About this trip
This 12-day route strings together four countries, starting in Athens and finishing in Cappadocia, with three flights included to cover the bigger jumps between Bucharest, Istanbul and Cappadocia.
You move through ancient sites and living cities in turn — Athens, Delphi and Meteora for the archaeology and monasteries, then Thessaloniki and Sofia, before reaching Bucharest with the option to add on Transylvania's castles.
The final stretch takes you to Istanbul and then Cappadocia, both with guided touring included, rounding off a trip that covers a lot of ground across Greece, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey.
What you'll do
- See the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens
- Visit the monasteries of Meteora and the ruins at Delphi
- Explore Thessaloniki and Sofia
- Optional excursion to Bran (Dracula) Castle, Brasov and Peles Castle near Bucharest
- Guided touring in Istanbul
- Guided touring in Cappadocia
- Covers four countries in 12 days, so it's a fast-moving itinerary with a new base every few days
- Three flights are included to link the longer distances between Bucharest, Istanbul and Cappadocia
- Local guides and drivers vary by country, so standards of comfort and English-language support can differ along the route
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Athens · 26 Jul – 27 Jul
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