Turkey and Greece

DAY 1: ISTANBUL (Turkey)
Arrival in Istanbul, reception and private transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 4 nights, with breakfast.

Cut in half by the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul extends for 30 km and connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara, separating Asia from Europe: on the European side, there is the center of commerce and business and, on the Asian side, there are residential neighborhoods.


DAY 2: ISTANBUL
After breakfast, private full-day tour with a guide in Portuguese or Spanish (subject to availability and confirmation), focusing on points of interest related to archeology and art.

Visit to the Archaeology Museum, located inside the Topkapi Palace and founded in the 19th century, the museum has a remarkable collection of sarcophagi and also pieces from ancient cities such as Troy, Palestine, and others, which are distributed in twenty rooms.

Then visit the Yerebatan Cistern, built under the city during the Byzantine era, which is the largest of the 60 ancient cisterns.

Continue to the Museum of Modern Art, located in front of the Bosphorus and the historic Sultanahmet Peninsula. The building, designed by architect Renzo Piano, is part of the New Cruise Port complex and houses a collection of contemporary art that receives thousands of visitors annually.

Return to the hotel.

Optional activity suggestion (not included):

• Turkish bath at Cinili Hamam, with private transfer included. The Turkish bath is a cultural wellness experience, involving moist heat (40-45°C), exfoliation with a glove (kese) and foam massage to relax muscles, detoxify the body, improve circulation and renew the skin.

DAY 3: ISTANBUL
Breakfast at the hotel and private full-day tour, with a guide in Portuguese or Spanish (subject to availability and confirmation), to Istanbul's Asian neighborhoods and the Beykoz Glass Museum.

Visit the neighborhoods of Üsküdar, Kandili and stop in Kanlica to taste its famous yogurt.

Then, visit the Beykoz Glass Museum, dedicated to glass art pieces of Ottoman origin and which also organizes temporary exhibitions on different techniques and traditions of glass art.

From Çubuklu, take a ferry to sail to Yenikoy, a coastal neighborhood located on the European side of the Bosphorus. On the way back to the hotel, pass through the coastal neighborhoods of Tarabya and Bebek, located on the European side.

Optional activity suggestion (not included):

• Night at Club Nomads (Dinner and Show), with private transfer included. Located on the terrace of the Sofitel Taksim hotel, the Nomads Club offers shows featuring Middle Eastern dances and a full dinner with unlimited drinks.

DAY 4: ISTANBUL
After breakfast, private full-day tour, with a guide in Portuguese or Spanish (subject to availability and confirmation), in the Balat neighborhood.

Balat is a historic neighborhood in Istanbul known for its narrow streets, colorful houses, and bohemian atmosphere. It houses Jewish, Greek, and Armenian communities, forming a rich cultural mosaic. It's the perfect destination for those seeking tradition and authenticity.

Visit the Pierre Loti Café, located on a hill that offers a panoramic view of the Golden Horn, the estuary that divides the European side of the city of Istanbul.

Next, visit the Eyüp Mosque, where the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (Eyüp Ensari) is located.

After visiting the Greek Patriarchal Orthodox Church, free time to walk in Balat, Taskim Square and Istiklal Street, which features a wide variety of cafés, restaurants, fashion stores, and more.

Return to the hotel.


DAY 5: ISTANBUL (Turkey)/Athens (Greece)
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Private transfer to Istanbul airport for boarding a flight (not included) to Athens, Greece.

Arrival and private transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.


DAY 6: ATHENS
After breakfast, private half-day tour, with a guide in Spanish, to the city's main tourist attractions. Trip to the Acropolis, with a visit to the famous Parthenon, also known as “the harmony between the material and the spiritual”, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Parliament and the Panathenalque Stadium, where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held.

Return to the hotel and free afternoon for independent activities.


DAY 7: ATHENS - MYKONOS
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Private transfer to the port of Piraeus for boarding a ferry to Mykonos. Arrival, private transfer to the hotel and free afternoon for independent activities.

Accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.


Day 8: MYKONOS
Breakfast at the hotel and free day for independent activities.

Optional activity suggestion (not included):

• Group tour of about 7 hours, aboard a sailboat, between Delos and Rinia. Includes lunch (without drinks). The itinerary includes navigation around the island of Delos (entrance not included), recognized as one of the main archaeological sites in Greece, and a passage through the landscapes of the island of Rinia, practically uninhabited and famous for its pristine beaches.

DAY 9: MYKONOS - SANTORINI
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Private transfer to the port of Mykonos for boarding a fast ferry to Santorini. Arrival and private transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.


DAY 10: SANTORINI
Breakfast at the hotel and free day for independent activities.

Suggested optional activities (not included):

• In the afternoon, departure to the port to board a sailboat for a ride of about 5 hours. Possibility to enjoy the hidden treasures of the best-known island of the Cyclades: Santorini, with its beaches, hot springs and Mediterranean atmosphere. Opportunity to watch the sunset before nightfall. Note: The cruise tour includes meals on board with a typical Greek gastronomic menu and selected beverages.
• Regular half-day panoramic tour of the city of Santorini. It includes wine tasting and assistance in Spanish.

DAY 11: SANTORINI
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Private transfer to Santorini airport.