Tour Overview
19-Day Turkey & Greek Islands Tour: Istanbul, Santorini, Rhodes is planned as a 19 Days / 18 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, Soganli Valley, Kaymakli Underground City, Ephesus, Kusadasi. 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
Welcome to Istanbul
The day follows the planned itinerary for Welcome to 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 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.
Bosphorus Cruise Tour & Journey to Cappadocia
The day follows the planned itinerary for Bosphorus Cruise Tour & Journey 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 domestic flight to Cappadocia forms part of the day’s travel 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 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.
Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits.
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 Ephesus, Kusadasi, Uchisar Castle, Pasabag.
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 Kusadasi as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Uchisar Castle 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.
Ephesus & Şirince Village
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ephesus & Şirince Village. The main route is built around Ephesus, Library of Celsus, Temple of Artemis, Sirince.
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.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Pamukkale & 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.
Flight to Athens (GREECE)
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
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.
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.
Leisure Day in Mykonos
The day follows the planned itinerary for Leisure Day in Mykonos. The main route is built around Mykonos.
The program also allows time to experience Mykonos 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.
Mykonos to Santorini
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Side, Santorini, Mykonos.
The program also allows time to experience Side as part of the day’s scheduled route. 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 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.
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 Heraklion (Crete)
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Santorini, Crete, Heraklion.
Santorini adds dramatic caldera scenery, whitewashed settlements and Aegean views. 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.
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.
Explore Heraklion (Crete)
The day follows the planned itinerary for Explore Heraklion (Crete). The main route is built around Side, Crete, Heraklion.
The program also allows time to experience Side as part of the day’s scheduled route. 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.
Flight to Rhodes
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Rhodes.
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. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Discover Rhodes Island
The day follows the planned itinerary for Discover Rhodes Island. The main route is built around Rhodes, Crete.
The program also allows time to experience Rhodes as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Crete 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.
Return to Athens
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. The main route is built around Athens, Rhodes.
Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital. 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. 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.
Departure
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.
Private transfers are used for the relevant hotel and airport connections. A domestic flight is included in the day’s routing where indicated.
What's Included
Included
- Domestic flights (Istanbul–Izmir) are included.
- 18 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
- International airfare to and from the destination is not included.
- Excluded service: Travel Requirements • Visa fees and travel documents required according to the traveler’s nationality.
- 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.
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and other service staff are not included.