport.
What's Included
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Meals
11 breakfasts, 0lunches, 3dinners -
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour in Turkey
A professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour in Turkey.
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Professional English-speaking tour guide for Athens city tour
A professional English-speaking tour guide will be provided for the Athens city tour.
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Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle in Turkey
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle is included for the Turkey portion of the tour.
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Transportation by ferry within the Greek islands
Ferry transportation is included for travel between the Greek islands.
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Ferry ticket - Kusadasi to Samos
Ferry ticket from Kusadasi to Samos is included.
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Ferry ticket - Samos to Mykonos
Ferry ticket from Samos to Mykonos is included.
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Ferry ticket - Mykonos to Santorini
Ferry ticket from Mykonos to Santorini is included.
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Ferry ticket - Santorini to Athens
Ferry ticket from Santorini to Athens is included.
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Transfers between ports and hotels
Transfers between ports and hotels are included.
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Tips except driver, guide and transfer staff
Tips are included except for the driver, guide, and transfer staff.
What's Not Included
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Tips - driver, guide and transfer staff
Tips for the driver, guide, and transfer staff are not included.
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Suggested optional activities
Optional activities suggested during the tour are not included.
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Visas, border or port taxes
Visas, border, or port taxes are not included.
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Greece - Hotel Residence Tax
The Greece Hotel Residence Tax is not included.
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Compulsory Travel Insurance
Compulsory travel insurance is not included.
Meals
11 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 3 dinners
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles in Turkey, and enjoy ferry rides between the Greek islands, including Kusadasi to Samos, Samos to Mykonos, Mykonos to Santorini, and Santorini to Athens, with transfers between ports and hotels.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Nidya Hotel Galataport in Istanbul, MD Barbaros Hotel in Gallipoli, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kusadasi, Manoulas Beach Hotel or Pelican Bay Hotel in Mykonos, Aegean Plaza Hotel or Rose Bay Hotel in Santorini, and Athenaeum Grand Hotel or The Golden Age of Athens in Athens, all offering 4-star amenities. ...more ...less
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour includes travel in fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles in Turkey and ferry rides between the Greek islands, with transfers between ports and hotels.
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Are entrance fees included in the tour package?
Yes, entrance fees to various sites are included in the tour package.
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Is there a tour guide provided during the tour?
Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide is provided for the duration of the tour in Turkey and for the Athens city tour.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will stay in 4-star hotels such as the Nidya Hotel Galataport in Istanbul, MD Barbaros Hotel in Gallipoli, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kusadasi, Manoulas Beach Hotel or Pelican Bay Hotel in Mykonos, Aegean Plaza Hotel or Rose Bay Hotel in Santorini, and Athenaeum Grand Hotel or The Golden Age of Athens in Athens. ...more ...less
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Are meals included in the tour?
The tour includes 11 breakfasts and 3 dinners.
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What activities are available in Santorini?
In Santorini, you can take an optional boat trip to visit the active volcano, swim in warm thermal waters, and take a therapeutic mud bath.
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What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Istanbul and be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city.
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What historical sites will be visited in Athens?
In Athens, you will visit the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Propylaea, and the Temple of Athena Nike.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for our latest Covid-19 policies, however, we adhere to recommended health & safety guidelines on all our tours.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Fez Travel has been in operation since 1997.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please contact us as soon as possible and we will be able to let you know what is possible and any associated price changes.
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Low Deposit
Fez Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 43 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of fez travel charges.
Up to 43 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 13 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Constantinople To Hellas Tour
12 Days Starting in Istanbul, Turkey and ending in Athens, Greece
Visiting: Istanbul, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, St Sophia Museum, Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Hippodrome, Istanbul, Gallipoli, Lone Pine Memorial, Chunuk Bair Memorial, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, The Nek, Çanakkale, Troy, Behramkale, Kuşadası, Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, Ephesus Archaeology Museum, Kusadasi, Samos, Mykonos, Delos, Santorini, Athens, Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Acropolis Museum, Propylaia, Temple of Nike, Parthenon ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CTH
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
8-99