Turkey & Greek Island Odyssey (Standard inside cabin without porthole, start Istanbul, end Athens)

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Travel to the edge of Europe with this Turkish & Greecian adventure. Hang out in the cool city of Istanbul, see the sombre memorials at Gallipoli, visit the port towns of Canakkale & Kusadasi, & dip in the thermal pools of Pamukkale. Later it’s on to the islands for a taste of Greece. Check out the fortified town of Rhodes before topping it all of...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • The Blue Mosque, the Galata Bridge, the Spice Markets - discover Istanbul with our expert local guide
    • See the Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace and Suleymaniye Mosque
    • Pay tribute to heroes at Gallipoli & ANZAC Cove
    • Journey along the Sea of Marmara
    • Visit ANZAC Cove
    • Visit Lone Pine Cemetery
    • Scenic mountain drive to Pergamum, ancient capital of Asia Minor
    • See Izmir, the birthplace of Homer
    • See one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World - a locally guided tour of Ephesus
    • Visit a Turkish carpet factory

What's this trip about?

    Travel to the edge of Europe with this Turkish & Greecian adventure. Hang out in the cool city of Istanbul, see the sombre memorials at Gallipoli, visit the port towns of Canakkale & Kusadasi, & dip in the thermal pools of Pamukkale. Later it’s on to the islands for a taste of Greece. Check out the fortified town of Rhodes before topping it all off with a visit to paradise - Santorini. There's no shortage of memorable moments here, from haggling at the bazaars, to climbing the Trojan horse to just chilling on the beach.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityIstanbul
End CityAthens

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greece
  • Turkey

Attractions

  • Athens
  • Istanbul

Activities

  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive Istanbul

Check-in to your hotel & meet up with your Contiki team & fellow travellers this evening in Turkey’s capital, a busy metropolis where East literally meets West.

Day 2: Istanbul

Today, our Local guide shows you one of the city’s major draw cards, the stunning Blue Mosque. It’s an amazing building with a series of domes and minarets dominating the skyline, complete with a breathtaking interior of tens of thousands of blue tiles. After that, w...

Day 3: Istanbul to Canakkale

This morning, make a pilgrimage to the site of the region’s bloody battle, Gallipoli. Visit ANZAC Cove where World War I troops landed, Lone Pine Cemetary, where Australian troops are buried and pay tribute at the memorial for New Zealand soldiers. Enjoy some down-ti...

Day 4: Canakkale to Izmir

Kick start the day with free time in Troy, where you can opt to get inside the legend of one the world’s most famous battles and check out the famed wooden horse. Choose an optional excursion with our expert Local Guide and explore the excavation site of this mythica...

Day 5: Izmir to Pamukkale

Today serves up the opportunity to visit Hieropolis, an ancient Roman spa town and sacred city, sitting in modern-day Pamukkale. As it serves up dramatic scenery, make sure you keep your camera handy at this UNESCO World Heritage site. Arid ridges and white calcium ...

Day 6: Pamukkale to Kusadasi

This morning, opt to get a feel for the ancient times with a locally guided tour of the ancient city of Ephesus. Explore this stunningly preserved city that Mark Antony and Cleopatra once visited and learn about its past as a major trading centre. Today you’ll get up...

Day 7: Kusadasi to Rhodes

Fit in some last minute shopping in Turkey before boarding your cruise ship and setting sail to Rhodes in the Greek Islands. On the way you'll make at stop on Patmos, with its sacred spots and wild countryside. Get into the spirit of the island with an optional excur...

Day 8: Rhodes

As the sunniest island in the Aegean & one of the most beautiful towns in the Mediterranean, Rhodes is so much more than just a holiday paradise. It’s also famous for the Colossus of Rhodes. Although no longer standing, this ancient statue of the Greek god Helios,...

Day 9: Cruising to Santorini via Crete

Today we start the day off with a visit to the biggest of the Greek Islands, Crete. Choose an optional excursion to the Palace of Knossos where our Local Guide will tell you the story of this 4000 year old mythical Minoan Palace, where the minotaur (half-man/half-bull...

Day 10: Arrival into Athens

After breakfast and a farewell to our hosts, we disembark in the Piraeus and head to Syntagma Square. Set right in the heart of Athens and home to Greece’s parliament, this is where our tour ends. For those who are keen to learn more, there’s a chance to step back in ...

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Price per day$193
Last Updated: 0/17/2022

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Accommodation

9 nights accommodation: 6 nights in hotels, 3 nights on board a cruise ship (twin or triple-share) Modern, air-conditioned coach Fun-filled entertainment on every night of the cruise Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossing An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team On-board cruise representative Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations,
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Meals Included
  • 9 continental breakfasts
  • 2 lunches
  • 7 three-course dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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