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Acropolis in Athens

Historic Greece & Turkey

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Acropolis in Athens
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Tour highlights

  • Explore the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum with a private guide.

  • Tour Istanbul's highlights, such as the Blue Mosque and Spice Market.

  • Fly high above Cappadocia on a sunrise hot air balloon ride.

  • Visit the site of ancient Delphi where the oracle was served.

  • Marvel at the ruins of Ephesus.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Athens. Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, you'll be met by your local driver and driven to your centrally located hotel.

    • Acropolis, Athens
      Acropolis, Athens
    • Erechtheum, Athens
      Erechtheum, Athens
    • Stoa of Attalos, Ancient Agora
      Stoa of Attalos, Ancient Agora

  • Meet your guide in the hotel this morning for a private tour of the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, and the Acropolis Museum.

    • The Acropolis, Athens
      The Acropolis, Athens
    • Pergamon Acropolis
      Pergamon Acropolis
    • Acropolis, Athens
      Acropolis, Athens

  • Your driver will meet you at the hotel this morning for a transfer to the ferry dock in Piraeus from where you’ll sail across to the island of Hydra. You’ll have the afternoon to explore the shops and restaurants of the port area and see the little mules which transport all the goods on the island, before boarding the ferry back to Athens.

    • Local mules, Hydra
      Local mules, Hydra
    • Local fishing boats, Hydra
      Local fishing boats, Hydra
    • Local mules, Hydra
      Local mules, Hydra

  • Meet your driver and head to the small seaside town of Galaxidi, located close to Delphi. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore the area.

    • Galaxidi, Greece
      Galaxidi, Greece
    • Promenade, Galaxidi
      Promenade, Galaxidi
    • Agios Nikolaos Church, Galaxidi
      Agios Nikolaos Church, Galaxidi

  • This morning meet your driver and guide and head to the site of ancient Delphi, where you’ll explore one of the most important sites in Ancient Greece.

    • Church entrance, Galaxidi
      Church entrance, Galaxidi
    • Fresh seafood, Galaxidi
      Fresh seafood, Galaxidi
    • Galaxidi, Greece
      Galaxidi, Greece

  • Today you’ll meet your driver, bid farewell to Delphi and travel to the Meteora area. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a private e-bike tour of the Meteora monasteries at sunset.

    • E-bikes, Meteora
      E-bikes, Meteora
    • View of Meteora monasteries, Greece
      View of Meteora monasteries, Greece
    • View of monastery, Meteora
      View of monastery, Meteora

  • Today meet your guide and explore Meteora, famous for its giant rock formations and the monasteries which are perched atop them. You will visit three of the monasteries that are still used today, before having the rest of the day free to explore the village of Kastraki or relax in your hotel.

    • Grand Meteoron, Meteora
      Grand Meteoron, Meteora
    • Varlaam Monastery, Meteora
      Varlaam Monastery, Meteora
    • Frescos inside the monastery, Meteora
      Frescos inside the monastery, Meteora

  • This morning you’re transferred by private car to Thessaloniki for the flight to Istanbul. At Istanbul Airport, you’ll be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel.

    • Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Istanbul
      Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Istanbul
    • Blue Mosque interior, Istanbul
      Blue Mosque interior, Istanbul
    • Blue Mosque, Istanbul
      Blue Mosque, Istanbul

  • Embark on a full day tour of the city with your guide today, visiting highlights such as the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.

    • Carpet seller, Grand Bazaar
      Carpet seller, Grand Bazaar
    • The Blue Mosque, Istanbul
      The Blue Mosque, Istanbul
    • Topkapi Palace
      Topkapi Palace

  • Today you'll go on a food-oriented tour of Istanbul, starting on the European side before crossing the Bosphorus River into Asia. Taste local delicacies, from delicious dürüm (kebab) to the best baklava in the city.

    • Istanbul
      Istanbul
    • Bebek district, Istanbul
      Bebek district, Istanbul
    • Istanbul seen from the Bosphorus
      Istanbul seen from the Bosphorus

  • Meet with your driver and transfer to Istanbul Airport, where you’ll take the short flight to Cappadocia. On arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. This evening, meet with your guide and embark on a walking tour of Göreme Open Air Museum.

    • Göreme Open Air Museum, Cappadocia
      Göreme Open Air Museum, Cappadocia
    • Cappadocia
      Cappadocia
    • Göreme Open Air Museum, Cappadocia
      Göreme Open Air Museum, Cappadocia

  • This morning you will view the unique landscape of Cappadocia from above on a hot air balloon ride. The rest of the day is yours at leisure to explore the area or relax in the hotel pool or spa.

    • Hot air balloons, Cappadocia
      Hot air balloons, Cappadocia
    • Ballooning in Cappadocia
      Ballooning in Cappadocia
    • Ballooning in Cappadocia
      Ballooning in Cappadocia

  • Meet with your driver and transfer to Keyeri Airport, where you’ll fly to Bodrum via Istanbul. On arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.

    • Bodrum Castle, Turkey
      Bodrum Castle, Turkey
    • Bodrum
      Bodrum
    • Bodrum
      Bodrum

  • Today, you’ll have a guided tour of the Greco-Roman archaeological site of Ephesus, the best-known site in Turkey.

    • Golturkbuku, Bodrum
      Golturkbuku, Bodrum
    • Bodrum Castle, Bodrum
      Bodrum Castle, Bodrum
    • Bodrum, Turkey
      Bodrum, Turkey

  • Enjoy your last full day exploring Bodrum at your own pace.

  • You’ll be picked up and transferred to Milas–Bodrum Airport for your return flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Athens
 
Galaxidi
 
Istanbul
 
Cappadocia
 
Bodrum
 

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