The Best of Greece & Turkey
- Trip code: 424X017
- Dauer: 15
- Stil: Classic
Step into the ancient wonders of Greece and Turkey on this 15-day adventure that’s anything but ordinary. Picture yourself exploring Greece's iconic Acropolis and Parthenon, strolling through Napflio's enchanting cobblestone streets, and standing in awe before the statues of Apollo. Then, cross into Turkey to discover where East meets West — exploring the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli and soaking in Pamukkale’s stunning white cliff pools. This journey is a feast for your senses, with rich history, vibrant culture, and mouth-watering cuisine around every corner.
Übersicht
Checklist
Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)
Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Meals Included
14 Frühstück, 1 Abendessen
Meal Budget
Plane USD430-560 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein
Optional Activities
Athens
- Besuch auf dem Syntagma-Platz (Verfassungsplatz) (Gratis)
- Besuch des Archäologischen Nationalmuseums (12EUR pro Person)
- Ancient Agora Visit (8EUR pro Person)
- Besuch im Akropolis-Museum
Meteora
- Ausflug nach Meteora bei Sonnenaufgang (30EUR pro Person)
- Guided Meteora Monasteries Hiking Tour
- Naturkundemuseum Meteora (5EUR pro Person)
Náfplio
- Festung Bourtzi (4EUR pro Person)
- Archäologisches Museum (6EUR pro Person)
- Kriegsmuseum (6EUR pro Person)
- Besichtigung der Festung Acronafplia (Gratis)
- Besuch der Palamidi-Festung (8EUR pro Person)
- Besichtigung von Tiryns (8EUR pro Person)
Epídavros
- Führung durch Epidavros (12EUR pro Person)
Mycenae
- Besuch von Mykene (12EUR pro Person)
Ayvalık
- Bootstour in Ayvalik (60-600TRY pro Person)
Sirince
- Dorfbesuch in Şirince
Şirince
- Weinprobe in Sirince (Gratis)
Selçuk
- Besichtigung der Johanneskirche (6EUR pro Person)
- Besuch der Isabey-Moschee (Gratis)
- Pide Lunch & Demonstration, Selcuk
Pamukkale
- Antikes Schwimmbecken (340TRY pro Person)
Istanbul
- Besichtigung der Aya Sofya (25EUR pro Person)
- Besuch auf dem Gewürzbasar (Gratis)
- Besichtigung der Blauen Moschee (Gratis)
- Galataturm (30EUR pro Person)
- Besuch im Topkapi-Palast (1500TRY pro Person)
- Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise
Istanbul
- Dolmabahçe-Palast (1200TRY pro Person)
- Archäologisches Museum (15EUR pro Person)
- Museum für türkische und islamische Kunst (10EUR pro Person)
- Großer Palast (Mosaikenmuseum) (10EUR pro Person)
- Cisterna Basilica (900TRY pro Person)
Start / Finish
Athens nach Istanbul
What's Included
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Besuch bei Shedia Home und ein Getränk, Athens
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Handwerksprojekt Çöp(m)adam, Ayvalık
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Foodie-Moment: Cooking Class Athens, Athens. Athens orientation walk. Guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. Acropolis and Parthenon entrance fees. Visit the site of Thermopylae Information Center. Guided tour of Ancient Delphi. Visit the Corinth Canal. International flight from Athens to Istanbul. Gallipoli battlefields entrance and guided visit. Troy entrance and guided visit. Ephesus entrance and visit. Ancient Hierapolis and Pamukkale entrance and guided walk. Istanbul city walking tour. Internal flight from Pamukkale to Istanbul. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
Hotels (14 nts)
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Highlights
Experience traditional cuisine with a cooking class in Athens, Admire the Acropolis and the Parthenon, Visit the ancient cities of Delphi and Ephesus, See the historic battlefield of Gallipoli and the ruins of Troy, Walk through the astonishing white pools of Pamukkale
Transport
Taxi, private bus, train, private air-conditioned van, plane, walking
Introduction
