Tour Overview
18-Day Turkey Highlights & Greek Islands Hopping Tour is planned as a 18 Days / 17 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, Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus, Cappadocia, Sobesos, Kaymakli Underground City, Zelve Open Air Museum, Avanos. 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. 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
Arrival in Istanbul – Welcome to Turkey
The day follows the planned itinerary for Arrival in Istanbul – Welcome to Turkey.
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.
Istanbul Old City Tour – Byzantine & Ottoman Heritage
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. 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.
Bosphorus Cruise Tour & Flight to Cappadocia
The day follows the planned itinerary for Bosphorus Cruise Tour & Flight to Cappadocia. The main route is built around Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus, Cappadocia.
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. 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 Bosphorus cruise is included as one of the day’s main experiences.
South Cappadocia Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for South Cappadocia Tour. The main route is built around Sobesos, Kaymakli Underground City, Cappadocia.
The program also allows time to experience Sobesos as part of the day’s scheduled route. Kaymakli Underground City reveals the multi-level underground spaces once used by local communities. Cappadocia is explored through its volcanic landscape, valleys and distinctive rock formations.
A domestic flight is included in the day’s routing where indicated. Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
North Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Izmir
The day follows the planned itinerary for North Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Izmir. The main route is built around Zelve Open Air Museum, Avanos, Cappadocia, Izmir.
The program also allows time to experience Zelve Open Air Museum as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Avanos 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.
Ephesus Ancient City Tour & House of Virgin Mary
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ephesus Ancient City Tour & House of Virgin Mary. The main route is built around Ephesus, Temple of Artemis.
Ephesus is experienced as a broad archaeological site with monumental streets, public buildings and important Roman-era landmarks. The Temple of Artemis site provides context for one of the ancient world’s most celebrated sanctuaries.
Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits.
Pamukkale Thermal Terraces & Ancient Hierapolis Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Pamukkale Thermal Terraces & Ancient Hierapolis Tour. The main route is built around Pamukkale, Hierapolis.
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 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.
Ferry to Greece – Rhodes Island
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ferry to Greece – Rhodes Island. The main route is built around Marmaris, Rhodes.
The program also allows time to experience Marmaris as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Rhodes as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan.
Rhodes at Leisure
The day follows the planned itinerary for Rhodes at Leisure. The main route is built around Side, Rhodes.
The program also allows time to experience Side as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Rhodes as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Flight to Heraklion (Crete)
The day follows the planned itinerary for Flight to Heraklion (Crete). The main route is built around Crete, Heraklion.
The program also allows time to experience Crete as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Heraklion as part of the day’s scheduled route.
A domestic flight is included in the day’s routing where indicated.
Heraklion Free Day
The day follows the planned itinerary for Heraklion Free Day. The main route is built around Heraklion.
The program also allows time to experience Heraklion as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Ferry to Santorini – Island Hopping Begins
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ferry to Santorini – Island Hopping Begins. The main route is built around Santorini.
Santorini adds dramatic caldera scenery, whitewashed settlements and Aegean views.
Santorini Leisure Day
The day follows the planned itinerary for Santorini Leisure Day. The main route is built around Santorini.
Santorini adds dramatic caldera scenery, whitewashed settlements and Aegean views.
Ferry to Mykonos
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Mykonos.
The program also allows time to experience Mykonos as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Mykonos Free Day
The day follows the planned itinerary for Mykonos Free Day. The main route is built around Mykonos.
The program also allows time to experience Mykonos as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Ferry to Athens
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Athens.
Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital.
Athens Guided City Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Athens Guided City Tour. The main route is built around Side, Athens, Acropolis, Parthenon.
The program also allows time to experience Side as part of the day’s scheduled route. 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.
Departure from 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 is included in the day’s routing where indicated.
What's Included
Included
- Domestic flights (Istanbul–Izmir) are included.
- 17 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.