8 Days Istanbul, Santorini & Athens
- Turkey and Greece Combinations
Highlights: Istanbul tours, Santorini, Athens.
- Hotel accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis
- Airport transfers
- All flights/ ferry tickets included in the program.
- B-Breakfast, L-Lunch
- Taxes and handling services
Not included :
- Drinks, tips to guide and driver, personal expenses and optional tours
- International flights
- Greece entry visa
DAY 01 : Arrival Meet in the arrivals hall of Istanbul Ataturk (or Sahiba Gökcen Airport and transfer to your hotel. You then have the rest of the day and evening, depending on your flight arrival time, free for you to relax or explore this magical city at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 02 : Ottoman Relics of Istanbul Enjoy a full day tour discovering Ottoman heritage sights of the historical Sultanahmet area. Visit the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Hippodrome and Obelisk, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (optional extra entrance to Harem not included). Evening free at leisure to dine out and stroll through atmospheric streets around the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 03 : Cruise along the Bosphorous Cruise along the Bosphorous with views from the boat of all the different mansions, palaces and mosques that line its shores. Then on to the sights and aromas of the famous Spice Bazaar, see the opulent Dolmabahce Palace, cross over the Bosphorus Bridge and views from Camlica Hill, the highest point in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 04 : Flight from Istanbul to Santorini Breakfast, check-out and according to the flight schedule transfer to Istanbul Airport for departure on flight (either direct or via Athens) to Santorini. Arrive and transfer to hotel with remainder of the day/evening at leisure. Overnight in Santorini
DAY 05 : Free day on Santorini Breakfast at the hotel with the day free at leisure to stunning enjoy views of the island, explore various villages, visit museums and maybe a winery. Various optional excursions are available on request. Overnight in Santorini
DAY 06 : By ferry or flight from Santorini to Athens Breakfast at the hotel, check-out and as per chosen timing transfer to the port for departure on highspeed (summer season) or standard (winter season) ferry to Athens. Flights are also available on request. Arrival to Athens and transfer to hotel with evening at leisure. Overnight in Athens
DAY 07 : Explore Athens Breakfast at hotel then join on one of the following regular group excursions (your choice): a) 5hr Coach tour: visit Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum & panoramic drive through city center b) 3hr Walking tour: visit Acropolis & stroll through the city centre c) 5hr Walking tour: visit Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum & stroll through city centre d) 3hr Athens Food walking tour: visiting specialty food shops with tastings & Varvakeios market *Other alternatives available, like wine tasting etc, advise your preference in the enquiry form Afternoon and evening free at leisure for you to further explore on your own. Overnight in Athens.
DAY 8 – Departure: Breakfast, check-out and per your international flight departure time transfer to Athens Airport.
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Istanbul, Santorini & Athens Tour
Tour Overview
- DESTINATION: Turkey - Greece
- STARTS IN | ENDS IN: Istanbul - Athens
- DURATION: 8 Days | 7 Nights
(8D/7N) Istanbul, Santorini & Athens Tour package covers the highlights of Istanbul in Turkey along with Santorini, Oda Town & Athens in Greece. This itinerary can also be done in reverse order, starting from Athens and ending in Istanbul. Very flexible, can be customized around your interests, dates, and special requests. Turkey Greece Tours.
- Explore the continent-straddling metropolis of Istanbul.
- Step back in time to when it was Constantinople with the backstreets of the Grand Bazaar and at the Hagia Sophia.
- Sip cocktails and watch a spectacular Santorini sunset.
- Enjoy a dip in the thermal waters near a volcanic crater.
- Get the insider lowdown from your local leader and discover hidden gems that you won’t find in a guidebook.
This is a sample itinerary for inspiration. Your personalized Turkey and Greece trip will be created individually by one of our travel specialists to match your interests, dates, and special requests. All in minutes…
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Tour itinerary, day 1 | welcome to istanbul – where the east meets west.
