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Flavours of Turkey and Greece is a 9-day program for history lovers.  Starting from Iconic city Istanbul to south by following Aegean Cost: Gallipoli, Troy, Bergama, Kuşadası, Ephesus and Athens, the capital of modern Greece Our stress-free Greece and Turkey vacations package together small groups, great guides, central hotels, all sightseeing — and memories ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Best for History Lovers - Ephesus - Troy - Pergamon - Athens Acropolis
    • Gallipoli and First World War Battlefields
    • Saronic Islands Day Cruise

What's this trip about?

    Flavours of Turkey and Greece is a 9-day program for history lovers.  Starting from Iconic city Istanbul to south by following Aegean Cost: Gallipoli, Troy, Bergama, Kuşadası, Ephesus and Athens, the capital of modern Greece Our stress-free Greece and Turkey vacations package together small groups, great guides, central hotels, all sightseeing — and memories to last a lifetime. Enjoy your fantastic trip. Note: In this tour international flight between Turkey and Greece is included too.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityIstanbul
End CityAthens

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greece
  • Turkey

Attractions

  • Athens
  • Ephesus
  • Gallipoli Peninsula
  • Istanbul
  • Izmir
  • Troy

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Swimming

Trip includes

    • Turkey - Greece in-between flight with allowance 23 kg + 8 kg cabin bag per person
    • 5 nights in / 4**** hotels in Turkey - 3 night in Tourist class hotel in Athens
    • An English speaking guide during visits.Entrance fees and tickets
    • Meals: 8 Breakfasts 5 Lunches 3 Dinners
    • All share transfer per itinerary and A/C transport during visits & excursions

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Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul Arrival

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel 4**** and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore. Overnight: Istanbul Yiğitalp 4**** or similar.

Day 2:
 

Istanbul

Meals: Breakfast & lunch

After breakfast, you will enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar. (Topkapi Palace is closed on Thusday and we will replace it with Cistern Basilica) Overnight: Istanbul

Day 3: Istanbul to Gallipoli Battlefields to Canakkale

Meals: Lunchbox - Lunch (As you have a very early departure, do not forget to ask for a lunch box at hotel reception)

Early pick-up from your hotel and breakfast on road. One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, is the objective of our day. We wil...

Day 4: Canakkale to Troy to Bergama to Kusadasi

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy Antique City , home of the famous Trojan Horse and then tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum's Acropolis which has impressive temples and library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Continuation to Kuşadası. Overnight Kuşadası Carina, Neopol or similar 4**** hotel-

Day 5: Kusadasi to Ephesus to Kusadasi

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Visiting Ephesus should be on every traveller's itinerary because a walk through Ephesus is an incredible journey and a glimpse into life centuries ago. After more than 150 years of excavation, the city's reclaimed and restored structures have made Ephesus Europe's mo...

Day 6: Kusadasi to Izmir to Athens

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, We will head to İzmir for a flight to Athens. Upon arrival to Athens airport meet and greet with our assistant to transfer you to your hotel in the city center area with minibus or taxi. Rest of the day is free. Accommodation: ...

Day 7: Athens City Tour

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast we meet you at your hotel or close by, in order to start the morning Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour. Overnight: Athens

Detailed Itinerary:

This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fasc...

Day 8: Saronic islands Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch on board

Pick up at 07.30 a.m. Transfer by motor coach from Athens center to Piraeus Port to embark on the cruise ship in order to start the full day cruise to the 3 beautiful Islands of Hydra-Poros-Aegina, which are nearby Athens (lunch on board is included). Return to Piraeus port at 7.15 p.m. and transfer back to your hotel in Athens. Overnight: Athens

Day 9: Athens Departure

Meals: Breakfast

You will be met by our assistant at your hotel and transferred to the airport by our minibus or taxi driver for your departure flight. End of our services. Overnight: Athens

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,900
Price per day$211
Last Updated: 5/3/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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I and my husband were very excited and had some stress before the trip but everything ran smoothy.

I and my husband were very excited and had some stress before the trip but everything ran smoothy. I thank first of all Alex who answered our never-ending questions....

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Nov 2023

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Tour Operator

Eskapas

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The idea of Eskapas which means "Let's escape in Esperanto" , was born in 2000 to organize fully guided tours in Greece and Turkey for solo , couple and family travelers , to experience a genuine Mediterranean experience; a combination of ideas, feelings, imageries, cultures, ways of life cultivated for centuries in this “sea amongst lands” as a Mediterranean Specialist. Later, we expanded our operations to Italy, Spain and all around Mediterranean countries.

At Eskapas each employee is a natural-born traveler. That means we know every aspect of guided tours to organize all the details as it is a part of our DNA's.

Our tours are guaranteed departure. That means, there is no minimum number of bookings required on a trip for it to run. So, if you book an Eskapas trip that is a guaranteed departure, you’ll definitely be heading off on the trip of a lifetime.

Eskapas is always guided by a strong set of values, our primary approach to all our actions and decisions is always with a sense of responsibility. Sustainability has therefore been incredibly important to us since our foundation date. For us, sustainable entrepreneurship and profitable growth go hand in hand; we can only ensure our own future success by also creating lasting added value for society.

These are the initiatives that this operator has in place to make your adventure more sustainable:

Supporting Destinations and Local Communities
- Hires local guides
- Brings our passengers to locally run restaurants & businesses

Animal Welfare
- Does not offer any tours that include elephant riding
- Does not offer any tours that use animals for entertainment
- We avoid places that sell/eat parts of endangered animals on tour

Accommodation
- Tours stay in locally run hotels/accommodations

Company Culture
- We are a paper free company

Why we love this operator
They introduce their travelers to real locals through their selection of guides and off-the-beaten-path restaurants and attractions.
What they’re known for
A real understanding and passion for a wide variety of Mediterranean destinations.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Before/After flights
    • Stayover city tax for Athens to be paid directly to the hotels.
    • Any Private Expenses
    • Tips for the guides.

Accommodation

,5 nights in / 4**** hotels in Istanbul - 3 night in Tourist class hotel in Athens
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
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Meals Included
  • 8 Breakfasts 5 Lunches 3 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Requesting full medical approval from a doctor after 80 years old
Optional Activities

Solo travellers pay single room supplement since Pandemic.

Day 1 and Day 9 are the transfer days from to airport to/from hotels.  You can book your flights any time for those day. We also offer pre and post accommodation possibility with free airport transfer.

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