Best of Turkey and Greece with 3-day cruise

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Best of Turkey and Greece with 3-day cruise is a combination of our favorite places in Turkey and Greece in 12 days with a 2-day Ocean cruise to visit Patmos – Crete and Santorini. This is a full-service escorted tour with entry fees to the sights as mentioned. We start in Istanbul and discover the highlights: Topkapı Palace, Bosphorus Strait, Hagia Sophia, G...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • - Full-service escorted tour - Most of the meals included - No hidden fees - Most comprehensive to see the highlights of Turkey and Greece

What's this trip about?

    Best of Turkey and Greece with 3-day cruise is a combination of our favorite places in Turkey and Greece in 12 days with a 2-day Ocean cruise to visit Patmos – Crete and Santorini. This is a full-service escorted tour with entry fees to the sights as mentioned. We start in Istanbul and discover the highlights: Topkapı Palace, Bosphorus Strait, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar and we will drive to Ankara, the capital city of modern Turkey then drive to Cappadocia via Salt Lake to discover land of fairy chimneys with Göreme Valleys. We ill continue to Pamukkale with its white cascades and thermal waters close Hierapolis. Heading west to Kuşadası to visit Ephesus and Temple of Artemis. We will transfer you to Kuşadası port to take an Ocean Cruise M/V CELESTYAL OLYMPIA to follow best of Greek Islands: Patmos of Dodecanese Islands, Crete (Heraklion) and Santorini. The tour will conclude in Athens. You will have the opportunity to visit the capital of Greece too. You will be enchanted with the varied sights, tastes and culture of the region and you will appreciate the nicely paced journey that allows you to discover and enjoy both the best of Turkey and Greece. 

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 30 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityIstanbul
End CityAthens

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Family Friendly
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Sailing

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greece
  • Turkey

Attractions

  • Athens
  • Cappadocia
  • Crete
  • Ephesus
  • Istanbul
  • Izmir
  • Santorini

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • History
  • Photography
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Swimming

Trip includes

    • - 7 Nights 4***** Accommodations in Turkey , 2 Nights 3*** Accommodations in Greece , 2 night Ocean cruise accommodation in inside cabin (IA or IB class) with Celestyal Cruise - Meals: 11 breakfasts , 3 lunches , 7 dinners Beverage package including alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages during cruise. - English speaking tour guide during visits - Entrance fees to the Museums mentioned in the program Local VAT HER-02: Minoan Palace of Knossos-1st European Civilization Excursion on the ocean cruise ship. - All transfers per itinerary with AC bus

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Itinerary

Day 1 Istanbul Arrival Arrival to Istanbul . Meet with english speaking assistant at the airport . Transfer to the hotel for check in . Overnight: Istanbul Meals: N/A   Day 2 Istanbul Breakfast at the hotel . Drive from your hotel to Spice Market for shopping . Free time. Then meet and proceed to take 1,5 hrs Bosphorus Cruise excursion along the Bosphorus , that is dividing the 2 continents Asia & Europe . During the excursion you will enjoy the beauty of Istanbul , with its forest , Palaces and wooden old houses built on both continents . Lunch at local restaurant . After lunch visit Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) , Hippodrome and the famous Hagia Sophia . Free time at Grand Bazaar . Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast – Lunch   Day 3 Istanbul - Ankara Breakfast at the hotel . Departure from the hotel to visit Topkapi Palace ( harem section entrance is not included ) the house of the ottoman sultans . Departure from the hotel to Ankara – the capital of Turkey . Arrival to Ankara in early evening . Overnight: Ankara Meals: Breakfast – Dinner   Day 4 Ankara - Cappadocia (via Salt Lake) Breakfast at the hotel . Visit Anatolian Civilizations Museum where you will see the Neolithic & Paleolithic ruins from Urartu , Hatti, Hittite, Phrygia civilizations, then proceed to Mausoleum of Ataturk , the founder of Turkish Republic. In the afternoon drive to Cappadocia . En route visit the Underground city that is one of the biggest underground city in the region, constructed by the first Christians to protect themselves from the attacks …We continue to proceed to the Derwish House to attend Whirling Dervishes Ceremony which represents the mystical journey of spiritual ascent of man using love, the search for the truth and get to the “Perfection”. Overnight: Ankara Meals: Breakfast – Dinner   Day 5 Cappadocia Best of Turkey and Greece : CappadociaBreakfast . Full day visit at Cappadocia . Visit Göreme Open Air Museum – a UNESCO Heritage site , a fantastic region with it’s cave churches located on the valley. Then proceed to Uchisar Village and then the spectacular fairy chimneys. Visit Derbent Valley with and explore the natural rock formations and get a chance to attend the workshops of carpets and onyx-stones . Overnight: Cappadocia Meals : Breakfast and Dinner  

