Tour Overview
14-Day Turkey & Greece Itinerary: Istanbul, Zakynthos, Santorini is planned as a 14 Days / 13 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, Ephesus, Devrent Valley. 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
Arrive in Istanbul
The day follows the planned itinerary for Arrive in Istanbul.
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 (Byzantine & Ottoman Heritage Tour)
The day follows the planned itinerary for Istanbul Old City (Byzantine & Ottoman Heritage Tour). 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.
A Bosphorus cruise is included as one of the day’s main experiences.
Southern Cappadocia Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Southern 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.
Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits.
Northern Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Izmir
The day follows the planned itinerary for Northern Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Izmir. The main route is built around Ephesus, Devrent Valley, Avanos, Cappadocia.
Ephesus is experienced as a broad archaeological site with monumental streets, public buildings and important Roman-era landmarks. The program also allows time to experience Devrent Valley as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Avanos as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan.
Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour. The main route is built around Ephesus, 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 Library of Celsus is one of the key architectural highlights within the Ephesus visit. The Temple of Artemis site provides context for one of the ancient world’s most celebrated sanctuaries.
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.
Flight to Athens
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Izmir, Athens.
The program also allows time to experience Izmir as part of the day’s scheduled route. Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital.
Private transfers are used for the relevant hotel and airport connections. 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 & To Zakynthos
The day follows the planned itinerary for Athens City Tour & To Zakynthos. 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.
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.
Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Cruise
The day follows the planned itinerary for Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Cruise.
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.
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.
Return 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.
Journey to Santorini
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Santorini.
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.
Santorini at Leisure
The day follows the planned itinerary for Santorini at Leisure. 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.
Return 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. 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, 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. A domestic flight is included in the day’s routing where indicated.
What's Included
Included
- Domestic flights (Istanbul–Izmir) are included. Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked and 8 kg cabin baggage.
- 13 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.
- Included service: Intercity Transportation Bus tickets for Athens–Zakynthos–Athens..
- 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..