Hagia Sophia Interior Mosaics Istanbul
Scenic View of Poros Greece Waterfront and Harbor
Ancient Delphi Ruins with Mountain Backdrop
Istanbul Maidens Tower on Bosphorus

8-Day Turkey and Greece Tour | Istanbul Athens Delphi

€2360 €2060 / per person
08 Days / 07 Nights
Istanbul, Athens, Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Delphi

About This Tour

Discover an unforgettable journey across two iconic destinations with this carefully designed Turkey and Greece Tour. Your adventure begins with an immersive Istanbul city tour, where you will explore architectural masterpieces such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. A relaxing Bosphorus cruise and Old City Istanbul tour offers stunning views as you sail between Europe and Asia.

This seamless 8-day Turkey and Greece travel itinerary continues in Athens, the historic heart of Greece. Enjoy guided Athens sightseeing, including the world-famous Acropolis and its fascinating museum.

A highlight of this journey is the Greek island cruise Hydra Poros Aegina experience, where you will visit picturesque islands, stroll through charming streets, and enjoy breathtaking coastal scenery. The tour also includes a guided Delphi day trip from Athens, where you will explore one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient world.

This expertly crafted Istanbul to Athens cultural tour package blends history, culture, and relaxation, making it ideal for travelers seeking a rich and diverse experience across two countries.

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Highlights of the Tour

Experience a complete Turkey and Greece Tour across two culturally rich countries.
Enjoy a guided Istanbul city tour with a memorable Bosphorus cruise and Old City Istanbul tour.
Discover ancient history through immersive Athens sightseeing experiences.
Explore stunning islands with the Greek island cruise Hydra Poros Aegina experience.
Visit the legendary site of Delphi on a guided Delphi day trip from Athens.
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Itinerary

Welcome to Istanbul, the city where East meets West. Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport or the cruise port, a private transfer will take you to your hotel. Check-in is available from 1:00 PM. After settling in, your travel consultant will meet you at the hotel to provide a detailed briefing about your upcoming journey. The rest of the day is free for you to unwind or explore the city at your leisure.
Overnight: Istanbul

Meals : None

After breakfast, meet your professional guide at the hotel around 10:00 AM for a full-day exploration of Istanbul’s historic Old City. Key highlights include:
• The Byzantine Hippodrome, once the heart of chariot races and public gatherings
• Iconic monuments such as the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, and the German Fountain
• The majestic Blue Mosque, renowned for its intricate İznik tilework
• Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture
• Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans
• The Grand Bazaar, home to over 3,600 shops offering a variety of goods
The tour concludes around 4:00 PM, after which you return to your hotel. The evening is free for independent exploration.
Overnight: Istanbul

Meals: Breakfast

Begin the day with breakfast, then enjoy some free time in the morning. Around 2:00–2:15 PM, a private transfer will take you to board a Bosphorus cruise. Delight in a lunch onboard while sailing from the Golden Horn beneath the Galata Bridge. Pass notable landmarks such as Dolmabahce Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus bridges, Beylerbeyi Palace, and the iconic Maiden’s Tower. Return to your hotel in the evening.
Overnight: Istanbul

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch

After breakfast, transfer privately to the airport for your flight to Athens, Greece. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure, exploring nearby streets or simply relaxing.
Overnight: Athens

Meals: Breakfast

Start your day with a guided tour of Athens’ most famous landmarks. Marvel at the grandeur of the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament, and Syntagma Square. Climb the Acropolis, an enduring symbol of democracy, culture, and history, and then explore the fascinating Acropolis Museum (entrance included). Spend the afternoon at leisure, strolling through the charming streets of Athens or enjoying a coffee in a traditional café.

Meals: Breakfast

Embark on a scenic cruise across the sparkling waters of the Saronic Gulf. Begin with Hydra, a car-free island where winding streets reveal historic mansions, churches, museums, and charming shops. Next, visit Poros, climb to the Clock Tower for breathtaking views, and continue to Aegina, the largest of the three islands, to explore at your own pace. Enjoy lunch on board and end your day with a lively Greek folk show featuring music and dancing as you sail back to Athens
Overnight: Athens

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch

Journey to Delphi, once considered the center of the ancient world. Discover the awe-inspiring Sanctuary of Apollo Pythius, the Treasury of the Athenians, the ancient Theatre, and Stadium. Visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum to admire treasures like the Charioteer of Delphi and statues of Antinoos and the athlete Aghias. Lunch in the picturesque modern village of Delphi completes your unforgettable day before returning to Athens in the evening.
Overnight: Athens

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a final morning in Athens before being transferred to the airport. Depart with lasting memories of Greece’s timeless beauty, culture, and history.

Meals: Breakfast

Included

07 Nights Accommodation at 4-star hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Istanbul - Private Old City Tour (includes guiding in English, entrance fees – Lunch doest not include today.
Istanbul – Half day Bosphorus Cruise tour in the morning – Small Group
Half day Athens sightseeing Tour, English Speaking Guide - Small Group
Full day Cruise to Hydra, Poros, Aegina (with lunch on board) - Small Group
Full day Tour to Delphi with English Speaking Guide (with lunch) - Small Group
International flight from Istanbul (Turkey) to Athens (Greece)
All transfers from/to Airports, Hotels and Cruise Ports with Private Car
Domestic travel insures (Covers only tour dates Turkey)

Excluded

This tour prices does not include International Flight Tickets
Meals and drinks other than specified
Visits and services not mentioned in itinerary
Personel expences & Tips for drivers, guides

This Turkey and Greece Tour is designed to offer a perfect balance of guided exploration and free time. From a detailed Istanbul city tour to enriching Athens sightseeing, every moment is thoughtfully planned. The itinerary includes unique highlights such as the Greek island cruise Hydra Poros Aegina experience and a guided Delphi day trip from Athens. With a well-organized 8-day Turkey and Greece travel itinerary, you can explore comfortably without stress. This Istanbul to Athens cultural tour package ensures seamless travel, expert guides, and unforgettable experiences across two extraordinary destinations.

