Grand Greece and Turkey Tour Departing From London
This tour is offered at an all-inclusive price, including luxury transportation and luxury hotel accommodation.
Starting From: € 1,999
Grand Greece and Turkey Tour Departing From London × 1
Total: 1.999 €
TOUR EXPLANATION
Grand Greece and Turkey Tour
✈ London → Santorini → Turkey
Total: 19 Days / 18 Nights
Tour Type: Flight and Road Combined Tour
Airlines: British Airways / Aegean (London Heathrow → Santorini, direct) · Aegean (Santorini → Istanbul IST) · British Airways (Istanbul IST → London Heathrow)
Day 1 – London → Santorini
Morning: Direct flight from Heathrow at 08:25 (British Airways or Aegean) → Santorini Thira Airport (JTR), arrival 14:15.
Transfer: Check-in at hotel (Oia area, boutique hotel with caldera view).
Evening: Sunset in Oia, seafood dinner with Greek cuisine.
Day 2 – Santorini
Morning: Walking tour in Fira and Oia streets, bazaar exploration.
Lunch: Seaside lunch.
Afternoon: Volcano tour and swimming in hot springs.
Evening: Traditional Greek night (dance and dinner program).
Day 3 – Santorini
Morning: Visit to Akrotiri Ancient City.
Lunch: Relax at Perissa black sand beaches.
Evening: Dinner at a rooftop restaurant in Fira with city lights views.
Day 4 – Santorini → Istanbul
Morning: Free time and shopping.
Afternoon: Flight from Santorini Thira Airport at 14:00 (Aegean Airlines) → Istanbul IST, arrival 16:15.
Evening: Hotel check-in in Sultanahmet, short evening walk.
Day 5 – Istanbul
Morning: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern tour.
Lunch: Ottoman cuisine lunch near Gülhane Park.
Evening: Topkapi Palace visit, Grand Bazaar shopping.
Day 6 – Istanbul
Morning: Bosphorus boat tour.
Lunch: Famous Ortaköy baked potato, coffee by the sea.
Evening: Galata Tower and Istiklal Street free time.
Day 7 – Istanbul → Bursa
Morning: Transfer by private vehicle Istanbul → Bursa (~2.5 hrs, ferry crossing).
Lunch: Iskender kebab in Bursa center.
Afternoon: Visit Green Tomb and Grand Mosque.
Evening: Free time in Uludağ hotel area.
Day 8 – Bursa → Ankara
Morning: Private transfer Bursa → Ankara (~4.5 hrs).
Lunch: Central Ankara lunch.
Afternoon: Anıtkabir and Hamamönü visit.
Evening: Dinner at a famous local liver restaurant.
Day 9 – Ankara → Cappadocia
Morning: Transfer Ankara → Cappadocia (~3.5 hrs).
Lunch: Arrival in Göreme, check-in at authentic cave hotel (e.g., Esbelli Evi, Kelebek Cave).
Evening: Sunset at fairy chimneys area.
Day 10 – Cappadocia
Morning: Hot air balloon tour (06:00 departure).
Lunch: Göreme Open-Air Museum, pottery kebab.
Evening: Visit to underground cities (Derinkuyu or Kaymaklı).
Day 11 – Cappadocia → Antalya
Morning: Flight from Nevşehir/Kayseri to Antalya (~1 hr 10 min).
Lunch: Lunch in Antalya Old Town (Kaleiçi).
Evening: Antalya marina walk, seaside dinner.
Day 12 – Antalya
Morning: Aspendos and Perge Ancient City tour.
Lunch & Free Time: Side beach.
Evening: Antalya city center exploration.
Day 13 – Antalya → Izmir
Morning: Flight Antalya → Izmir (~1 hr).
Lunch: Izmir Kordon lunch.
Afternoon: Kemeraltı Bazaar, Clock Tower.
Evening: Dinner in Alsancak.
Day 14 – Izmir → Çanakkale
Morning: Private transfer Izmir → Çanakkale (~6 hrs).
Lunch: Visit Troy Ancient City.
Evening: Dinner on Çanakkale coast.
Day 15 – Çanakkale → Istanbul
Morning: Transfer Çanakkale → Istanbul (~4 hrs + ferry).
Afternoon: Check-in at Bosphorus-view hotel.
Evening: Kadıköy and Moda tour.
Day 16 – Istanbul
Morning: Dolmabahçe Palace visit.
Lunch: Köfte or seafood lunch in Beşiktaş.
Evening: Free time and souvenir shopping.
Day 17 – Istanbul
Morning: Emirgan Park, Sabancı Museum, or Istanbul Modern.
Lunch: Seafood or brunch in Karaköy.
Evening: Farewell Bosphorus dinner cruise (optional).
Day 18 – Istanbul
Morning: Free time, shopping or short museum visits.
Afternoon: Final preparations.
Day 19 – Istanbul → London
Morning: Flight from Istanbul Airport (IST) → Heathrow (~10:00 departure, ~13:00 arrival).
Important Notes
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Flight times may vary depending on airline and seasonal schedules.
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Travel durations (e.g., Istanbul–Bursa, Izmir–Çanakkale) may change depending on traffic. Transfers may be by private car or group bus.
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Cappadocia hot air balloon rides depend on weather conditions; if canceled, refunds or alternative activities will be provided.
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Museum and site entrance fees, as well as guiding services, are included. Personal expenses and special activities (e.g., SPA, paragliding, private boat tours) are extra.
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Pack for different climates (Cappadocia mornings are cool, Antalya is hot).
Passport & Visa Information
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UK citizens or UK residence permit holders:
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Greece (Santorini & Greek islands): Schengen visa required. Must provide valid passport (min. 6 months), biometric photo, hotel & flight reservations, travel insurance, and bank statements.
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Turkey: UK citizens may travel visa-free up to 90 days. Other nationalities must check visa requirements separately.
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Passports must be valid for at least 6 months. Damaged passports may cause issues.
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Visa applications should be started 30–45 days in advance.
Travel Insurance
This tour includes travel health insurance covering:
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Emergency healthcare abroad, hospital and treatment costs
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Lost or delayed luggage
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Flight cancellations or delays
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Emergency repatriation or family emergencies