15-day Greece & Turkey Discovered by Gulet is the perfect summer trip. Lose yourself in mazes of white-washed streets in Mykonos before swimming the volcanic beaches of Santorini. Fly off to Istanbul for some cultural discovery, amazing landmarks and bazaar shopping. Drive through the impressive must-see sites of Turkey including Gallipoli, Troy and ancient Ephesus. Then aboard your gulet cruise for 3 days and recharge sailing under the sun. Soak in the magical landscape at Pamukkale before flying over Cappadocia decorated by fairy-chimneys.
Duration
Destination
Start/Ends in
15 Days
Mykonos / Istanbul
Hotels
Group Size
Age Requirement
5 & 4 & 3 Star
12-42 People
18+
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In-Depth Explorer,Sailing
May to September
Why You’ll Love This Tour
Spend 4 nights indulging in the Mediterranean way of life while exploring the Greek Islands of Mykonos and Santorini.
Explore historical heartlands of Greece and Turkey with local guided tours through the ancient cities of Athens and Istanbul.
Spend 3 nights onboard a traditional Turkey Gulet boat, sailing the idyllic coastline and exploring the turquoise bays and underwater ruins of Cleopatra Bay and Boncuklu Bay.
Stay in hand-picked hotels and feast on the delights of local Greek and Turkey cuisines, with all breakfasts, 2 lunches and 7 dinners included throughout your 15-day tour.
Spend less time transiting and more time holidaying with included international flights (Athens to Istanbul) and domestic flights (Cappadocia to Istanbul).
Get your cameras ready for visits to post-card perfect locations such as the stunning Cotton Castles of Pamukkale.
Shape your holiday the way you want with optional activities. Whether it be hot air ballooning over Cappadocia, Quad biking in Santorini, River cruising in Istanbul or experiencing a traditional Turkish Bath… There’s something for everyone!
The exterior features a beautiful cascade of domes and six minarets and blue Iznik tiles adorn the interior giving the building its unofficial but commonly used name.
The best preserved ancient town in Turkey, Ephesus embarks you on a journey to ancient times while roaming the streets.Celcius Library is the most important remains of it.
Fethiye is the perfect launching pad to explore the many tourist attractions and things to do along Turkey's Turquoise Coast. The town has surrounding beaches.
Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Anzac Cove, Johnston's Jolly, North Beach, Ari Burnu, Hell Spit, Brighton Beach, Shrapnel Valley, Artillery Raod, Quinn's Road and more…
The Hagia Sophia, among the Seven Wonders of the World, awaits you with all its magnificence. The hundreds of years old structure will fascinate you on sight.
Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here.
Home of the Sultans, heart of the Ottoman Empire… Roam through the royal palace of the Ottomans and follow their footsteps to see their most valued treasures.
Troy is the name of the Bronze Age city attacked in the Trojan War. The legendary city where you can outline layers of ruins of cities built on top of each other...
Itinerary
Itinerary
Welcome to Greece! We meet at 2pm in the lobby for a fast and informal meeting where you will be given some country information and the lowdown of how the week will unfold. There is an optional group dinner tonight to meet your fellow travellers.
Accommodation
Giannoulaki Hotel – 4 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Orientation Walk in Mykonos Town
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
You have a free day in Mykonos. Mykonos Town (Chora) is the picturesque Greek island, with fishing boats bobbing side by side with luxury boats, the whitewashed streets, beaches, restaurants and bars; you will not be short of things to explore.
Accommodation Giannoulaki Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Optional Activities Delos Island Tour – EUR 50
Next up: Santorini! After our ferry ride, we will wander through the old town of Fira to get our bearings. Santorini is an island formed by volcanic activity. It has been said that the sunsets here are the best in the world. From the Caldera, watch an epic sunset with breathtaking views of the volcano & neighbouring islands. See why the white-washed houses and blue domed churches make Santorini the iconic postcard city of Greece.
