10-Day Turkey & Greece Tour, With Saronic Islands
Tour Overview
Quick Answer
This 10-day Turkey and Greece tour combines Istanbul, Cappadocia, Athens, the Saronic Islands, and Delphi with 4-star hotels, domestic and international flights, guided tours, private transfers, and daily breakfast.
Discover the cultural and historical highlights of Turkey and Greece on a thoughtfully planned itinerary covering iconic cities, unique landscapes, and renowned archaeological sites. Explore Istanbul's Byzantine and Ottoman monuments before flying to Cappadocia to experience its rock formations, valleys, and underground city. Continue to Athens to visit the Acropolis and other classical landmarks, then enjoy a full-day cruise through the Saronic Islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. Complete your journey with a guided excursion to Delphi, one of Greece's most significant ancient sanctuaries. The itinerary balances guided sightseeing with leisure time throughout.
📋 Tour at a Glance
| Tour Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tour Duration | 10 Days / 9 Nights |
| Countries Covered | Turkey • Greece |
| Main Destinations | Istanbul, Cappadocia, Athens, Hydra, Poros, Aegina & Delphi |
| Tour Style | A multi-country cultural journey combining guided sightseeing, Cappadocia’s extraordinary landscapes, a scenic Saronic Gulf island cruise, and the legendary archaeological site of Delphi. |
| Travel Style | A well-balanced itinerary featuring guided excursions, domestic and international flights, cruise experiences, private transfers, and leisure time for independent exploration. |
| Guide Language | English-speaking licensed local guides |
| Group Type | Private Transfers & Small Group Guided Tours |
| Maximum Group Size | Up to 14 guests. Small groups are used during scheduled sightseeing tours. Flights, transfers, cruise experiences, and leisure time are arranged independently. |
| Accommodation | 9 nights in carefully selected 4-star hotels on a bed & breakfast basis. |
| Meals Included | 9 breakfasts and 4 lunches, as specified in the itinerary. |
| Flights Included | Domestic flights within Turkey (Istanbul–Cappadocia and Cappadocia–Istanbul), plus the international flight from Istanbul (Turkey) to Athens (Greece), as specified in the itinerary. |
| Cruise Experience | Scenic cruise to the Saronic Gulf islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina is included. |
| Starting Price | From €2,760 per person. |
| Cancellation Policy | Free cancellation up to 30 days before the tour departure date. |
| Best Travel Season | Available all year round. |
| Physical Difficulty | Moderate. Daily sightseeing involves walking through archaeological sites, museums, historic city centers, and island ports with occasional stairs and uneven surfaces. |
| Recommended For | First-time visitors, history enthusiasts, cultural explorers, archaeology lovers, scenic cruise travelers, and travelers seeking a comprehensive Turkey and Greece itinerary. |
Highlights
Explore Istanbul's historic peninsula, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar.
Experience a Bosphorus cruise before discovering Cappadocia's valleys, fairy chimneys, and Kaymakli Underground City.
Visit Athens' iconic Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Panathenaic Stadium, and other classical landmarks.
Cruise through the Saronic Gulf and discover the distinctive islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina.
Discover the Sanctuary of Apollo, ancient theatre, stadium, and archaeological museum during a guided excursion to Delphi.
Itinerary
Welcome to Istanbul, the heart of the Istanbul arrival tour experience where East meets West. Upon arrival at the airport or port, private transfer is provided as part of a seamless Turkey Greece combined tour package. Hotel check-in and rest of the day at leisure.
After breakfast, enjoy a full guided exploration of the historic peninsula through a guided Istanbul old city tour with Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Visit the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar.
This immersive walk offers one of the best Istanbul historical peninsula sightseeing tour experiences for first-time visitors.
Start the day with a scenic Bosphorus cruise Istanbul tour, passing palaces and bridges that connect two continents. After the cruise, continue with a flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia as part of a well-planned flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia package.
Optional sunrise balloon flight enhances your hot air balloon Cappadocia sunrise experience before a full-day discovery of valleys and underground cities. Explore Kaymakli Underground City, Soganli Valley, and traditional villages on a Cappadocia underground city and valley tour.
Continue with the North Cappadocia tour itinerary, visiting Uçhisar Castle, Zelve Open Air Museum, Pasabag Valley, and Avanos pottery workshops. In the evening, return to Istanbul as part of your Cappadocia to Istanbul evening flight package.
Transfer to the airport for your international flight included in the Istanbul to Athens flight tour package. Upon arrival, hotel transfer and free time in Athens. This leg continues your multi-country Europe Asia tour experience.
Discover ancient landmarks on an Athens Acropolis and museum guided tour, including the Panathenaic Stadium, Syntagma Square, and the Acropolis Museum. This day highlights a full historical Athens sightseeing package through classical heritage sites.
