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Greek Island Hopper with Istanbul 2025
13 days from Athens to Istanbul
Tour Description:
Feeling blue takes on a different meaning on this tour of Greece and Turkey. The striking contrast of whitewashed walls beside the blue Aegean Sea is sure to lift the spirit by mythic proportions! On this tour of Athens, the Greek Isles, and Istanbul, you will explore the ancient city of gold, silver, and bronze before setting sail for the iconic blue and white island gems of Santorini and Mykonos. Enjoy Santorini’s picture-perfect vistas, pristine beaches, chic boutiques, waterfront cafes, and the heart-pumping nightlife of magical Mykonos. Your tour continues to Istanbul to behold the bold beauty of sacred Byzantine architecture in Istanbul’s mosques and palaces is complemented by the warm people who welcome us to share in the traditions and tastes (think Turkish coffee & Turkish Delight!) in this gateway to the Black Sea and the Mediterranean.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Friday 02 May 25 — Thursday 15 May 25 | Starting at $4,539 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 13 May 25 — Monday 26 May 25 | Starting at $4,699 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 16 May 25 — Thursday 29 May 25 | Starting at $4,799 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 20 May 25 — Monday 02 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,799 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 23 May 25 — Thursday 05 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,799 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 27 May 25 — Monday 09 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,649 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 30 May 25 — Thursday 12 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,799 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 03 Jun 25 — Monday 16 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,839 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 06 Jun 25 — Thursday 19 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,859 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 10 Jun 25 — Monday 23 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,839 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 17 Jun 25 — Monday 30 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,969 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 20 Jun 25 — Thursday 03 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,969 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 24 Jun 25 — Monday 07 Jul 25 | Starting at $5,039 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 27 Jun 25 — Thursday 10 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 01 Jul 25 — Monday 14 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 04 Jul 25 — Thursday 17 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 08 Jul 25 — Monday 21 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,849 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 11 Jul 25 — Thursday 24 Jul 25 | Starting at $5,119 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 15 Jul 25 — Monday 28 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 18 Jul 25 — Thursday 31 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 05 Aug 25 — Monday 18 Aug 25 | Starting at $5,169 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 19 Aug 25 — Monday 01 Sep 25 | Starting at $5,069 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 22 Aug 25 — Thursday 04 Sep 25 | Starting at $5,039 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 26 Aug 25 — Monday 08 Sep 25 | Starting at $5,039 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 29 Aug 25 — Thursday 11 Sep 25 | Starting at $5,039 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingWe’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach, plus ferry crossings from Athens to Mykonos, and Mykonos to Santorini, a cruise on the Bosphorus, and flights from Santorini to Athens and Athens to Istanbul. Wi-fi where available. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
Notes:
This tour requires walking on uneven terrain, especially at archaeological sites which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Guest are required to manage their own luggage when embarking and disembarking the ferry portions of this tour. Services of the Tour Director end on day 10. Istanbul portion includes services of a local host.
This tour requires walking on uneven terrain, especially at archaeological sites which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Guest are required to manage their own luggage when embarking and disembarking the ferry portions of this tour. Services of the Tour Director end on day 10. Istanbul portion includes services of a local host.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
HISTORIC SPOTS Explore the heart of Ancient Greece, in the historic empire where 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, never fail to amaze! See the Panathenaic Stadium, one of the venues of the first modern Olympic Games
Day 2
CULTURAL GEMS Your dreams of the Greek Islands come true with free time in Mykonos. This Aegean paradise of pristine waters and beaches, mixed with a lively nightlife scene is only made brighter by the iconic 16th-century windmills that dot the hillside above
Day 3
PICTURE PERFECT With its postcard-like scenery, the lofty volcanic footprint of Santorini’s Oia caldera landscape embodies the essence of the Cyclades Islands. Spend free time amid azure seas and white and blue houses that line the maze of alleyways
Day 4
PICTURE PERFECT There’s lots of ways to spend your day in Santorini. Explore the Bronze Age. settlement of Akrotiri, meander the charming streets browsing the shops or laze on one of the island’s idyllic beaches. All of this and much more awaits you on the spectacular island of Santorini
Day 5
CULTURE & TRADITIONS Founded by the Greeks as Byzantium more than 2,500 years ago, and finally called Istanbul after the Ottoman conquest in the 15th century, the city on the Bosporus remains one of the most exciting places in the world. Its strategic location as a gateway between Orient and Occident, the Islamic and the Christian worlds, and the Black Sea and the Mediterranean predestined it for a turbulent yet exciting history
Day 6
ARCHITECTURAL WONDER
Sometimes referred to as the 8th Wonder of the World, mainly due to its magnificent dome, the Hagia Sofia hasn’t had it easy. Since it was first constructed back in the 4th century, it has been destroyed by riots and damaged by an earthquake. Starting out as a Basilica during the times of the Roman Empire, it has also been a mosque and a museum.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Athens | Athens | Mykonos | Santorini | Istanbul |
Zafolia
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
87-89 Alexandras Avenue Athens Greece
Attractive 7-story Hotel situated near museums, 1 km from Larisis train station & 35 km from El. Venizelos Airport.
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
87-89 Alexandras Avenue Athens Greece
Attractive 7-story Hotel situated near museums, 1 km from Larisis train station & 35 km from El. Venizelos Airport.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
