• 10 Days / 9 Nights
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• Istanbul , Ephesus , Santorini , Athens

Greece & Turkey Express 10 Days 

A 10-Day Multi-Country Trip Through Timeless Wonders

Customizable Turkey & Greece Tours – Tailored to Your Dreams!
Need more days to unwind or eager to discover more destinations? We’ve got you covered! Contact us now, and let our travel experts craft your perfect itinerary, balancing your budget with unforgettable experiences. Whether you want to dive deeper into ancient history, soak up the sun on pristine beaches, or savor local flavors, your journey is designed your way. Travel worry-free with seamless planning, 24/7 support, and insider tips. Let’s turn your dream getaway into reality – where every detail reflects you.

Why choose us?
✅ Fully flexible schedules & destinations
✅ Budget-friendly without compromising quality
✅ Local expertise for authentic experiences
✅ Stress-free planning from start to finish

For the time-savvy explorer craving depth over duration—this meticulously curated journey blends ancient marvels, surreal landscapes, and Aegean dreams into a whirlwind of unforgettable moments. Travel independently, yet never alone, with seamless logistics and expert-led day tours that unlock the soul of each destination.

Detailed Itinerary for Turkey and Greece Tour 10 Days

Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul – Ease Into Adventure

• Welcome & Relaxation: After landing, our team greets you at Istanbul Airport and whisks you to your boutique hotel in Sultanahmet or Taksim. Settle in, unwind, or explore at your own pace.
  • Flexible Start: No rushed tours! Enjoy a leisurely Turkish breakfast or lunch if arrived early in the day – not included (or a sunset meze platter if arriving late) and stroll the cobblestone streets near the Blue Mosque.
  • Evening Tip: Sip pomegranate or apple tea at a rooftop bar overlooking the Hagia Sophia, illuminated like a Byzantine jewel.

Sleep: Boutique hotel in Sultanahmet.

Day 2: Istanbul Unveiled – Guided Treasures of Istanbul

Breakfast at the hotel and pickup at indicated time from hotel. Full-day guided tour now ensures you don’t miss a highlight:

• Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia: Marvel at the symphony of Iznik tiles and Byzantine mosaics.
• Topkapi Palace: Trace Ottoman opulence in the sultans’ harem and treasury.
• Grand Bazaar: Dive into a sensory overload of spices, lanterns, and silk.
• Lunch: Feast on lahmacun (Turkish “pizza”) and baklava in a hidden garden restaurant.

Evening: Optional Bosphorus sunset cruise or night cruise (add-on) or relax at your hotel.

Day 3: Bosphorus Royalty & Cappadocia Bound

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out from your room. You can leave the luggages in hotel reception. Glide past palaces on a Bosphorus cruise, explore Dolmabahçe’s crystal chandeliers, then fly to Cappadocia in the afternoon. Sleep in a cave suite under starry skies.

Day 4: Cappadocia – Dawn Over Fairy Chimneys

Hot Air Balloon Ride Before Sunrise (optional but life-changing): Float above rose-hued valleys as the sun ignites “stone mushrooms” and pigeon-carved cliffs. Post-flight, toast with champagne and after breakfast in your hotel start to explore:

• Devrent Valley: Pose beside camel-shaped rock formations.
• Avanos: Spin pottery on a Hittite wheel by the Red River.
• Göreme Open-Air Museum: Step into Byzantine frescoed chapels hidden in volcanic rock.Evening Tip : Dine on testi kebab (clay-pot meat) under a star-drenched sky.

Day 5: Cappadocia’s Underground Secrets – South Tour of Cappadocia

Hike Red Valley’s crimson ridges to cave churches in Çavuşin Village. Descend into Kaymaklı Underground City, a 3,000-year-old labyrinth where entire communities hid from invaders. Toast farewell with Turkish tea overlooking Pigeon Valley, where birds still nest in carved niches. Say good-bye to Cappadocia and transfer to airport.
Fly to Istanbul: One last night in the city that bridges worlds.

Day 6: Flight to Santorini via Athens – Caldera Magic

Fly to the Cyclades’ crown jewel. Your cliffside suite in Oia or Fira offers infinity views of the Aegean. Wander cobblestone paths to cliffside chapels, then claim a sunset perch:

• Sunset Ritual: Sip a citrusy Assyrtiko wine at Venetsanos Winery or join the applause as the sun dips into the caldera.
• Dinner: Feast on grilled octopus and Santorini fava (yellow split pea purée) at a seaside taverna.

Day 7: Santorini’s Wild Beauty

Rent an ATV to uncover the island’s raw edges:

• Red Beach: Swim beneath rust-colored cliffs.
• Akrotiri: Wander a Bronze Age city preserved in volcanic ash.
• Perissa: Lounge on black sands with a freddo cappuccino.
  Evening: Dance to bouzouki music in Fira’s vibrant alleyways.

Day 8: Aegean Serenity to Athenian Pulse

Sail to Athens on a high-speed catamaran, skimming turquoise waves. Arrive in time for a twilight stroll through Plaka, where neoclassical mansions house tavernas serving saganaki (fried cheese) and ouzo.

Day 9: Athens – Gods & Philosophers

Scale the Acropolis with a historian guide:

• Parthenon: Stand where Pericles once did, awed by Doric columns against azure skies.
• Erechtheion: Admire the Porch of the Maidens, their stone drapery frozen in time.
• Panathenaic Stadium: Channel ancient athletes at this gleaming marble arena.
  Farewell Dinner: Savor moussaka in Psirri, a district buzzing with street art and rebetiko music.

Day 10: Departure – Myth Made Memory

Bask in a final Athenian sunrise from Lycabettus Hill before your transfer.

Includes:

• Flights/ferry tickets , luxury stays, expert-guided tours, and airport transfers as mentioned in the tour
• Exclusive Perks: Skip-the-line Acropolis access, Cappadocia cave hotel, and a Santorini sunset toast.

Excludes: Balloon ride in Cappadocia ($150–$250 USD depending on season  —worth every penny), daily city taxes in Greece, personal indulgences.

Customize Your Journey: Add Ephesus’ marble colonnades, Pamukkale’s cotton-white terraces, or a Mykonos escape. Our team crafts dreams—just ask!

Ready to write your own odyssey? The Aegean’s whispers await—book before the next full moon for a complimentary Turkish coffee set!