Enjoy a full-day escape on a Saronic Islands cruise from Athens, visiting Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. This relaxing journey is one of the most popular Hydra Poros Aegina full-day boat tour experiences, complete with lunch and onboard entertainment.
Travel to one of Greece’s most iconic archaeological sites on an Delphi archaeological site day trip from Athens. Explore the Temple of Apollo, ancient theatre, and museum on a guided ancient Greece Delphi guided excursion tour before returning to Athens.
Depending on flight time, enjoy free moments before your airport transfer. The journey concludes after an unforgettable Athens airport transfer service and a complete end of Turkey Greece tour package experience.
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Additional Notes
- Combines Turkey and Greece in one itinerary with domestic and international flights included.
- Covers major historical landmarks, UNESCO sites, and distinctive natural landscapes.
- Includes guided tours alongside leisure time for independent exploration.
- Features a full-day Saronic Islands cruise in addition to mainland sightseeing.
- Private airport and hotel transfers ensure smooth travel throughout the journey.
- Upgrade to premium or boutique hotels.
- Add a Cappadocia hot air balloon flight.
- Extend your stay in Istanbul or Athens.
- Arrange private sightseeing instead of small-group tours.
- Upgrade hotel room categories for added comfort.
- Wear sturdy walking shoes for archaeological sites and uneven historic streets.
- Bring layered clothing for Cappadocia, where mornings can be cool throughout the year.
- Carry sun protection for Delphi and the Saronic Islands, especially during summer.
- Keep a camera ready during the Bosphorus cruise for panoramic waterfront views.
- Visit the Grand Bazaar early in the day for a more relaxed shopping experience.
Visa requirements for Turkey and Greece may differ based on your nationality and country of residence. We recommend reviewing the most current entry rules, visa policies, and passport requirements before your departure.
For many travelers, Turkey provides visa-free access or the option to apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa). Greece, as a member of the Schengen Area, may require travelers from certain countries to obtain a valid Schengen visa before arrival. Please ensure that your passport meets the required validity conditions, which generally means having at least six months of validity remaining from your entry date.
After your reservation is completed, our experienced travel team can assist you with updated visa information and entry procedures to help you prepare for a comfortable and seamless trip.
- 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)
- Step 1: Booking Request & Confirmation
Once we receive your official request to book your chosen tour package, our team will check local availability and confirm all services (hotels, ferries, and transfers) accordingly.
- Step 2: Official Itinerary Review
Once everything is verified, we will email you your official, final tour itinerary detailing every aspect of your day-by-day journey.
- Step 3: Secure Your Reservation
Upon your review and explicit confirmation of this itinerary, we will proceed to the secure payment process to finalize your booking.
- Payment Schedule:
To lock in your dates and secure your hotels/transfers, a 50% booking deposit is required at the time of confirmation. The remaining 50% balance will be automatically and safely charged 3 weeks (21 days) prior to your scheduled tour start date.
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- Accepted Cards: For your security, we accept VISA and MASTERCARD credit cards only. Please note that debit cards, prepaid cards, or other payment cards are not supported by our secure payment gateway.
Reservations may only be canceled by submitting a formal written notice sent via email or certified mail directly to our agency. Because we pre-pay and secure local boutique hotels, high-speed ferries, and domestic flight entities well in advance on behalf of our travelers, our cancellation policy is strictly structured based on the timeline below:
- ⚠️ DOMESTIC FLIGHTS & FERRIES ARE 100% NON-REFUNDABLE: Once domestic flight or ferry tickets are officially issued, they cannot be modified, and a 100% cancellation fee applies to that portion of the package immediately, regardless of when the cancellation notice is received.
- ⏳ Land Portion Cancellation Scale:
For the remaining land portion costs that are legally recoverable from our local hotel and transfer entities, refunds are calculated as follows:
- Notice received 31 days or more prior to arrival/tour start date: 100% Refund (No cancellation fee applies to the land portion).
- Notice received between 31 and 21 days prior to scheduled tour: 75% Refund of the land portion.
- Notice received between 21 and 14 days prior to scheduled tour: 50% Refund of the land portion.
- Notice received 13 days or less prior to scheduled tour: No Refund will be issued.
Are flights included in this tour?
Yes. Domestic flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia and the international flight from Istanbul to Athens are included.
Does the tour include the Saronic Islands?
Yes. A full-day cruise visits Hydra, Poros, and Aegina, with lunch served onboard.
Is the Cappadocia hot air balloon ride included?
No. The balloon flight is optional and can be arranged separately.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes. Private airport and hotel transfers in both Turkey and Greece are included.
What type of accommodation is provided?
The tour includes 9 nights in 4-star hotels with daily breakfast.
What is the maximum group size?
Scheduled guided tours operate with groups of up to 14 guests.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation is available up to 30 days before the scheduled departure.
Is this tour suitable for first-time visitors?
Yes. It combines the principal cultural, historical, archaeological, and scenic highlights of Turkey and Greece within a single itinerary.
