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10 day(s)
Private
1-30 people
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Embark on a captivating 10-day journey through the timeless beauty of Turkey and Greece, where ancient wonders and vibrant cultures await. Begin your adventure in Istanbul, the city straddling two continents, and marvel at iconic landmarks such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar. Step back in time at Gallipoli’s poignant battlefields and explore the mythological city of Troy and the majestic ruins of Pergamon.
In Kusadasi, discover the extraordinary ruins of Ephesus and wander the charming streets of Sirince Village, renowned for its fruit wines and traditional architecture. Soak in the natural splendor of Pamukkale’s white travertine terraces and rejuvenating thermal waters.
Continue your journey to Greece, the cradle of Western civilization. Tour Athens’ historical treasures, from the Acropolis and Parthenon to the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Enjoy a free day to shop, relax, or dive deeper into Athens’ vibrant culture before your journey concludes.
This expertly crafted itinerary combines history, culture, and leisure, offering an unforgettable cross-continental experience in two legendary destinations.
Duration
10 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-30 people
Tour Code
10DTAGFT
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Combined Country
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

Istanbul
Athens
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
After breakfast, we
have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome
was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of
Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we
will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque,
it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE
MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our
next see will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque,
previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its
kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine
Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world,
decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. You
can see it from outside. After that see
TOPKAPI PALACE, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the
19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese
porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of
the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the
Prophet Mohammed. You can see it from outside. The Basilica Cistern Museum is one of the
most important cultural assets where we can trace the traces of glorious
Istanbul history. With its 80,000-ton water storage capacity, Yerebatan Cistern
is the largest covered cistern in the city and stands out with more reclaimed
supporting elements compared to other covered cisterns. Covering an area of
approximately 10,000 square meters, this colossal structure has a rectangular
shape with a length of 140 meters and a width of 70 meters. You can see it from
outside. After the tour, transfer back
to your hotel. Dinner at Indian restaurant and Overnight in Istanbul.
If you would like to visit
with entrance below sites;
Topkapi Palace Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
The Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance You pay the door price.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you because of visiting to Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
At 06:00 or
06:30 am we depart for Gallipoli in order to visit the battle fields. Two hours
later we will give you 20 minutes for relaxing in a restaurant area. We will
arrive Gallipoli around 12:00 pm. and we will have lunch break, relax a little bit and then
depart for the battle fields. Visit Gabatepe Museum. Start visiting the
fields with Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove because these are the
places where the war had started. Then Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine and Chunuck
Bair. After the tour we will drive you to the hotel. Overnight in
Canakkale.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
We depart at
08:30 and driving 30 minutes for to Troy. Visit the famous archeological and
mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy.
After Troy tour, 3 hour drive to Pergamon. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. and
after the lunch departure for tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon.
Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political
centre at that times. Bergamon is a famous city for its jewellery, stones and
silver. So on the way, we will visit a jewellery center for 30 minutes. Arrival
to Kusadasi around 18:00 pm. Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:30 am, departure from hotel fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. After the lunch, we will visit a place, which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet-weaving centre. After lunch, we will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all Orginal with their white paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. We will see the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine. In the evening, you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Overnight.in.Kusadasi.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
included)
We depart
for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to Pamukkale we have a lunch break
until 13:30 pm. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale
(cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this
natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural
springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and is located on the Buyuk
Menderes River. It is a growing industrial town, known for its textile
industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the famous textile factories
of Pamukkale. This tour
will end approximately 18.30 and you will be back to your hotel. Dinner
and Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast
included)
Today, after breakfast, we depart for Izmir Airport for our domestic flight to
Istanbul and then to Athens. Upon arrival in Athens, you will meet with our
local representative at the airport and be transfered to your hotel. Once you
settle in, you are free to stroll in the old Plaka district. Overnight in
Athens.
(Breakfast included)
In the morning, after breakfast, we will pick you up from the hotel and shall
start our sightseeing tour of the center of Athens including The Constitution of Greece (Sintagma).
It was created by the Fifth Revisional Parliament of the Hellenes and entered
into force in 1975. It has been revised three times since, in 1986, in 2001 and
in 2008. The Constitutional history of Greece goes back to the Greek War of
Independence, during which the first three revolutionary Greek constitutions
were adopted. Afterwards we will visit Old
Parliament House. The Old Parliament building which is located at Stadiou
Street in Athens, housed the Greek Parliament between 1875 and 1932. It now
houses the country's National Historical
Museum. In front of the building stands a large equestrian statue of
General Theodoros Kolokotronis, cast in bronze. It was sculpted by Lazaros
Sochos in Paris in 1900, and erected in its current place in 1904.
Continue our tour, we will go to The
National Library of Greece which is situated near the center of city of
Athens. It holds 4,500 Greek manuscripts which is one of the greatest
collection of Greek scripts. There are also many chrysobulls and archives of
the Greek Revolution
Then we will continue driving down Herod
Atticus Street, you will see the Evzones
in their picturesque uniform and the PRESIDENTIAL
PALACE which is the official residence of the President of the Hellenic
Republic. It previously served as the Royal Palace, until the abolition of the
monarchy by referendum in 1974. On your way to the Acropolis you will see the Hadrian's Arch, visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus. and you will
make a short stop at the Panathenaic
Stadium which was refurbished a second time in 1895 for the 1896 Olympics,
with completion funding provided by the Greek benefactor George Averoff whose
marble statue now stands at the entrance, based on designs by architects
Anastasios Metaxas and Ernst Ziller.
Upon arrive Acropolis, we will visit
Acropolis Museum which is focused on
the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum
was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on its feet, from the
Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. It also lies on the
archaeological site of Makrygianni and the ruins of a part of Roman and early
Byzantine Athens. Also, we will visit the architectural masterpieces of the
Golden Age of Athens: the PROPYLAEA, the
TEMPLE of ATHENA NIKE, the ERECHTHEION. The last stop before we
back to hotel is The Parthenon. The
Parthenon is a temple in Acropolis, the harmony between material and spirit,
the monument that puts order in the mind. Early evening we will back to hotel,
you can relax in the rest of the day. Overnight in Athens.
(Breakfast included)
Today is yours, you need not to wake up early. Today you can join the optional
excursion to visit Athens or spend a relax day to walk around or doing little
shopping in Athens. Overnight in Athens
(Breakfast
included)
After your breakfast, we check out from the hotel and we will arrange your
transfer to Athens International Airport for your flight back home. We hope
your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in future in one of
our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop
Booking.
2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Istanbul - Pullman Hotel or 5 Star La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul
1 night hotel accommodation in Canakkale - Troia Tusan Hotel
2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Kusadasi - Comfort Ada Class Hotel
1 night hotel accommodation in Pamukkale - Pam Thermal Hotel
3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Athens - Titania Hotel
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange similar other hotel for your group.
If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost
9 breakfasts
4 local dinners at hotels
5 local lunches during to tours
All Arrival and departure transfers mentioned in above program
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Gallipoli Tour
Guided Troy tour
Guided Acropolis of Pergamon tour
Guided Ephesus tour
Guided Sirince Village Tour and Wine Tasting
Guided Pamukkale Tour
Guided Athens Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
International flights
Domestic flight ticket from Denizli to Istanbul
Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately
Euros: 50,00 for one way and for under 2 years old, approximately
Euros: 20,00 as an insurance policy.
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Insurance: All types
City Tax
Greece entry visa
Turkey entry visa
Optional land excursion
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section.
Hotel room taxes
Tipping