Greece & Turkey Adventure: Athens to Istanbul
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Tour Overview
Journey from one ancient city to another on this nine-day overland trip across Greece to Istanbul. Discover the age-old temples of Athens, the Royal Tomb of Phillip, the Hospital Complex of Edirne and the culinary city of Thessaloniki. Along the way, make a stop at the floating monastery of Vistonida Lake, learn about silk in the shops of Soufli and meet women from the Pomak minority group, all before crossing the border to Turkey. With so much history and culture to explore, and local leaders from both nations guiding the way, you’ll get to know these two worlds in no time.
Trip Code: ZMSU
Start
Athens
End
Istanbul
Destination
Greece
Meals
8 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights)
Days
9
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Originali
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Wander the city of Thessaloniki, loved for its food, entertainment and culture, before an evening’s meze-style dinner.
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Explore the city of Xanthi and the mountainous Pomakochoria area of Greece, where you’ll be treated to home-cooked treats made by local women.
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Visit Vistonida lake, known for its blue lagoon and the floating Monastery of Agios Nikolaos, where you can enjoy a boat outing on the Evros River.
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Learn about the art of silk weaving in Soufli – a town the UNWTO selected as one of the best tourism villages in the world.
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Discover Turkey's history, flavours and communities on a locally guided tour through Edirne and through Istanbul’s Old City and its grand buildings.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
8 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights)
Included activities
- Athens - leader led orientation walk
- Thessaloniki - Meze dinner
- Thessaloniki - Orientation Walk
- Xanthi - Guided Old Town tour
- Xanthi - Pachni village visit and local coffee and pies tasting
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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