Turkey and Greek Island Tours
'Aegean Treasures Tour'
14 - Day itinerary
Day 1
Tuesday
Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore.
Overnight Istanbul
Day 2
Wednesday
Istanbul Old City
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica underground cistern and the Hippodrome.
Overnight Istanbul (B)
Day 3
Thursday
Gallipoli Battlefields
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum.
Overnight Guzelyali (B, D)
Day 4
Friday
Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan horse. Then we tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)
Day 5
Saturday
Kusadasi, Patmos
Today you will be transferred to Kusadasi port, to join your Aegean cruise for a midday departure to the Greek Isle of Samos.
Overnight Cruise. (B,D)
Day 6
Sunday
Crete, Santorini
This morning you have time to explore the Island of Crete before sailing onto Santorini for the picturesque cliff top sunset.
Overnight Cruise. (B,L,D)
Day 7
Monday
Athens, Mykonos
Today you will have a short time to explore the ancient city of Athens before we head to Mykonos. Our late evening departure gives you a chance to experience the famous Mykonian nightlife.
Overnight Cruise (B,L,D)
Day 8
Tuesday
Kusadasi
Early morning arrival back in Kusadasi, where we leave our cruise to experience more of Turkey. You will be transferred to your hotel and the rest of the day is yours, free to explore this harbour side resort town. Tonight meet your Turkish guide and fellow travelling companions.
Overnight Kusadasi (D)
Day 9
Wednesday
Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)
Day 10
Thursday
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading towards the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale where we will tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Overnight Pamukkale (B, D)
Day 11
Friday
Silk Road, Konya, Cappadocia
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Overnight Cappadocia (B)
Day 12
Saturday
Goreme, Underground City
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, an underground city and more.
Overnight Cappadocia (B, D)
Day 13
Sunday
Ankara
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul (B)
(Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri, Cappadocia)
Day 14
Monday
Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)
Tour includes
o Inbound airport transfer
o Transportation by cruise ship in Greece and a fully air-conditioned non-smoking bus in Turkey
o Transfers between ports and hotels
o Services of an English-speaking professional tour guide in Turkey
o 12 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 9 Dinners
o 13 nights - 4 star & F Class Cabin accommodation in total.
- 1 night in Canakkale
- 2 nights in Cappadocia
- 3 nights in EasyCruise ship
- 3 nights in Istanbul
- 3 nights in Kusadasi
- 1 night in Pamukkale
Tour does not include
o Entrance fees to any sites
o Any visas or port taxes
Please note
The Aegean cruising section of this tour is provided by
EasyCruise and is subject to their
terms and conditions.
Itinerary is subject to change without notice due to EasyCruise timetables changes.
We recommend booking at least 2 weeks in advance of the departure date.