Destination:
Greece,
Turkey,
Duration:
12 days
Travel Period:
May 2027 - September 2027
Overview
Rooted in the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean, Greece and Turkey’s shared legacy shines in historic monuments, outstanding food and deeply intertwined culture and traditions. This journey by chartered air reveals historic paths from Crete to Cappadocia, offering opportunities to interact with locals, explore ancient ruins and picturesque villages, marvel at archaeological sites and Ottoman architecture and savor local food and wine for a firsthand perspective of yesterday and today.
Explore the birthplace of democracy, Athens, visiting the Acropolis Museum and viewing the iconic Parthenon
Stand before the Palace of Knossos in Crete, savor lunch at a winery and set out on an exhilarating Jeep safari
Enjoy the convenience of private charter flights that allow you to arrive, explore and depart the well-preserved site of Ephesus in a single day
Descend into the subterranean world of Cappadocia, view volcanic stone “fairy chimneys” and discover the Dark Church
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Istanbul, visiting the famed Topkapi Palace and magnificent Hagia Sophia
Ferry across the Bosphorus to experience life on the Asian side
Journey details
- Minimum age is 10 years old
- Welcome briefing at 6:00 p.m. on Day 1
- Farewell dinner at 7:30 p.m. on Day 11
- Aircraft
Aircraft and seating configuration dependent on final number of guests
What's Included
- Guides: English-speaking Resident Tour Director® and local guides
- Transfers: Airport meet-and-greet with private transfers
- Travelling Bell Boy: Travelling Bell Boy® service to transfer your bags between hotels
- Travelling Valet: Mid-journey Traveller’s Valet® laundry service
- Internet: Internet access
- Gratuities: Entrance fees, taxes and all gratuities (except Resident Tour Director)
- A&K Support: Round-the-clock, on-call support from A&K’s experts
- EC Crystal Food: Daily breakfast, along with many meals
Start:Athens , Greece
Finish:Istanbul , Turkey
Finish:Istanbul , Turkey
Tripcode:
104859
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Athens, Greece
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Day 2 - Athens – Seaside Gourmet Dinner
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Day 3 - Crete – Minoan Treasures Up Close
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Day 4 - Heraklion – A Triumph of the Bronze Age
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Day 5 - Crete – Roaming the Countryside
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Day 6 - Izmir, Turkey – Ancient Ephesus Revealed
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Day 7 - Cappadocia – Ballooning Over Cappadocia
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Day 8 - Istanbul – Lunch with a Local Family
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Day 9 - Istanbul – Hagia Sophia and a Bosphorus Cruise
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Day 10 - Istanbul – Legacy of a Magnificent Ruler
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Day 11 - Istanbul – Design Your Day
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Day 12 - Depart Istanbul
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Travel Partner
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Price from
$70,405*
per person*
Tripcode: 104859
Start:Athens , Greece
Finish:Istanbul , Turkey
Finish:Istanbul , Turkey
Tripcode:
147482
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