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8 Days Istanbul and Athens Tour – Discover Turkey and Greece Trip Package by joining the best-combined tour packages of Romos Travel especially designed and created for Istanbul and Athens Tour Package.
ISTANBUL ♦ ATHENS
Day 1 – Arrive in Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! Where the continents meet.
Meet at Istanbul Airport: Once you arrive at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport, after the luggage claim, you will be greeted by a Romos Travel Representative at the meeting area.
Transfer to the hotel: You will be taken to your hotel, and after check-in, you will have time for leisure, and the rest of the day is yours.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 2 – Istanbul Old City Tour
After breakfast, your pick-up will be scheduled for 8:30 am from the hotel to start the Istanbul Old City tour. Our professional tour guide will be introducing the ancient sights of Istanbul.
Today you will explore the following highlights of Istanbul.
Hippodrome: An ancient Roman and Ottoman square where the chariot races were held. Within the square is some Roman remains, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and Constantine Columns.
The Blue Mosque: An Ottoman Imperial mosque built by Sultan Ahmet I in 1609-1616 CE, famous for the blue Ottoman tiles.
Hagia Sophia: Once the largest cathedral of Christianity when it was built in 532-537 CE by the Roman Emperor Justinian; later converted into a mosque by the Ottomans.
Topkapi Palace: The Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II built the palace after the conquest of Constantinople. Topkapi Palace was the home of the royal family and the headquarters for the Ottoman Empire’s administrative center.
Grand Bazaar (Covered Market): The largest and the oldest functioning shopping center in the world. The Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II built the Grand Bazaar in the 15th century. The market consists of 5,000 stores, 66 streets, 24 gates, and much more eye-pleasing architecture. Within the bazaar are many Turkish handicraft stores such as rugs, carpets, kilims, and beautiful Turkish tiles. Upon your request, our guide will be more than happy to help you find your masterpiece of Turkish art.
After the Istanbul Old City sightseeing tour, you will be driven back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Note: Breakfast at hotel and lunch at a local restaurant is included
Day 3 – Bosphorus Cruise, Two Continents Tour
After breakfast, your pick-up will be scheduled for 8:30 am from the hotel to start the Bosphorus tour. Our professional tour guide will be introducing you to the Bosphorus.
Today you will explore the following highlights of the Bosphorus:
Spice Market ( Egyptian Bazaar): The Ottomans built the market in the 17th century. Unlike the Grand Bazaar, the Spice market is much smaller but full of beautiful fragrances of mixed spices, herbs, and traditional sweets. It consists of around 100 stores, 2 streets, and 5 gates.
Bosphorus Cruise: The channel divides Istanbul into two continents and stretches about 32 km between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Along the Bosphorus, there are many settlements to see, such as great Palaces, hotels, yali (private houses), etc. While you are on the boat, you will see the highlights of the Bosphorus including the Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Çırağan Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Küçüksu Palace, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge ( the second bridge on the Bosphorus), Maiden’s Tower to name a few.
Beylerbeyi Palace: After the sultans westernized the Ottoman Empire, they built some Palace’s modern-western architectural styles. The Beylerbeyi Palace is one of them, located on the Asian side by the Bosphorus. The garden is full of statues, and the rooms with handcrafted arts will take you back in time to the 19th century.
Çamlıca Hill: The highest hill of Istanbul, situated on the Asian side. The walking path with 360 panoramic views will let you take the best pictures of Istanbul and the Bosphorus.
After the Bosphorus sightseeing tour, drive back to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Note: Breakfast at hotel and lunch at a local restaurant is included
Day 4 – Flight to Athens
Breakfast at hotel, Pick up from the hotel, and transfer to Istanbul Airport for flight to Athens for your International flight.
Meet at the Athens Airport and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and rest of the day
free to explore Athens.Overnight in Athens.
Day 5 – Athens City Tour
After breakfast, pick you up from the hotel and depart for Athens City Tour. Starts in
the morning with a panoramic tour passing from the Panathenaikon (Kallimarmaro)
Stadium and several other stops to see more ancient and modern Athens,
including the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament building,
a memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library,
and Constitution Square (Syntagma). Later we head to one of the most important
and famous ancient sites globally, the Acropolis, which sits on top of a rocky hill
overlooking the city, providing great views. Take the chance after the tour to stroll
around Plaka with the traditional taverns and shops. Overnight in Athens.
Day 6 – Athens to Thessaloniki
After breakfast, pick up from the hotel and transfer to Athens Airport for the
domestic flight to Thessaloniki. From Thessaloniki Airport, transfer to your hotel in
the city center, and the rest of the day is free to explore Thessaloniki. Overnight in
Thessaloniki.
Day 7 – Thessaloniki City Tour
After breakfast, depart from the hotel for the tour of Thessaloniki, which begins with
a panoramic tour of the city passing through the main sights, i.e., the picturesque
the old town, the Byzantine church of Agios Dimitrios, the Arch of Galerius, the Rotunda
monument & the emblematic church of Agia Sophia, the White Tower symbol of
the city and the statue of Alexander the Great and end up at the archaeological
museum. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
Day 8 – Departure – Transfer to Airport
After breakfast, the day is yours till the departure time. Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
Package Tour Turkey wishes all guests a very healthy and wonderful life ahead…
Please Note: This tour package does not include hotel accommodation and only offers land service. For hotel accommodation, we recommend you choose the central and tourist places of the cities, which are suitable for your taste. Global hotel booking systems will assist you in your hotel choice with better promotions and prices.
8 Days Istanbul and Athens Tour Details
Departure & Return Location
Istanbul Airport & Sabiha Gokcen Airport – Can be supplied depending on your International flight details.
Price Include
Flight ticket from Istanbul to Athens
Entrance fees, mentioned in itinerary
Professional tour guide at tours
Air-conditioned vehicle for tours and transfers
2 Lunch at tour
Price Exclude
Gratuities to guide and driver
Personal expenses
Visa & International flight tickets
Hotel Accommodations
Dinners
Breakfasts
City Tax in Athens
Reservation Request Form