Türkiye Sightseeing

10-Day Turkey & Greece Tour, With Saronic Islands

◷ 10 Days / 9 Nights ✦ Multi-Day Tour ⌖ Countries Covered
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Flexible planningCustomizable itinerary
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Local supportBefore & during your trip
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Easy logisticsTransfers & domestic routes
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Curated experienceTop sights, smart pacing

Tour Overview

10-Day Turkey & Greece Tour, With Saronic Islands is planned as a 10 Days / 9 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, Bosphorus, Cappadocia, Soganli Valley, Kaymakli Underground City, Pasabag, 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, 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches. The result is a complete multi-day itinerary with the major visits, overnight stops and travel sectors clearly organized.

Tour Highlights

Explore Istanbul's historic peninsula, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar.
Experience a Bosphorus cruise before discovering Cappadocia's valleys, fairy chimneys, and Kaymakli Underground City.
Visit Athens' iconic Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Panathenaic Stadium, and other classical landmarks.
Cruise through the Saronic Gulf and discover the distinctive islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina.
Discover the Sanctuary of Apollo, ancient theatre, stadium, and archaeological museum during a guided excursion to Delphi.
Day 1: Experience Arrival in Istanbul. Private transfer is arranged as part of the day.
Day 2: Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar. Guided sightseeing is scheduled for the principal visits.
Day 3: Visit Bosphorus, Cappadocia. The routing includes a domestic flight where indicated by the program.
Day 4: Visit Soganli Valley, Kaymakli Underground City, Cappadocia. The routing includes a domestic flight where indicated by the program.
Day 5: Visit Pasabag, Zelve Open Air Museum, Avanos, Cappadocia. The routing includes a domestic flight where indicated by the program.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day1

Arrival in Istanbul

The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer.

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.

Private transfers are used for the relevant hotel and airport connections. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.

Day2

Private Istanbul Old City Tour

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.

Day3

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 Bosphorus, Cappadocia.

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.

A domestic flight is included in the day’s routing where indicated. A Bosphorus cruise is included as one of the day’s main experiences.

Day4

South Cappadocia Tour

The day follows the planned itinerary for South Cappadocia Tour. The main route is built around Soganli Valley, Kaymakli Underground City, Cappadocia.

The program also allows time to experience Soganli Valley 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.

Day5

North Cappadocia Tour & Return to Istanbul

The day follows the planned itinerary for North Cappadocia Tour & Return to Istanbul. The main route is built around Pasabag, Zelve Open Air Museum, Avanos, Cappadocia.

The program also allows time to experience Pasabag as part of the day’s scheduled route. 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.

A domestic flight is included in the day’s routing where indicated.

Day6

Flight 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.

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. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.

Day7

Athens City Tour

The day follows the planned itinerary for Athens City Tour. The main route is built around Athens, Acropolis.

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.

Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits.

Day8

Saronic Islands Cruise

The day follows the planned itinerary for Saronic Islands Cruise. The main route is built around Athens.

Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital.

Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.

Day9

Delphi Excursion

The day follows the planned itinerary for Delphi Excursion. The main route is built around Athens, Delphi.

Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital. The program also allows time to experience Delphi as part of the day’s scheduled route.

Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits.

Day10

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. Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked and 8 kg cabin baggage.
  • 9 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.
  • Private airport and hotel transfers are included for the relevant sectors of the itinerary.

Not Included

  • Excluded service: To keep the itinerary flexible, the following items are not included in the tour price: ✈️ International arrival flight to Istanbul. ✈️ International departure flight from Athens..
  • Meals and drinks are excluded unless they are specifically listed as included.
  • Optional visits, activities and extra services outside the confirmed program are not included.
  • Personal expenses are not included.
  • Excluded service: Any services not specifically listed under Included..

Frequently Asked Questions

Are flights included in this tour?
Yes. Domestic flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia and the international flight from Istanbul to Athens are included.
Does the tour include the Saronic Islands?
Yes. A full-day cruise visits Hydra, Poros, and Aegina, with lunch served onboard.
Is the Cappadocia hot air balloon ride included?
No. The balloon flight is optional and can be arranged separately.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes. Private airport and hotel transfers in both Turkey and Greece are included.
What type of accommodation is provided?
The tour includes 9 nights in 4-star hotels with daily breakfast.
What is the maximum group size?
Up to 14 guests. Small groups are used during scheduled sightseeing tours. Flights, transfers, cruise experiences, and leisure time are arranged independently.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation is available up to 30 days before the scheduled departure.
Is this tour suitable for first-time visitors?
Yes. It combines the principal cultural, historical, archaeological, and scenic highlights of Turkey and Greece within a single itinerary.
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