Accommodation New Haroula Hotel – 3 Star or Blue Suites – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Orientation Walk in Santorini
We’ve got a free day today. Relax on the red or black sand beaches, wander the streets and browse through the shops of the main town or take an optional quad biking tour. Explore the island’s volcano and check out an active crater and hot springs in our optional volcano tour. The choices are endless!
Accommodation New Haroula Hotel – 3 Star or Blue Suites – 4 Star
It’s time to say goodbye to Greece and hello to Turkey. In the morning we will take a ferry from Santorini back to Athens and from there we will fly to Istanbul. Once we land, keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, as we pick you up from the airport and take you to our Istanbul hotel. The evening is free for you to explore the magnificent city of Istanbul.Â
Accommodation Ottoman Legacy Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Meet at the hotel lobby at 6:30pm as for a fast and informal meeting with the your tour guide including some information about the adventures ahead. Later, there will be an optional group dinner to get to know the rest of your group.
Accommodation
Ottoman Legacy Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
After breakfast, we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul. We will stroll through the historical heart of the old city, making stops along the way to the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia. In the afternoon take an optional cruise down the Bosphorus river and see the epic skyline.
Accommodation Ottoman Legacy Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Blue Mosque
Sightseeing of Hagia Sophia
Sightseeing of Topkapi Palace Museum
Entrance Fees Blue Mosque – Free
Hagia Sophia – Free
Topkapi Palace Museum 750 TL
Today we depart Istanbul for the shores of Gallipoli. We will pay our respects to those who have fallen as we visit all the important memorial sites in the region including Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine.
Accommodation Kolin Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Anzac Cove
Sightseeing of Beach Cemetery
Sightseeing of Lone Pine
Sightseeing of Chunuk Bair
Sightseeing of War Trenches
After breakfast, it’s time to hit the road for our first stop of the day, the ancient city of Troy. More than just a Hollywood blockbuster, visit the setting of Homer’s epic, Iliad, and see the ancient city ruins. Don’t forget to get a pic of the famous wooden horse. In the evening we arrive to the coastal town of Kusadasi.
Accommodation Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham- 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Troy Ancient City
Entrance Fees Troy Ancient City – 330 TL
Our first stop today is the spectacular, well preserved ancient city of Ephesus. Ephesus was cited in the book of Revelations, and historians believe the Gospel of John was written here. Famed for the Temple of Artemis which was completed around 550 BC and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. In the afternoon we will depart for Fethiye where we will embark on our traditional Turkish gulet boat and sail to amazing Yassica Islands for a swim. We will have dinner and stay overnight on our boat.
Accommodation Turkish Traditional Gulet
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Ephesus Ancient City
Entrance Fees Ephesus Ancient City – 700 TL
After breakfast at Yassi Islands we will cruise to Tersane for a swimming break and lunch. We will then sail to Bedri Rahmi Bay for another swimming stop. We’ll sail to yet another amazing spot at Sunken Bath area for dinner and place for our Gulet to spend a night. This place is also known as Cleopatra Bay or Sunken Bath Bay, due to the beautiful underwater ruins of an old bath.
Accommodation Turkish Traditional Gulet
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities Gulet Cruise on the Mediterranean
Bedri Rahmi Bay
Cleopatra/Sunken Bath
Another day in paradise! After breakfast, we will anchor at Boncuklu Bay for our last swimming break and lunch. We will the make our way to Fethiye for you to explore its shops and buzzing atmosphere. After dinner back on the boat, get amongst Fethiye famous nightlife.
Accommodation Turkish Traditional Gulet
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities Gulet Cruise on the Mediterranean
Boncuklu Bay
Fethiye Marina
It’s time to get your cameras out, because today is a photographers dream! Today we will visit Pamukkale, or ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish. Pamukkale is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertine, giving the appearance of terraces made by carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. Spend time bathing in its pools, or explore the natural and unusual landscape.
Accommodation Hierapark Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Pamukkale White Terraces
Entrance Fees Pamukkale White Terraces – 700 TL
Today is a big day, as we jump on the road to Cappadocia where we visit the world famous Underground City. A region of exceptional natural and man-made wonders, characterised by fairy chimneys and unique historical and cultural heritage.
