The proposed journey
Tell us your dates, group size and preferred pace to personalise turkey's three regions and athens in 13 days. The confirmed proposal will identify the visits and services arranged for you.
Detailed proposed itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul
On arrival, the proposed airport meeting is followed by a transfer and check-in. Any free time depends on when the flight arrives.
The stated free period is time for independent exploration or rest. Additional activities are separate choices.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul
Follow the proposed visit sequence through Basilica Cistern; Roman Hippodrome; Blue Mosque; Hagia Sophia exterior; Topkapı Palace; Topkapı Harem; Grand Bazaar.
The proposed meeting is outside the Basilica Cistern before starting the walk. Hotel pickup is not assumed for this meeting-point format.
The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast, lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3: Istanbul — Izmir
Follow the proposed visit sequence through Bosphorus cruise; Galata Tower exterior; Çırağan Palace waterside view (viewed from the boat); Maiden's Tower waterside view (viewed from the boat); Rumeli Fortress (viewed from the boat); Spice Bazaar; İstiklal Avenue; Pera neighbourhood; Orthodox Patriarchate; Church of St George; Fener neighbourhood; Balat neighbourhood.
The day includes the air sector shown in the route, with transfers at both ends. Its scheduled departure, connection and baggage arrangements are confirmed for your dates.
The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast, lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
Day 4: Ephesus — Kuşadası
Follow the proposed visit sequence through Ephesus; House of the Virgin Mary; Temple of Artemis; Magnesia Gate; Odeon; Great Theatre of Ephesus; Temple of Hadrian; Library of Celsus.
The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast, lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
Overnight in Kuşadası.
Day 5: Cappadocia
Follow the proposed visit sequence through Pamukkale; Hierapolis; Hierapolis basilica; Hierapolis theatre; Roman baths.
The day includes the air sector shown in the route, with transfers at both ends. Its scheduled departure, connection and baggage arrangements are confirmed for your dates.
The meal plan for this stage mentions lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
Day 6: Cappadocia
Follow the proposed visit sequence through Paşabağ Monks Valley; Devrent Imagination Valley; Avanos pottery town; Uçhisar Castle exterior viewpoint; Göreme Open-Air Museum; Göreme rock-cut churches.
The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast, lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
A sunrise balloon flight is optional and does not change the ground visits. Its operation is checked separately.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 7: Cappadocia — Istanbul
Follow the proposed visit sequence through Love Valley; Göreme panorama; Red Valley; Rose Valley; Çavuşin rock-cut settlement; Underground city; Pigeon Valley.
The day includes the air sector shown in the route, with transfers at both ends. Its scheduled departure, connection and baggage arrangements are confirmed for your dates.
The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast, lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
Love Valley and Göreme Panorama are alternative viewpoints in this route; the final plan identifies the selected one.
Day 8: Athens
The day includes the air sector shown in the route, with transfers at both ends. Its scheduled departure, connection and baggage arrangements are confirmed for your dates.
On arrival, the proposed airport meeting is followed by a transfer and check-in. Any free time depends on when the flight arrives.
The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
The stated free period is time for independent exploration or rest. Additional activities are separate choices.
Day 9: Athens — Athens Acropolis
Follow the proposed visit sequence through Athens Acropolis; Panathenaic Stadium; Syntagma Square; Greek Parliament exterior; St Dionysius Cathedral; Athens Academy; Athens University; National Library of Greece; Hadrian's Arch; Temple of Olympian Zeus; Temple of Athena Nike; Parthenon; Acropolis Museum, admission scope to confirm.
The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
Overnight in Athens.
Day 10: Athens
The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
The stated free period is time for independent exploration or rest. Additional activities are separate choices.
Overnight in Athens.
Day 11: Athens
The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
The stated free period is time for independent exploration or rest. Additional activities are separate choices.
Overnight in Athens.
Day 12: Istanbul
The day includes the air sector shown in the route, with transfers at both ends. Its scheduled departure, connection and baggage arrangements are confirmed for your dates.
The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
The stated free period is time for independent exploration or rest. Additional activities are separate choices.
Day 13: Istanbul
After checkout, the route ends with the transfer to the departure airport or the agreed disembarkation point. No further overnight stay is added on this day.
Services to agree with your enquiry
Tell us your travel dates, arrival and departure points, number of travellers and preferred pace. The final proposal separates the core visits from optional activities and specifies transfers, vehicle or vessel format, accommodation, admissions and meal arrangements. Private guiding or transport is only included when stated in that written proposal.
International travel, additional excursions, personal spending and other services are not assumed. Ask for the complete scope and applicable terms before agreeing the trip. Let us know your preferred guiding language when you enquire.
