Ottoman Türkiye and Greece in Full

• Welcome to Istanbul! Upon arrival, you'll be greeted and transferred to your chosen hotel category. Accommodation

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST), our representative will be waiting for you outside your door at gate 8 with a sign saying " Guaranteed Tours". If you are arriving at Istanbul Airport (SAW) on the Asian side, our representative will be waiting for you across the pedestrian crossing between column 9 and column 10 with the sign saying "Guaranteed Tours". " Guaranteed Tours" sign

Breakfast. Departure to visit the Suleiman the Magnificent Mosque located on the third hill of Istanbul with one of the most famous panoramic views of the city, by order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent was built by the famous imperial architect Sinan. After the visit Free time to discover the city on your own. or optionally hire a full day visit to the Historical part of Istanbul where you can see Hagia Sophia (exterior) culmination of Byzantine art, and the pearl of Istanbul, the famous Topkapi Palace , residence of the Ottoman sultans for four centuries, Enjoy a typical lunch in a local restaurant in the Sultanahmet area , Contemplate the Blue Mosque , prodigy of harmony, proportion and elegance; and the Hippodrome , which houses the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Emperor William Fountain, and the Egyptian Obelisk. In the late afternoon, visit the famous Grand Bazaar, where you'll enjoy free time to wander among its 4,000 shops.

Breakfast. Departure for one of Istanbul's most famous activities: a boat ride along the Bosphorus, the canal that separates Europe and Asia. During this trip, you can see the Sultans' palaces, ancient and typical wooden houses, and experience history in a different way. Next, we will take one of the most popular visits: the Spice Bazaar, established by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago and used ever since. Our included visit ends at the bazaar, where you can enjoy its atmosphere and variety of shops. In the afternoon, you can optionally take a visit with lunch to the Asian side of the city, visiting the " Beylerbey " Palace, located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. The former summer residence of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire, we will also be able to see the famous suspension bridge. From the Bosphorus, which connects the European and Asian sides of the city, after lunch, we'll visit the underrated Üsküdar district on the Asian side and then head to Camlica Hill, one of the seven hills of the city and the highest point in Istanbul. At 268 meters above sea level, Camlica Hill offers panoramic views of both sides of the city. At the end of the day, return to the hotel. Accommodation

Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Cappadocia. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Optional. You can book a Cappadocia Jeep Safari tour, one of the most exciting adventures in Cappadocia. This tour will allow you to explore the region in an all-terrain vehicle, where you can reach unique landscapes of the formations and valleys of this region. Dinner and overnight stay (pickup will be 4 hours before domestic flight time; exact time will be confirmed through your assistant at destination).

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit this fascinating region with its unique landscape, formed by lava spewed by the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. We will visit the Göreme Valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex featuring rock-cut churches with beautiful frescoes. We will then visit the Avcilar and Gόvercinlik Valleys, where you can admire the best views of the volcanic formations known as "fairy chimneys." We will also visit the typical carpet and onyx stone workshops. and Turquoise. Dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Early departure for Pamukkale. Arrival and visit to Hierapolis, an ancient Hellenistic city now in ruins. Visit to the famous Cotton Castle, a natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites, and natural pools formed over the centuries by the passage of water laden with limestone salts from hot springs. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure for Ephesus, a Greco-Roman city, the ancient capital of Asia Minor and one of the best preserved from antiquity. It houses the Temple of Hadrian, the Temple of Trajan, the theater, and the Library of Celsus. Visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, where she spent the last years of her life. Next, we will visit a leather goods gallery where we will learn about the famous production of lambskin garments from this region. In the late afternoon, we continue to Kusadasi / or Izmir. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay. (During the summer months of May - October, accommodation may be in Izmir and its surroundings instead of Kusadasi.)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to the port of Kusadasi to board the ferry to the Greek island of Samos, located just 45 minutes from the Turkish coast and one of Greece's greenest islands, with landscapes of hills, forests, vineyards, and sandy beaches. After arrival and immigration procedures in Greece, transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon to explore the island, enjoy its beaches, or visit attractions. Overnight stay

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to the port to take the ferry to the magnificent island of Mykonos, famous for its beaches, nightlife and charming streets lined with whitewashed houses. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and free afternoon to enjoy the island. You can stroll through the old town, explore boutiques, relax on one of the beautiful beaches, or enjoy local cuisine in a tavern. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day on the island to enjoy the sun, the sea, and the wonderful beaches, as well as the beauty of this magical island and its incredible nightlife. Possibility of visiting the Sacred Island of Delos, birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed-upon time, transfer to the port to take the ferry to the famous island of Santorini, known for its stunning landscapes, its villages of white houses and blue domes, and its spectacular views of the Aegean Sea. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and free afternoon to enjoy the island at your own pace. You can explore Fira, the lively capital, or lose yourself in the charming streets of Oía, famous for its dreamy sunsets. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy this wonderful island, unique for its morphology and picturesque cliff-top villages, its black sand beaches, white, red. Possibility of visiting the submerged volcano.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to the port to board the ferry to Athens. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to begin our journey northwest, towards the province of Boeotia. During the journey, we will pass through the cities of Thebes and Lebadia, and make a brief stop in the picturesque village of Arahova, known for its crafts and mountain charm. Our destination is Delphi, located at the foot of Mount Parnassus, one of the most sacred sites in ancient Greece. Here we will visit the Sanctuary of Apollo, home to the famous Delphic Oracle, who greatly influenced the decision-making of the time. We will tour the monumental complex and the Delphi Archaeological Museum, where the famous bronze statue of the Charioteer (Iniohos) is housed. IN the late afternoon, we will return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to visit two of the impressive Meteora Monasteries, perched on enormous rock formations. These monasteries became an important monastic center, the second most important after Mount Athos, and are famous for their architecture and panoramic views. After exploring Meteora, we'll begin the return journey to Athens, passing by Thermopylae. This strait, located between the Kallidromus Mountains and the Malayan Gulf, has been a strategic point throughout history. Several battles took place here, the most famous being the heroic defense of the Spartans against the Persians in 480 BC. Late afternoon arrival at our hotel in Athens. Overnight stay

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for a panoramic tour of Athens city center: the Parliament, the University, the National Library and Academy of Arts, neoclassical mansions, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Gate, the Pan-Athens Stadium, and many other iconic monuments. After the panoramic tour, visit the spectacular Acropolis. Free afternoon in the city.

Breakfast at the hotel, and at the scheduled time, transfer to the airport.