3-Week Greece and Turkey Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 3-week Greece And Turkey tour itineraries

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• 21 Days in Turkey & Greece, incl. Istanbul and Athens

  This 21-day circuit through Turkey and Greece covers 13 remarkable destinations. Ancient wonders stretch from Troy to the Acropolis. Luxuriate in quality hotels including Doubletree Canakkale and Terra Blue Santorini. Domestic flights and ferry connections between islands included.

  

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  • Days 1-3

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Start your journey in Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet district. Visit the Blue Mosque on day two, bringing socks and modest clothing. Get to Topkapı Palace by 8:30 AM to avoid crowds. Visit the Spice Market in late afternoon when locals do their shopping. On day three, visit the quieter Fener and Balat neighborhoods with their photogenic Ottoman houses.

    
  • Days 4-5

    Aegean Coast

    Take a trip south to Çanakkale with a stop at Gallipoli's WWI sites. Visit Troy's ruins early the next morning before it gets too hot. Move on to ancient Pergamon and then Izmir. Try the local grilled sea bass - it's what the region is known for.

    
  • Days 6-7

    Mediterranean Coast

    Visit Pamukkale's white terraces - bring water shoes as the surface is slippery. Move on to Antalya's Old Town where ancient streets lead to a Roman harbor. A recent visitor shared: "Walking through Hadrian's Gate at sunset, with the mountains glowing pink behind the ancient stones, was unforgettable."

    
  • Days 8-10

    Cappadocia

    Travel inland to see Cappadocia's unique landscape. You can take a hot air balloon ride for $230 if you're willing to wake up at 4:30 AM. Visit underground cities like Göreme but bring a jacket as it's cool underground. You can watch Turkish Night shows featuring whirling dervishes in the evening.

    
  • Days 11-13

    Athens, Greece

    Fly to Athens and spend your first day in the Plaka neighborhood. Visit the Acropolis at 8 AM the next day to beat the crowds and heat. Use day three to see the New Acropolis Museum and explore Monastiraki's flea market.

    
  • Days 14-16

    Paros Island

    Take a 3-hour morning ferry from Piraeus to Paros. Stay in either Parikia or Naoussa. Visit Kolimbithres beach with its interesting rock formations. Local buses connect all the villages regularly.

    
  • Days 17-19

    Santorini

    Take a 2.5-hour ferry to Santorini. Book accommodation in Fira or Oia for views of the caldera but expect lots of stairs. For the famous Oia sunset, get to the Castle an hour early. Buses run between main towns every 30 minutes.

    
  • Days 20-21

    Final Days in Athens

    Return to Athens by fast ferry. Spend your last day seeing anything you missed and enjoy dinner with a view of the lit-up Acropolis.

    

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• Classic Greece to Turkey Adventure

  

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  • Athens Greece

    23 mi

  • Metéora Greece

    73 mi

  • Delphi Greece

    65 mi

  • Nafplion Greece

    58 mi

  • Athens Greece

    104 mi

  • Volos Greece

    88 mi

  • Thessaloniki Greece

    79 mi
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  • Kavala Greece

    238 mi

  • Istanbul Turkey

    147 mi

  • Çanakkale Turkey

    160 mi

  • Selcuk Turkey

    34 mi

  • Izmir Turkey

    417 mi

  • Cappadocia Turkey

    351 mi

  • Istanbul Turkey

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• 18 Day Mediterranean Itinerary, incl. Greek Islands and Amalfi Coast

  The 18-day Greece-Turkey adventure features UNESCO sites including Delos and Rhodes' Medieval City. Santorini's caldera views, Bodrum's castle, and the Corinth Canal showcase architectural marvels. Luxury yacht accommodation includes 50 meals and premium beverages.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Athens & Cyclades Islands

    Arrive in Athens before 2 PM for your yacht transfer. Head to Delos first thing in the morning to explore the archaeological sites before the heat kicks in. In the afternoon, you'll reach Mykonos with its picture-perfect windmills. Book your dinner spot in Little Venice well ahead of time if you're traveling during peak season.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Turkish Coast & Rhodes

    Your first stop is Bodrum, Turkey, where the 15th-century Castle of St. Peter stands proud over the harbor. Visit the Museum of Underwater Archaeology right when it opens at 9 AM to avoid the crowds. The next day takes you to Rhodes' medieval Old Town. Walk through the Gate of Freedom for the best first impression and bring good walking shoes for those tricky cobblestone streets.

    
  • Days 5-7

    Greek Island Hopping

    Santorini welcomes you with stunning caldera views. Skip the donkey steps and take the cable car up from the port (€6 one-way). Next up is Chania, Crete, where the Venetian harbor looks incredible at sunrise. Then it's on to Hydra, where cars are banned and donkeys do all the heavy lifting. Pack light since you'll be walking to most places.

    
  • Days 8-10

    Athenian Riviera & Paros

    Circle back to Athens' port Piraeus before sailing to Paros. The traditional architecture in Parikia looks best in the soft late afternoon light. Spend your evening at one of the fish tavernas near the old port, where you can try the fresh catch of the day.

    
  • Days 11-13

    Corinth Canal & Sicily

    Navigate through the narrow Corinth Canal, just 70 feet wide at sea level. After a day on the water, you'll dock in Syracuse, Sicily. Start your day at the Ortygia market. As one traveler put it: "The fresh pistachios from nearby Bronte were worth the entire trip to Sicily."

    
  • Days 14-15

    Malta & Western Sicily

    Get to Valletta early to beat the cruise ship crowds. When you reach Trapani, Sicily, join the locals for their evening passeggiata through the medieval streets. If you want to visit Erice by cable car, check the wind conditions first thing in the morning.

    
  • Days 16-18

    Amalfi Coast & Rome

    End your trip with two days in Sorrento. Take morning ferries to Positano or Capri when the sea is calmer. The journey wraps up in Civitavecchia, Rome's port. Plan for afternoon flights (after 12 PM) to allow enough transfer time.

    

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