A private transfer will escort you from the Istanbul airport to your hotel in the heart of the city. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in Istanbul. Overnight: Istanbul | Meal: None
Optional Add-On | Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Day 2 | Exploring the Hypnotic History and Culture of Istanbul
Pick up from your hotel. Join on regular group tour (private guided available on request) to explore some of the most important sights in the historical Sultanahmet area. Visit the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome, Obelisk and also Topkapi Palace (excluding Harem). Tour will finish with a visit to the dazzling Grand Bazaar, where you’ll hunt for local treasures. Drop off to hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight: Istanbul | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 3 | A Sensual Journey Across Continents in Istanbul
This morning start the tour with a visit to the bustling Spice Market – a colorful bazaar heaped with various sweets and spices. Then take a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise between the continents of Europe and Asia, during which you’ll have views of various historical sights that line its shores. After cruise drive through the Bosphorous Bridge and stop at Camlica Hill for panoramic views over Istanbul. Finally, stop at the Dolmabahce Palace for interior visit. Drop off to hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight: Istanbul | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 4 | Travel to Santorini by flight
Check-out and transfer to Istanbul Airport for departure on flight (via Athens) to Santorini. Arrive and meet for transfer to hotel with remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight: Santorini | Meal: Breakfast included.
Day 5 | Santorini at Leisure
Today you have the full day explore the Island on your own. Explore explore around the town and various villages; hike the scenic route between Fira and Oia; relax on different color beaches – black beach, red beach, white beach. Sip on a cocktail while watching Mother Nature’s artistic talent displayed across the sky, one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world ! Overnight: Santorini | Meal: Breakfast included.
Day 6 | Travel to Athens by flight
Pick up at hotel in Santorini and transfer to the airport. Fly to Athens. Depart on flight to Athens. Arrival and transferred to your hotel. Remainder of your day is yours to explore the Plaka area and Athens on your own. Overnight: Athens | Meal: Breakfast included.
Day 7 | Half Day Athens City Tour
After breakfast, we spend the morning on a coach tour of the city. Popular landmarks and monuments we will pass are the Panathinaikon stadium, the Zappeion, the temple of the Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and the Parliament. We will also pay a visit to the Acropolis which looks over the city. We take a guided tour of the Acropolis before visiting one of the world’s best museums – the Acropolis museum. The afternoon is at leisure so why not explore the Plaka district or go shopping on popular Ermou Street. Overnight: Athens | Meal: Breakfast included.
Optional Add-On | Cape Sounion Tour (Afternoon)
Day 8 | Athens – Departure
After check-out, we will arrange for the transfer to Athens Airport for your onward travel arrangements. Meal: Breakfast included.
What is Included?
Hotel accommodation in the category of your choice. Sightseeing tours on regular group basis (private basis on request). Licensed tour guide assistance during the sightseeing tours. Main entrance fees to all sites visited per the itinerary. Meals where shown in the itinerary. Deluxe a/c vehicles during the tours and airport transfers in Turkey & Greece. International/domestic air/ferry transport between each destination. Taxes and handling service. 24×7 support during your trip.
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The colors and charms of Istanbul kick start this incredible 11-day journey to Turkey and Greece. Enjoy three nights in Istanbul, where teeming bazaars and ornate palaces huddle along the bustling streets and breezy Bosphorus. Explore the age-old ruins of the Acropolis in Athens and relax on the stunning Greek island of Santorini during your six night Greek odyssey. Admire the classical and medieval treasures of the Greek capital and drink in its many charms. Then, ride a ferry across the Aegean Sea to the glorious volcanic island of Santorini, famous for its breathtaking caldera, black cliffs, and whitewashed clifftop towns. Enjoy free time on this gorgeous gem to unwind and take in its highlights before one last night in Athens.
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Full Itinerary
USA - Istanbul, Turkey
Accommodation.
★★★★ Radisson Hotel President Beyazit Istanbul or Similar
Hotel Upgrade:
Optional Tours & Extras:
Landmarks of Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Galata, Istiklal Caddesi & Taksim Square (min 5 pax)
Today is yours to explore and enjoy Istanbul as you please. Alternatively, discover the sights, colors and flavors of Istanbul on our optional Treasures of Istanbul tour. This half-day excursion will take you to the aromatic Spice Bazaar and the famous Rustem Pasha Mosque. Finish with a shared motorboat ride on the Bosphorus to see its waterfront sights before transportation back to the hotel.
