16 Day Glories Of Turkey & Greece

Set out on an odyssey through the relics of Greece. Investigate the medieval Old Town on the ‘Island of Roses’ and pick your spot in Santorini for the best nightfalls over the Aegean.

Itinerary

Day 1

Transportation

Day 1 Thu: Istanbul – Arrival
Arrival and transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing.

Lodging

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2

Sightseeing at Topkapı Palace

Day 2 Fri: Istanbul
Full day tour to include Topkapi Palace (excluding Harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the Grand Covered Bazaar.
Optional: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment.

Sightseeing at Hippodrome Of Constantinople

Visit the Hippodrome.

Sightseeing at Sultan Ahmed Mosque

Visit the Blue Mosque.

Sightseeing at Hagia Sophia

Visit St. Sophia.

Sightseeing at Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

Visit the Grand Bazaar.

Lodging

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3

Sightseeing at ANZAC Cove

Day 3 Sat: Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale
Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair, then across the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight.

Sightseeing at Lone Pine Cemetery

Visit the Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair.

Lodging

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4

Sightseeing at Troy

Day 4 Sun: Troy – Pergamum – Izmir
Today we visit Troy with its famous wooden horse. Before arriving at Asclepion, enjoy lunch with locals in a traditional local village.

Sightseeing at Pergamon

Then continue to Pergamum to visit the ancient Medical Center in Asclepion and continue to Izmir for overnight.

Lodging

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5

Sightseeing at Ephesus

Day 5 Mon: Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Izmir
Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus and St. Mary’s cottage. Optional: Dinner at a local restaurant.

Lodging

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6

Sightseeing at Pamukkale

Day 6 Tue: Izmir – Pamukkale
Drive through fertile valleys to Pamukkale (white lime cascades) visit Hierapolis and enjoy the thermal pools of our hotel.

Sightseeing at Hierapolis

Visit Hierapolis.

Lodging

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7

Transportation

Day 7 Wed: Hierapolis – Marmaris
Morning transfer to the south to the resort city of Marmaris, the afternoon is free.

Lodging

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8

Transportation

Day 8 Thu: Marmaris – Rhodes
Morning transfer to the port for hydrofoil trip to Rhodes, Greece. Arrive and transfer to hotel for overnight.

Lodging

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9

Leisure at Rodos

Day 9 Fri: Rhodes
A day of leisure; you may visit Old Rhodes or take an optional tour to Lindos.

Lodging

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10

Transportation

Day 10 Sat: Rhodes – Santorini
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Santorini. Arrival and transfer to your hotel for overnight.

Lodging

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11

Leisure at Athinios

Day 11 Sun: Santorini
A free day to visit one of the many villages of Santorini, perched on top of the volcano, or enjoy a sun-soaked afternoon on the beach.

Lodging

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12

Transportation

Day 12 Mon: Santorini – Mykonos
Transfer to the pier for a hydrofoil or ferry ride to Mykonos. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the nightlife of Mykonos.

Lodging

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13

Leisure at Mykonos Town

Day 13 Tue: Mykonos
Explore the many beaches of Mykonos and absorb the ambiance of this Cycladic Island during this day at leisure.

Lodging

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 14

Transportation

Day 14 Wed: Mykonos – Athens | Morning is free. Board on a ferry to Athens. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy an Optional: dinner with folklore dancing or visit the quaint Plaka area.

Lodging

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 15

Sightseeing at Acropolis of Athens

Day 15 Thu: Athens
Tour Athens’ famed Acropolis with its breathtaking view and renowned Parthenon, followed by a visit to the Acropolis Museum. On your own, explore the Plaka with its open-air taverns and traditional shops.

Sightseeing at Acropolis Museum

Visit Acropolis Museum.

Lodging

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 16

Transportation

Day 16 Fri: Athens – Return
A Neon Tours representative escorts you to the airport for the flight home.