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- Platinum Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Max Group Size 12
- Ages 15+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Istanbul's historic Old City
- Tour the ancient ruins of Ephesus
- Stay in a traditional cave hotel in Cappadocia
- Taste local wines in a Greek Ottoman village
- Walk the caldera rim from Thira to Oia
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Istanbul
- Day 2 Canakkale
- Day 3 Selcuk
- Day 4 Ephesus/Overnight Train
- Day 5 Konya / Cappadocia
- Day 6 Cappadocia
- Day 7 Cappadocia to Istanbul
- Day 8 Athens
- Day 9 Syros
- Day 10 Syros
- Day 11 Mykonos
- Day 12 Delos / Mykonos
- Day 13 Santorini
- Day 14 Santorini
- Day 15 Santorini
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,536
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
10 hours
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Patrick· June 16th, 2025Overall, this was an awesome experience! Our guide (C.) was great - knowledgeable, friendly, and well-organized. The group had great chemistry, and there was a good mix of cultural activities, free time, and scenic highlights. Using public transport added authenticity and gave us a chance to see more of the country. Cappadocia was definitely a highlight, but be aware that excursions there can be expensive if booked through the tour provider. For example, the balloon tour offered through Intrepid was €200, while local prices ranged from €80–120 the day before. I’d love to see Intrepid partner with reliable local companies to offer better rates and even more optional extras (e.g. photoshoot in Cappadocia). Personally, I would’ve preferred skipping the Konya stop - the time spent checking in/out and transferring didn’t feel worth it. Adding half a day more in Antalya or including Izmir or Ankara in the itinerary could further improve the overall experience. The night bus to Istanbul was difficult (very little sleep), though maybe unavoidable. We were lucky it wasn’t crowded, but if full, it would’ve been nearly impossible to rest. The last day in Istanbul also felt a bit underwhelming - only visiting the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. A short city tour or Bosphorus cruise would’ve been a great addition. Hotels were basic but fine for the trip style. All in all, a wonderful adventure across Turkey - with stunning landscapes, deep culture, and good company!Show more
- Robert· April 23rd, 2025Excellent & thoroughly enjoyable 2-week tour, Turkey Encompassed.Show more
- Lindsay· June 7th, 2025Well organized, well paced, exactly as anticipated!Show more
Dates & Availability
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- From Saturday9 Aug, 2025To Saturday23 Aug, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $8,490 per person
- From Saturday16 Aug, 2025To Saturday30 Aug, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $8,395 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Saturday23 Aug, 2025To Saturday6 Sep, 2025Check the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $9,615 per person
- From Saturday30 Aug, 2025To Saturday13 Sep, 2025Check the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $9,095 per person
- From Saturday6 Sep, 2025To Saturday20 Sep, 2025This departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $10,650 per person
- From Saturday13 Sep, 2025To Saturday27 Sep, 2025This departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $10,950 per person
- From Saturday20 Sep, 2025To Saturday4 Oct, 2025This departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $10,140 per person
- From Wednesday24 Sep, 2025To Wednesday8 Oct, 2025This departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $10,535 per person
- 5 Other Unavailable Departures
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday28 Mar, 2026To Saturday11 Apr, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $8,875 per person
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday18 Apr, 2026To Saturday2 May, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $8,875 per person
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday25 Apr, 2026To Saturday9 May, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $8,875 per person
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday2 May, 2026To Saturday16 May, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $9,230 per person
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- A
Amber
Asked on November 21st, 2024Do you provide a list of hotels you use in each city?
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024Our team is still in the phase of finalizing the hotels for 2025 trip departures. However, I have shared the joining and finishing point hotels of this trip so that you can get an idea of the hotels in other locations. Kindly note that the hotels are subject to change.
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Michael
Asked on October 16th, 2023What is the hotel class we will be staying? Can you provide a hotel name for example. If we prefer 12 days for both turkey and Greece, is there an option?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2023
In most locations we stay in simple tourist-class hotels (i.e. 2-3 stars), plus on many trips you'll also get to experience a night with a local family on a homestay. Your joining point hotel will be Manesol Galata Hotel, Turkey and the finishing point hotel will be Albatros Hotel, Greece.
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Diane
Asked on August 7th, 2022My partner and I are very interested in going on the 'Highlights of Turkey & the Greek Islands' tour departing on the 3rd of September however, only one spot is available. I wanted to confirm whether that one spot was for one or two travellers?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2022
Unfortunately that date is fully booked I'm afraid and availability for 2 isn't until 2023. Could another trip or date work?
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Lauren
Asked on July 23rd, 2022Do they have an international airport in Santorini when the tour end up in Santorini? Or we need to buy another bus/Ferry or air ticket to come back home?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2022
There is an airport in Santorini that can either take you home through Athens, or another stop depending on the itinerary. You are welcome to get the ferry back if that is your preference.
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Leslie
Asked on July 3rd, 2022Do I have to book the international flight? How and when should I book the flight and will the tour leader guide on how to book? What is your cancellation policy? And your insurance policy?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2022
Our trips do not include flights. You would have to organize them on your own. We suggest contacting your preferred airline to see what options are available. We recommend booking flights as soon as possible, as pricing can change quickly. We advise making sure you have cancellation insurance. We recommend insurance providers such as Allianz Global, and World Nomads. The required coverage for our trips is $200,000 USD to cover accident, death, illness and emergency repatriation.
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