Treasures of Istanbul: Bosphorous Cruise, Spice Bazaar & Rustem Pasha Mosque (min 8 pax)
Istanbul - Athens
After an airport transfer, fly to Greece. On arrival, meet your tour representative and transfer to your Athens hotel. After checking in, enjoy the rest of the evening to relax or to start discovering the history-steeped Greek capital independently. Perhaps roam the cobbled lanes of the oldest district, Plaka, beneath the Acropolis, or browse for souvenirs on the shopping avenues of Ermou, Kolonaki or Voukourestiou. Make the most of your time in Athens and upgrade to the deluxe NJV Athens Plaza Hotel. Offering unparalleled service, this modern 5-star hotel sits on Constitution Square and features contemporary rooms and suites, many with stunning views of the Acropolis, pedestrianized Voukourestiou Street, and tree-lined Stadiou Street. As well as offering chic modern interiors, the NJV is ideally positioned for exploring Athens’ major tourist attractions, with the Acropolis, key monuments, and Athens’ top shopping districts and museums within easy walking distance.
★★★★ Athens Avenue or similar
Enjoy breakfast before a morning sightseeing tour of Athens. Learn about Athens’ long history from your guide as you see the Parliament Building and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Syntagma Square, and tick through highlights including Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Zeus and the Panathenaic Stadium, the stage for the first modern Olympics in 1896. Ascend to the UNESCO-listed Acropolis to admire its glorious temples, including the double gatehouse of the Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and spectacular Parthenon. Your tour also includes a visit to the New Acropolis Museum, home to archeological treasures discovered at the Acropolis site. Admire the statues and artifacts as you learn how the Acropolis served as the hub of Greek civilization from the 5th century BC. Afterwards, enjoy the afternoon free at leisure or join our optional tour to Cape Sounion. *Groups of 9 and less: Athens city sightseeing and transfer services are on a seat-in-coach or shared coach basis. *Groups of 10 and more: Athens city sightseeing and transfer services will be private.
Cape Sounion in the afternoon (min 10 pax)
Athens - Santorini
After an early breakfast, transfer to Athens’ port for a ferry ride to the Cyclades island of Santorini ( ferry ride is approximately 8 hours ). Relax on board and drink in the views of Santorini's breathtaking cliffs as you sail into the 'caldera' - the ancient, sea-filled volcanic crater the island overlooks. Alternatively, make the most of your time and choose the option to take a quick flight to Santorini ( flight time from Athens is approximately 50 minutes ). Transfer and check in to your hotel and spend the afternoon as you please. Stroll around Fira, admire the caldera views, or take in the famous Santorini sunset at your hotel this evening. Perhaps take your comfort to the next level and upgrade to the luxurious Orama Hotel & Spa. Located right at the entrance of Fira, the Orama Hotel & Spa is just a few minutes from the picturesque whitewashed capital. Stroll around Fira, admire the caldera views, or take in the famous Santorini sunset at your hotel this evening. *Ferry time from Athens to Santorini is approximately 8 hours* *Flight time from Athens to Santorini is approximately 50 minutes.*
*Optional flight upgrade is not available for on-site purchase and must be purchased online at least 35 days prior to departure.
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Roundtrip Flight from Athens to Santorini and Santorini to Athens
This morning, experience stunning views of Santorini’s glittering caldera as you walk the path that hugs the rim of this submerged volcanic crater, with your local guide, starting in Fira and ending in Imerovigli.. Explore the island’s whitewashed settlements, stroll through the cobblestone paths, and take in the breathtaking landscapes. Here, sugar-cube houses, bars and restaurants cling to the cliffsides, offering viewpoint after viewpoint for watching the sun sink below the caldera. Free at leisure for the rest of the day or experience the famous Santorini sunset this evening on the optional Caldera Sailing Sunset tour.
Caldera Sailing Tour (Sunset)
Today heralds a day of leisure in Santorini. You may want to explore the island at your own and dip into Fira’s chic shops, bars and tavernas. Alternatively, experience the best of this island and its history and culture on our full day optional Landmarks of Santorini tour. Spend the day discovering the highlights of this majestic island; stops include Profitis Ilias Mountain, Megalochori, Akrotiri Archaeological site, the Red Beach, Perivolos and Santo Wines.