Accommodation Avrasya Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Derinkuyu Underground City
Sightseeing of Ihlara Valley
After breakfast we begin exploring all the important sights in Cappadocia including the Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley. In the evening we fly to Istanbul, your tour ends in Istanbul Airport at 9:30pm, please book your flights accordingly.
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Goreme Open Air Museum Visit
Sightseeing of Cavusin
Sightseeing of Pigeon Valley
Sightseeing of Uchisar
Optional Activities Hot Air Balooning – 290 EUR
Entrance Fees Goreme Open Air Museum – 480 TL
Day 1 Mykonos
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Mykonos
Welcome to Greece! We meet at 2pm in the lobby for a fast and informal meeting where you will be given some country information and the lowdown of how the week will unfold. There is an optional group dinner tonight to meet your fellow travellers.
Accommodation
Giannoulaki Hotel – 4 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Orientation Walk in Mykonos Town
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
Day 2 Mykonos
Detailed Itinerary
Day 2 Mykonos
You have a free day in Mykonos. Mykonos Town (Chora) is the picturesque Greek island, with fishing boats bobbing side by side with luxury boats, the whitewashed streets, beaches, restaurants and bars; you will not be short of things to explore.
Accommodation Giannoulaki Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Optional Activities Delos Island Tour – EUR 50
Day 3 Mykonos, Santorini
Detailed Itinerary
Day 3 Mykonos, Santorini
Next up: Santorini! After our ferry ride, we will wander through the old town of Fira to get our bearings. Santorini is an island formed by volcanic activity. It has been said that the sunsets here are the best in the world. From the Caldera, watch an epic sunset with breathtaking views of the volcano & neighbouring islands. See why the white-washed houses and blue domed churches make Santorini the iconic postcard city of Greece.
Accommodation New Haroula Hotel – 3 Star or Blue Suites – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Orientation Walk in Santorini
Day 4 Santorini
Detailed Itinerary
Day 4 Santorini
We’ve got a free day today. Relax on the red or black sand beaches, wander the streets and browse through the shops of the main town or take an optional quad biking tour. Explore the island’s volcano and check out an active crater and hot springs in our optional volcano tour. The choices are endless!
Accommodation New Haroula Hotel – 3 Star or Blue Suites – 4 Star
It’s time to say goodbye to Greece and hello to Turkey. In the morning we will take a ferry from Santorini back to Athens and from there we will fly to Istanbul. Once we land, keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, as we pick you up from the airport and take you to our Istanbul hotel. The evening is free for you to explore the magnificent city of Istanbul.Â
Accommodation Ottoman Legacy Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Day 6 Istanbul
Detailed Itinerary
Day 6 Istanbul
Meet at the hotel lobby at 6:30pm as for a fast and informal meeting with the your tour guide including some information about the adventures ahead. Later, there will be an optional group dinner to get to know the rest of your group.
Accommodation
Ottoman Legacy Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
Day 7 Istanbul
Detailed Itinerary
Day 7 Istanbul
After breakfast, we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul. We will stroll through the historical heart of the old city, making stops along the way to the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia. In the afternoon take an optional cruise down the Bosphorus river and see the epic skyline.
Accommodation Ottoman Legacy Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Blue Mosque
Sightseeing of Hagia Sophia
Sightseeing of Topkapi Palace Museum
Entrance Fees Blue Mosque – Free
Hagia Sophia – Free
Topkapi Palace Museum 750 TL
Day 8 Istanbul, Gallipoli
Detailed Itinerary
Day 8 Istanbul, Gallipoli
Today we depart Istanbul for the shores of Gallipoli. We will pay our respects to those who have fallen as we visit all the important memorial sites in the region including Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine.
