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Greece and Turkiye - Wonders of the Aegean

From C$8,499
Duration 16 Days
Departures from: Oct 2026 - Oct 2027
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From C$8,499
Duration 16 Days
Departures from: Oct 2026 - Oct 2027

Tour Overview

Explore Greece and Turkiye on an unforgettable adventure through centuries of history. We start in Athens' magnificent Acropolis before heading north to witness the gravity-defying Meteora monasteries perched atop towering rock pillars. Walk the Sacred Way at Delphi, where ancient pilgrims once sought wisdom, then discover legendary Mycenae and picture-perfect Nafplio. We'll island-hop to beautiful Samos before crossing to Turkey's vibrant Kusadasi. Wander the marble streets of ancient Ephesus, surely one of the world's most impressive archaeological sites, then visit legendary Troy, where Homer's epic comes alive. Our final stop is Istanbul. From the stunning Blue Mosque to the extraordinary Hagia Sophia, from bustling bazaars to Bosphorus cruises, this city captivates at every turn.

Pace of trip: Active
For travellers who love to explore and discover multiple destinations - can include moderate walking and longer days

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Your Tour Includes

  • 15 nights in 3 & 4 star hotels
  • 21 meals: 15 breakfasts, and 6 dinners
  • Just You Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide

Included Tour Highlights

  • Visit Nafplio and Epidaurus
  • Explore Mycenae, the legendary kingdom of Agamemnon
  • Explore the archaeological site of Delphi
  • Visit the Meteora Monasteries
  • Athens tour including the Acropolis and museum
  • Samos tour including the Eupalinos Tunnel
  • Discover the highlights of Ephesus & Sirince
  • Wander through the city of Pergamon
  • Explore Ayvalik and gözleme tasting
  • Visit Cop(m)adam
  • Step back in time at Troy and it's museum
  • Gallipoli Battlefields visit
  • Kumkapi Fisherman’s Village
  • Istanbul tour including the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace
  • Explore the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul

Tour Itinerary

Greece

Day 1 Athens

Arrive in Athens and meet your Holiday Director at the Hotel. Meals included: D
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Athens

Day 2 Athens

Today, we'll explore this amazing city where you’ll get to explore one of Greece's most iconic sites, the Acropolis. This citadel, crowned by the magnificent Parthenon, has watched over Athens for 2,500 years. Climb the path to the summit and you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views across the city, and on a clear day see the Aegean Sea shimmering in the distance. The Acropolis Museum where ancient treasures come alive. A glass floor reveals ruins beneath your feet, whilst the galleries display sculptures, friezes and artifacts that offer an insight into the artistic and cultural achievements of Greece. Meals included: B
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Kalambaka

Day 3 Kalambaka

After breakfast, we’ll leave Athens and journey north through the Greek countryside to Kalambaka, gateway to the UNESCO wonders of the Meteora monasteries. The Meteora monasteries are perched atop towering rock pillars that rise dramatically from the landscape. We’ll visit two of these Eastern Orthodox monasteries, accessed by stone steps carved into the rock faces. Inside we’ll uncover Byzantine frescoes, ancient manuscripts and peaceful courtyards where monks have sought spiritual contemplation for more than 600 years.
Meals included: B,D
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Kalambaka to Nafpaktos

Day 4 Kalambaka to Nafpaktos

Today’s journey takes us to Delphi, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. We'll explore the extensive archaeological site, walking the Sacred Way as pilgrims once did, to the Temple of Apollo, and visit the well-preserved theatre with its panoramic mountain views. The on-site museum houses some of Greece's finest treasures, including the timeless Charioteer of Delphi, a life-size bronze sculpture from around 470 BC. From Delphi, we'll continue our journey to Nafpaktos, a charming coastal town on the Gulf of Corinth. Meals included: B
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Nafpaktos

