Greek Island Hopper with Istanbul 2025 - 13 days from Athens to Istanbul

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Greek Island Hopper with Istanbul 2025

13 days from Athens to Istanbul



Tour Description:

Feeling blue takes on a different meaning on this tour of Greece and Turkey. The striking contrast of whitewashed walls beside the blue Aegean Sea is sure to lift the spirit by mythic proportions! On this tour of Athens, the Greek Isles, and Istanbul, you will explore the ancient city of gold, silver, and bronze before setting sail for the iconic blue and white island gems of Santorini and Mykonos. Enjoy Santorini’s picture-perfect vistas, pristine beaches, chic boutiques, waterfront cafes, and the heart-pumping nightlife of magical Mykonos. Your tour continues to Istanbul to behold the bold beauty of sacred Byzantine architecture in Istanbul’s mosques and palaces is complemented by the warm people who welcome us to share in the traditions and tastes (think Turkish coffee & Turkish Delight!) in this gateway to the Black Sea and the Mediterranean.

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Dates & Pricing

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Friday 02 May 25 — Thursday 15 May 25Starting at $4,539Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Tuesday 13 May 25 — Monday 26 May 25Starting at $4,699Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 16 May 25 — Thursday 29 May 25Starting at $4,799Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Tuesday 20 May 25 — Monday 02 Jun 25Starting at $4,799Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Tuesday 27 May 25 — Monday 09 Jun 25Starting at $4,649Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Tuesday 03 Jun 25 — Monday 16 Jun 25Starting at $4,839Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 06 Jun 25 — Thursday 19 Jun 25Starting at $4,859Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Destination & Sightseeing

We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach, plus ferry crossings from Athens to Mykonos, and Mykonos to Santorini, a cruise on the Bosphorus, and flights from Santorini to Athens and Athens to Istanbul. Wi-fi where available. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
Notes:
This tour requires walking on uneven terrain, especially at archaeological sites which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Guest are required to manage their own luggage when embarking and disembarking the ferry portions of this tour.
Services of the Tour Director end on day 10. Istanbul portion includes services of a local host.

ITINERARY

Day 1
HISTORIC SPOTS Explore the heart of Ancient Greece, in the historic empire where 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, never fail to amaze! See the Panathenaic Stadium, one of the venues of the first modern Olympic Games

Day 2
CULTURAL GEMS Your dreams of the Greek Islands come true with free time in Mykonos. This Aegean paradise of pristine waters and beaches, mixed with a lively nightlife scene is only made brighter by the iconic 16th-century windmills that dot the hillside above

Day 3
PICTURE PERFECT With its postcard-like scenery, the lofty volcanic footprint of Santorini’s Oia caldera landscape embodies the essence of the Cyclades Islands. Spend free time amid azure seas and white and blue houses that line the maze of alleyways

Day 4
PICTURE PERFECT There’s lots of ways to spend your day in Santorini. Explore the Bronze Age. settlement of Akrotiri, meander the charming streets browsing the shops or laze on one of the island’s idyllic beaches. All of this and much more awaits you on the spectacular island of Santorini

Day 5
CULTURE & TRADITIONS Founded by the Greeks as Byzantium more than 2,500 years ago, and finally called Istanbul after the Ottoman conquest in the 15th century, the city on the Bosporus remains one of the most exciting places in the world. Its strategic location as a gateway between Orient and Occident, the Islamic and the Christian worlds, and the Black Sea and the Mediterranean predestined it for a turbulent yet exciting history

Day 6
ARCHITECTURAL WONDER Sometimes referred to as the 8th Wonder of the World, mainly due to its magnificent dome, the Hagia Sofia hasn’t had it easy. Since it was first constructed back in the 4th century, it has been destroyed by riots and damaged by an earthquake. Starting out as a Basilica during the times of the Roman Empire, it has also been a mosque and a museum.

Accommodations

AthensAthensMykonosSantoriniIstanbul
Zafolia
First-Class

Hotel as shown or similar

87-89 Alexandras Avenue Athens Greece

Attractive 7-story Hotel situated near museums, 1 km from Larisis train station & 35 km from El. Venizelos Airport.
Check Mark Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.