5 Days Istanbul and Athens Tour

Day 1 Istanbul 

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore. Overnight Istanbul . 

Day 2 Bosphorus Tour

This morning, step back in time as we visit Spice Bazaar ,immersing yourself in the bustling atmosphere and browsing through its countless shops offering unique treasures. Embark on a memorable Bosphorus Cruise, sailing along the strait that divides Istanbul between Europe and Asia. Admire the panoramic views of Istanbul’s skyline, palaces, and waterfront neighborhoods.

Day 3  Istanbul Old City 

After breakfast, you enjoy a  guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Grand Bazaar and the Hippodrome, Nuruosmaniye Street. Afternoon transfer to airport and catch your flight to Athens.Overnight in Athens.

Day 4- Athens- Acropolis Tour

After breakfast at hotel we start our Athens city tour starts from the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896. Continue and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit, the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in the mind”, the Parthenon. Overnight (B)

Day 5- Athens- Hydra-Poros Egina

Breakfast at hotel and its your free day.Optional tour. Step aboard on the l cruise boat and relax under the sun while you are cruising to the islands of the Saronic Gulf ( Aegina, Poros, and Hydra).

Taste the Mediterranean sea breeze. Enjoy the islands and their sandy or rocky beaches, the traditional architecture, the narrow cobblestone paved streets, the churches, the historical and archaeological sites and the colorful local life with the help of our 1-day cruises to Greece and Greek islands. Sail for the island of Hydra. In Hydra, you have time at leisure for strolling, shopping or swimming.In the early afternoon, we sail for the island of Aegina, passing through the narrow strait separating the Peloponnesian coast from the island of Poros. Lunch is served after sailing. A short visit to Poros. Upon arrival in Aegina,  walk around the main town. Finally, reembark for the sail back to Athens . End of our service.