Day 5 Nafpaktos

Today offers a well-deserved chance to relax in Nafpaktos - the perfect place to simply be. Wander through its atmospheric streets, explore the Venetian castle, or settle into one of those gorgeous waterside tavernas with a coffee (or something stronger!). Watch the world go by, chat with locals, browse the shops – this is your moment. But if you're feeling adventurous... we've got an unmissable excursion to Kalavryta. Visit to the striking Mega Spileo Monastery, built into a sheer cliff high above a gorge. Dating back to the 4th century, it’s one of Greece’s oldest monasteries, offering a peaceful setting and impressive views across the surrounding landscape, as well as a relaxing lunch. Meals included: B,D
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Nafpaktos to Athens

Day 6 Nafpaktos to Athens

After breakfast, we begin our return journey to Athens. Our first stop is Mycenae, the legendary kingdom of Agamemnon. Walk through the imposing Lion Gate and explore royal tombs where golden treasures were discovered, including the golden Mask of Agamemnon. We'll travel on to Nafplio, Greece's first capital and arguably its most beautiful town. The elegant Venetian houses, neoclassical mansions, waterfront promenade, and fortress-crowned headland all characterise this wonderful city. We'll then continue to Epidaurus, home to the well-preserved theatre and the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Today, it is a major archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage site. We'll leave Epidaurus to return to Athens, crossing the Corinth Canal. Meals included: B
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Athens to Samos

Day 7 Athens to Samos

After breakfast, we'll take a short internal flight from Athens to the island of Samos. Upon arrival into Samos, we'll transfer to our hotel before heading out for walking tour of Samos to get our bearings. Meals included: B
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Samos

Day 8 Samos

Today it is time to explore the island with a tour that includes the remarkable Eupalinos Tunnel. This is a 6th-century BC engineering marvel. A1,036-metre aqueduct tunnel was carved through solid rock from both ends simultaneously and met in the middle with remarkable precision. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and a fascinating glimpse into classical ingenuity. During the tour we’ll also visit a local winery and try some wine made on the Island.
Meals included: B
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Samos- Kusadasi

Day 9 Samos- Kusadasi

After breakfast, we'll catch the ferry to Kusadasi, Turkey. As we sail across, watch the landscape change as we move from the Greek islands to the Turkish Aegean coast. Kusadasi is a vibrant beach resort town, and its seafront promenade, marina, and harbour buzz with life. Hotels, restaurants, and that unmistakable Turkish hospitality await us. Meals included: B
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Ephesus and Kusadasi

Day 10 Ephesus and Kusadasi

Today we're heading to Selcuk to explore the ancient city of Ephesus, and this is genuinely one of the world's most impressive archaeological sites. Once the capital of Ionia in Asia Minor, Ephesus is now one of the richest excavation areas on earth. Walk the same marble streets that people walked 2,000 years ago - it's extraordinary. We'll also visit the Basilica of St. John in Selcuk, before heading to the charming old village of Sirince in the afternoon. This place is famous for its fruit wines and it's the perfect spot to slow down and soak it all in. Tonight, we'll gather for dinner back at our hotel in Kusadasi. Meals included: B,D
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Çanakkale

Day 11 Çanakkale

This morning we drive via Izmir to visit the ancient city of Pergamon with its Acropolis. We will then visit Bergama to have a ‘gozleme’ tasting which is a traditional Turkish pastry. While having a taste of gozleme at lunch time, we will also have the chance to see traditional Turkish weaving traditions and how the carpets are produced having had centuries of techniques passed down between the locals. We will drive along the Aegean coastline to Ayvalik and it will be in this small town where we will have a chance to visit Planeterra funded Cop(m)adam, connecting the social enterprise to a customer market, helping them to expand their customer base and benefit more women working in impoverished communities in Turkiye. We will also visit Ayvalik centre, once a major trading post for Greek commercial, literary and intellectual life in Ottoman times, with a population that consisted almost exclusively of Greek Orthodox Christians. Dinner tonight is at our hotel. Meals included: B,D
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Çanakkale