Step into the ancient wonders of Greece and Turkey on this 15-day adventure that’s anything but ordinary. Picture yourself exploring Greece's iconic Acropolis and Parthenon, strolling through Napflio's enchanting cobblestone streets, and standing in awe before the statues of Apollo. Then, cross into Turkey to discover where East meets West — exploring the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli and soaking in Pamukkale’s stunning white cliff pools. This journey is a feast for your senses, with rich history, vibrant culture, and mouth-watering cuisine around every corner
Internationale Flüge
Check-in-Zeiten und Freigepäck/Einschränkungen können je nach Fluggesellschaft variieren und sich jederzeit ändern. Für die aktuellsten Informationen zu deinem Flug wende dich bitte an deine Fluggesellschaft. Wir empfehlen Online-Check-in, um mögliche Verzögerungen am Flughafen zu vermeiden
Minimum Age
Mindestalter für diese Reise sind 18 Jahre
Itinerary
Day 1 Athens
Arrive at any time
Day 2 Athens
Explore the city on a guided walking tour to the Parthenon and Acropolis with a refreshment stop at a local non-profit cafe, Shedia Home, along the way. Enjoy a free afternoon to immerse yourself deeper into this historical city; opt to visit the new Acropolis Museum, the Ancient Agora, or the National Archaeological Museum. Later in the evening attend a cooking class with a local chef and enjoy a dinner of your creations
Day 3 Athens/Meteora
Travel north from Athens by bus and train to Kalampaka, the perfect base for visiting the monasteries and the area of Meteora
Day 4 Meteora
Spend a full free day in the area. Head out and visit the mountain top monasteries on your own by bus or pre-book the Meteora Monasteries Hiking Tour to do it on foot with a local guide
Day 5 Meteora/Delphi
After breakfast, transfer to the site of Thermopylae and Information Centre to learn of the famous battle that helped create the Greece we know today. Continue on to Delphi for an orientation walk before touring Ancient Delphi with a local guide. Spend the evening as you wish with free time
Day 6 Delphi/Náfplio
Travel Nafplio with a stop at the Corinth Canal on the way. Take part in a brief orientation walk then spend the evening exploring the cobblestone streets with free time. Opt to climb the Acronafplia to take in the views
Day 7 Náfplio/Athens
Enjoy free time to explore Napflio and the surrounding areas. Choose to visit Epidavros, as well as the nearby site of Mycenae then transfer in the late afternoon to Athens for the night
Day 8 Athens/Istanbul
Transfer to the airport for the flight from Athens to Istanbul, Turkey. Enjoy a bit of free time after checking into the hotel before meeting up with newly-joining group members in the evening and heading out for an optional dinner
Day 9 Istanbul/Çanakkale
Führung durch Gallipoli, die ANZAC-Bucht, Soldatenfriedhöfe und Lone Pine. Weiter geht es zur Hafenstadt Çanakkale
Day 10 Çanakkale/Ayvalık/Bergama
Nach einer Führung durch Troja geht es weiter nach Ayvalik. Besuche einen von Frauen geführten Handwerksladen, ein von G Adventures unterstütztes Projekt. Genieße einen Halbtagestrip auf dem Boot
Day 11 Bergama/Selçuk
Besuche die historische römische Stadt Ephesus. Dann geht es weiter nach Selçuk
Day 12 Selçuk
Möglichkeit zum Besuch in der Johanneskathedrale und der Isa-Bey-Moschee sowie im nahegelegenen malerischen Dörfchen Şirince
Day 13 Selçuk/Pamukkale
Geführter Rundgang durch Pamukkale und zu den Ruinen von Hierapolis
Day 14 Pamukkale/Istanbul
Flug am Morgen nach Istanbul. Nach einem Orientierungs-Spaziergang durch die Stadt hast du die Möglichkeit, die Top-Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt, wie den Großen Basar, den Topkapi-Palast oder die Hagia Sofia zu besuchen
Day 15 Istanbul
Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Athens
We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this world-renowned city.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2 Athens
Day 3 Athens/Meteora
Perched on high cliffs there are monasteries built on immense natural pillars and make for a once-in-a-lifetime sight.