Landmarks of Santorini
Santorini - Athens
Enjoy the morning free at leisure until your transfer to the port to catch your ferry back to Athens (ferry time approximately 8 hours) or choose the option to take a quick flight back to Athens (flight time is approximately 50 minutes). On arrival, relax with a transfer to your hotel and enjoy the evening in Greece’s charming capital as you wish — the perfect finale to your trip. *Ferry time from Santorini to Athens is approximately 8 hours* *Flight time from Santorini to Athens is approximately 50 minutes.* *Optional flight upgrade is not available for on-site purchase and must be purchased online at least 35 days prior to departure.
Athens - USA
Today transfer to Athens International Airport and bid goodbye to Greece as you board your return flight to the US.
What's Included
Round-trip international flights from selected gateway city (land and air package only).
Istanbul and Athens Airport arrival and departure transfers (land and air package only). Ferry tickets Athens-Santorini-Athens, in economy class (fuel surcharges not included).
9 nights hotel accommodation.
9 hotel buffet breakfasts.
Orientation tour with an English-speaking local guide in each city as per the itinerary. *Groups of 9 and less: Athens city sightseeing and transfer services are on a seat-in-coach or shared coach basis. *Groups of 10 and more: Athens city sightseeing and transfer services will be private.
Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 6 guests.
Hotels & Upgrades
Create your ideal getway with the following upgrade options. Extensions and upgrades can be added during the booking process.
- Hotels(Included)
- Hotel Upgrades
Radisson Hotel President Beyazit Istanbul or Similar
Athens Avenue or similar
Splendour Resort or similar
Santorini Palace Hotel or similar
Suites of the Gods
Upgrade to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Istanbul - Old Town or Similar
Standard Room
The elegant Doubletree by Hilton Istanbul Old Town enjoys a prime position in central old Istanbul, opposite a tram stop and within easy reach of the Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. The glamorous public areas give way to four top-notch restaurants and bars, a marble Turkish bath, gym, sauna and treatment rooms. Upgrade to this hotel and you’ll enjoy a spacious standard room with super-comfy beds and hypo-allergenic pillows, satellite LCD TV and coffee and tea facilities, plus a minibar, work desk and luxurious en-suite bath or shower room.
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Upgrade to NJV Athens Plaza Hotel or similar
Classic Twin/Double
Get the best from your 3-night stay in Athens by upgrading to stay in the deluxe NJV Athens Plaza Hotel. Offering unparalleled service, this modern 5-star hotel sits on Constitution Square and features contemporary rooms and suites, many with stunning views of the Acropolis, pedestrianized Voukourestiou Street, and tree-lined Stadiou Street. As well as offering chic modern interiors, the NJV is ideally positioned for exploring Athens’ major tourist attractions, with the Acropolis, key monuments, and Athens’ top shopping districts and museums within easy walking distance. Constitution Square metro station, together with tram, bus, and trolley stops are also close by, as is the elegant Kolonaki neighborhood, with its upscale boutiques, restaurants, and cafes. Rooms at the NJV are the height of comfort, with elegant furnishings and calming décor complemented with luxury designer-brand bathroom amenities, satellite TV, Wi-fi, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a safe, and air-conditioning. *Price varies based on check-in/out dates* *In the event of a hotel change, we will notify you prior to your trip departure date* **Please note this optional hotel upgrade is not available for on-site purchase**
Upgrade to Orama Hotel & Spa or Similar
Standard room
Elevate your Santorini stay by upgrading to the luxurious 5-star Orama Hotel & Spa. Located in Fira, only a few meters away from the cliff of the caldera and the panoramic view of the volcano, Orama Hotel & Spa invites you to indulge yourself and enjoy a unique experience of Cycladic hospitality, Decorated in calming white and neutrals to echo the classic Cycladic palette, the Orama invites you to experience a stay driven by extraordinary feelings of comfort and relaxation. The hotel's extensive amenities include a magnificent swimming pool, pool bar and restaurant featuring fresh Greek and Mediterranean fare, an exquisite spa inspired by the holistic healings of Hippocrates and a full fitness center. When it comes to location, the Orama could hardly be in a better spot. Located within 5 minutes walking distance from the center of Fira, nearby attractions include The Greek Orthodox Cathedral, The Catholic Cathedral, the cable car and old port, the Archeological Museum of Thira, the Prehistoric Museum of Thira, shops, restaurants and nightlife. *Price varies based on check in/out date* *In the event of a hotel change, we will notify you prior to the trip departure date* **Please note this optional hotel upgrade is not available for on-site purchase**
Optional Excursions
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