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12 day(s)
Private
1-40 people
relax
Discover the
timeless beauty of three enchanting countries on this 12-day multi-country
journey. From Turkey’s vibrant Istanbul and Bulgaria’s cultural treasures to
Greece’s ancient wonders and sun-kissed islands, this tour blends history,
culture, and leisure into an unforgettable adventure.
Start in
Istanbul, where Europe meets Asia, exploring iconic landmarks like Hagia
Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the bustling Grand Bazaar. Cruise the Bosphorus and
soak in the city’s rich Ottoman and Byzantine heritage. Travel into Bulgaria to
marvel at Sofia’s Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Rila Monastery’s grandeur, and
Plovdiv’s Roman ruins.
Continue your
journey to Greece, strolling through Athens’ Acropolis and historic streets before
sailing to the Cycladic paradise of Mykonos. Relax on pristine beaches, wander
narrow alleys lined with whitewashed houses, and experience the island’s famed
nightlife.
This carefully
designed itinerary combines guided tours with free time, seamless transfers,
and luxurious accommodations—perfect for travelers seeking culture, relaxation,
and adventure across Turkey, Bulgaria, and Greece.
Duration
12 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Combined Country
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

Istanbul
Athens
Upon our arrival at
Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you
to the hotel. Istanbul’s original name is Byzantium then Constantinople. It is
a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia.
It is a city of amalgamation of bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces,
and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, museums, customs and twelve
million people. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast included)
Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in
the world situated on two continents. Today we discover the Byzantine and
Ottoman treasures of Istanbul. We visit Hippodrome
and the Obelisk brought from Egypt. Then our next visit is the Blue Mosque with its six minarets.
Visit St. Sophia. This ancient
basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed
by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all
time. Afternoon we will visit the Topkapi Palace, which was the residence
of the Ottoman sultans, with its fabulous treasure chambers. Lunch break
at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, Murtis Tour will take you to the Grand Spice Bazaar, which is a unique
atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic
Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and
fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel
olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the
tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
If you would like to visit with entrance below
sites;
Topkapi Palace Museum Entrance Fee. 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 included)
(Breakfast included)
(Breakfast included)
(Breakfast included)
Breakfast at the hotel. After
breakfast, drive to Vergina, the
most important remains of the monumental palace of the Kingdom of Macedonia,
lavishly decorated with mosaics and painted stuccoes, and the burial ground
with more than 300 tumuli, some of which date from the 11th century B.C. One of
the royal tombs is identified as that of Philip II, who conquered all the Greek
cities, paving the way for his son Alexander and the expansion of the
Hellenistic world.
After the visit drive to Athens. On
the way, make a short stop at Thermopylae
where a fierce battle took place between the Persians and Greeks during the
Persian invasion of 480-479 BC. The Greek force (300 strong) was very small but
was determined to make a stand against the huge Persian army. 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.