Arrival to Athens Airport and meet for transfer on to the hotel. Rest of the day / evening is then at leisure (as per your flight arrival time). Overnight in Athens.

meals: none

Breakfast, check-out and transfer to port for departure on ferry to Santorini (flights also available). On arrival meet for transfer to hotel with rest of the day and evening then free at leisure for you to begin exploring around on your own. Overnight in Santorini.

meals: breakfast included

Breakfast at hotel with a full day at leisure to relax on one of the many beaches, sightsee around the town and numerous villages, visit a winery or simply relax. Optional excursions available on request. Overnight in Santorini.

meals: breakfast included

Early morning check-out and transfer to Santorini Airport for departure on flight to Istanbul (via Athens).

Arrive and meet for transfer to hotel. In the afternoon enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus during which you have views from the vessel of various historical sights that line its shores. Tour also includes a visit to the famous Spice Bazaar.
Overnight in Istanbul

meals: breakfast included

After breakfast meet in hotel lobby to begin exploring some of the most amazing sights that the historical area has to offer. Guided tour includes the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Hippodrome and Obelisk, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (excluding optional extra entrance to Harem room). Evening free at leisure to stroll around and enjoy dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Istanbul.

meals: breakfast included

Transfer to airport for departure on early morning flight and on arrival begin to disover the beautiful natural setting of Cappadocia. During this full day tour explore Devrent Valley and Monk's Valley (Pasabagi) where you find the world famous fairy chimneys; break for lunch in Avanos, a village famous for its pottery; then visit Goreme Open-Air Museum and explore the numerous churches and monasteries with their frescoes. These churches and monasteries where carved from the soft volcanic stone and decorated by Medieval Orthodox Christian Monks around 1000-1200AD. Also view Uchisar Natural rock castle. Overnight in Cappadocia.

meals: breakfast included

*Optional: very early morning 1 hour hot air balloon ride, amazing views over the valleys

After breakfast join on another full day tour this time starting with a 4km (medium grade) hike in Red Valley exploring rock-cut churches and colorful fairy chimneys along the way. Visit Cavusin (old Greek village) then time for lunch before heading on to delve down into Kaymakli Underground City. The day also includes panoramic views at Pigeon Valley with its famous dove cotes & Ortahisar. Then a little free time until transfer to bus station for departure on overnight intercity bus to Pamukkale.

meals: breakfast & lunch included

* If would prefer to return to Istanbul on this evening, after the full day tour, that is possible - choice is yours

*If you would prefer to visit Derinkuyu Underground City & hike in Ihlara Valley please advise preference

Breakfast, check-out and transfer to airport for most suitable domestic flight to Istanbul. Arrive and connect with your onwards international flight.

What's Included

• Hotel accomodation including breakfasts
• Noted day tours on regular group basis (private guided on request)
• Main entrance fees to sights visited
• Lunches during full day tours, drinks extra
• Ferry ticket from Athens to Santorini
• Flight ticket from Santorini to Istanbul via Athens
• Domestic flights Istanbul Cappadocia Istanbul
• Airport transfers on arr/dept in each area
• Taxes and handling services