18-Day Turkey Highlights & Greek Islands Hopping Tour

• Combines Turkey’s archaeological treasures with Greece’s most recognized island destinations in one itinerary.
• Includes guided sightseeing at major historical locations with English-speaking guides.
• Provides a balanced combination of cultural exploration, island experiences, and leisure time.
• Covers multiple destinations with organized transportation, ferries, flights, and transfers.
• Offers a practical route connecting two countries without requiring separate travel planning.

• Upgrade selected hotels to higher accommodation categories upon request.
• Add private extensions before or after the main itinerary.
• Arrange private tours instead of selected small group experiences.
• Include optional experiences such as the Cappadocia sunrise hot air balloon ride.
• Request honeymoon, anniversary, or special occasion arrangements.

• Spring and autumn are suitable seasons for combining archaeological sightseeing in Turkey with island exploration in Greece.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes for Cappadocia valleys, ancient ruins, and historic city areas.
• Early morning visits often provide better lighting conditions for photography at major landmarks.
• Ferry schedules between Greek Islands may change seasonally and should be confirmed before travel.
• Religious sites in Istanbul and Athens may require respectful clothing when visiting.
• Sunset viewpoints in Santorini and coastal areas are popular photography locations.

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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• No Card Sharing Required: Your financial security is our top priority. You are never required to share your credit card numbers, CVV, or sensitive information via email, chat, or over the phone.
• How the Secure Link Works: We generate a unique, secure payment link directly through our bank’s certified merchant system. This link is pre-set specifically to your exact due invoice amount.
• The Process: You simply open the link, fill in your credit card information on the bank’s fully encrypted payment form, and the transaction is completed instantly.
• Instant Digital Receipts: The moment your payment is processed, our system automatically generates and emails you an official digital receipt for your financial records.
• 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.

How long is the Turkey and Greek Islands tour?
The tour lasts 18 days and includes 17 nights of accommodation.

Which destinations are included in this itinerary?
The tour includes Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Rhodes, Heraklion (Crete), Santorini, Mykonos, and Athens.

Are international flights included?
No. International flights arriving in Istanbul and departing from Athens are not included.

Are domestic flights included?
Yes. Domestic flights in Turkey between Istanbul–Kayseri and Kayseri–Izmir are included. The domestic flight from Rhodes to Heraklion (Crete) is excluded.

Are ferry tickets included?
Yes. Ferry tickets between Heraklion–Santorini, Santorini–Mykonos, and Mykonos–Athens (Piraeus) are included.

What accommodation is included?
The package includes 17 nights at 4-star hotels with breakfast.

Is this tour guided?
Yes. Guided tours with English-speaking guides are included for Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Athens sightseeing programs.

What is the difficulty level of the tour?
The tour has a moderate physical difficulty level due to walking at archaeological sites, historic areas, and island locations.