Overview
This 08-day holiday package covers the highlights of Istanbul in Turkey along with Santorini & Athens in Greece. The itinerary can also be done in reverse order (starting Athens ending Istanbul) if you wish. Any number of other changes can also be made - add more days / exclude some days / add another island or parts of the mainland.
• This is a flexible travel package for individuals and you get to select your own travel dates.
• Package Rate starts from 1350 Euro per person - based on 2 persons using 3* hotels - and varies according to the number of persons travelling, your travel dates, category of hotel and changes made to the itinerary. Excludes international flight to the starting point (Istanbul) and from the ending point (Athens).
Tour itinerary
DAY 01 : Arrival
Meet in the arrivals hall of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (or Istanbul SAW Airport) and transfer to hotel. Remainder of the day then at leisure for you relax or begin exploring the local surroundings. Overnight in Istanbul.
meals: breakfast included
DAY 02 : Historical Sights of Sultanahmet
After breakfast at the hotel join on a full day regular group tour (private guided on request) covering some of the most important sights in the historical Sultanahmet area. Visit the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Hippodrome and Obelisk, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (excluding optional extra entrance to Harem room). Evening free at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
meals: breakfast & lunch included
DAY 03 : Bosphorous Cruise Sightseeing
Today enjoy another full day tour, this time starting with a morning cruise on the Bosphorous during which you have views from the vessel of various historical sights that line its shores. After cruise visits to the Spice Bazaar, Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorous Bridge and Camlica Hill for panoramic views. Evening free at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
meals: breakfast & lunch included
DAY 04 : Flight from Istanbul to Santorini
Breakfast, check-out and as per chosen timing transfer to Istanbul Airport for departure on flight (via Athens) to Santorini. Arrive and meet for transfer to hotel with remainder of the day/evening at leisure. Overnight in Santorini
meals: breakfast included
DAY 05 : Sun, sights & views of Santorini
Breakfast at the hotel with the day free at leisure to enjoy the island as you wish. Explore various villages, visit numerous museums and maybe a winerty or two, suntan at one of the beaches with different colored sands. Various optional excursions are available on request. Overnight in Santorini
meals: breakfast included
DAY 06 : By ferry or flight from Santorini to Athens
Breakfast at the hotel, check-out and as per chosen timing transfer to the port for departure on highspeed (summer season) or standard (winter season) ferry to Athens. Flights are also available on request. Arrival to Athens and transfer to hotel with evening at leisure. Overnight in Athens
meals: breakfast included
DAY 07 : Explore Athens
Breakfast at the hotel then join on one of the following regular group excursions (you choose):
a) 5hr Coach tour: visit Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum & panoramic drive in city center
b) 5hr Walking tour: visit Acropolis, Ancient Agora & stroll through the city center
c) 5hr Walking tour: visit Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum & stroll through the city center
Afternoon and evening free at leisure for you to further explore on your own. Overnight in Athens.
meals: breakfast included
DAY 08 - Departure:
As per your international flight departure time, transfer from the hotel to Athens Airport.