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Turkish delights and Grecian grandeur – all in one.
Meander around the Mediterranean on an essential 24-day adventure of Greece and Turkey’s hotspots. Historic sites and the ruins of empires are the focus of this trip, with locally guided tours of Anzac Cove in Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Antalya and more. Fly across the border to experience the thriving centre in Athens, soak up the million-dollar views of the Cyclades while relaxing on Santorini, stroll through the lush gardens of Crete, and discover the old-world charm of Mykonos’ acclaimed white streets. Whether you’re searching for tumbledown ruins and ancient myths, street side snacks and thermal springs, or simply a stretch of sand by the Mediterranean to read a book on, Turkey and Greece have it all in spades.
- Code
- PEGTC
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 18
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Discover one of Turkey’s best kept secrets in Sagalassos – the ruins of a city conquered by Alexander the Great in 333 BC in the Taurus Mountains.
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Explore the world’s premier Greco-Roman site – Ephesus – strolling streets of marble and marvelling at the still vibrant mosaic murals depicting ancient life.
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Wander through the valleys of the surreal landscape of Cappadocia and visit one of the nearby underground cities with an expert local leader.
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Enjoy two nights of excellent Cretan hospitality at the Halepa Hotel in Chania – a Peregrine Feature Stay. This gorgeous neoclassical building was used as the British Embassy in the 1800s.
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Stop over at a local tavern in the village of Vamos on Crete and enjoy a typical Greek moment with meze. Clink glasses with the locals and wash it all down with the traditional local white spirit, raki.
Is this trip right for you?
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Don’t let the heat keep you from exploring the world! Summer temperatures can be very high in this region, which can make things uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Turkey and Greece can reach up to 40°C so you will need to be able to cope with the heat if you're visiting at this time. Activities are planned for early morning and later afternoon but please consider the time of year and your suitability to visiting during that season.
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This trip involves a lot of walking, sometimes on rocky or slippery terrain such as the sites in Goreme. Please bring sturdy walking shoes, but also note that you can sit out the walks if you do not feel up to them.
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There are some long travel days in Turkey, but lots of stops and plenty to see. Please check our daily itinerary for travel times.
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Pickpocketing can be an issue in Athens, especially on public transport. But if you keep your valuables concealed and secure while travelling on the metro or bus, you should have no problems.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Legacy Ottoman or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Istanbul - City Tour
- Istanbul - Blue Mosque
Optional Activities
- Istanbul - Archaeology Museum - TRY50
- Istanbul - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts - TRY50
- Istanbul - Hagia Sophia - TRY100
- Istanbul - Great Palace Mosaic Museum - TRY30
- Istanbul - Galata Tower - TRY35
- Istanbul - Topkapi Palace (Excluding Harem) - TRY72
- Istanbul - Basilica Cistern - TRY30
- Istanbul - Chora Church - TRY65
- Istanbul - Dolmabahce Palace (Excluding Harem) - TRY60
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
Your complimentary airport transfer is valid from both Istanbul New Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gocken Airport (SAW). Please provide your flight details at the time of booking, or at a minimum 15 days prior to travel (please note we may not be able confirm a request made in the 15 days before your trip begins). Once you have provided your flight details a transfer representative will be booked to meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.The prices listed for optional activities below cover entry only. Please note there is an Istanbul Museum Pass available for purchase at most museums. This card is valid for five days use and costs 185 TL (approximately AUD 50).
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take p
Accommodation
- Grand Anzac Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Gallipoli - Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Driving time today: approximately 5 hoursAccommodation
- Kalehan Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Troy - Archeological site visit
- Sirince - Fruit wine tasting
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Driving time today: approximately 6 hoursAccommodation
- Kalehan Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Selcuk - Leader-led orientation walk
- Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
- Selcuk - Isa Bey Camii
Optional Activities
- Selcuk - Basilica of St John - TRY25
- Selcuk - Ephesus Archaeological Museum - TRY25
- Ephesus - Terrace Houses entry - TRY45
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Melrose View Point Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Pamukkale - Hierapolis and Travertines National Park
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Driving time today: approximately 4 hoursAccommodation
- Linda Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kayakoy - Village visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Total driving time today: approximately 6 hoursAccommodation
- Linda Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kas - Sailing trip with seafood lunch
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Dogan Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Antalya - Kaleici visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Total driving time today: approximately 3.5 hoursAccommodation
- Dogan Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Antalya - Antalya Museum
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Due to limited accommodation in the kaleici (Old Town) of Antalya it can sometimes be difficult to secure our preferred hotel. For this reason we have selected two alternative hotels of equal standard – Pudding Marina Hotel and Aspen Hotel.If you would like to confirm which hotel your group is staying at please contact your booking agent 30 days prior to departure.
