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- Destination: Turkey, Greece
- Duration: 8 Days
- Tour Type: Private & Bespoke
- Tour Style: Classic
About This Trip
The Greece Turkey Highlights Tour is an unforgettable 8-day journey through two of the world’s most influential civilizations, blending legendary ancient heritage with breathtaking landscapes. From the iconic Acropolis of Athens and the sacred ruins of Delphi to the cliff-top monasteries of Meteora, this carefully designed itinerary brings Greece’s classical history to life. Continue to Turkey, where Istanbul’s magnificent mosques, palaces, and Byzantine treasures reveal the crossroads of East and West, before ending in Cappadocia’s surreal valleys and fairy-chimney landscapes. Ideal for culture seekers and history lovers, this private Greece and Turkey tour delivers UNESCO World Heritage sites, expert-guided experiences, and seamless travel in one perfectly balanced adventure.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1
Athens
Arrival
2 - 3
Delphi
Delphi Archaeological Site, Temple of Apollo, Ancient Theater, Omphalos, Delphi Museum, Meteora
4
Athens
Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Syntagma Square, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium
5
Istanbul
Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Suleymaniye Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople, Egyptian Obelisk
6 - 7
Cappadocia
Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley, Devrent Valley, Pasabag Valley, Cavusin Valley, Ortahisar
8
Kayseri
Departure
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Athens – Welcome to Greece
Arrive in Athens, the historic capital of Greece and the starting point of your Greece Turkey Highlights Tour. Upon landing, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred privately to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy free time to relax or explore the charming streets of Plaka, Athens’ oldest neighborhood, filled with neoclassical houses, local tavernas, and views of the Acropolis rising above the city.
Highlights: Private airport transfer, Plaka Old Town, first views of the Acropolis
- Athens
- Day 2: Athens – Delphi – Kalambaka
Depart Athens and travel northwest through scenic countryside to Delphi, once believed to be the center of the ancient world. Explore the Delphi Archaeological Site, including the Temple of Apollo, ancient Theater, Sacred Way, and the legendary Omphalos stone. Visit the Delphi Museum, home to remarkable sculptures such as the Charioteer of Delphi. Continue through central Greece to Kalambaka, located beneath the towering rocks of Meteora.
Highlights: Delphi UNESCO Site, Temple of Apollo, Delphi Museum
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- Kalabaka
- Day 3: Meteora Monasteries – Return to Athens
This morning, visit Meteora, one of Greece’s most breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Discover two of the extraordinary monasteries built atop massive rock pillars, offering sweeping views and insight into centuries-old monastic life. Admire priceless frescoes, religious icons, and manuscripts. In the afternoon, return to Athens with a stop at Thermopylae to see the Leonidas Monument, honoring the legendary Spartan king.
Highlights: Meteora Monasteries, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thermopylae
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- Athens
- Day 4: Athens City Tour – Fly to Istanbul
Enjoy a comprehensive guided tour of Athens, beginning at Syntagma Square and the Greek Parliament. Witness the changing of the guards, then continue to the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held. Pass Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of Olympian Zeus before ascending the Acropolis to explore the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike. Visit the Acropolis Museum before transferring to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, private transfer to your hotel.
Highlights: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, flight to Istanbul
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- Istanbul
- Day 5: Istanbul Old City – Byzantine & Ottoman Wonders
Discover the heart of Istanbul, a city that bridges Europe and Asia. Visit the opulent Topkapi Palace, once home to Ottoman sultans. Continue to the iconic Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, and descend into the mysterious Basilica Cistern. Explore the grand Suleymaniye Mosque and walk through the ancient Hippodrome, where chariot races once captivated Constantinople.
Highlights: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome
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- Istanbul
- Day 6: Istanbul – Fly to Cappadocia
Fly to Kayseri and transfer into the magical landscapes of Cappadocia. Begin exploring Devrent Valley, famous for its imaginative rock formations, followed by Pasabag Valley, known for its towering fairy chimneys. Visit Cavusin Village to see ancient rock-cut houses and early Christian churches carved into the cliffs.
Highlights: Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys, Devrent Valley, Pasabag
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- Cappadocia
- Day 7: Cappadocia Exploration – Goreme & Valleys
Explore the natural and cultural treasures of Cappadocia. Visit Ortahisar Castle for panoramic views, then stroll through the scenic Pigeon Valley with its cliff-carved dovecotes. Discover the Goreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing cave churches decorated with vivid Byzantine frescoes. The afternoon is free for relaxation or an optional hot-air balloon experience at sunrise.
Highlights: Goreme Open-Air Museum, Pigeon Valley, Ortahisar
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- Cappadicia
- Day 8: Cappadocia – Kayseri Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Kayseri Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your unforgettable Greece Turkey Highlights Tour, filled with ancient wonders, cultural treasures, and extraordinary landscapes.
Highlights: Private transfer, end of tour
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