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The Heart of Thrace

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Start and end in Athens
4.0
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The Heart of Thrace - Europamundo
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  • Partially Guided
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
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Europamundo
Group Tour
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 72
Age range 3 to 85

Places You’ll See

  • Athens
    Athens
  • Thessaloniki
    Thessaloniki
  • Rila
    Rila
  • Sofia
    Sofia
  • Istanbul
    Istanbul
  • Kusadasi
    Kusadasi
  • Bodrum
    Bodrum
  • Marmaris
    Marmaris
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Highlights

  • Explore Athens with a local guide
  • Visit the UNESCO-listed Meteora monasteries
  • Tour the ancient city of Ephesus
  • Enjoy a Bosphorus boat trip in Istanbul
  • Discover Rhodes' historic walled city

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Athens
  2. Day 2 Athens
  3. Day 3 Athens, Kamena Vourla, Kalabaka
  4. Day 4 Kalabaka, Thessaloniki, Melnik, Sandanski
  5. Day 5 Sandanski, Rila, Sofia
  6. Day 6 Sofia, Istanbul
  7. Day 7 Istanbul
  8. Day 8 Istanbul
  9. Day 9 Istanbul, Ephesus, Kusadasi
  10. Day 10 Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris
  11. Day 11 Marmaris, Rhodes
  12. Day 12 Rhodes, Rhodes - Athens Ferry
  13. Day 13 Rhodes - Athens Ferry, Athens
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Novotel Athenes

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • President

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Divani Meteora

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Amalia Kalambaca

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Kosta Famissi

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Pirin Park Hotel

    Hotel
    day 4

  • Ramada Sofia

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Astoria Grand

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Doubletree By Hilton Istambul Topkapi

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7, 8

  • Elite World Grand Basin Ekspres

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7, 8

  • Movenpick Golden Horn

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7, 8

  • Le Bleu

    Hotel
    day 9

  • Ramada Plaza Izmir

    Hotel
    day 9

  • Ramada Izmir Kemalpasa

    Hotel
    day 9

  • Pasabey

    Hotel
    day 10

  • Tuna

    Hotel
    day 10

  • Semiramis City

    Hotel
    day 11

  • Arte

    Hotel
    day 11

  • Ferry Rodas Atenas

    Hotel
    day 12

Operated by

Europamundo

4.0
(4,326 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

975

Age Range

3 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • john
    · March 29th, 2025
    Fascinating tour back into ancient history. Very informative with excellent tour guides.
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  • Mridul
    · March 16th, 2025
    great trip during Covid , loved Kadir , guide for our trip . Covered most places
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  • Suzanne
    · April 29th, 2025
    Nice tour...overview of several cities...very interesting local guides..very good guide and driver... very good hotels, especially in Sandanski
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Dates & Availability

13 days
The Heart of Thrace
From Athens to Athens

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Tour ID: 291227

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