8 Day Greece & Turkey Highlights Tour: Athens, Santorini & Istanbul Package
Highlights
- Witness the Acropolis & Parthenon, the icons of ancient civilization
- Explore the Acropolis Museum, Syntagma Square & Changing of the Guard
- Discover the beauty of Santorini’s caldera villages & famous sunset
- Optional Thalassa Volcanic Cruise with hot springs & BBQ
- Fly to Istanbul, the city where East meets West
- Visit Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome & Grand Spice Bazaar
- Enjoy a magical Bosphorus Cruise between Europe & Asia
- Experience Istanbul’s vibrant markets, culture, cuisine, and history
- Daily hotel and airport pick-up/drop-off included
Overview
Explore Athens, Santorini, and Istanbul in one 8-day Greece–Turkey tour. Includes ancient city tours, ferry crossings, Bosphorus cruise, hotels, meals, and transfers.
Route
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(Dinner Included)
Upon arrival in Athens, you are warmly greeted and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or begin exploring the lively cafés and streets at your own pace. Overnight in Athens.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included)
Begin your journey into classical antiquity at the Acropolis Museum, beautifully built above an active archaeological site. Move on to the Acropolis itself to admire the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike, symbols of Western civilization.
Continue to Syntagma Square to witness the Changing of the Guard. On Sundays at 11:00 AM, the full ceremonial parade is a cultural highlight.
Explore the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games took place.
The evening is yours—Athens’ illuminated streets, tavernas, and outdoor cafés await. Overnight in Athens.
(Breakfast & Dinner Included)
After breakfast, you are picked up from the hotel and transferred to the port to board your ferry to Santorini, the jewel of the Aegean.
Upon arrival, enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel. Relax and breathe in the island’s famous cliffside views. Overnight in Santorini.
(Breakfast & Dinner Included)
Today is free for leisure—swim, stroll the cliffside villages, shop, or simply enjoy the serene island atmosphere.
Optional: Join the Thalassa Cruise, sailing on a traditional wooden boat to the volcanic crater, hot springs, a BBQ dinner with wine, and ending with the unforgettable sunset over Fira.
Overnight in Santorini.
(Breakfast & Dinner Included)
After breakfast and check-out, enjoy free time before your transfer to the port. Board the ferry back to Athens, where upon arrival you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.
In Istanbul, you are greeted and comfortably transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Note: You can book International flight Santoroni to Istanbul
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included)
The day begins with a visit to Topkapi Palace, home of Ottoman sultans for centuries. Continue to the Blue Mosque, decorated with stunning blue Iznik tiles, followed by a stroll through the historic Hippodrome.
Enjoy lunch before entering the fragrant and colorful Grand Spice Bazaar, filled with Turkish delights, spices, tea, and handicrafts.
The evening is free to enjoy Istanbul’s vibrant streets.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Note: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. In this case, the tour will visit Hagia Sophia instead.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included)
Today begins with a scenic Bosphorus Cruise along the strait separating Europe and Asia. Enjoy views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and waterfront mansions.
Visit Beylerbeyi Palace, the Ottoman summer residence, and enjoy a panoramic break at Çamlica Hill, the highest point in Istanbul.
After lunch, join a shopping tour where you witness traditional Turkish carpets, jewelry craftsmanship, leather design, and local artisan products.
The rest of the evening is free.
Overnight in Istanbul.
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After breakfast, check out from the hotel. A private transfer takes you to the airport for your onward flight.
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Trip includes
Included
2 nights hotel accommodation Athens - Athens Avenue Hotel or smiller
2 nights hotel accommodation Santoroni - Aegean Plaza Hotel or smiller
3 nights hotel accommodation Istanbul – Central Place Hotel or smiller
Licensed English-speaking guides
Guiding Method Fully guided
Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
All airport, hotel, and port transfers
Transportation in fully air-conditioned luxury vehicles
Ferry tickets: Athens ↔ Santorini / Santorini - Athens
Guided Ancient Athens City Tour
Guided Istanbul Historical City Tour
Guided Bosphorus Cruise & Shopping Tour
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in itinerary
24/7 TravelShopBooking assistance
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, especially for ancient sites.
Santorini sunsets are world-famous—arrive early for the best viewing spots.
Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays; Spice Bazaar remains open.
Carry a small backpack, sunscreen, hat, and a camera for day tours.
Ferry schedules may vary depending on sea conditions.
Modest clothing required for mosque visits.
Excluded
International flights (to/from home country)
Domestic flight: Athens → Istanbul
Travel insurance
Visa fees for Greece & Turkey
Personal expenses (drinks, tips, shopping)
Optional tours (Thalassa Cruise, etc.)
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