12D Constantinople to Hellas

Price starting from $ 6555 per person on Twin sharing basis

Istanbul – Canakkale – Kusadasi – Mykonos – Santorini – Athens

This 12 day tour, starts from Istanbul, Turkey, and ends at Athens, Greece. Starting in Istanbul, this tour travels down the west coast of Turkey visiting the Gallipoli Battlefields, Troy and the ancient city of Ephesus before island hopping to Mykonos and Santorini and then onto Athens.

Itinerary

Day 1

Sat, Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore.

Day 2

Sun, Istanbul (B)

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorus cruise'.

Day 3

Mon, Istanbul – Canakkale (B/D)

One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels and the Nek.

Day 4

Tue, Canakkale – Kusadasi (B/D)

Depart from Çanakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum. We continue on to the old village of Behramkale, a picturesque settlement with stone houses and narrow streets that offer a glimpse into traditional Turkish village life. You will have time to explore the village, take in the beautiful scenery, and perhaps enjoy a cup of Turkish tea or coffee at a local café. From Behramkale, we head south to Kuşadası.

Day 5

Wed, Kusadasi – Ephesus (B/D)

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before exploring the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the region. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey, and at the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.

Day 6

Thu, Kusadasi – Mykonos (B)

Leaving Turkey, we take a ferry to Samos and depending on ferry schedules; we may head straight for Mykonos or spend a day exploring lush-green Samos.

Day 7

Fri, Mykonos (B)

Free day today. Spend the day on the beach, stroll around the town or take a trip to one of the small villages or take an optional day trip to the neighbouring island of Delos. This Mecca of Ancient Greece is today an island wide, open-air museum.

Day 8

Sat, Mykonos – Santorini (B)

Revitalize with an early morning swim and wander the charming, white-washed narrow alleyways of Mykonos Town before an afternoon ferry to Santorini.

Day 9

Sun, Santorini (B)

Take an optional boat trip in the world's biggest volcanic crater above sea level. Visit the active volcano, swim in the warm thermal waters and take a therapeutic mud bath.

Day 10

Mon, Santorini - Athens (B)

Soak up the sun on the black sand beaches before we board an afternoon ferry to the mainland.

Day 11

Tue, Athens Old City (B)

This morning you will have half day tour and visit Acropolis, stop at the stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held. Admire the Olympian Zeus and Hadrians Arch. At the Acropolis visit the museum, the towering entrance of Propylaia, the Temple of Nike and the most famous of Greek relics, the Parthenon.

Day 12

Wed, Athens (B)

After breakfast, we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to the airport.

Includes: 11 nights’ accommodation, meals, transfers & tours in airconditioned vehicles, ferry tickets within Greek Islands, English speaking guide, monuments entrances

Start Dates: 2025: Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Sep 6, 13

Small group tour operated is by Fez Travel

Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.