Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and get settled at your hotel with a transfer included. The rest of your first day is open, so you can walk around and get a feel for the city without any scheduled activities.
- Day 2
Istanbul
This is a full day of guided sightseeing hitting Istanbul's main attractions. You'll walk through Ottoman architecture on Sogukcesme Street, tour Topkapi Palace to see the gardens and treasury, visit Hagia Sophia and the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III, check out the Blue Mosque with its distinctive tiles, and explore the Roman Hippodrome. After that, there's time to shop for local crafts in the Grand Bazaar. Lunch is included during the tour. By evening you can either continue exploring on your own or head back to rest.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Stroll along Sogukcesme Street
- Tour Topkapi Palace including the Harem section, gardens, kitchens, and treasury
- Photo stop at Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III
- Visit exterior of Hagia Sophia
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Roman Hippodrome
- Shop in Grand Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration after the tour
Landmarks Sogukcesme Street Topkapi Palace Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Roman Hippodrome Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul
You'll start with a walk along the Golden Horn, then have free time at the Egyptian Bazaar where you can wander through the market's sights and sounds. Later, you'll board a boat cruise along the Bosphorus to see the European and Asian coastlines, passing palaces, fortresses, and traditional wooden houses. The cruise brings you to either Taksim or Sultanahmet Square, and then the evening is yours to do as you like.
Included Activities
- Stroll along the Golden Horn
- Free time at Egyptian Bazaar
- Boat tour along the Bosphorus
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration after the tour
Landmarks Golden Horn Egyptian Bazaar Bosphorus Taksim Square Sultanahmet Square - Day 4
Istanbul to Canakkale
An early hotel pickup takes you to Gallipoli's World War I battlefields for a full-day tour. You'll visit memorials at Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, and Johnston's Jolly, plus see original trenches and tunnels. Breakfast is included along the way. You'll cross the Dardanelles by ferry and see the wooden Trojan Horse replica. The day ends in Canakkale where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on the road)
Included Activities
- Visit Lone Pine Memorial
- Visit Chunuk Bair Memorial
- Visit ANZAC Cove
- Visit The Nek
- Visit Johnston's Jolly
- Explore original trenches and tunnels
- Cross Dardanelles by ferry
- Photo stop at wooden Trojan Horse
Landmarks Lone Pine Memorial Chunuk Bair Memorial ANZAC Cove The Nek Johnston's Jolly Dardanelles 
- Day 5
Canakkale to Kusadasi
You'll explore the ancient city of Troy and see the Trojan Horse replica, then move on to tour Pergamum's acropolis with its temples and historic library. After that, you'll travel to Kusadasi for the night.
Included Activities
- Explore ancient city of Troy
- View modern replica of Trojan Horse
- Tour acropolis of Pergamum
Landmarks Troy Pergamum 
- Day 6
Kusadasi to Athens
This morning focuses on Ephesus, one of Europe's most intact ancient cities. You'll see well-preserved agoras, temples, streets, and houses, including a fine Roman theatre and the famous Celsus Library. You'll also visit the Temple of Artemis in Selcuk. After, you transfer to Izmir International Airport for your included flight to Athens. Upon arrival, a minibus or taxi takes you to your hotel, and the rest of the day is free.
Included Activities
- Explore ancient Agoras, temples, streets, and houses in Ephesus
- Visit Celsus Library
- Visit Temple of Artemis in Selcuk
Landmarks Ephesus Celsus Library Temple of Artemis 
- Day 7
Athens
After breakfast, your guided Athens tour starts at 8:45 with a local guide. You'll visit the Panathenaic Stadium, Prime Minister's residence, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Parliament, Academy of Athens, and Constitution Square. Then you'll tour the Acropolis to see the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, and Propylaea. The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum with nearly 4,000 Hellenism exhibits around 13:30. The afternoon and evening are free to relax, and the Plaka district is worth checking out if you feel like it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- View Prime Minister's residence
- Visit Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Visit Hadrian's Arch
- Visit Parliament and memorial to the Unknown Soldier
- Visit Academy of Athens
- Visit University
- Visit National Library
- Visit Constitution Square
- Tour the Acropolis
- Visit Parthenon
- Visit Erechtheion
- Visit Temple of Athena Nike
- Visit Propylaea
- Visit Acropolis Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Plaka district
Landmarks Panathenaic Stadium Prime Minister's residence Temple of Olympian Zeus Hadrian's Arch Parliament Academy of Athens University of Athens National Library Constitution Square Acropolis Parthenon Erechtheion Temple of Athena Nike Propylaea Acropolis Museum Plaka - Day 8
Athens to Hydra, Poros, Aegina and return to Athens
Your pickup is at 7:30 from Athens city centre for the drive to Piraeus Port. You'll board a cruise ship for island hopping to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. Lunch comes with the cruise. At Hydra you'll see the jet-set appeal and car-free streets. Poros is the smallest island with calm coastlines. At Aegina, you have free time or can choose from three optional tours: Temple of Aphaia with Church of Saint Nektarios, a beach escape at Moni Island, or a scenic drive through pistachio groves and Paleohora. The ship returns to Piraeus at 19:15, then you transfer back to your hotel. Note that up to 100 passengers join this cruise and the island order might change.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch aboard the ship)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Hydra
- Cruise to Poros
- Cruise to Aegina
- Free time in Hydra
- Free time in Poros
- Free time in Aegina
Optional Activities
- Visit Temple of Aphaia and Church of Saint Nektarios
- Beach escape on Moni Island
- Scenic drive exploring pistachio groves, Paleohora, and local taverna
Landmarks Piraeus Port Hydra Poros Aegina Temple of Aphaia Church of Saint Nektarios Moni Island Paleohora 
- Day 9
Athens
After breakfast and checking out of your hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport for your onward flight and the end of your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
