Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and get picked up from the airport for a transfer to your hotel. Once there, take some time to settle in and familiarize yourself with the city around you.
- Start point
- İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (During the arrival transfer at Istanbul Airport (IST) our representative will be waiting for you outside gate number 8 with a "EURORIENTE TRAVEL" sign. EMERGENCY NUMBER: +90 539 657 5098)
- Day 2
Istanbul
After breakfast, head to the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent perched on Istanbul's third hill, where you can catch great views across the city. The rest of the day is yours to wander around, though there's an optional full-day historical tour available if you'd like it. That tour covers Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar with lunch included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent
Optional Activities
- Full Day Historical Tour to Historic Istanbul including Hagia Sophia (exterior), Topkapi Palace, typical lunch at local restaurant in Sultanahmet area, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodrome Grand Bazaar Obelisk of Theodosius 
- Day 3
Istanbul
Start with breakfast and then take a boat trip on the Bosphorus to see the sultans' palaces and traditional wooden houses scattered along the water. Later, check out the Spice Bazaar, a 500-year-old Ottoman market full of activity. In the afternoon, you can join an optional tour of the Asian side that includes Beylerbeyi Palace, the Bosphorus suspension bridge, and Camlica Hill with lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip on the Bosphorus
- Visit to Spice Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Tour with lunch to Asian part of city visiting Beylerbeyi Palace, Bosphorus suspension bridge, and Camlica Hill
Landmarks/POIs Bosphorus Spice Bazaar Beylerbeyi Palace Bosphorus Bridge Camlica Hill - Day 4
Istanbul to Ankara
Leave Istanbul behind and travel through the Bolu mountains heading to Ankara, Turkey's capital and second largest city. You'll get a panoramic bus tour of this modern yet historic place, then visit Anitkabir Mausoleum, the symbolic tomb of Turkey's founder.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Ankara
- Visit to Anitkabir Mausoleum
Landmarks/POIs Anitkabir Mausoleum 
- Day 5
Ankara to Cappadocia
Head toward Cappadocia, driving past Turkey's second largest lake, Lake Tuz, and a 13th-century caravanserai. Once you arrive in Cappadocia, check into your hotel and settle in for the evening. There's an optional jeep safari available if you want to explore the region's unique volcanic landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Jeep Safari tour in Cappadocia with off-road exploration of volcanic formations and valleys
Landmarks/POIs Lake Tuz 
- Day 6
Cappadocia
Walk through Cappadocia's unique lunar landscape that formed from volcanic activity 3 million years ago. You'll see Göreme Valley with its rock-carved Byzantine churches and frescoes, then head to Avcilar and Güvercinlik Valleys where the famous fairy chimney rock formations stand. Along the way, visit traditional carpet and stone workshops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Göreme Valley and Byzantine monastic complex
- Visit to Avcilar Valley
- Visit to Güvercinlik Valley
- Visit to carpet and Onyx and Turquoise stone workshops
Landmarks/POIs Göreme Valley Avcilar Valley Güvercinlik Valley Erciyes Volcano Hasan Volcano 
- Day 7
Cappadocia to Pamukkale
Start early and travel to Pamukkale. First, see the ruins of Hierapolis, an ancient Hellenistic city set on a hillside. Then explore the Cotton Castle, a natural site featuring brilliant white mineral-filled waterfalls, stalactites, and natural thermal pools that formed over centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Hierapolis ancient ruins
- Visit to Cotton Castle (Pamukkale)
- Access to natural thermal pools
Landmarks/POIs Hierapolis Pamukkale 
- Day 8
Pamukkale to Kusadasi/Izmir
Travel to Ephesus in the morning and walk through this well-preserved Greco-Roman city that was once Asia Minor's capital. You'll see the Temple of Hadrian, Temple of Trajan, the ancient theater, and the Library of Celsus. After that, visit the House of the Virgin Mary and a leather goods gallery showing the region's famous lambskin production before heading to Kusadasi or Izmir.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Ephesus
- Visit to Temple of Hadrian
- Visit to Temple of Trajan
- Visit to ancient theater
- Visit to Library of Celsus
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary
- Visit to leather goods gallery
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus Temple of Hadrian Temple of Trajan Library of Celsus House of the Virgin Mary 
- Day 9
Kusadasi to Patmos (Greek Islands Cruise)
Depart from Kusadasi port to start your 3-night Greek Islands cruise. Sail to Patmos, called the Jerusalem of the Aegean Sea and the sacred island where Saint John wrote the Revelations. If you'd like, there's an optional visit to the Monastery and Cave. Dinner and live entertainment happen on board tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Greek Islands
Optional Activities
- Excursion to visit Monastery and Cave in Patmos
Landmarks/POIs Patmos - Day 10
Rhodes
You'll arrive in Rhodes, known as the island of roses. There's an optional excursion to the southern part of the island to see Lindos with its ancient Acropolis and the beautiful St. Paul's Bay below. In medieval Rhodes, explore the Citadel of the Crusaders built by the Knights of Saint John. You'll stay on the cruise ship overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival in Rhodes
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Lindos with ancient Acropolis and St. Paul's Bay
- Visit to Citadel of the Crusaders
Landmarks/POIs Rhodes Lindos Lindos Acropolis St. Paul's Bay Citadel of the Crusaders 
- Day 11
Heraklion (Crete) and Santorini
The ship arrives in Heraklion, Crete's capital and largest city. If interested, you can take an optional visit to the Palace of Knossos ruins, thought to be the legendary labyrinth of King Minos. In the afternoon, travel to Santorini for its impressive views, with an optional excursion to the village of Oia available. Dinner and live entertainment happen on board. Note: In March and November, the cruise skips Crete.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Arrival in Heraklion
- Travel to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Palace of Knossos ruins
- Optional excursion to Oia village in Santorini
Landmarks/POIs Heraklion Palace of Knossos Santorini Oia 
- Day 12
Athens
Get off the cruise at Lavrio port and transfer to your Athens hotel. You have the full day free to explore this ancient city packed with history and art. Check out the vibrant street life, cafes, taverns, and shops throughout the city. There's an optional guided walk and dinner show available in the afternoon if you want it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided walk and dinner with a show in Athens
Landmarks/POIs Lavrio Port 
- Day 13
Athens
Take a city tour of Athens that includes the Kalimarmaro, Arch of Hadrian, Parliament building, and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier with its traditional Changing of the Guard ceremony at Constitution Square. You'll also see Concorde Square and Omonia Square. Then head to the Acropolis to see the Propylaea, the Ionic temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the Parthenon. The afternoon is free to explore more.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Athens
- Visit to Arch of Hadrian
- Visit to Parliament building and Monument of the Unknown Soldier
- Changing of the Guard ceremony at Constitution Square
- Visit to Acropolis
- Visit to Propylaea
- Visit to Ionic temple of Athena Nike
- Visit to Erechtheion
- Visit to Parthenon
Landmarks/POIs Kalimarmaro Arch of Hadrian Parliament Building Constitution Square Concorde Square Omonia Square Acropolis Propylaea Temple of Athena Nike Erechtheion Parthenon - Day 14
Athens to Departure
After breakfast, head to Athens airport at your scheduled time. This marks the end of your tour services.
- Meals
- Breakfast
