Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have time to get settled in. Head to the reception desk in the afternoon to check the information boards for details about when your tour officially starts.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (President), Hotel (Athens Comfort)
- Day 2
Athens to Patras via Olympia
Travel to the Peloponnese with a stop at the Corinth Canal before heading through the mountains to Tripoli. Check out Aeros Square there, then continue to Olympia for a guided tour of the Ancient Olympic Games site. From there, you'll reach Patras to see the medieval fortress and Greece's largest cathedral before dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Moxy Patras Marina), Hotel (My Way Patras)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Olympia Archaeological Site with local guide
- Visit to Temple of Zeus, Stadium, Gymnasium, and Arena at Olympia
- City exploration in Patras including medieval fortress and main cathedral
Landmarks Corinth Canal Olympia Archaeological Site Temple of Zeus Patras Medieval Fortress 
- Day 3
Patras to Athens via Nafpaktos and Mycenae
Cross the Rio-Antirrio cable-stayed bridge to Nafpaktos and walk around the harbor with the Venetian fortress. Next you'll head to Mycenae to explore the Bronze Age citadel, then visit the Fortress of Acrocorinth for views of the ancient temple ruins. After a stop at the Corinth Canal, you'll arrive in Athens by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (President), Hotel (Athens Comfort)
Included Activities
- Visit to Mycenae citadel with admission included
- Visit to Fortress of Acrocorinth with tickets included
- Free time to explore Nafpaktos harbor and old town
Landmarks Rio-Antirrio Bridge Nafpaktos Venetian Fortress Mycenae Acrocorinth Fortress Corinth Canal 
- Day 4
Athens
You have the full day to explore Athens on your own schedule. Wander through the city's neighborhoods, check out whatever interests you, and experience the local culture at your own pace without any structured activities planned.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (President), Hotel (Athens Comfort)
Optional Activities
- Dinner and Folk Show in Athens - 2 hours, includes bus tour with guide, dinner-tasting with performance (60 EUR, minimum 15 people required)
- Day 5
Athens to Rhodes (overnight ferry)
Start with a panoramic tour of Athens hitting the Presidential Mansion, Panathenaic Stadium, National Library, downtown squares, and Olympic sites. The tour wraps up near the Acropolis. Later in the afternoon, you'll transfer to Piraeus Port to board an overnight ferry to Rhodes, staying in a double cabin.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ferry Atenas Rodas)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Athens including Presidential Mansion, Panathenaic Stadium, and National Library
Optional Activities
- Acropolis admission (not included)
Landmarks Presidential Mansion Panathenaic Stadium National Library of Greece Acropolis 
- Day 6
Rhodes to Marmaris
You'll arrive in Rhodes early morning for a city tour of the walled Old Town, which shows off Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Italian architecture throughout. Around 4:00 p.m., take an express ferry to Marmaris, Turkey (about one hour). Get settled at your accommodation in this coastal resort with its castle, marina, and fountains. Dinner's included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pasabey), Hotel (Tuna)
Included Activities
- City tour of Rhodes Old Town and walled citadel
Landmarks Rhodes Old Town 
- Day 7
Marmaris to Antalya via Dalyan
Head to Dalyan for a scenic one-hour boat ride to see the Lycian Rock Tombs. Continue by boat to a large lake with natural hot springs where you can swim in the warm water or try a mud bath. Grab lunch at one of the riverside restaurants, then travel to Antalya to see Hadrian's Gate, the Ottoman district, and the waterfall that flows into the sea. Dinner's included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ring Downtown)
Included Activities
- One-hour boat ride to Lycian Rock Tombs
- Visit to hot springs lake with swimming and mud bath options
- City exploration in Antalya including Hadrian's Gate and Ottoman district
Landmarks Lycian Rock Tombs Hadrian's Gate Antalya Waterfall 
- Day 8
Antalya to Cappadocia via Aspendos and Side
Leave Antalya to see the well-preserved Roman theater at Aspendos, then head to Side for the Temple of Apollo by the sea and to walk the busy port and streets. You'll cross the Taurus Mountains (peaks over 3,500 meters, mostly snow-covered year-round) through beautiful scenery. Stop in Karaman to check out its fortress, then drive into Cappadocia region, arriving in Nigde for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Nigde)
Included Activities
- Visit to Roman theater in Aspendos
- Visit to Temple of Apollo in Side
Landmarks Aspendos Roman Theater Temple of Apollo Taurus Mountains Karaman Fortress 
- Day 9
Cappadocia
Spend the day in Cappadocia's unique landscapes exploring cave dwellings and ancient sites. Visit Gumusler, a 7th-century underground monastery with Byzantine frescoes, then tour the underground city of Kaymacli (once home to about 30,000 people). See Uchisar, a natural fortress with great views, grab lunch, then explore Goreme Valley's open-air museum with its rock-cut churches. Stay overnight in Avanos with dinner included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Cappadocia), Hotel (Mustafa Cappadocia Resort), Hotel (Avrasya)
