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5-Day Turkey & Greece Stopover Adventure: Istanbul & Athens Highlights

Istanbul, Athens,
Duration

5 day(s)

Tour type

Regular & Private

Group size

1-30 people

Physical Level

relax

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Tour Overview

Experience the magic of two continents in just five days with this unforgettable Turkey and Greece stopover tour. Begin your journey in Istanbul, the city where East meets West, and immerse yourself in centuries of history, from the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia to the bustling Grand Bazaar. Stroll through ancient Hippodromes, marvel at the Blue Mosque’s intricate Iznik tiles, and relive Ottoman grandeur at Topkapi Palace.

Next, cross the Aegean to Athens, the cradle of Western civilization. Stand in awe beneath the Parthenon on the Acropolis, explore Syntagma Square, and retrace Olympic history at the Panathenaic Stadium. This carefully curated itinerary blends cultural discovery with leisure time, making it perfect for travelers seeking a taste of both countries in one seamless journey.

With guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and stress-free transfers, this stopover adventure offers a snapshot of two iconic destinations that will leave you longing to return.

Activities
Adventure Combined Country Discovery Explorer Family Historical In-depth Cultural Museum Sightseeing Solo Travel Walking Tour

Tour Features

Duration
5 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-30 people

Tour Code
5DTAGST

Departure Type
scheduled

Tour Category
Combined Country

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
11 - 99

Istanbul

Pickup Time:

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Athens

Dropoff Time:

Highlights
Embarking on a journey from Istanbul to Athens promises a rich exploration of history, culture, and stunning landscapes.

Itinerary

Day 1

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.
Day 2

(Breakfast included)
(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.

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. 

Day 3

(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and depart by international flight to Greece. Upon arrival our friendly staff will transfer you to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Athens

Day 4

(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we will start the tour of the city of Athens, visiting Syntagma Square - the center of modern Athens and view the changing of the guard in front of the Parliament building. On the way to Acropolis, we will have a stop to the Panathenaic Stadium-made of white marble- where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. The impressive, work of Art, Stadium was the finish line of the Marathon Race of Athens 2004 Olympics. We will also see the Temple of Olympian Zeus - the largest Temple ever built in Greece. We will view the National Gardens, the Academy, the National Library, the University, and finally we will visit the most magnificent monument in the world - the Parthenon on the Acropolis. The Acropolis was formally proclaimed as the pre-eminent monument on the European Cultural Heritage list of monuments on 26 March 2007. The Acropolis is a flat-topped rock that rises 150 m (490 ft) above sea level in the city of Athens, with a surface area of about 3 hectares. It was also known as Cecropia, after the legendary serpent-man, Cecrops, the first Athenian king. At the end of the tour, we will transfer you back to hotel and the rest of the day is yours to have a walk in Athens. Overnight in Athens. 

Day 5

(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we check out from the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.

Included

• 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Istanbul - 5 Star La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul

• 2 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

Professional English-speaking tour guides

4 open buffet breakfasts

All Arrival and departure transfers mentioned in above program

Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

Return transfer to Athens International Airport

Guided Istanbul City Tour

Guided Athens City Tour

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Excluded

International flights

Insurance: All types

City Tax

Greece entry visa

Turkey entry visa

Optinal 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

Tour Booking

Travelers
Departure Month
Regular Tour Prices
Start End
Jan 9, 2026 Jan 13, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 10, 2026 Jan 14, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 11, 2026 Jan 15, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 12, 2026 Jan 16, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 13, 2026 Jan 17, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 14, 2026 Jan 18, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 15, 2026 Jan 19, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 16, 2026 Jan 20, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 17, 2026 Jan 21, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 18, 2026 Jan 22, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 19, 2026 Jan 23, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 20, 2026 Jan 24, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 21, 2026 Jan 25, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 22, 2026 Jan 26, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 23, 2026 Jan 27, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 24, 2026 Jan 28, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 25, 2026 Jan 29, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 26, 2026 Jan 30, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 27, 2026 Jan 31, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 28, 2026 Feb 1, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 29, 2026 Feb 2, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 30, 2026 Feb 3, 2026 €618
Double room
Jan 31, 2026 Feb 4, 2026 €618
Double room
Private Tour Prices
Start End
Jan 9, 2026 Jan 13, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 10, 2026 Jan 14, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 11, 2026 Jan 15, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 12, 2026 Jan 16, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 13, 2026 Jan 17, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 14, 2026 Jan 18, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 15, 2026 Jan 19, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 16, 2026 Jan 20, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 17, 2026 Jan 21, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 18, 2026 Jan 22, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 19, 2026 Jan 23, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 20, 2026 Jan 24, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 21, 2026 Jan 25, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 22, 2026 Jan 26, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 23, 2026 Jan 27, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 24, 2026 Jan 28, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 25, 2026 Jan 29, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 26, 2026 Jan 30, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 27, 2026 Jan 31, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 28, 2026 Feb 1, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 29, 2026 Feb 2, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 30, 2026 Feb 3, 2026 €1378
Double room
Jan 31, 2026 Feb 4, 2026 €1378
Double room

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