Day 12 Çanakkale

We'll start the day at the legendary Troy, city of Homer's Iliad. With over five thousand years of history layered here, Troy allows us to explore the civilisations who settled in this unique geography where Anatolia, the Aegean and the Balkans meet. We'll also visit the Troy Museum, which exhibits the historical artefacts from Troy and other ancient cities around and on nearby islands. We'll then travel back to Canakkale where we have free time for lunch and leisure. Once again, dinner is at our hotel. Meals included: B,D
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Istanbul

Day 13 Istanbul

After breakfast, we're setting off for Istanbul! We'll cross the Dardanelles channel (either by ferry or the impressive new Canakkale bridge) and drive along the Marmara Sea coast. On the way, we'll visit the battlefields of Gallipoli - a deeply moving experience that connects us to a pivotal moment in history. We will then make our way through Tekirdag and Gelibolu towards Istanbul. Dinner tonight is at our hotel. Meals included: B,D
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Istanbul

Day 14 Istanbul

After breakfast, we're diving deep into Istanbul's rich history with a full-day tour of Byzantine and Ottoman treasures. We'll start in the heart of the Old City at Sultanahmet Square where we'll visit the ancient obelisks on the Hippodrome, once the civic centre and chariot racing arena. We'll then visit the stunning Blue Mosque, an absolute masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The cascading domes, the interior tiles that give it its name - it's breathtaking. Next door, we'll step into the extraordinary Hagia Sophia, dating back to the 6th century. This building has witnessed empires rise and fall, and standing inside it, you feel that weight of history. After lunch at a typical Turkish restaurant, we'll go into the sensory overload of the Grand Covered Bazaar. Take your time here, browse, haggle, find treasures to take home. After returning to the hotel, dinner is at leisure. Or if you want to see more of Istanbul this evening our optional Istanbul by Night excursion includes the most famous traditional Turkish shows - folk dances, mesmerising belly dancers, singers, and celebrations that'll have you clapping along. It's the perfect way to cap off this incredible journey. Meals included: B
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Istanbul

Day 15 Istanbul

Today is entirely yours to explore Istanbul however you wish. Get deliciously lost in the streets, discover hidden cafes, people-watch from a rooftop terrace - this city rewards wandering. We also have two optional excursions for you. In the morning we'll visit the Topkapi Palace, once the imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans for nearly 400 years, and today it houses priceless treasures and an incredible collection of Chinese porcelain. We'll also visit the Hagia Irene Church, the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire. Lunch is included at a traditional Turkish restaurant and trust us, you'll want to experience authentic Turkish cuisine here. In the afternoon you can join a Bosphorus Cruise to see Istanbul from the water and explore the Asian side of this incredible city. There's something about cruising along the Bosphorus, watching palaces and mosques drift past, that captures the magic of Istanbul perfectly. This evening we'll come together for a farewell meal in the Kumkapi area of Istanbul, to talk about the amazing sights you have seen over the last two weeks Meals included: B,D
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Departure

Day 16 Departure

Today it is time to say farewell to your traveling companions as your tour comes to an end. Meals included: B

Accommodation

Athens Tiare Hotel

The Athens Tiare Hotel is a stylish property, that also has an array of great facilities and services on offer. There is an in-house restaurant that serves Greek cuisine, a bar and a fitness centre. Each room features modern décor as well private facilities and a safe. Complimentary WI-FI is available throughout the hotel. Centrally located, very close to public transport links makes Athens easy to explore.

