Istanbul -Mykonos to Santorini Capitals, Culture, and Islands (Fantasy)
- Tour ID: Fantasy205
- Duration: 17 Days / 16 Nights
- Transportation: Included
- Guide: English
- From: Istanbul
- To: Santorini
- Hotels: Accomondation
- Meals / Breakfast
Enjoy the Adventure
Itenirary
Arrive to Istanbul Transfer to the hotel concluding the day with a hotel check-in, free time and enjoy your free time at Istanbul. You will receive information on this part of your trip in the afternoon.
After breakfast in your hotel, guided tour at Istanbul’s Old town Highlights includes Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar (Covered Market), Bosphore and will have free time at Istanbul.
Commence your day with a hearty breakfast, transfer to the airport. We take a regular flight (included, variable times) to Turkey. Arrival in Sofia. Transfer to the hotel cheek in and free time. Later in the evening, welcome meeting at your hotel with your Guide will provide you with information about the upcoming journey.
After a hearty breakfast, we’ll begin our adventure with a guided tour of Sofia. This tour will take you to some of the city’s most remarkable landmarks, including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Sofia Basilica, the National Art Gallery Building, and the Presidential Palace.
Following the tour, we’ll hit the road for Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia.
Upon reaching Skopje, we’ll embark on a city tour to discover the rich history and culture of this city. Our itinerary includes stops at Kale Fortress, Stone Bridge, Macedonia Square, Alexander the Great statue, and Mustafa Pasha Mosque.
Your day will conclude with an overnight stay at a Skopje hotel.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel before we head for Prizren. En route, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the stunning Matka Canyon, a natural gem in North Macedonia. In Prizren, our city tour will take you to Prizren Castle, Mosque Sinanpasa, White Dream River, and Sadrwan Square. You’ll also have time for shopping and savoring local cuisine at charming restaurants. Afterward, we’ll continue our journey to the vibrant capital city of Albania, Tirana, and you’ll stay overnight at a hotel in Tirana.
After breakfast start the day with a panoramic tour of Tirana, featuring notable landmarks such as Skanderbeg Square, Skanderbeg Statue, Et’hem Bey Mosque, and the Clock Tower.
Next, we’ll make our way to the enchanting city of Ohrid, which is known for its rich history and beautiful scenery. The day offers an optional excursion to visit St. Naum, a picturesque and historic monastery located on the shores of Lake Ohrid. The day will conclude with an overnight stay at an Ohrid hotel.
Following breakfast, you’ll have free time to explore the charming Old Town of Ohrid and immerse yourself in its beauty and culture.
In the afternoon, we’ll set our course for Bitola, a city in Macedonia, where you’ll enjoy a guided city tour. Highlights include visits to the Ishak Bey Mosque, the New Mosque, and Shirok Street.
Time for shopping and a delightful lunch at local restaurants will also be on the agenda.
Continue to Kalabaka overnight stay at a hotel.
Following breakfast at your hotel, travel to the nearby UNESCO-listed Meteora for a tour of the cliff-top monasteries. Visit two different impressive Byzantine Monasteries built on top of rock towers, providing breathtaking views over the plain. Then embark on a scenic solo reserved shuttle or train journey from Meteora to Athens. Self-transfer to your hotel when you arrive in Athens. Settle in for a comfortable overnight stay in the lovely city. Enjoy Athens’ nightlife.
After breakfast you will meet our collaborator at the lobby of your hotel or someplace nearby, to start morning half day Athen’s sightseeing tour. This quintessential tour of Athens includes some of the city’s most iconic sites, like the Panathenaic Stadium, the Academy of Athens, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and of course the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum.
In the morning you will be transferred from your hotel to the port by your driver in order to board the boat to Mykonos. Once you arrive in the jewel of the Cyclades, our local collaborator will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to acclimate yourself to the islandic way of life and prepare for the next few days that await you.
During the two following days you will have ample opportunity to explore Mykonos and experience all it has to offer. Mykonos is a cosmopolitan haven at heart, with the appearance of picturesque, quaint island. This unique combination can appear surreal to newcomers as they enjoy a meal in the finest restaurants with tiny churches and whitewashed houses quietly decorating the background. Since you will have plenty of time in Mykonos, a tour of the neighboring islands of Rinia & Delos is an opportunity you shouldn’t miss out on.
During the two following days you will have ample opportunity to explore Mykonos and experience all it has to offer. Mykonos is a cosmopolitan haven at heart, with the appearance of picturesque, quaint island. This unique combination can appear surreal to newcomers as they enjoy a meal in the finest restaurants with tiny churches and whitewashed houses quietly decorating the background. Since you will have plenty of time in Mykonos, a tour of the neighboring islands of Rinia & Delos is an opportunity you shouldn’t miss out on.
Transfer from your hotel to the port of Mykonos in order to catch the high-speed boat to Santorini. Upon arrival you will meet our local collaborator and be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please, although we recommend you conclude it on a vantage point, with a glass of fine local wine in your hand, while the golden sunset of Santorini makes its appearance.
Prepare to be enchanted over the following couple of days, by the wild natural beauty of Santorini. Awe-inspiring whitewashed houses perched on the cliffs and vineyards that spill into the sea under the lively Mediterranean sun paint a picture that doesn’t do justice to the real thing. Take advantage of the chance to explore the capital Fira and the picturesque Oia with its many unique shops and restaurants. Choose among a wide variety of activities such as visiting the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, the volcanic Red or Black Beach, or take a sailing cruise to marvel at the Caldera and enjoy freshly-cooked meal & open bar on board.
Prepare to be enchanted over the following couple of days, by the wild natural beauty of Santorini. Awe-inspiring whitewashed houses perched on the cliffs and vineyards that spill into the sea under the lively Mediterranean sun paint a picture that doesn’t do justice to the real thing. Take advantage of the chance to explore the capital Fira and the picturesque Oia with its many unique shops and restaurants. Choose among a wide variety of activities such as visiting the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, the volcanic Red or Black Beach, or take a sailing cruise to marvel at the Caldera and enjoy freshly-cooked meal & open bar on board.
Transfer from your hotel to the Santorini port in order to catch the boat to Athens. In the port of Piraeus, you will meet your driver who will transfer you to your hotel. This will be your last day in Athens so make the most of it and do some last-minute shopping for your friends back home! overnight in Athens.
After breakfast you will meet your driver at the lobby of your hotel and be transferred to the airport for your flight out of Athens.
