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Highlights of Turkey & the Greek Islands

Trip Type: Explorer

15 Days
| 1 - 16 People

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NZD $7,660.00 /Person
Journey through ancient ruins and Greek Ottoman villages on this 15-day island adventure from Turkey to Greece. Visit ANZAC Cove in Canakkale, join your …
Highlights of Turkey & the Greek Islands

Journey through ancient ruins and Greek Ottoman villages on this 15-day island adventure from Turkey to Greece. Visit ANZAC Cove in Canakkale, join your local leader on a walking tour of Istanbul and learn about the archaeological and mythological sites in the Greek Islands like Delos. Discover the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus, explore the small coves outside Ermoupolis and indulge in traditional dishes and local wine at an authentic Greek Ottoman village in Sirince.

Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul

Day 2: Canakkale

Day 3: Troy - Selcuk

Day 4: Ephesus/Overnight Train

Day 5: Konya / Cappadocia

Day 6: Cappadocia

Day 7: Cappadocia to Istanbul

Day 8: Athens

Day 9: Syros

Day 10: Syros

Day 11: Mykonos

Day 12: Delos / Mykonos

Day 13: Santorini

Day 14: Santorini

Day 15: Santorini

Trip Inclusions

Meals

11 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included

Transport

Private Bus, Public Bus, Overnight Train, Plane, Ferry

Accomodation

Hotel (13 nights), Overnight Train (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Istanbul - Old City Walking Tour (Half Day)
  • Gallipoli - Fully guided Gallipoli tour & visit to the Commonwealth graveyards
  • Troy - Archaeological site visit
  • Selcuk - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
  • Selcuk - Artemis Temple Visit
  • Selcuk - Gozleme making demonstration and lunch
  • Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City
  • Konya - Mevlana Museum
  • Cappadocia - Valley walk
  • Cappadocia - Dinner at Local Family Home
  • Syros - Loukoumia Workshop Visit
  • Syros - Ano Syros Walk
  • Syros - Dinner at remotely located village
  • Delos - half-day trip to the Island of Delos
  • Delos - Archaeological Site guided tour
  • Santorini - Caldera Rim Hike to Oia
Trip Highlights
  • Learn about ancient history and hear stories on guided tours of well-preserved ruins like Ephesus, Gallipoli and Ancient Thira.
  • Taste local fruit wines in one of the best-preserved Greek Ottoman villages in the country and get to know the friendly locals with a home-made lunch at a local family home in Cappadocia.
  • Unwind on the sandy shores of Mykonos Island and enjoy free time exploring its boutique culture, local beaches and bustling nightlife.
  • Explore Syros – known for its whitewashed houses, sandy beaches and neoclassical mansions. Take a walking tour of the main town, Ermoupolis and indulge in a seafood dinner served in traditional tavernas.
  • Walk along the volcanic rim of the island from Thira to Oia and take in the panoramic views over the white villages that cling to the cliffs.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: ERSZC
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Ends: Santorini, Greece
Countries Visited: Greece

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Destination Details

Greece
| 15 Days
| 1 - 16 People