Optional Tour | HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR

In the early morning departure from your hotel . a chance to live this unique experience, an overlooking to Cappadocia from the sky , see the beauty of the region the rock formations, fairy chimneys, natural formations, lunar landscapes ..

 

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,340
Price per day$195
Last Updated: 4/10/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Nov 2023

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I and my husband were very excited and had some stress before the trip but everything ran smoothy.

I and my husband were very excited and had some stress before the trip but everything ran smoothy. I thank first of all Alex who answered our never-ending questions....

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Holly C.

Nov 2023

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This trip was one I'll remember for a lifetime!

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Tour Operator

Eskapas

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The idea of Eskapas which means "Let's escape in Esperanto" , was born in 2000 to organize fully guided tours in Greece and Turkey for solo , couple and family travelers , to experience a genuine Mediterranean experience; a combination of ideas, feelings, imageries, cultures, ways of life cultivated for centuries in this “sea amongst lands” as a Mediterranean Specialist. Later, we expanded our operations to Italy, Spain and all around Mediterranean countries.

At Eskapas each employee is a natural-born traveler. That means we know every aspect of guided tours to organize all the details as it is a part of our DNA's.

Our tours are guaranteed departure. That means, there is no minimum number of bookings required on a trip for it to run. So, if you book an Eskapas trip that is a guaranteed departure, you’ll definitely be heading off on the trip of a lifetime.

Eskapas is always guided by a strong set of values, our primary approach to all our actions and decisions is always with a sense of responsibility. Sustainability has therefore been incredibly important to us since our foundation date. For us, sustainable entrepreneurship and profitable growth go hand in hand; we can only ensure our own future success by also creating lasting added value for society.

These are the initiatives that this operator has in place to make your adventure more sustainable:

Supporting Destinations and Local Communities
- Hires local guides
- Brings our passengers to locally run restaurants & businesses

Animal Welfare
- Does not offer any tours that include elephant riding
- Does not offer any tours that use animals for entertainment
- We avoid places that sell/eat parts of endangered animals on tour

Accommodation
- Tours stay in locally run hotels/accommodations

Company Culture
- We are a paper free company

Why we love this operator
They introduce their travelers to real locals through their selection of guides and off-the-beaten-path restaurants and attractions.
What they’re known for
A real understanding and passion for a wide variety of Mediterranean destinations.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • - Before/After flights - Port Taxes (Mandatory) 210US$ - Optional tips to the guide and driver - Any Private Expenses - Stay over tax in Athens to be paid directly to the hotel

Transportation & Flights

Important Notes for Cruise Cruise itineraries are subject to change or to be cancelled by the shipping company with or without prior notice. The shipping company reserves the right to substitute the cruise vessel with a similar one & also to amend the departure/arrival port at any time with or without prior notice. Please make sure your identification cards, passports and multiple entry Schengen visas are valid and up to date. Cabins available at the Celestyal Olympia: (Your initial cabin will be either IA or IB) Interiors: IA, IB, IC Exteriors: XA, XB, XC Suites: Junior Suite (SJ), (very limited and reserved at least 6 months ago) All staterooms are equipped with: shower, WC, air conditioning, radio, TV, hair dryer, safety deposit box, All Suites have refrigerated mini bar.,