The Athens Tiare Hotel is a stylish property, that also has an array of great facilities and services on offer. There is an in-house restaurant that serves Greek cuisine, a bar and a fitness centre. Each room features modern décor as well private facilities and a safe. Complimentary WI-FI is available throughout the hotel. Centrally located, very close to public transport links makes Athens easy to explore.
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Aeton Melathron Hotel

Located only 1.5km from the centre of Trikala, the Aeton Melathron Hotel is an attractive hotel which provides a range of facilities and services on offer, including an in-house restaurant and two cafe bars perfect for relaxing with a coffee. A gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, sauna and hot tub are also available. Each room is decorated in a neoclassical style with a safe, TV, air-conditioning, mini-bar, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi.

Located only 1.5km from the centre of Trikala, the Aeton Melathron Hotel is an attractive hotel which provides a range of facilities and services on offer, including an in-house restaurant and two cafe bars perfect for relaxing with a coffee. A gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, sauna and hot tub are also available. Each room is decorated in a neoclassical style with a safe, TV, air-conditioning, mini-bar, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi.
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Hotel Nafpaktos

Just a short walk from the harbour and beach your will stay at the 3-star Hotel Nafpaktos. Hotel facilities include a restaurant and bar. Bedrooms feature en suite facilities, TV hair-dryer and air-conditioning.

Just a short walk from the harbour and beach your will stay at the 3-star Hotel Nafpaktos. Hotel facilities include a restaurant and bar. Bedrooms feature en suite facilities, TV hair-dryer and air-conditioning.
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Athens Tiare Hotel

The Athens Tiare Hotel is a stylish property, that also has an array of great facilities and services on offer. There is an in-house restaurant that serves Greek cuisine, a bar and a fitness centre. Each room features modern décor as well private facilities and a safe. Complimentary WI-FI is available throughout the hotel. Centrally located, very close to public transport links makes Athens easy to explore.

The Athens Tiare Hotel is a stylish property, that also has an array of great facilities and services on offer. There is an in-house restaurant that serves Greek cuisine, a bar and a fitness centre. Each room features modern décor as well private facilities and a safe. Complimentary WI-FI is available throughout the hotel. Centrally located, very close to public transport links makes Athens easy to explore.
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Hydrele Hotel Samos

Set along the lively Paralia Potokaki beach, this laid-back property is 3 km from Pythagorion harbour. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and offer sea or garden views, plus minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. There are 2 restaurants and 3 bars, including a breezy beach bar. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and a gym, plus a spa and a beauty salon.

Set along the lively Paralia Potokaki beach, this laid-back property is 3 km from Pythagorion harbour. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and offer sea or garden views, plus minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. There are 2 restaurants and 3 bars, including a breezy beach bar. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and a gym, plus a spa and a beauty salon.
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Ilyada Avantgarde Hotel

Located in the centre of Kuşadası, in the heart of the city and right next to the Aegean Sea, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel offers its guests a luxurious and comfortable experience. İlayda Avantgarde Hotel has a modern hotel concept designed with every detail. Rooms offer peace and comfort to its guests with unique furniture and lighting details. Moreover, the privilege of waking up with the magnificent view of the Aegean Sea from its rooms.

Located in the centre of Kuşadası, in the heart of the city and right next to the Aegean Sea, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel offers its guests a luxurious and comfortable experience. İlayda Avantgarde Hotel has a modern hotel concept designed with every detail. Rooms offer peace and comfort to its guests with unique furniture and lighting details. Moreover, the privilege of waking up with the magnificent view of the Aegean Sea from its rooms.
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Buyuk Truva Hotel

The Buyuk Truva hotel is situated centrally within the city of Canakkale, and has a quaint and traditional décor. The in-house restaurant serves a varied cuisine of both local and international options, whilst also offering a wonderful view of the Marmara Sea. Air-conditioned rooms are furnished with private facilities, and there is complimentary WIFI is available.

