Best of Turkey & Greece

Flight from Toronto to Turkey direct or with connections.

Upon arrival at the airport in Istanbul, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for overnight.

In the morning, visit the Hagia Sophia Church, an architectural wonder of the 6th century and the Blue Mosque, the imperial mosque famous for its six minarets and interior tiles. Continue to Topkapi Palace (excluding the Harem), once the residence of Ottoman Sultans. A stop is made at one of the oldest markets in the world which contains over 4000 shops, the Grand Bazaar. Return to your hotel. (B)

Depart towards Gallipoli. Visit Anzac Cove and the Lone pine cemetery. Embark on ferry for a relaxing ride across the Dardanelle. Continue to Canakkale and overnight at your hotel. (BD)

Drive to the fabled city of Troy, famed in Homeric legend – site of the Trojan horse. Continue to Bergama and visit the ancient medical center in Asclepion. Overnight in Izmir at your hotel. (BL)

Drive to the ancient city of Ephesus, an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia. It was built in the 10th century BC on the site of the former Arzawan capital by Attic and Ionian Greek colonists. See the marble streets, Antique Theater, Arcadian Way, a Roman Bath and the Celcus Library. Continue to St. Mary’s Cottage. Return to Izmir for overnight. (BD)

Today, transfer to the pier in Kusadasi to embark on your Greek Island cruise. Overnight aboard your cruise. (BD)

Today, you will visit the Greek isle of Rhodes. Overnight aboard your cruise. (BLD)

Today visit the port of Heraklion on the island of Crete. Continue to the beautiful Santorini. Explore the breathtaking island with its famed Greek architectural style on your own. Overnight aboard your cruise. (BLD)

Today, disembark from the cruise and transfer to your hotel in Athens. Enjoy a day at leisure. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

After breakfast, you will enjoy a tour of the city which includes a visit to the famed Greek Acropolis followed by a visit to the Acropolis Museum. Enjoy the rest of your day exploring the city at your own pace. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

Transfer to the airport for your return flight. (B)