Included Activities
- Visit to Gumusler 7th-century underground monastery
- Exploration of Kaymacli underground city
- Visit to Uchisar natural fortress
- Visit to Göreme Valley open-air museum with rock-cut churches
Landmarks Gumusler Monastery Kaymacli Underground City Uchisar Göreme Valley 
- Day 10
Cappadocia to Konya
Explore Ihlara Valley with its cool waters, rock-cut churches, and old villages. Tour a 13th-century caravanserai and the Mevlana Mausoleum in Konya to learn about the Dervish order and Rumi's influence. Dinner's included, and if you're interested, there's an optional dervish dance performance at the cultural center in the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Konya)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ihlara Valley with rock-cut churches and villages
- Visit to 13th-century caravanserai
- Visit to Mevlana Mausoleum in Konya
Optional Activities
- Dervish dance performance at cultural center (evening)
Landmarks Ihlara Valley Mevlana Mausoleum 
- Day 11
Konya to Pamukkale
Travel along scenic routes between lakes to reach Egridir, a charming town on the water known for its historic walls and mosques. You'll have lunch and free time to walk around here. Later, head to Hierapolis-Pamukkale where mineral-rich waters have shaped the Cotton Palace terraces into something really striking. Dinner's included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal), Hotel (Richmond Pamukkale Thermal)
Included Activities
- Visit to Hierapolis-Pamukkale Cotton Palace with tickets included
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Egridir
Landmarks Egridir Pamukkale Hierapolis 
- Day 12
Pamukkale to Kusadasi via Ephesus
Travel to Ephesus, one of the best-kept ancient cities in Asia Minor, and visit the House of the Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John, and the impressive ruins. Continue to Kusadasi for its vibrant coastal atmosphere and small castle. Dinner's included. Note: May through October, you might stay in Izmir instead, with an extra lunch stop in Balikesir the next day.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Bleu), Hotel (Ramada Plaza Izmir), Hotel (Ramada Izmir Kemalpasa), Hotel (Anemon Aydin)
Included Activities
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary
- Visit to Basilica of St. John
- Visit to ruins of Ephesus with admission included
Landmarks House of the Virgin Mary Basilica of St. John Ephesus 
- Day 13
Kusadasi to Istanbul via Izmir and Bursa
Head to Izmir for a quick tour of Turkey's third largest city, known for its westernized character. Continue inland with a lunch break before reaching Bursa, the fourth largest city. Check out traditional shopping areas, mosques, religious schools, public baths, and the Green Mosque (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Then drive to Istanbul, arriving by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Istambul Topkapi), Hotel (Elite World Grand Basin Ekspres), Hotel (Movenpick Golden Horn)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Izmir
- City exploration in Bursa including traditional districts and Green Mosque
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Bursa region
Landmarks Green Mosque 
- Day 14
Istanbul
Take a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Istanbul starting with the Sulemaniye Mosque (the largest in the city), then see the ancient city walls, Golden Horn, and the busy fishing district. View the outside of Hagia Sophia and tour Topkapi Palace with its impressive courtyards and pavilions. In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore. Later, transfer to Taksim, the busy commercial hub, where you can grab dinner and see the historic tram or visit Galata Tower.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Istambul Topkapi), Hotel (Elite World Grand Basin Ekspres), Hotel (Movenpick Golden Horn)
Included Activities
- Visit to Süleymaniye Mosque
- Exploration of ancient walls and Golden Horn
- Tour of fishing district
- Visit to Topkapi Palace with admission included
- Transfer to Taksim district
Optional Activities
- Hagia Sophia exterior viewing
- Galata Tower visit
Landmarks Süleymaniye Mosque Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Golden Horn Galata Tower 
- Day 15
Bosphorus Cruise
Take a private two-hour boat trip on the Bosphorus (just for Europamundo travelers). Cruise through the strait between the Black Sea and Sea of Marmara, passing under the two bridges connecting Europe and Asia. See the Sultan's palaces, traditional wooden houses, and Ottoman architecture along the way. You'll return to central Istanbul with some free time afterward.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Istambul Topkapi), Hotel (Elite World Grand Basin Ekspres), Hotel (Movenpick Golden Horn)
Included Activities
- Two-hour private Bosphorus boat trip with admission included
Landmarks Bosphorus - Day 16
Departure
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end. Head home with great memories from your journey through Greece and Turkey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