The Buyuk Truva hotel is situated centrally within the city of Canakkale, and has a quaint and traditional décor. The in-house restaurant serves a varied cuisine of both local and international options, whilst also offering a wonderful view of the Marmara Sea. Air-conditioned rooms are furnished with private facilities, and there is complimentary WIFI is available.
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Hampton by Hilton Sirkeci

This hotel is right in the old city area, less than a kilometre from the famous inter-Continental ferries and scenic stops of the Bosphorus Sea. Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, the Spice Market, and the Grand Bazaar are within a 15-minute walk from the hotel. The Golden Horn is only two km away. Enjoy the on-site restaurant and 24-hour fitness centre.

This hotel is right in the old city area, less than a kilometre from the famous inter-Continental ferries and scenic stops of the Bosphorus Sea. Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, the Spice Market, and the Grand Bazaar are within a 15-minute walk from the hotel. The Golden Horn is only two km away. Enjoy the on-site restaurant and 24-hour fitness centre.

Optional Excursions

Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional excursions to your trip before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour

Istanbul by night including Turkish folklore show

Istanbul by night including Turkish folklore show

After a drive through the illuminated streets of Istanbul, you will arrive at a nightclub. Enjoy diner and a traditional Turkish show featuring performances by folk dancers, belly dancers and singers.

Evening excursion - Minimal walking - Cultural experience
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Cruise along the Bosphorus

Cruise along the Bosphorus

Enjoy a cruise along the Bosporus and admire fabulous views of the city. The Bosphorus is a strait that connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara - Asia will be on one side, and Europe on the other. We’ll be able to view both the European side and the Asian side at the same time, and glimpse local life in two continents in the same city. Before our cruise we will spend a little free time at the Egyptian Bazaar, and afterwards we will visit Ortakoy, a small fisherman's village with bars, cafes and restaurants.
Cruise - Some walking - Scenic tour
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C$107
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Visit Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman Sultans and lunch

Visit Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman Sultans and lunch

This excursion begins with a visit Topkapi Palace. The Palace was the imperial residence of the Ottoman Sultans for nearly 400 years and is now a museum, housing priceless collections including Chinese porcelain and the Imperial Treasury. You will also visit the Hagia Irene. Afterwards, sit down for a delicious lunch.

Half-day tour – Historic site – Authentic experience
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C$151
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Mega Spileo Monastery and Kalavryta Mountain village

Mega Spileo Monastery and Kalavryta Mountain village

Enjoy a scenic day trip into the mountains of the northern Peloponnese, where history, nature, and local flavours come together.

Begin with a visit to the striking Mega Spileo Monastery, built into a sheer cliff high above a gorge. Dating back to the 4th century, it’s one of Greece’s oldest monasteries, offering a peaceful setting and impressive views across the surrounding landscape.

Continue with a short drive to the charming town of Kalavryta, set among forested mountains. Take time to stroll through its streets and soak up the relaxed atmosphere.

Round off the experience with lunch in a traditional taverna, where you can enjoy hearty Greek dishes made with fresh, local ingredients, served with genuine hospitality.

A relaxed and rewarding way to experience the region’s culture, scenery, and cuisine.
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C$89
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Arrival Transfer ATH to Hotel (Greece and Turkiye)

Arrival Transfer ATH to Hotel (Greece and Turkiye)

Start your holiday with total peace of mind by booking our exclusive arrival transfer service, designed specifically for our Make Your Own Way travellers. Upon landing, you’ll be greeted by your Holiday Director or local representative and whisked away to your first hotel, ensuring a seamless and stress-free start to your adventure. Please note, this convenient transfer service is available exclusively on the first day of your holiday, allowing you to settle in comfortably and meet your fellow travellers for your welcome meeting.
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C$269
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Departure Transfer Hotel to IST (Turkiye)

Departure Transfer Hotel to IST (Turkiye)

Enjoy a relaxed and effortless conclusion to your journey with our departure transfer service, exclusively available for our Make Your Own Way travellers. When it’s time to head home, we’ll take care of the details, ensuring you reach the airport comfortably and on time. Please note, this service is available only on the final day of your holiday, providing a smooth and worry-free end to your experience with us.
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C$359
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