Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day to settle in. Stop by the information board at hotel reception in the afternoon to check for details about when your tour kicks off.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Istambul Topkapi), Hotel (Elite World Grand Basin Ekspres), Hotel (Movenpick Golden Horn)
- Day 2
Istanbul
Start with a full city sightseeing tour hitting the Süleymaniye Mosque, ancient walls, Golden Horn, and the fishing district before seeing Hagia Sophia from outside. Your Topkapi Palace tickets are included, so you'll walk through its courtyards and pavilions. The afternoon is free to wander around on your own before heading to Taksim district where you can grab dinner at local restaurants or check out Galata Tower.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Istambul Topkapi), Hotel (Elite World Grand Basin Ekspres), Hotel (Movenpick Golden Horn)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Istanbul including entrance to Süleymaniye Mosque
- Visit to ancient walls and Golden Horn
- Guided tour of Topkapi Palace with tickets included
- Transfer to Taksim Square
Optional Activities
- Visit Galata Tower
- Dining at restaurants in Taksim
Landmarks Süleymaniye Mosque Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Golden Horn Galata Tower 
- Day 3
Istanbul
You'll board a private boat for a two hour trip on the Bosphorus, an experience just for Europamundo travelers. The journey takes you through the strait between the Black Sea and Sea of Marmara, under the two bridges connecting Europe and Asia, and past Sultan's palaces and Ottoman architecture. After you return to central Istanbul, the rest of the day is yours to explore however you like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Istambul Topkapi), Hotel (Elite World Grand Basin Ekspres), Hotel (Movenpick Golden Horn)
Included Activities
- Bosphorus boat trip on private boat with tickets included
Landmarks Bosphorus Strait - Day 4
Istanbul to Kusadasi
You'll leave Istanbul early and drive through Turkey, arriving around lunch at Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient cities around. Your tickets cover entry to the Basilica of St. John, House of the Virgin Mary, and the archaeological site. Later you'll head to Kusadasi, a lively coastal town with a castle, and stay overnight with dinner included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Bleu), Hotel (Ramada Plaza Izmir), Hotel (Ramada Izmir Kemalpasa), Hotel (Anemon Aydin)
Included Activities
- Visit to Basilica of St. John with tickets included
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary with tickets included
- Visit to Ephesus archaeological site with tickets included
Optional Activities
- Explore Kusadasi castle
- Explore Kusadasi commercial areas
Landmarks Basilica of St. John House of the Virgin Mary Ephesus 
- Day 5
Kusadasi to Marmaris
Starting early, you'll visit Lake Bafa, a natural lake in Turkey, then continue to Bodrum, a fortified city with Greek roots where you can see its castle, walk through lively streets, or check out the marina. After lunch, the drive takes you to Marmaris, another coastal spot known for its castle, pier, and fountains. You'll stay the night there with dinner included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pasabey), Hotel (Tuna)
Included Activities
- Visit to Lake Bafa
Optional Activities
- Explore Bodrum castle
- Visit Bodrum marina
- Explore Marmaris castle
- Explore Marmaris pier and fountains
Landmarks Lake Bafa Bodrum Castle 
- Day 6
Marmaris to Rhodes
You'll depart early and take an express ferry to Rhodes, about one hour with standard border procedures. Once there, you'll tour the walled city and historic quarter, which layers in Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Knights of St. John, Ottoman, and Italian influences. From there you have free time in the afternoon to explore Rhodes on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Semiramis City), Hotel (Arte)
Included Activities
- Tour of Rhodes walled city and historic quarter
Landmarks Rhodes Old Town 
- Day 7
Rhodes to Athens
You'll leave Rhodes city for an included excursion around the island. The morning takes you to Filerimos monastery on a hilltop with great views, then to Lindos where you can explore its fortress and Acropolis overlooking the sea. Walk through the whitewashed streets, relax on beaches, or take a traditional donkey ride to the Acropolis if you want. Later you'll head back to Rhodes port and catch a ferry to Athens.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ferry Rodas Atenas)
Included Activities
- Excursion to explore Rhodes island
- Visit to Filerimos monastery
- Visit to Lindos fortress and Acropolis
Optional Activities
- Traditional donkey ride up to the Acropolis
Landmarks Filerimos Monastery Lindos Acropolis 
- Day 8
Athens to Patras
You'll arrive in Athens-Piraeus at 7:00 a.m. and head to the Peloponnese with a quick stop at Corinth Canal. From there you drive through the mountains to Tripoli, the capital of Arcadia, where you can walk around Aeros Square and grab coffee at the cafes. Your tickets are included for Olympia's Archaeological Site where a local guide shows you the Temple of Zeus, Stadium, Gymnasium, and Arena. Later you'll reach Patras, Greece's third largest city with a medieval fortress and massive cathedral, staying overnight with dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Moxy Patras Marina), Hotel (My Way Patras)
Included Activities
- Brief stop at Corinth Canal
- Visit to Olympia Archaeological Site with local guide and tickets included
- Exploration of Patras fortress and cathedral area
Landmarks Corinth Canal Olympia Archaeological Site Temple of Zeus Patras Fortress Church of St. Andrew 
- Day 9
Patras to Athens
After breakfast you'll cross the Rio-Antirrio cable-stayed bridge connecting the Peloponnese to the mainland. You'll stop at Nafpaktos on the Gulf of Corinth to see its Venetian fortress and harbor, then continue to Mycenae, an 18th century BC citadel considered the birthplace of European civilization with admission included. You have free time for lunch and exploring before visiting the Fortress of Acrocorinth with tickets included, where ancient temple remains sit at the settlement's highest point. Another brief stop at Corinth Canal follows before you reach Athens in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (President)
Included Activities
- Crossing Rio-Antirrio bridge
- Visit to Mycenae with admission included
- Visit to Acrocorinth Fortress with tickets included
- Brief stop at Corinth Canal
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Nafpaktos harbor
- Explore Nafpaktos old town
Landmarks Rio-Antirrio Bridge Nafpaktos Mycenae Acrocorinth Fortress 
- Day 10
Athens
You have the full day to explore Athens however you choose. Walk through different neighborhoods and let each area show you something new.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (President)
- Day 11
Departure
After breakfast, your tour ends, and you'll head out with great memories from the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
