Turkey & Greece: The Aegean Odyssey
Two countries, one seamless trip across the cradle of civilization.
Trip overview
The grand tour of the Aegean. Begin in Istanbul and Cappadocia, cross to the Greek world at Ephesus, then continue to Athens and the island of Santorini. Because we own the ground operation in both Istanbul and Athens, the border crossing and inter-country logistics are handled end to end, with no scramble between two separate operators.
- Istanbul & Cappadocia
- Ephesus ancient city
- Acropolis of Athens
- Santorini sunset
- Aegean island time
- One operator across two countries
What's included
Included
- 11 nights 4★ hotels + cave hotel
- All domestic flights & the Turkey–Greece ferry crossing
- Daily breakfast + 4 dinners
- Licensed guides in both countries
- All entrance fees
- Private transfers throughout
- Trip Now USA tour director
Not included
- International airfare
- Optional balloon flight
- Lunches
- Tips & insurance
- Turkey e-visa & any Greece entry fees
The day-by-day journey
Every transfer, guide, and hotel is handled by our own team on the ground. You travel looked after.
Welcome and transfer. Evening free.
4★ IstanbulHagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar.
Breakfast4★ IstanbulGöreme valleys and cave-hotel check-in.
Breakfast, DinnerCave hotelOptional balloon, open-air museum, underground city.
Breakfast, DinnerCave hotelTo Kusadasi, afternoon at leisure on the Aegean.
Breakfast4★ KusadasiFull guided day at the ancient city.
Breakfast4★ KusadasiAegean ferry into Greek waters, transfer to Athens.
Breakfast4★ AthensAcropolis, Parthenon, the new Acropolis Museum, and the old town.
Breakfast4★ AthensHigh-speed ferry to the caldera island, evening sunset in Oia.
Breakfast4★ SantoriniFira, Oia, a winery tasting, and free time on the cliffs.
Breakfast4★ SantoriniFerry or flight back to Athens, farewell dinner.
Breakfast, Dinner4★ AthensTransfer to Athens airport for your flight home.
Breakfast
Where you'll be
The journey on the map, in travel order.
Departure dates & pricing
Prices are per person, double occupancy, in USD. International airfare is separate (group air available on request).
- May 4 – 15, 2026$2,990GuaranteedRequest date
- Sep 7 – 18, 2026$3,190Filling fastRequest date
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- Oct 5 – 16, 2026$2,990AvailableRequest date
| Departure | Status | Price / person | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 – 15, 2026 | Guaranteed | $2,990 | Request this date |
| Sep 7 – 18, 20264 seats left | Filling fast | $3,190 | Request this date |
| Oct 5 – 16, 2026 | Available | $2,990 | Request this date |
Frequently asked questions
No. Trip Now USA owns the ground operation in both Istanbul and Athens. One booking, one tour director, one point of contact across both countries.
Every detail handled by our own team on the ground. You just travel.
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