The Best of Greece & Turkey Adventure Tour

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.

Packing List  

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

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.

What's Included  

Your G for Good Moment: Tour of Shedia Home and a Beverage, Athens
Your G for Good Moment: Çöp(m)adam Visit, Ayvalik
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your 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.

Group Size Notes  

Max 16, avg 12

Meals Included  

14 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Transport  

Taxi, private bus, train, private air-conditioned van, plane, walking.

Optional Activities  

Athens
- Syntagma (Constitution) Square Visit (Free)
- National Archaeological Museum Visit (12EUR per person)
- Ancient Agora Visit (8EUR per person)
- Acropolis Museum Visit

Meteora
- Meteora Sunset Tour (30EUR per person)
- Guided Meteora Monasteries Hiking Tour
- Natural History Museum of Meteora (5EUR per person)

Náfplio
- Bourtzi Castle (4EUR per person)
- Archaeology Museum (6EUR per person)
- War Museum (6EUR per person)
- Acronafplia Fortress Visit (Free)
- Palamidi Fortress Visit (8EUR per person)
- Tiryns Site Visit (8EUR per person)

Epídavros
- Epidavros Visit (12EUR per person)

Mycenae
- Mycenae Site Visit (12EUR per person)

Ayvalik
- Ayvalik Boat Tour (60-600TRY per person)

Sirince
- Sample Local Wine in Sirince (Free)

Selçuk
- Mosque of Isa Bey Visit (Free)
- Saint John's Basilica Visit (50TRY per person)
- Selçuk Cooking Class

Sirince
- Sirince Village Visit

Pamukkale
- Swim in an Ancient Pool (340TRY per person)

Istanbul
- Archaeological Museum (150TRY per person)
- Dolamabahçe Palace (450TRY per person)
- Basilica Cistern (600TRY per person)
- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts (100TRY per person)
- Great Palace Mosaic Museum (60TRY per person)

Istanbul
- Spice Bazaar Visit (Free)
- Blue Mosque Visit (Free)
- Galata Tower (250TRY per person)
- Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya) Visit (25EUR per person)
- Topkapi Palace Visit (1500-650TRY per person)
- Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise

Minimum Age  

Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.

International Flights  

Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.

Accommodation  

Hotels (14 nts).

Group Leader  

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.