12 Day Greece, Bulgaria & Turkey Grand Discovery Tour: Athens, Sofia, Istanbul & Cappadocia

Combined Country Tours From Athens to Istanbul

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Duration
12 days

Tour languages
English

Guiding type
Fully guided

Group size
1 - 40

Hygiene protocol
Included

Budget Class
comfort

Physical Rating
easy

Suitable ages
11 - 99

Tour overview

Embark on an unforgettable 12-day journey through the heart of Southeastern Europe and Asia, where ancient civilizations meet modern charm. From the historical treasures of Greece and Bulgaria to the magical landscapes of Turkey, this combined tour offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and natural wonders.

Explore Athens’ Acropolis and iconic landmarks, stroll through Thessaloniki’s rich Byzantine heritage, and marvel at the Rila Monastery in Bulgaria. Wander Sofia’s cobbled streets, then journey into Turkey to discover Istanbul’s East-meets-West allure, the ancient city of Ephesus, and Cappadocia’s fairy-tale scenery with optional hot air balloon rides.

This multi-country adventure combines expertly guided tours with leisure time, luxurious accommodations, and seamless transfers—delivering an experience you’ll never forget

Highlights

Explore Athens’ ancient landmarks: Acropolis, Parthenon, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus
Visit Vergina’s royal tombs, Thessaloniki’s White Tower & Byzantine churches
Discover Bulgaria’s Rila Monastery, Boyana Church & Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Stroll through Plovdiv’s Roman ruins and charming Old Town
Cruise the Bosphorus and shop at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar
Tour Ephesus’ ancient marvels & visit the quaint village of Sirince
Experience Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes, cave dwellings & fairy chimneys
Optional hot air balloon experience over Cappadocia at sunrise

Itinerary

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Accommodation

2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Athens Grand Hyatt Athens Hotel

1 night hotel accommodation in Thessaloniki Holiday Inn Hotel

1 night hotel accommodation in Sandanski Ramada
Sofia Hotel

1 night hotel accommodation in Sofia Inter Hotel Sandalski

1 night hotel accommodation in Plovdiv Imperial
Hotel

1 night hotel accommodation in Istanbul Pullman Hotel or Radisson
Blue Hotel

2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Kusadasi Comfort Ada Class Hotel

2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Cappadocia Antique
House Cave or Blue Valley Cave 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

11 open buffet breakfasts
4 Dinners

Transport

Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
All Arrival and departure transfers mentioned in above program

Other included

Guided Athens Sightseeing Tour

Escorted Half All in One Panoramic Tour

Guided Vergina Tour

Escorted Thessaloniki Panoramic Tour

Guided Rila Monastery Tour

Guided Koprivshtitsa and Sofia Tour

Guided Istanbul City Tour

Guided Ephesus Tour

Guided Cappadocia Tour

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Excluded

Flights

International flights

Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir

Domestic flight from Izmir to Kayseri / Nevsehir

Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul

Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately Euros: 80,00 for one way and for under 2 years old, approximately Euros: 40,00 as an insurance policy

Insurance

Insurance: All types

Other not included

City Tax

Greece entry visa

Turkey entry visa

Bulgaria entry visa

Evening panoramic tour “Sofia by night” and dinner at a traditional restaurant with folklore music and dances

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

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