Accommodation Kolin Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Anzac Cove
Sightseeing of Beach Cemetery
Sightseeing of Lone Pine
Sightseeing of Chunuk Bair
Sightseeing of War Trenches
Day 9 Gallipoli, Troy, Kusadasi
Detailed Itinerary
Day 9 Gallipoli, Troy, Kusadasi
After breakfast, it’s time to hit the road for our first stop of the day, the ancient city of Troy. More than just a Hollywood blockbuster, visit the setting of Homer’s epic, Iliad, and see the ancient city ruins. Don’t forget to get a pic of the famous wooden horse. In the evening we arrive to the coastal town of Kusadasi.
Accommodation Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham- 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Troy Ancient City
Entrance Fees Troy Ancient City – 330 TL
Day 10 Ephesus, Fethiye, Gulet, Yassı Islands
Detailed Itinerary
Day 10 Ephesus, Fethiye, Gulet, Yassı Islands
Our first stop today is the spectacular, well preserved ancient city of Ephesus. Ephesus was cited in the book of Revelations, and historians believe the Gospel of John was written here. Famed for the Temple of Artemis which was completed around 550 BC and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. In the afternoon we will depart for Fethiye where we will embark on our traditional Turkish gulet boat and sail to amazing Yassica Islands for a swim. We will have dinner and stay overnight on our boat.
Accommodation Turkish Traditional Gulet
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Ephesus Ancient City
Entrance Fees Ephesus Ancient City – 700 TL
Day 11 Gulet Cruise, Gocek Gulf, Tersane, Bedri Rahmi Bay, Sunken Bath/Cleopatra
Detailed Itinerary
Day 11 Gulet Cruise, Gocek Gulf, Tersane, Bedri Rahmi Bay, Sunken Bath/Cleopatra
After breakfast at Yassi Islands we will cruise to Tersane for a swimming break and lunch. We will then sail to Bedri Rahmi Bay for another swimming stop. We’ll sail to yet another amazing spot at Sunken Bath area for dinner and place for our Gulet to spend a night. This place is also known as Cleopatra Bay or Sunken Bath Bay, due to the beautiful underwater ruins of an old bath.
Accommodation Turkish Traditional Gulet
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities Gulet Cruise on the Mediterranean
Bedri Rahmi Bay
Cleopatra/Sunken Bath
Day 12 Gulet Cruise, Boncuklu Bay, Fethiye Marina
Detailed Itinerary
Day 12 Gulet Cruise, Boncuklu Bay, Fethiye Marina
Another day in paradise! After breakfast, we will anchor at Boncuklu Bay for our last swimming break and lunch. We will the make our way to Fethiye for you to explore its shops and buzzing atmosphere. After dinner back on the boat, get amongst Fethiye famous nightlife.
Accommodation Turkish Traditional Gulet
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities Gulet Cruise on the Mediterranean
Boncuklu Bay
Fethiye Marina
Day 13 Fethiye, Pamukkale
Detailed Itinerary
Day 13 Fethiye, Pamukkale
It’s time to get your cameras out, because today is a photographers dream! Today we will visit Pamukkale, or ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish. Pamukkale is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertine, giving the appearance of terraces made by carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. Spend time bathing in its pools, or explore the natural and unusual landscape.
Accommodation Hierapark Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Pamukkale White Terraces
Entrance Fees Pamukkale White Terraces – 700 TL
Day 14 Pamukkale, Cappadocia
Detailed Itinerary
Day 14 Pamukkale, Cappadocia
Today is a big day, as we jump on the road to Cappadocia where we visit the world famous Underground City. A region of exceptional natural and man-made wonders, characterised by fairy chimneys and unique historical and cultural heritage.
Accommodation Avrasya Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Derinkuyu Underground City
Sightseeing of Ihlara Valley
After breakfast we begin exploring all the important sights in Cappadocia including the Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley. In the evening we fly to Istanbul, your tour ends in Istanbul Airport at 9:30pm, please book your flights accordingly.
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Goreme Open Air Museum Visit
Sightseeing of Cavusin
Sightseeing of Pigeon Valley
Sightseeing of Uchisar
5 & 4 star hotels in Turkey, 4 & 3 star hotels in Greece
Meals
14 breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 7 Dinners
Transportation
A/C coach, economy class ferry, flight from Greece to Turkey.
