15 DAYS Greece & Turkey

Arrive in Istanbul.  Welcome and assistance upon arrival at the airport by your local English-speaking professional guide. Later transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, visit Grand Bazaar which is one of the World’s largest and oldest medieval century Bazaar. You will visit the New City Taksim District and enjoy the walk through the famous bustling streets of Istanbul.  Overnight at hotel in Istanbul

After Breakfast, proceed on full Day Tour of Istanbul Explore the Topkapi Palace, which served as The Palace of the Ottoman Sultans between the 16th And 19th centuries. Visit Haghia Sophia (St. Sophia’s Basilica) built by Constantine the Great and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century with one of the biggest domes of the world. Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii), famous for its six minarets, its beautiful blue iznik tiles, unique architecture and marble lattice work. Byzantine hippodrome, the center of byzantine life for 1000 years. Overnight at hotel in Istanbul

Explore the ancient underground wonder of Istanbul, the Basilica Cistern, discovering the largest surviving Byzantine cistern in Istanbul. Marvel at the 336 marble columns and intricate carvings and learn about the history and architecture of this 6th-century wonder. See the famous Medusa head columns and learn their story and enjoy the eerie atmosphere and soft lighting of the underground cistern.Later enjoy a cruise: Starting from Kabataş, this special boat tour allows to experience the unparalleled views of Istanbul at sunset. Over the span of two hours, the Bosphorus and Golden Horn Sunset Tour offers an opportunity to create unforgettable memories amidst the historical and natural wonders of the city An experienced guide will provide in-depth explanations of historical and natural sites such as Dolmabahçe, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Maiden’s Tower, Topkapı Palace, and the Golden Horn.  Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, check out and transfer to airport for flight to Cappadocia. Arrive and Today enjoy a day tour of Cappadocia to explore its lunar landscape like surroundings. Visit the Pasabag Valley, with its surreal mushrooming Pinnacles and Avanos renowned for Its Handmade Pottery. Visit the stunning Valley of Goreme and the Open-Air Museum, where the remains of churches and early christian Dwellings, hewn from the Rock, dates back to thousands of years. Begin your discovery of Cappadocia with Goreme’s “Caves of God”, A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Monasteries and churches Hewn into Volcanic Rock reached their peak between 7th And 13th centuries. You will see the ongoing erosion on the Fairy Chimneys of Pasabagi. Overnight in Cappadocia

Early morning sunrise the hot air balloon ride is included over the lunar like landscapes of Cappadocia. Visit the Derinkuyu Underground City. First, enjoy a panoramic view of Göreme and marvel at some of the best views in the region. Afterwards, visit Underground City which is the biggest and deepest underground settlement. It has 8 levels connected with narrow tunnels. You will visit stalls, stores, churches, wineries, kitchens and the other sections which are open for visitors.  Overnight in Cappadocia

After breakfast at the hotel, we check out & take a flight to Kusadasi  Upon arrival, Then Visit the House of Virgin Mary and The Impressive Collections at The Ephesus Museum.Explore and enjoy the charm of Kusadasi  Overnight at hotel in Kusadasi.

Proceed to Pammukale, Start your day with a visit to the ancient city of Hierapolis. Hierapolis was rebuilt during the reign of the Roman emperor Tiberius and survived until 1334, when it was abandoned after an earthquake. Extensive ruins, excavated since the 19th century, include baths, a gymnasium, an agora, and a Byzantine church. Hierapolis was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988.  After exploring Hierapolis, head to the famous Pamukkale Thermal Pools, renowned for their stunning white travertine terraces. This area has been drawing visitors to its thermal springs since the time of classical antiquity.  The Turkish name refers to the surface of the shimmering, snow-white limestone, shaped over millennia by calcite-rich springs. Dripping slowly down the mountainside, mineralrich waters collect in and cascade down the mineral terraces, into pools below. Enjoy the amazing calcium rich hot springs, the famed white outdoor pools and soak up not just healthy waters but historical traditions. Overnight at hotel in Kusadasi

After Breakfast, Visit The Premiere Greco-Roman City of The Ancient World, Ephesus. Explore The Temple of Hadrian, The Famous Celsus Library, Great Theatre, Temple of Artemis and Other Roman Sites. Later transfer to Izmir to take an evening flight to Santorini via Athens. Arrival and check in to hotel Overnight in Santorini

After breakfast at the hotel and begin your day with a visit to the excavation site of ancient Akrotiri, the most important prehistoric settlement found anywhere in the Eastern Mediterranean. Known as the “Minoan Pompeii,” the flourishing town was at once destroyed and preserved by a volcanic eruption around 1450 B.C.  Next, travel through a fascinating landscape of vineyards, whitewashed chapels and volcanic cliffs to the spectacular town of Oia, where the best views of the crater are found.  Overnight at hotel in Santorini.

Spend a full day at leisure in Santorini. Thousands of years ago, one of the most devastating volcanic eruptions in history occurred here. This event is believed to have led to the demise of the ancient Minoan culture and inspired several Greek myths. Walk through the small, white cave houses dug into the volcanic rock. Overnight at hotel in Santorini.

Santorini – Mykonos by ferry