EURORIENTE: TURKIYE AND GREECE WITH CRUISE 3 nt (14 Days 2025-2026)

Day 1: ARRIVAL / ISTANBUL

Welcome to Istanbul! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel according to your chosen category. Accommodation

If your arrival is at Istanbul Airport (IST) our representative will be waiting for you at your departure abroad through gate number 8 with a "Euroriente Travel" sign. If your arrival is at Istanbul Airport (SAW) on the Asian side, our representative will be waiting for you, crossing the pedestrian crossing between column 9 and column 10 with the sign of "Euroriente Travel"

Day 2: ISTANBUL / SULEIMAN THE MAGNIFICENT (B)

Breakfast. Departure to visit the Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent located on the third hill of Istanbul with one of the most well-known panoramic views of the city, by order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent was built by the famous imperial architect Sinan. After the visit Free time to discover the city on your own. or optionally hire a full day visit to the Historical part of Istanbul where you can see Hagia Sophia (exterior) culmination of Byzantine art, and the pearl of Istanbul, the famous Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans for four centuries, Enjoy a typical lunch in a local restaurant in the Sultanahmet area, Contemplate the Blue Mosque, a prodigy of harmony, proportion and elegance; and the Hippodrome that preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Fountain of Emperor William and the Egyptian Obelisk, at the end of the afternoon visit the famous Grand Bazaar where we will enjoy free time to get lost among its 4 thousand shops. Accommodation

Day 3: ISTANBUL / BOSPHORUS WALK / SPICE BAZAAR (B)

Breakfast. Departure for one of the most famous activities in Istanbul, a boat trip on the Bosphorus, the canal that separates Europe and Asia. During this journey you will appreciate the palaces of the Sultans, old and typical wooden houses and enjoy history in a different way. Next, we will make one of the star visits, the spice bazaar, established by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago and used since then. Our Included visit ends at the bazaar where you can enjoy its atmosphere and variety of shops. In the afternoon you can optionally visit  with lunch to the Asian side of the city visiting the palace of "Beylerbey" located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. Former summer residence of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire, we will also be able to contemplate the famous Bosphorus suspension bridge that connects the European part with the Asian part of the city, after lunch we will visit the underrated district of Üsküdar located on the Asian side and then head to the Camlica Hill, one of the city's seven hills and the highest point in Istanbul. At 268 meters above sea level, Camlica Hill offers panoramic views of both sides of the city. At the end of the day return to the Hotel. Accommodation

Day 4: ISTANBUL / ANKARA (B-D)

Breakfast. Departure en route to Ankara passing through the Bolu Mountains, After arrival we will make a panoramic tour with our coach to the capital of the Turkish Republic and the second most populous city of Turkey (Ankara), a modern and cosmopolitan city steeped in history and ancient culture. Visit the Anitkabir Mausoleum, symbol of Ankara, as it is the place where the founder of the Turkish Republic lies. At the end of the afternoon Arrival at our hotel Dinner and Overnight.

Día 5: ANKARA / CAPADOCIA (B - D)

Breakfast. Departure to Cappadocia. On route we will see the second largest lake in Turkey, The Salt Lake and a 13th century caravanserai (medieval inn) Arrival in Cappadocia. Optionally you can hire a Cappadocia Jeep Safari tour, one of the most exciting adventures in Cappadocia that will allow you to explore the region in an all-terrain vehicle, where you can reach unique landscapes of the formations and valleys of this region. Dinner and overnight

Day 6: CAPPADOCIA (B-D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of this fascinating region and original landscape, formed by the lava spewed by the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. We will visit the Göreme Valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex made up of rock-cut churches with beautiful frescoes. Next, we will visit the Avcilar Valley and Gόvercinlik where you can admire the best view of the volcanic forms called "fairy chimneys" We will visit the typical workshops of carpets and stones of Onyx and Turquoise. Dinner and Accommodation.

Day 7: CAPPADOCIA / PAMUKKALE (B - D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Early departure to Pamukkale. Arrival and visit to Hierapolis, an ancient Hellenistic city that today stands in ruins. Visit to the famous Cotton Castle, a natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites and Natural Pools formed over the centuries by the passage of waters loaded with calcareous salts from hot springs. Arrival at the hotel Dinner and overnight.

Day 8: PAMUKKALE / EPHESUS / KUSADASI / OR IZMIR (B - D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure in the morning to Ephesus, Greco-Roman city, ancient capital of Asia Minor and one of the best preserved of antiquity, where the Temple of Hadrian, Temple of Trajan, the theater and the Library of Celsus are located. Visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, where he spent the last years of his life. Next, we will visit a leather goods gallery where we will learn about the famous production of lambskin garments of this region, at the end of the afternoon we continue to Kusadasi/or Izmir. Dinner at the hotel and overnight. (During the summer months of May -October the accommodation could be Izmir and its surroundings instead of Kusadasi)

Day 9: KUSADASI / OR IZMIR / PATMOS (Embarkation Cruise through the Greek Islands)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the port of Kusadasi to embark on the Greek Islands Cruise, departure to Patmos known as the Jerusalem of the Aegean Sea. Patmos is the sacred island where St. John wrote the revelations. Optionally you can take an excursion (OPTIONAL) to visit the Monastery and the Grotto. Dinner on board. In the evening, enjoy live entertainment. Night on board.

Day 10: RHODES (B-L-D)

Breakfast. Arrival in Rhodes, known as the island of roses. Optional excursion to the south of the island to visit the town of Lindos, which has its ancient Acropolis on the mountain and below it the beautiful bay of St. Paul. In the center of medieval Rhodes, you can see the Citadel of the Crusaders of the Knights of the Order of St. John, who at the time left behind his domains to fight against Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 11: CRETE / SANTORINI (B - L - D)

Breakfast. Departure to Heraklion (except in March and November), the capital of Crete, the largest island of all the Greek islands. Possibility to optionally take an excursion to visit the fantastic ruins of the Palace of Knossos. The elaborate Palace, believed to be the mystical labyrinth of King Minos according to the legend of the Minotaur and the seat of the civilization Minoica. In the afternoon, arrival at the wonderful island of Santorini, from the top of the island you can appreciate the view is the most impressive of all the islands Greek and perhaps the world. Possibility of taking an optional excursion to Oia. Departure from the island at night. Dinner on board. At night, enjoy the live entertainment on board. Night on board.

Important Note: For the departures of the month of March and November the cruise does not visit the Island of Crete.

Day 12: ATHENS (B)

Breakfast. Disembark at the port of Lavrio and transfer to the hotel. Free day to discover the corners of a city full of history and art. Daytime hours coincide with the hustle and bustle of the countless cafes, taverns and shops that crowd the colourful streets. Ideal place for shopping. Possibility of taking a guided walk and dinner with show in the afternoon. Accommodation

Day 13: ATHENS (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for a panoramic tour of the city center of Athens: Parliament, University, National Library and Academy of Arts, Neoclassical Mansions, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Gate, Pan-Athenaeum Stadium and many other mythical monuments. After the panorama, visit the spectacular Acropolis. Free afternoon in the city.

Day 14: ATHENS / AIRPORT (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. and at the indicated time transfer to the airport. End of services