Port Transfers
Transfers from the ferry ports to the hotels and from hotels to the ferry ports
Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Travel Talk local tour leaders
Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access ( where available )
Gulet Cruise
Traditional Turkish Gulet Cruise (3 Days )
Crew
Services of the captain and experienced crew.
Flight
Flight between Greece & Turkey
What is NOT included?
What is NOT included?
- Any flights not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated above
- Items of a personal nature
- Tips and gestures
- Entrance fees to the sights and museums
- Optional activities
- Other services not stated in the itinerary
Dates & Rates
All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender.
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Accommodation
GIANNOULAKI HOTEL
Mykonos
4 Star
Giannoulaki Hotel is a 4 star hotel located in the peaceful area of Glastros, near Mykonos Town (Chora). The hotel is situated in a wonderful spot offering a spectacular view of the Aegean Sea.
NEW HAROULA HOTEL
Santorini
3 Star
New Haroula hotel is located in the centre of Fira, the capital of Santorini. The hotel offers an outdoor pool the rooms and a balcony overlooking the pool or the bougainvillea garden.
BLUE SUITES
Santorini
4 Star
A charming 4-Star accommodation, only 10 minutes walking distance from the buzzing Fira centre. The hotel facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and a snack bar.
RICHMOND EPHESUS RESORT
Selçuk
4 Star
Richmond Ephesus Resort in Selcuk offers its guests a comfortable stay with a private beach area, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, sauna and Turkish hammam.
LEGACY OTTOMAN HOTEL
Istanbul
5 Star
Hotel continues its deep meaning that coming from its history which is adjacent to the most important historical monuments of the city, is the only five-star hotel in the region.
KOLIN HOTEL
Canakkale
5 Star
The 5-star hotel in Gallipoli is a perfect place to relax and prepare for the upcoming big tour. The large swimming pool and the delicious open buffet add up to the comfortable rooms they offer.
HIERAPARK DELUXE HOTEL
Pamukkale
5 Star
This hotel is located in Karahayit regions where is famous with it's mineral hot waters and this hotel offers an absolute relaxation with it’s hot thermal pools & spa center.
AVRASYA HOTEL
Cappadocia
5 Star
This is a very special place in Cappadocia which has been shaped by magic hands of nature. The hotel is in the intersection of the real world and the world of fairies. Also in a very good location.
Accommodation
Mykonos
GIANNOULAKI HOTEL
4 Star
Accommodation
Santorini
NEW HAROULA HOTEL
3 Star
Accommodation
Santorini
BLUE SUITES
4 Star
Accommodation
Selçuk
RICHMOND EPHESUS RESORT
4 Star
Accommodation
Istanbul
LEGACY OTTOMAN HOTEL
5 Star
Accommodation
Canakkale
KOLIN HOTEL
5 Star
Accommodation
Pamukkale
HIERAPARK DELUXE HOTEL
5 Star
Accommodation
Cappadocia
AVRASYA HOTEL
5 Star
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Why You’ll Love This Tour
Spend 4 nights indulging in the Mediterranean way of life while exploring the Greek Islands of Mykonos and Santorini.
Explore historical heartlands of Greece and Turkey with local guided tours through the ancient cities of Athens and Istanbul.
Spend 3 nights onboard a traditional Turkey Gulet boat, sailing the idyllic coastline and exploring the turquoise bays and underwater ruins of Cleopatra Bay and Boncuklu Bay.
Stay in hand-picked hotels and feast on the delights of local Greek and Turkey cuisines, with all breakfasts, 2 lunches and 7 dinners included throughout your 15-day tour.
Spend less time transiting and more time holidaying with included international flights (Athens to Istanbul) and domestic flights (Cappadocia to Istanbul).
Get your cameras ready for visits to post-card perfect locations such as the stunning Cotton Castles of Pamukkale.
Shape your holiday the way you want with optional activities. Whether it be hot air ballooning over Cappadocia, Quad biking in Santorini, River cruising in Istanbul or experiencing a traditional Turkish Bath… There’s something for everyone!