Constantinople To Hellas Tour
Constantinople To Hellas Tour
Constantinople To Hellas Tour
12 Days Starting in Istanbul, Turkey and ending in Athens, Greece
Visiting: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Samos, Mykonos, Santorini, Athens
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CTH
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
0-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey from the historic city of Istanbul to the ancient wonders of Athens with the Constantinople To Hellas Tour. This captivating adventure takes you through Turkey and Greece, exploring iconic landmarks such as Istanbul's Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, and the battlefields of Gallipoli. Discover the ancient city of Troy and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ephesus, before crossing the Aegean Sea to the idyllic Greek islands of Samos, Mykonos, and Santorini. In Athens, marvel at the Acropolis and the Parthenon, immersing yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of these historic lands. With professional guides and seamless transportation, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Nidya Hotel Galataport (4 star)
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
Accommodation Name: Nidya Hotel Galataport (4 star)
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
Accommodation Name: MD Barbaros Hotel (Special Class)
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 And Assos
Location: Troy
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Depart from Canakkale 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 Assos, taking in the views from the Temple of Athena, overlooking the Aegean and the Greek island of Lesbos. At the ancient harbour, you will have free time to wander the charming streets, maybe grab yourself a meal at a harbourside seafood restaurant. From Assos we head south to Kusadasi.
Day 5 : Ephesus, Kusadasi
Location: Ephesus
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
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 continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. 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: Samos
Accommodation Name: Manoulas Beach Hotel / Pelican Bay Hotel (4 star)
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
Accommodation Name: Manoulas Beach Hotel / Pelican Bay Hotel (4 star)
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: Santorini
Accommodation Name: Aegean Plaza Hotel / Rose Bay Hotel (4 star)
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 (4 star)
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: Athens
Accommodation Name: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)
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: Athens
Accommodation Name: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)
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.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
In Turkey, transportation is provided in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle. For travel between the Greek islands, transportation is by ferry.
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Are there any guided tours included in the itinerary?
Yes, there are guided tours included. In Turkey, a professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you for the duration of the tour. In Athens, there is also a guided city tour.
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What are some of the key historical sites visited on this tour?
The tour visits several key historical sites including the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, and the Hippodrome in Istanbul; the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli; the ancient city of Troy and the Troy Museum; the UNESCO Heritage site of Ephesus; and the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens.
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Is there any free time during the tour?
Yes, there is free time included in the itinerary. For example, on the first day in Istanbul, the remainder of the day is free to explore. There is also a free day in Mykonos to spend at your leisure.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
The tour includes 11 breakfasts and 3 dinners. No lunches are included.
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What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities include a half-day Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul and a boat trip in Santorini to visit the active volcano, swim in thermal waters, and take a mud bath.
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What is the accommodation like during the tour?
Accommodation is provided in 4-star hotels such as Nidya Hotel Galataport in Istanbul, MD Barbaros Hotel in Çanakkale, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kusadasi, Manoulas Beach Hotel or Pelican Bay Hotel in Mykonos, and Aegean Plaza Hotel or Rose Bay Hotel in Santorini.
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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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Fez Travel requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 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 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.