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This Turkey and Greece Tour is ideal for travelers who want to explore iconic destinations with ease and comfort. It is perfect for those interested in history, culture, and scenic landscapes. Whether you are a first-time visitor or an experienced traveler, this 8-day Turkey and Greece travel itinerary offers a comprehensive experience. If you enjoy structured activities like an Istanbul city tour, Athens sightseeing, and the Greek island cruise Hydra Poros Aegina experience, this tour is a perfect fit. The Istanbul to Athens cultural tour package is suitable for couples, solo travelers, and small groups.

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The best time to experience this Turkey and Greece Tour is during spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October). These seasons offer pleasant weather, making your Istanbul city tour and Bosphorus cruise and Old City Istanbul tour more enjoyable. In Greece, mild temperatures enhance Athens sightseeing and the Greek island cruise Hydra Poros Aegina experience. Visiting during these months also makes the guided Delphi day trip from Athens more comfortable. While summer is popular, the shoulder seasons provide fewer crowds and better conditions for this 8-day Turkey and Greece travel itinerary.

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How Our Tours Work

Our Turkey tours are individual journeys, not escorted coach tours. You are free to choose your travel dates, adjust the duration, and select the destinations you want to explore, creating a truly personalized experience from start to finish.

Most tours begin in Istanbul, where your adventure continues to other regions by domestic flights, and you return to Istanbul by plane at the end of your journey. Tours that include Gallipoli start with bus transfers to explore the historic battlefields.

All our tours can also be arranged as private, custom-made experiences, allowing you to fully tailor the itinerary, pace, and destinations to your preferences.

Our small group tours provide a more intimate experience while keeping flexibility. In destinations such as Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Gallipoli, Troy, and Pergamon, you will explore each site in a group of no more than 14 travelers, led by an expert local guide. This group is formed only for that day’s tour, and on other days you may tour with different small groups depending on the itinerary. After each day of touring, you return to your hotel, ensuring a comfortable and relaxed travel experience.

This approach combines the freedom of an individual tour with the guidance of a small group experience, giving you the ability to enjoy Turkey at your own pace while benefiting from expert-led excursions.

  • This tour is available for Daily all year round
  • Tour Can be customized.
  • Price per person, based on a minimum of 2 adults.
  • Price does not include international flight tickets.
  • Transfers are considered with 1 luggage per person.
  • Once domestic air tickets are issued cannot be modified and a 100% fees will apply in case of cancellation
  • Domestic flights schedule may change.
  • Domestic Flights Baggage Allowance (including 15 kilos of luggage + 8 kilos of hand luggage)

Once we receive your request to book your chosen tour package, we will confirm all services accordingly. Once everything is complete, we will email you the official tour itinerary with all day details. Once you confirm this itinerary, we will proceed to the payment process.

When you confirm the tour itinerary, we require a 50% booking deposit to secure your reservation. The remaining 50% balance will be charged 3 weeks (21 days) before the tour start date.

We Use Secure Payment Method;

All payments you make with us for your tour in Turkey are made through a SECURE ONLINE SYSTEM that automatically provides you with a receipt. 

The system is completely secure and does not require you to provide your credit card information. 

We send you a bank link to make your payment. This link only covers the amount you will pay. 

You open the link and fill in your credit card information in the form and the payment process is completed. This is a safe, secure and hassle-free way to pay your deposit and final payment to us. 

We accept only Credit Cards. VISA or MASTER CARD. Not Debit Cards or other Cards.

Reservations may only be cancelled by written notice sent by email or certified mail to our agency. If such written notice is received before arrival date / travel start date, we will accept such cancellation and refund the land portion costs recoverable from those entities paid on behalf of the travellers only to the extent/amount that such moneys are refunded by those entities to our agency.

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS/ FERRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

  • Notice received 31 days before date of arrival, no cancellation fee applies.
  • Notice received between 31-21 days prior to scheduled tour: 75% refund
  • Notice received between 21-14 days prior to scheduled tour: 50% refund
  • Notice received 13 days or less prior to scheduled tour: No refund

  1. What is included in this Turkey and Greece Tour?
    The tour includes accommodation, transfers, a full Istanbul city tour, Athens sightseeing, a Greek island cruise, and a guided Delphi day trip from Athens.
  2. Is this itinerary suitable for first-time travelers?
    Yes, this 8-day Turkey and Greece travel itinerary is ideal for first-time visitors seeking a structured and comprehensive experience.
  3. Are island visits included in the tour?
    Yes, the Greek island cruise Hydra Poros Aegina experience is one of the key highlights of this tour.
  4. What are the main highlights in Istanbul?
    The tour includes a complete Bosphorus cruise and Old City Istanbul tour covering major historical landmarks.
  5. Can this Istanbul to Athens cultural tour package be customized?
    Yes, this Istanbul to Athens cultural tour package can be customized based on your preferences.

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