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14 day(s)
Private
1-40 people
easy
Experience
the perfect blend of history, culture, and island bliss on this 14-day journey
across Turkey, Bulgaria, and the Greek Islands. Begin in the vibrant streets of
Istanbul, where East meets West in a fusion of Ottoman and Byzantine marvels.
Continue to Bulgaria, exploring Plovdiv’s Roman heritage, Sofia’s Orthodox
cathedrals, and the serene Rila Monastery.
TOUR ROUTE: Istanbul – Plovdiv – Sofia - Rila
Monastery – Sandanski - Melnik - Thessaloniki -
Vergina – Thermopylae
- Athens - Santorini – Mykonos – Athens
Duration
14 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
(Open buffet breakfast 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.