Day 4 Meteora
Day 5 Meteora/Delphi
Travel through mountain scenery around Mt Parnassos to Delphi.
Enjoy a visit to the ancient city of Delphi, then spend the evening exploring the charming little town or relaxing in a small café enjoying the views of the nearby valley.
Day 6 Delphi/Náfplio
Described as one of Greece's prettiest towns, the narrow pedestrian streets of old town are begging to be strolled upon.
Day 7 Náfplio/Athens
There is a wealth of ancient sites to explore within easy reach of Nafplio on a free day such as Epidavros, which is highly regarded as one of the most renowned of Greek ancient sites. Or choose to visit the famous Mycenae, also close by, with its spectacular treasury and ruins, or for another lesser-known Mycenean site visit Tiryns, just in the suburbs of Nafplio itself.
Day 8 Athens/Istanbul
Day 9 Istanbul/Çanakkale
Wir brechen frühmorgens auf, um Gallipoli zu besuchen, wo Tausende während des 1. Weltkriegs in der gleichnamigen Schlacht ihr Leben ließen. Erkunde die Sehenswürdigkeiten und erfahre die traurige Geschichte.
Es ist nur ein Stück weiter nach Çanakkale, eine geschäftige Hafenstadt mit einer wachsenden Zahl an Studenten. Misch dich unter die Menschenmassen, die sich abends am Ufer tummeln.
Day 10 Çanakkale/Ayvalık/Bergama
Enjoy a visit to the world-famous city of Troy. Continue to Ayvalik. Be charmed by the blend of old Ottoman architecture, cobblestoned streets, and an attractive harbour.
In the afternoon, opt to charter a small boat from the harbour to cruise this beautiful area. After, head to waterside restaurants for a sunset drink.
Day 11 Bergama/Selçuk
Du hast am Morgen Zeit zur freien Verfügung in Bergama, bevor wir nach Selçuk reisen, dem Ausgangsort zur Erkundung der Ruinen der antiken römischen Stadt Ephesos.
Mach dich auf den Weg in die Stadt und verbringe etwas Zeit zur freien Verfügung damit, auf Erkundungstour zu gehen.
Day 12 Selçuk
In der Zeit zur freien Verfügung kannst du einen Spaziergang zu den Ruinen der Johanneskirche unternehmen, die Isabey-Moschee besuchen oder einfach durch die Straßen dieser lebhaften türkischen Stadt schlendern. Eine weitere Option ist es, mit einem lokalen „Dolmus“ (Bus) in den malerischen Ort Şirince (8 km) zu fahren, wo du lokalen Wein probieren oder Kunsthandwerksprodukte kaufen kannst. Für leidenschaftliche Sonnenanbeter ist der Strand von Pamucaki ebenfalls gut erreichbar.
Day 13 Selçuk/Pamukkale
Besuche die berühmten weißen Klippen von Pamukkale und die antike Stätte Hierapolis.
Das zum UNESCO-Welterbe gehörende Hierapolis ist der Beweis dafür, dass die Thermalquellen von Pamukkale seit dem 2. Jahrhundert vor Christus als Spa genutzt wurden.
Day 14 Pamukkale/Istanbul
Kurzer Flug nach Istanbul. Nachdem wir uns eingerichtet haben, machen wir einen Rundgang durch die Stadt.
Jeder Rundgang wird ein bisschen anders sein, damit dein CEO die Möglichkeit hat, dir seine jeweiligen Lieblingsorte zu zeigen. Bewundere Sehenswürdigkeiten wie etwa die Hagia Sophia und den Topkapı-Palast. Wenn du etwas zusätzliche Zeit hast, kehre nochmal zurück, um diese Attraktionen genauer zu erkunden.
Day 15 Istanbul
Your tour might be finished, but the adventure’s far from over. Pre-book the following activity to experience after your tour ends: Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night in Istanbul.
And don’t worry if you can’t decide now. This activity is available for pre-booking any time before your tour starts, or it can be booked upon arrival in Istanbul.
