Greece & Cappadocia, 14 days

Upon your arrival at Athens Airport, our assistant will be waiting to greet you and transfer you to your luxurious hotel in the center of Athens. After check-in, you’ll have a free afternoon to relax or explore the city on your own.

In the evening, we recommend joining the Athens by Night tour. Enjoy a short panoramic drive through the city center, with a breathtaking view of the illuminated Acropolis from the sacred hill. Take a pleasant walk through the picturesque streets of Plaka, the old city, and arrive at a typical Greek tavern for dinner accompanied by live music and Greek folk dances in traditional costumes.

Overnight in Athens.

After breakfast, start the guided city tour of Athens. See the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. Pass by the Prime Minister’s residence (Old Royal Palace) guarded by the Evzones in their colorful uniforms, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Parliament with the memorial to the Unknown Soldier.

Continue to the Academy, University, and National Library, as well as Constitution Square (Syntagma). Visit the Acropolis and explore the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens, including the Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and the iconic Parthenon. Don’t miss the Acropolis Museum to admire the sculptures and wonders of the classical era.

The evening is free for you to explore more of Athens. You can visit other museums, enjoy shopping on Ermou Street, or indulge in Greek cuisine at local restaurants and taverns. Experience the vibrant nightlife of Athens.

Overnight in Athens.

After breakfast, depart from the hotel and drive along the scenic coastal road to the Corinth Canal for a short stop. Continue to Epidaurus to visit the famous ancient theater known for its remarkable acoustics. Proceed to Mycenae and explore the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon.

Depart for Olympia, passing through the picturesque towns of Tripoli and Megalopoli in central Peloponnese. Overnight in Olympia, the ancient birthplace of the Olympic Games.

After breakfast, visit Delphi’s Archaeological Site and Museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a town situated at the foot of the breathtaking Meteora rock formations.

Arrive in Kalambaka for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, visit the monasteries of Meteora, perched atop massive rocks, offering an impressive view and exquisite examples of Byzantine art.

Depart from Kalambaka and drive back to Athens. Overnight in Athens.

After breakfast, depending on your flight time, transfer to Athens Airport for your departure to Istanbul.

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, our representative will transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, depart for a half-day Golden Horn tour. Visit the famous Pierre Loti café in the Eyup neighborhood, offering a wonderful view of the Golden Horn. Then, visit the Cathedral of St. George, housing the Ecumenical Patriarchate. On the way, see a part of the ancient walls of Constantinople.

Next, visit the Mosque of Suleymaniye (Suleiman the Magnificent), a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The afternoon is free to explore the city independently or join the optional Classical tour to visit Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and the Archaeological Museum.

Overnight in Istanbul.