Would you be able to create a shorter version of this trip? The only really must see locations would be Santorini and Cappadocia.

Due to the layout of Turkey, you really would only be able to follow the itinerary as outlined from Kusadasi to Cappadocia, and international flights to USA would depart from Istanbul. Therefore, you could cut out Mykonos from this itinerary, and even the sightseeing day in Athens but we would suggest keeping the rest as we have structured it.

I would like more info on the food options for halal eaters.

As the main religion in Greece is Greek Orthodox, halal food will not be widely available. Breakfasts at hotels will include items that are not halal, and so will any lunches and dinners that are included in the tour.

Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?

A trip note - which contains essential information about your trip will be given to you. Information such as the daily itinerary, where to meet on the first day, what time the trip starts, how to get to the joining point hotel, included activities, visa information, etc will be mentioned in there. Please contact us for this.

What is the maximum group size of this tour?

Our Greece small-group tours run with a maximum of 26 travellers.

When I book a flight from the departure city, is it close to where we will be meeting place (arrival destination)?

As we receive travellers from all over the world on our departures, there won't be groups meeting in the cities you travel from within the United States. We schedule the arrival and departure transfers according to individual arrival/departure details and you will be taken from the airport to the arrival hotel. On day 1, you should arrive in Athens and on day 14, you should depart from Istanbul. As travellers will be arriving at various times on day 1, you will likely only meet the group on the morning of day 2 before the day's activities start.

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Classic Turkey & Greek Islands

14 days

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From Athens to Istanbul

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These are also such fun, beautiful locations!
SJ
Sarah, traveled in September
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Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

Athens
Santorini
Mykonos
Kusadasi
Cappadocia
Istanbul

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Highlights

Explore ancient Athens and the Acropolis
Sail to the volcanic island of Santorini
Discover Mykonos and its vibrant culture
Tour the historic ruins of Ephesus
Experience Cappadocia's fairy chimneys

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrive in Athens, transfer to hotel
Day 2 Athens, half day Acropolis tour
Day 3 Ferry from Athens to Santorini, free time
Day 4 Santorini, free time & optional tours
Day 5 Ferry from Santorini to Mykonos
Day 6 Mykonos, free day & local options
Day 7 Samos to Kusadasi
Day 8 Kusadasi, Ephesus Roman ruins tour
Day 9 Drive to Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Day 10 Drive the Silk Road to Konya
Day 11 Cappadocia, full day tour
Day 12 Cappadocia, drive to Ankara before returning to Istanbul
Day 13 Istanbul, Old City tour
Day 14 Istanbul, departure transfer to the airport

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Operated by

Encounters Travel

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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

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Good
3.5
Itinerary
Good
4.0
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Transport
Average
3.0
Accommodation
Good
4.0
Food
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Encounters Travel
4.5

SJ
Sarah
· September 2nd, 2021
This was a great trip. We had someone to help us every step of the way and excellent tour guides! These are also such fun, beautiful locations!
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Encounters Travel commented on this review
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great trip and that our team and tour guides were able to make your experience memorable. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the beautiful locations and had a smooth... Show more
Trip date: August 2021
Julia
· August 20th, 2021
Do not use this tour company! They had no idea what was going on! We had so many confusion points throughout the trip. The trip was great, but with no help from this tour company. I would not recommend this company!
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Encounters Travel commented on this review
Thank you for taking the time to review your recent Gulet tour in Turkey. I think you have placed your review on the wrong tour as your booking was for a 3 night Gulet trip from Olympos to Fethiye, and not our 14 day Classic Turkey and Greek Islands... Show more
Trip date: August 2021

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Bryan
Asked on April 27th, 2023
Would you be able to create a shorter version of this trip? The only really must see locations would be Santorini and Cappadocia.
Group size
Tour Details
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written April 2023
  Due to the layout of Turkey, you really would only be able to follow the itinerary as outlined from Kusadasi to Cappadocia, and international flights to USA would depart from Istanbul. Therefore, you could cut out Mykonos from this itinerary, and even the sightseeing day in Athens but we would suggest keeping the rest as we have structured it.
S
Suzanne
Asked on March 1st, 2017
I would like more info on the food options for halal eaters.
Meals
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written March 2017
  As the main religion in Greece is Greek Orthodox, halal food will not be widely available. Breakfasts at hotels will include items that are not halal, and so will any lunches and dinners that are included in the tour.
J
Joshua
Asked on March 1st, 2017
Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?
Other
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written March 2017
  A trip note - which contains essential information about your trip will be given to you. Information such as the daily itinerary, where to meet on the first day, what time the trip starts, how to get to the joining point hotel, included activities, visa information, etc will be mentioned in there. Please contact us for this.
P
Pamela
Asked on March 1st, 2017
What is the maximum group size of this tour?
Group size
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written March 2017
  Our Greece small-group tours run with a maximum of 26 travellers.
C
Colleen
Asked on February 1st, 2017
When I book a flight from the departure city, is it close to where we will be meeting place (arrival destination)?
Other
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written February 2017
  As we receive travellers from all over the world on our departures, there won't be groups meeting in the cities you travel from within the United States. We schedule the arrival and departure transfers according to individual arrival/departure details and you will be taken from the airport to the arrival hotel. On day 1, you should arrive in Athens and on day 14, you should depart from Istanbul. As travellers will be arriving at various times on day 1, you will likely only meet the group on the morning of day 2 before the day's activities start.

From

NZ $7,630 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Greece and Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Greece and Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before October 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 5th, 2025, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Encounters Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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