Greek & Turkish Explorer | Partially Guided Tour | 14 Days

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Greek & Turkish Explorer | Partially Guided Tour

From $4,221 AUD
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  • 14 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Marmaris, Pamukkale, Selcuk, Izmir, Ephesus, Sirince, Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale, Gallipoli, Istanbul

    Group Size:
    2 to 28
    Age Range:
    0 to 99
    Languages: English
    Type: Package, Partially Guided Tours

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Tour at a Glance

Tour at a Glance

Experience the perfect blend of Greek island relaxation and Türkiye’s legendary ancient wonders

  • Island-Hopping Adventure – Enjoy stays in Mykonos, Santorini, and Rhodes, with plenty of leisure time to relax, explore, and take in the iconic Greek island scenery.
  • Natural Wonders of Pamukkale – Visit the famous white travertine terraces and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, showcasing one of Turkey’s most unique landscapes.
  • Ancient Sites of Western Turkey – Discover Ephesus, Pergamum’s Asklepion, the Temple of Artemis, the village of Sirince, and the legendary city of Troy.
  • Gallipoli & Istanbul Highlights – Pay respects at ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, and other memorials before heading to Istanbul to experience Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, and the vibrant Spice Market.
  • Start Point:
  • End Point:
  • Stops:
  • Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

Transfer from Athens airport or port to your hotel. Overnight in Athens.

Transfer from Athens hotel to Piraeus port for ferry to Mykonos. Overnight in Mykonos.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Day at leisure.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Ferry to Santorini. Overnight in Santorini.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Day at leisure. Overnight in Santorini.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Flight to Rhodes via Athens. Overnight in Rhodes.

(Airfare not included)

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Day at leisure. Overnight in Rhodes.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Morning ferry to Marmaris (port taxes may need to be paid locally). Transfer to Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner

Visit the lime cascades and the ancient Hierapolis. Continue to Selcuk and visit the Temple of Artemis before travelling to Izmir. Overnight in Izmir.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner

Visit of Ephesus. Lunch in a local restaurant. Continue to the village of Sirince. Return to Izmir. Overnight in Izmir.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart for Pergamum and visit the Asklepion. Continue to Troy where the Trojan War took place and then to Canakkale. Overnight in Canakkale.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner

Cross the Dardanelles to Gallipoli. Visit ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Chunuk Bair, and Lone Pine Cemetery. Continue to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided tour to Topkapi Palace (closed Tuesdays), St. Sophia (external visit), Blue Mosque, and the Spice Market. Overnight Istanbul.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Transfer to the New airport. End of services.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

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What’s included?

In Greece: 

7 nights accommodation in your choice of 3, 4 or 5* hotels

In Türkiye:

6 nights accommodation in a combination of 4 and 5* hotels

In Türkiye:

Touring with English speaking guide

Tour as per itinerary

13 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners

In Greece: 

Transfer from Athens airport or port to hotel

Transfer from hotel to Piraeus port

Ferry from Athens to Mykonos

Hydrofoil from Mykonos to Santorini

Ferry from Rhodes to Marmaris

In Türkiye:

Transportation by air conditioned vehicle

In Türkiye:

Entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary

Passport and visa fees

Tips, gratuities and tourist taxes

Baggage and personal insurance

Drinks with meals

Any other items of personal nature

Pricing & Availability

Filter Dates
2026
2027
Departing Ending
 

All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.

Hotel List (or similar)

Athens Center Square
15 Aristogitonos Street 10552 Athens
Tel: +30 21 0322 2706
Rating
4.5
Athens Center Square
Damianos Hotel Mykonos
Drossopezoula [Chora Mykonos Town, Mikonos 846 00, Greece
Tel: +30 2289 023085
Rating
4.5
Damianos Hotel Mykonos
Sunrise Hotel Santorini
Thera 847 00, Greece
Tel: +30 2289 022107
Rating
4
Sunrise Hotel Santorini
Lydia Hotel Rhodes
25is Martiou 31-35, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Tel: +30 2241 022871
Rating
4
Lydia Hotel Rhodes
Adempira Termal & Spa Hotel
Karahayıt Mahallesi 113 Mustafa Sezer Sokak No: 5/1 Pamukkale
Tel: +90 258 271 42 20
Rating
4.5
Adempira Termal & Spa Hotel
Park Inn by Radisson Izmir
Alsancak Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Blv No:124, 35210 Konak/İzmir, Türkiye
Tel: +90 232 404 42 42
Rating
Park Inn by Radisson Izmir
Kolin Hotel Canakkale
Kepez, 17100, Canakkale
Tel: +90 286 218 0808
Rating
4
Kolin Hotel Canakkale
Kent Hotel Istanbul
Beyazıt Mh., 34490, Ordu Cd. No:29, 34130 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 212 638 29 85
Rating
4
Kent Hotel Istanbul

Important things to note

Some sites may be closed during special event periods and religious holidays.

Tour portion of the itinerary can be a combination of different regular tours therefore, coach changes my be required.

The same people may not be travelling throughout your tour.

Tours do not include any tourist taxes that apply. These will need to be paid locally.

Transfers is not included if departing on a different day. Istanbul departure transfer is shared and only operates at the times mentioned above.

FAQ’s

For escorted coach tours, you cannot choose between different classes. You must stick to the same class hotels throughout your tours.

However, for self-guided packages you may be able to substitute different hotels in each destination. Just check with our team of experts and we can recommend the best hotel for your dream holiday!

In some tours we list multiple hotels in the same class and destination. We do so as to display the most common hotels we use on our tour. As always, these hotels are a guide only and subject to change. Where we need to use a different hotel than that which we list, we endeavour to use hotels with a similar class.

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Greek & Turkish Explorer | Partially Guided Tour

From $4,221 AUD
All Escorted Tours Stamp_resized
  • 14 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Marmaris, Pamukkale, Selcuk, Izmir, Ephesus, Sirince, Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale, Gallipoli, Istanbul

    Group Size:
    2 to 28
    Age Range:
    0 to 99
    Languages: English
    Travel Style: Package, Partially Guided Tours

Or contact your local travel agent.

Greece
Speak to our Greece Expert - Sonia

Sonia’s heart is in Greece’s magnificent islands. Contact her for expert advice on Greek island cruising, from the Cyclades to the Dodecanese, and everything in between!

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