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Heritage Explorer Athens to Istanbul via Thessaloniki & Sofia(flight included) - Small Group Tour

7 days
From Athens to Istanbul
4.6
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 3 - 14
Ages 10+
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Highlights

  • Explore Athens and the Acropolis Museum
  • Discover the Temple of Apollo in Delphi
  • Tour Meteora's cliff-top monasteries
  • Visit the tomb of Philip II in Vergina
  • Experience Istanbul's historic sites

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Athens
  2. Day 2 Explore Athens
  3. Day 3 Athens – Delphi – Meteora (Kalabaka)
  4. Day 4 Meteora (Kalabaka) to Thessaloniki
  5. Day 5 Thessaloniki to Sofia via Rila Monastery
  6. Day 6 Sofia to Istanbul (by Flight)
  7. Day 7 Istanbul
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What's Not Included

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Where You'll Stay

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Ajdinis

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Number of tours

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18 to 70 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Alicia
    · August 15th, 2025
    Great tour and very well executed. I was particularly satisfied with the guides, as well as the accommodations and the overall organisation. This tour is a great and affordable way to see a lot of places at once in Greece, Bulgaria and Romania. Highly recommend the tour and the operator.
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  • Ed
    · August 3rd, 2025
    I enjoyed the tour for the most part. I think the lodging in Athens could be more convenient to the downtown area. Igor was very pleasant and knowledgeable of the area especially in North Macedonia. The other guides were very nice and also knowledgeable
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  • Anonymous
    · June 10th, 2025
    This tour was an absolutley fantastic experience I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it. Highly recommendet it to anyone looking for a memorable adventure.
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    Josh

    Asked on May 1st, 2025

    Are the transfers for the Sofia/Istanbul flight included? On the hotel options in Athens and Istanbul, are they assigned by you or can they be chosen by the travellers? We want to avoid Boss Boutique Hotel for example. Does walking tour of the Acropolis mean entry to the Acropolis incl. Parthenon? Is the ticket included?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten May 2025

      Yes, the flight from Sofia to Istanbul is included, along with the airport transfer. Boss Boutique Hotel can be avoided. Please note that entrance to the Acropolis is not included and the ticket costs €35 per person.

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    Tania

    Asked on April 25th, 2025

    can you confirm what time the tour starts in Athens as would need to arrange my travel accordingly

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten April 2025

      The first day of the tour is your arrival day, so you're free to book your flight at any time. We'll provide the hotel details and you can check in at your convenience. It's a free day with no scheduled activities, the tour officially starts the following day.

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    Morgan

    Asked on November 19th, 2024

    Have you an age limit of 60 years old?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten November 2024

      we dont have age limit. You are welcome to book.

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    Lawrence

    Asked on July 15th, 2024

    Could you please provide me extra information about this tour? Some of the questions below. Extra budget apart from what is included and plane tickets to and from the first and last destinations.

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten July 2024

      We can confirm the tour from Athens to Istanbul. The group is small and comfortable, consisting of 5 people including the guide.

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    Diana

    Asked on April 29th, 2024

    I would like to visit Greece including Santorini, Mikolos and other islands, possibly, Turkey.

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten April 2024

      We have the possibility to add a Mykonos-Santorini 5 nights, 6 days tour before the Athens to Istanbul Adventure tour.

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    Sophia

    Asked on March 29th, 2024

    Does the tour in Istanbul include the interior of Hagia Sophia?

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      Sophia

      TravelerWritten March 2024

      Can you arrange flight to Crete after the tour?

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      Sophia

      TravelerWritten March 2024

      Is it possible to book an extra night in Istanbul?

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      Sophia

      TravelerWritten March 2024

      Will our plane be met in Athens?

    • AjdinisOperatorWritten March 2024

      No its excluded, Museum and other entrance fees belong to the guests.

    • AjdinisOperatorWritten March 2024

      Unfortunately we are not booking flights

    • AjdinisOperatorWritten March 2024

      Yes it is

    • AjdinisOperatorWritten March 2024

      No its self-transfer to your hotel, we will provide hotel address additionally.

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