16 Day Turkey, Bulgaria & Greece Discovery Tour – Istanbul to Athens via Cappadocia, Sofia & Mykonos

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16 Day Turkey, Bulgaria & Greece Discovery Tour – Istanbul to Athens via Cappadocia, Sofia & Mykonos

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Duration
16 days

Tour languages
English

Guiding type
Fully guided

Group size
1 - 40

Hygiene protocol
Included

Budget Class
comfort

Physical Rating
relax

Suitable ages
10 - 99

Tour overview

Explore the heart of the Eastern Mediterranean on this epic 16-day, 3-country adventure through Turkey, Bulgaria, and Greece. Discover Istanbul’s timeless heritage, walk the marble streets of ancient Ephesus, and marvel at Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes. Continue to Bulgaria for a cultural journey through Plovdiv, Sofia, and Rila Monastery before crossing into Greece to experience Thessaloniki, Meteora, Delphi, Athens, and the stunning island of Mykonos.

This guided journey blends history, religion, architecture, and leisure—featuring UNESCO World Heritage sites, Ottoman and Byzantine wonders, Orthodox monasteries, and idyllic island beaches. Perfect for travelers seeking a deep cultural immersion and multi-country experience.

TRAVELSHOPBOOKING TOUR ROUTE:
Istanbul - Kusadasi - Cappadocia - Istanbul - Plovdiv - Sofia - Rila Monastery - Sandanski - Melnik - Thessaloniki - Vergina - Meteora - Kalambaka - Delphi - Athens - Mykonos - Athens

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Accommodation

• 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Istanbul - Pullman Hotel or Ramada Golden Horn Hotel
• 2 nights’ hotel acccommodation in Kusadasi - Comfort Ada Class Hotel
• 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Cappadocia - Antique House Cave or Suhan Hotel
• 1 night hotel accommodation at Plovdiv - Imperial Hotel
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Sofia - Ramada Sofia Hotel
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Sandanski - Inter Hotel Sandalski
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Thessaloniki - Holiday Inn Hotel
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Kalambaka - Antoniadis Hotel
• 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Athens - Titania Hotel
• 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Mykonos - Alkyon Hotel
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange similar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost

Guide

• Professional English - speaking tour guides

Meals

15 breakfasts
4 Dinners

Transport

• All airport transfers in each city
• Transfer from hotel to Piraeus port
• Ferry tickets to Mykonos
• Arrival transfer from Mykonos port to hotel
• Transfer from hotel to Mykonos Port
• Ferry tickets to Piraeus or Rafina
• Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
• Departure transfer from Piraeus port or Rafina to Athens International airport

Other included

• Guided Istanbul City Tour
• Guided Ephesus Tour
• Guided Cappadocia Tour
• Guided Visit of Rila Monastery
• Guided Sightseeing tour of Koprivshtitsa
• Guided Walking tour in Bansko
• Guided Sightseeing tour of Sofia
• Guided Athens Sightseeing Tour
• Escorted Half All in One Panoramic Tour
• Guided Delphi Tour
• Guided Vergina Tour
• Guided Meteora Tour
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Hygiene protocol

Excluded

Flights

• International flights
• Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
• Domestic flight from Izmir to Kayseri or Nevsehir
• Domestic flight from Kayseri or Nevsehir to Istanbul
• Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately Euros: 50,00 for one way and for under 2 years old, approximately Euros: 20,00 as an insurance policy.

Insurance

• Insurance: All types

Other not included

• City Tax
• Turkey entry visa
• Bulgaria entry visa
• Greece entry visa
• Optinal land excursion
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section.
• Hotel room taxes
• Tipping

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