Transportation & flights

Important Notes for Cruise Cruise itineraries are subject to change or to be cancelled by the shipping company with or without prior notice. The shipping company reserves the right to substitute the cruise vessel with a similar one & also to amend the departure/arrival port at any time with or without prior notice. Please make sure your identification cards, passports and multiple entry Schengen visas are valid and up to date. Cabins available at the Celestyal Olympia: (Your initial cabin will be either IA or IB) Interiors: IA, IB, IC Exteriors: XA, XB, XC Suites: Junior Suite (SJ), (very limited and reserved at least 6 months ago) All staterooms are equipped with: shower, WC, air conditioning, radio, TV, hair dryer, safety deposit box, All Suites have refrigerated mini bar.
Ship & cabin information
Celestyal Cruise
https://eskapas.com/hotel/celestyal-olympia/
https://eskapas.com/hotel/celestyal-olympia/
https://eskapas.com/hotel/celestyal-olympia/
Requirements
,Solo travelers pay single room supplement since Pandemic.
Cancellation policy

12. CANCELLATION AND POSTPONEMENT BY THE PARTICIPANT BEFORE DEPARTURE

12.1. CANCELLATION

You may cancel your booking by notifying the Tour Operator. All cancellations must be submitted in writing by email(info@eskapas.com) and shall be effective the next working day. Cancellation fees, if any, will be determined with reference to the date on which notice of cancellation is received by the Tour Operator and are expressed as a percentage of the total price paid for the cancelled Tour, product or service (excluding any insurance, cruise or airline products). Airline tickets included in each program are non-refundable, and incur 100% cancellation fees as from the purchase of your program (1), unless specifically mentioned in the inclusions/exclusions of the particular product (2). In case of modification of dates, only the charges that airline companies charge will apply

Airline tickets included in each program are non-refundable, and incur 100% cancellation fees as from the purchase of your program (1), unless specifically mentioned in the inclusions/exclusions of the particular product (2). In case of modification of dates, only the charges that airline companies charge will apply.

Cruise tickets included in each program are refundable based on the following conditions:

91 days or more prior to sailing: No charge/ Full Refund 90 – 30 days: loss of deposit amount (350€ per cabin) 29 days or less: No refund except for port and service charges Cancellation of a Tour:

(a) Cancellation received 46 days or more before departure of first product or service in relevant booking: Full refund (except for bank charges, airlines tickets and cruise tickets)

(b) Cancellation received 45-31 days before departure of first product or service in relevant booking: an amount equal to 20% of the remainder of the payments made to the Tour Operator in respect of the cancelled Tour will be refunded.

(c) Cancellation received 30-15 days before departure of first product or service in relevant booking: an amount equal to 50% of the remainder of the payments made to the Tour Operator in respect of the cancelled Tour will be refunded.

(d) Cancellation received 14-08 days before departure of first product or service in relevant booking: an amount equal to 75% of the remainder of the payments made to the Tour Operator in respect of the cancelled Tour will be refunded.

(e) Cancellation less than 07 days before departure of first product or service in relevant booking: no further refund will be payable.

The Tour Operator will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any amount you have already paid to the Tour Operator.

12.2. POSTPONEMENT

Any amendment in arrival dates with up to 46 days before the beginning of your services will not incur in any cancellation fees, except if the new provided dates contain a rate difference. If the new arrival date is cheaper than the original one, the tour operator will refund the difference. If your selected product contains an air and cruise ticket, the publicly known charges originated from such amendment, will indeed be charged to the traveller."

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Meals Included

Meals: 11 breakfasts , 3 lunches , 7 dinners Beverage package including alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages during cruise.

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Requesting full medical approval from a doctor after 80 years old
Optional Activities

Cave Hotel Upgrade , Balloon Ride in Cappadocia

Additional Information

Day 1 and Day 12 are the transfer days from to airport to/from hotels. You can book your flights any time for those day. We also offer pre and post accommodation posibility with free airport transfer. 

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