Tour Overview
17-Day Turkey & Greece Vacation: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Greek Islands is planned as a 17 Days / 16 Nights journey linking Countries Covered. The route is designed to combine cultural sightseeing, practical transport connections and time in the principal destinations without compressing the main visits into a single day.
Across the itinerary, the main sightseeing is built around Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Side, Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus, Kusadasi, Izmir, Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary. Each stop is positioned within the day-by-day route so that the historical, cultural and landscape highlights remain easy to follow from one destination to the next.
Travel logistics are integrated into the program rather than treated as separate arrangements. Depending on the confirmed route, the package includes 4-star hotel accommodation, licensed guided sightseeing, private transfers, domestic flights, ferry connections, 16 breakfasts, 5 lunches. The result is a complete multi-day itinerary with the major visits, overnight stops and travel sectors clearly organized.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Welcome to Istanbul
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. with the first key timing around 13:00.
The sightseeing portion is arranged to give the day a clear progression between its principal visits, with enough time for the scheduled stops before continuing to the next part of the route.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Private Istanbul Old City Tour
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. with the first key timing around 10:00. The main route is built around Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome.
Hagia Sophia introduces layers of Byzantine and Ottoman history in Istanbul’s historic peninsula. The Blue Mosque visit highlights Ottoman architecture and the religious character of the old city. Topkapi Palace gives a closer look at the ceremonial and residential world of the Ottoman court.
Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Other scheduled timings include 16:00.
Bosphorus Cruise Tour & Flight to Izmir
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. with the first key timing around 08:30. The main route is built around Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus, Kusadasi, Izmir.
The Spice Bazaar brings the route into a lively market setting known for spices, sweets and local products. The Bosphorus portion of the program provides waterfront views and a perspective on Istanbul between Europe and Asia. The program also allows time to experience Kusadasi as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. A domestic flight to Izmir forms part of the day’s travel plan. A Bosphorus cruise is included as one of the day’s main experiences. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Ancient Ephesus Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ancient Ephesus Tour. with the first key timing around 08:30–08:45. The main route is built around Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, Library of Celsus, Temple of Artemis.
Ephesus is experienced as a broad archaeological site with monumental streets, public buildings and important Roman-era landmarks. The House of the Virgin Mary adds a quieter pilgrimage stop to the day’s archaeological program. The Library of Celsus is one of the key architectural highlights within the Ephesus visit.
Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Transfer to Antalya
The day follows the planned itinerary for Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Transfer to Antalya. The main route is built around Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Antalya.
Pamukkale is explored through its bright travertine formations and thermal-water landscape. At Hierapolis, the sightseeing focuses on the archaeological zone, including major Roman-era remains and the ancient thermal setting. The program also allows time to experience Antalya as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
Full Day Perge, Aspendos & Side Tour
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. with the first key timing around 08:00. The main route is built around Perge, Aspendos, Side, Kursunlu Waterfall.
The program also allows time to experience Perge as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Aspendos as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Side as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
Flight to Cappadocia
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Antalya, Cappadocia.
The program also allows time to experience Antalya as part of the day’s scheduled route. Cappadocia is explored through its volcanic landscape, valleys and distinctive rock formations.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. A domestic flight to Kayseri forms part of the day’s travel plan.
Northern Cappadocia Tour
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Uchisar Castle, Cavusin, Pasabag, Devrent Valley.
The program also allows time to experience Uchisar Castle as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Cavusin as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Pasabag as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
Southern Cappadocia Tour / Return to Istanbul
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. with the first key timing around 09:30–10:00. The main route is built around Ortahisar Castle, Mustafapasa, Sobesos, Soganli Valley.
The program also allows time to experience Ortahisar Castle as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Mustafapasa as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Sobesos as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. A domestic flight to Istanbul forms part of the day’s travel plan. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Flight to Athens
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Athens.
Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. A domestic flight to Athens forms part of the day’s travel plan. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Athens City Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Athens City Tour. The main route is built around Athens, Acropolis, Olympia.
Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital. The Acropolis visit centers on the monumental hilltop complex and its classical monuments. The program also allows time to experience Olympia as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits.
Ferry to Mykonos
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ferry to Mykonos. The main route is built around Mykonos.
The program also allows time to experience Mykonos as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Mykonos Leisure Day
The day follows the planned itinerary for Mykonos Leisure Day. The main route is built around Mykonos.
The program also allows time to experience Mykonos as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Mykonos to Santorini
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Santorini, Mykonos.
Santorini adds dramatic caldera scenery, whitewashed settlements and Aegean views. The program also allows time to experience Mykonos as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Santorini Free Day
The day follows the planned itinerary for Santorini Free Day. The main route is built around Santorini.
Santorini adds dramatic caldera scenery, whitewashed settlements and Aegean views.
The sequence is designed to keep sightseeing and transport practical within the same day, while preserving the main visits and travel connections shown in the confirmed itinerary.
Santorini to Athens
The day follows the planned itinerary for Santorini to Athens. The main route is built around Athens, Santorini.
Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital. Santorini adds dramatic caldera scenery, whitewashed settlements and Aegean views.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Departure from Athens
The day follows the planned itinerary for Departure from Athens. The main route is built around Athens.
Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. A domestic flight is included in the day’s routing where indicated.
What's Included
Included
- Domestic flights are included.
- 16 nights in 4-star hotels with breakfast as specified in the itinerary.
- Licensed guiding is included for the scheduled sightseeing visits.
- Private Istanbul Old City sightseeing with a licensed English-speaking guide, private transport and the listed entrance fees.
- Ferry transportation is included on the sectors specifically listed in the program.
- Private airport and hotel transfers are included for the relevant sectors of the itinerary.
Not Included
- Meals and drinks are excluded unless they are specifically listed as included.