Accommodation
- Şemsi Tebrizi or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Sagalassos - Archaeological site visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Heybe Hotel (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Konya - Mevlana Museum
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Heybe Hotel (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cappadocia - Valley walk
- Cappadocia - Goreme Open Air Museum
Optional Activities
- Goreme - Hot Air Balloon, Cappadocia Regular Flight - EUR195
- Goreme - Hot Air Balloon, Cappadocia Deluxe Flight - EUR250
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Please note that hot air ballooning can only be booked locally. Please speak to your trip leader at the beginning of the tour to organise this.Accommodation
- Heybe Hotel (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cappadocia - Pottery demonstration
- Cappadocia - Ozkonak Underground City
Optional Activities
- Goreme - Whirling dervish performance - EUR25
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Legacy Ottoman Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Transfer to the airport in Cappadocia will take approximately 1.5 hours. The flight to Istanbul will be booked out of Nevsehir or Kayseria. Flight time is approximately 1.5 hours.Accommodation
- Hotel Hermes or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special Information
Please note that the flight from Istanbul to Athens is unaccompanied. Before you leave your accommodation in Istanbul, your leader will supply with a PNR number for flight check in and details on your arrival transfer in Athens.As this is a combination trip, your group leader and the composition of your group will likely change today. There will be a group meeting to discuss the next stage of your itinerary. It’s important that you attend the meeting as your new group leader will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
Accommodation
- Hotel Hermes or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Alkistis or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Please note that due to the island's topography our hotel in Mykonos is built into a slope. This results in there being a number of steps to navigate to get to your room. A staff member will be available to help with your luggage upon arrival and departure, but please keep in mind that steps are an inherent feature of staying on the Cycladic Islands.Accommodation
- Hotel Alkistis or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Delos Archaeological Site
- Boat Tour to Delos Island
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Santorini Palace Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Santorini Sunset Picnic
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Santorini Palace Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Santorini - Caldera Hike
- Santorini - Thira Prehistoric Museum
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Todays walking distance is approximately 10 km (3 to 3.5 hours). Please note that in summer the leader may decide to start the hike as the sun rises in order to avoid the heat of the day. Therefore it may be necessary for you to organise a takeaway breakfast, as the hotel will not serve breakfast this early.Accommodation
- Lato Boutique Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Halepa (Feature stay) or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Vamos Village Excursion
- Greek Meze Tasting
- Guided Tour of Knossos Archaeological Site
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Halepa (Feature stay) or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Botanical Park & Gardens of Crete - EUR6
- Old Chania Market - Free
- Archaeological Museum of Chania - EUR4
- Samaria Gorge Day Trip (from) - EUR70
- Elafonissi Beach Day Trip (from) - EUR60
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
22 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinnersTransport
Private vehicles, Boat, Ferry, PlaneAccommodation
Comfortable Hotel (14 nights), Feature Stay (4 nights)Included Activities
- Istanbul - City Tour
- Istanbul - Blue Mosque
- Gallipoli - Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair
- Troy - Archeological site visit
- Sirince - Fruit wine tasting
- Selcuk - Leader-led orientation walk
- Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
- Selcuk - Isa Bey Camii
- Pamukkale - Hierapolis and Travertines National Park
- Kayakoy - Village visit
- Kas - Sailing trip with seafood lunch
- Antalya - Kaleici visit
- Antalya - Antalya Museum
- Sagalassos - Archaeological site visit
- Konya - Mevlana Museum
- Cappadocia - Valley walk
- Cappadocia - Goreme Open Air Museum
- Cappadocia - Pottery demonstration
- Cappadocia - Ozkonak Underground City
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon
- Delos Archaeological Site
- Boat Tour to Delos Island
- Santorini Sunset Picnic
- Santorini - Caldera Hike
- Santorini - Thira Prehistoric Museum
- Vamos Village Excursion
- Greek Meze Tasting
- Guided Tour of Knossos Archaeological Site
Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. There are a limited number of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. This trip includes domestic and international flights as indicated on the trip map. The luggage allowance for domestic flights is 15kg for check in luggage and 5kg for carry on. The international flight between Turkey and Greece has a luggage allowance of 20kg for check in luggage and 8kg for carry on. While in Turkey, you can store excess luggage at the Istanbul hotel.
4. This trip starts at 1pm on Day 1 in Istanbul. This allows time after the joining meeting to explore Istanbul with your leader.

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