Explore the ancient wonders of Türkiye and the iconic Greek Islands
Ancient Turkish Empires, iconic Greek Islands
Astonishing Istanbul, astride Europe and Asia. In Cappadocia soar high in a hot air balloon, sleep in a rock cave hotel, immerse yourself in Albatross’ special Gallipoli Experience’ with so many visits starting with a private cruise into Anzac Cove. Visit ancient Knossos, Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus. Spend 10 nights on 4 iconic Greek Islands - Rhodes, Crete, Santorini and Mykonos, before your finale in Athens. Come with us on a 4WD Cretan Mountain excursion, dine in a Crete Mountain village, experience a ‘foodies’ walking tour in Istanbul, enjoy a wine pairing lunch on a cool Santorini winery terrace, and a picnic lunch on an olive oil farm on Mykonos. Visit magical Lindos and Aghios Nikolaos, walk with us through the whitewashed alleys on Mykonos, bathe in the golden glow of the famous Santorini sunset. Come join us!
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Travel in a first-class air-conditioned touring coach & inter-island ferries in Greece Economy class flights Istanbul to Cappadocia & Rhodes to Crete, 23 kg checked luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage per person on each flight
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A complimentary glass of wine, beer or soft drink with all included dinners 39 meals including breakfast daily (B), 5 lunches (L) and 11 evening meals (D) Welcome drink on Day 1
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Hotel porterage of 1 bag per person (where available) 23 nights specially selected hotel accommodation Free WiFi at most hotels (where available)
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ALL tips for your Tour Manager, Driver and Local Guides Fully escorted by our experienced Turkish Guide in Türkiye and Tour Manager throughout Greece Local guides as described in the itinerary
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Hand Selected Albatross Experiences including a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, Bosphorus Cruise, our special Gallipoli experience, visit Türkiye’s ancient wonders of Ephesus and Pergamum, Crete 4WD mountain expedition and lunch, wine tasting lunch in Santorini and Olive Oil farm visit and lunch in Mykonos. ALL excursions, scenic drives, sightseeing and entrances as described
Tour itinerary
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Hand Selected Experiences
These are just a few of the very special hand selected experiences that will really make your touring experience exceptional and unique, and don’t forget, with Albatross they are always included.
Istanbul sightseeing tour
To visit the main sights in the ‘Old city’
We have included visits to Blue Mosque, the Byzantine Hippodrome, known as Sultanahmet Square, the unique Yerebatan Cisterns, Topkapi Palace and St Sophia. We also stop to enjoy Turkish Tea in Caferaga Medresesi, dating back to the 16th century & lunch in a local restaurant.Bosphorus Cruise
Scenic Boat Cruise
Relax on a scenic boat cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, around the famous Golden Horn and past the majestic Ottoman palaces like Dolmabahce Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace.Gallipoli
A Special Gallipoli Immersion
Staying 3 nights in Çanakkale allows us time to explore the Gallipoli Battlefields in-depth, with ample time to reflect at the various Commemorative sites and Memorials, and pay our respects with private wreath layings.Türkiye’s wonders
Ephesus and Pergamum
We include visits to both these ancient wonders. The inspiring ruins of Ephesus where you walk along 2,000-year-old marble streets, and home to the Temple of Hadrian and Library of Celsus. And the Acropolis of Pergamum with its Temple of Trajan.Crete
4WD Adventure
We include a 4WD safari into the wild and rugged Cretan mountains, where we visit the cave which is fabled to be the birthplace of the God Zeus. We stop at a shepherd’s farm for a cheese tasting and enjoy a traditional lunch in mountain village.Santorini
Cliff Top Towns, Wine Tasting & Sunsets
Staying 2 nights on this breath-taking Greek island allows time to explore the cliff top towns of Fira and Oia and visit the ruins of Akrotiri. We also enjoy a relaxing lunch and a wine tasting in a local vineyard, and then of course we leave time to savour the spectacular Santorini sunset.Mykonos
Lunch at an Olive Oil Farm
Of course we include a guided walking tour of the iconic Mykonos town. We also include a visit to an olive oil farm with a tour and tasting followed by a light lunch.Athens - birthplace of Western civilisation
The Mighty Acropolis!
Our guided tour of Athens includes visits to so many incredible sites. The most incredible of all must surely be the mighty Acropolis, perched high above the city on the rocky hill, with the massive Parthenon dominating the skyline.Dates and Prices
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Tour Suitability
- In mid-summer, the heat may be energy sapping.
- There are a number of beautiful towns and historic sites we visit which require exploring on foot.
- There are no lifts, and there are uneven stairs in the 'Cave' hotel
- You will be required to hop on and off 4WD vehicles
- Between the Greek Islands we will be hopping on and off superfast ferries. 3 of them, plus a more standard ferry. Porterage or assistance is unavailable. Whilst not actually very difficult to do I do need to point out that you must be able to wheel your own bags on and off the ferries without assistance
- In this itinerary there will be the use of smaller chartered boats which have gangplanks
- Some internal domestic flights are included in this itinerary, please note that luggage is therefore limited to one suitcase per person with a maximum weight of 23 kg
- During your 3-night stay in Crete we have included an exciting 4WD adventure deep into the Cretan mountains. During the day, one of the many stops will be so you can visit the cave where the Greek God Zeus was reputably born. To access the actual cave entrance is reasonably physically challenging and you will require both fitness and mobility. If you choose not to visit the cave there are several typical Cretan cafes and restaurants in the village for you to enjoy a relaxing coffee or beverage. For those of you that do wish to visit the cave, there is an 800 metres uphill walk from the village (and back down again!) to the entrance of the cave, the majority of which is a well paved sloping walkway. The last section of the pathway is rough stone stepped. The decent into the cave is via 240 concrete steps with secure iron railings. Please note that the cave air can be damp, some steps may be a little slippery, and so surefootedness is a necessity. The choice to visit the cave is entirely yours and whether you decide to do so or not, it is only one part of an incredibly thrilling day out in the Cretan Mountains. As a note, knowing some travellers will opt not visit the cave, the modest entrance fee into the cave is not included.
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