Griechenland 20 Tage Classic Greece to Turkey Adventure Erlebnisrundreise Adventure-Trip in internationaler Gruppe

Journey through the ages on this epic 20-day adventure from Greece to Turkey, where ancient history meets vibrant modern culture. Indulge in mouthwatering Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine, soak in breathtaking scenery, and dive deep into the stories that shaped these lands. Stand in awe at the Acropolis and Parthenon, explore the Royal Tomb of King Phillip, and wander through the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia. Hike the legendary slopes of Mt. Olympus, connect with locals, make new travel friends, and snap photos you’ll be daydreaming about for years to come. With endless discoveries around every corner, this is the kind of adventure you’ll never want to end.

• Journey through the rich history of Greece and Turkey-from the iconic Acropolis and Parthenon to the ancient cities of Ephesus and Troy

• Savor the flavors of the region with a hands-on cooking class in Athens and a meze tasting in Volos

• Take in the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia-where fairy chimneys and cave dwellings create an otherworldly backdrop

• Venture beneath the surface to uncover the hidden depths of the underground city of Kaymakli

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

1. Tag Athens

Arrive at any time.

Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)

Optionale Ausflüge:
Morgendliche Radtour durch Athen (**)
Besuch auf dem Syntagma-Platz (Verfassungsplatz) (**)
Besuch des Archäologischen Nationalmuseums (**)
Ancient Agora Visit (**)

2. Tag Athens

Enjoy a free morning to immerse yourself deeper into this historical city; opt to visit the new Acropolis Museum, the Ancient Agora, or the National Archaeological Museum. In the evening start with a refreshment stop at a local non-profit cafe, Shedia Home and explore the city on a guided walking tour to the Parthenon and Acropolis along the way. Afterwards attend a cooking class with a local chef and enjoy a dinner of your creations. (F) (A)

Event: Besuch bei Shedia Home und ein Getränk
Event: Athens Walking Tour (0.5h)
Event: Guided Visit of Acropolis and Parthenon (2.0h)
Event: Cooking Class Athens

Optionale Ausflüge:
Ancient Agora Visit (**)
Besuch im Akropolis-Museum (**)
Besuch auf dem Syntagma-Platz (Verfassungsplatz) (**)
Besuch des Archäologischen Nationalmuseums (**)

3. Tag Athens / Meteora

Travel north from Athens by bus and train to Kalampaka, the perfect base for visiting the monasteries and the area of Meteora. (F)

Transport: Athens – Meteora (5.0h)

Optionaler Ausflug:
Ausflug nach Meteora bei Sonnenaufgang (**)

4. Tag Meteora

Spend a full free day in the area. Head out and visit the mountain top monasteries on your own by bus or pre-book the Meteora Monasteries Hiking Tour to do it on foot with a local guide. (F)

Freizeit: Meteora

Optionale Ausflüge:
Guided Meteora Monasteries Hiking Tour (*)
Naturkundemuseum Meteora (**)

5. Tag Meteora / Delphi

After breakfast, transfer to the site of Thermopylae and Information Centre to learn of the famous battle that helped create the Greece we know today. Continue on to Delphi for an orientation walk before touring Ancient Delphi with a local guide. Spend the evening as you wish with free time. (F)

Transport: Meteora – Thermopylae (2.0h)
Event: Thermopylae and Information Center Visit (0.75h)
Transport: Thermopylae – Delphi (2.25h)
Event: Delphi Orientation Walk
Event: Führung durch das antike Delphi (3.0h)

6. Tag Delphi / Náfplio

Travel Nafplio with a stop at the Corinth Canal on the way. Take part in a brief orientation walk then spend the evening exploring the cobblestone streets with free time. Opt to climb the Acronafplia to take in the views. (F)

Transport: Delphi – Corinth Canal (3.0h)
Event: Corinth Canal Visit (0.5h)
Transport: Corinth Canal – Náfplio (1.5h)
Event: Orientation Walk Nafplio (0.5h)
Freizeit: Náfplio

Optionale Ausflüge:
Festung Bourtzi (**)
Archäologisches Museum (**)
Kriegsmuseum (**)
Besichtigung der Festung Acronafplia (**)
Besuch der Palamidi-Festung (**)

7. Tag Náfplio / Athens

Enjoy free time to explore Napflio and the surrounding areas. Choose to visit Epidavros, as well as the nearby site of Mycenae then transfer in the late afternoon to Athens for the night. (F)

Freizeit: Náfplio
Transport: Náfplio – Athens (2.5h)

Optionale Ausflüge:
Führung durch Epidavros (**)
Besuch von Mykene (**)
Besichtigung von Tiryns (**)

8. Tag Athens / Vólos

Depart Athens in the morning for the drive to Volos, with a quick stop in Thermopylae on the way for a short visit. Once in Volos, set off on an orientation walk with your CEO, followed by some free time to settle into the hotel and relax. In the evening, meet up with a local guide and head out on a cultural walk to see some of the city’s highlights, stopping at 2 different local taverns along the way for small plates of food called ‚meze,‘ truly a local and delicious experience that will serve as a light dinner. (F)

Transport: Athens – Thermopylae (2.5h)
Transport: Thermopylae – Vólos (1.5h)
Event: Thermopylae and Information Center Visit (0.75h)
Event: Orientation Walk Volos (1.0h)
Event: Cultural Walk and Tavern Visits with Meze Plates (2.0h)

9. Tag Vólos

Head out from Volos today on a day of exploration and cultural immersion, hopping village-to-village. Explore Milies and take a short hike to a cave, stop by a women’s co-op in Vizitsa then visit the town of Pinakates and have beach time at Kato Gatzea before returning to Volos in the evening. Each stop provides a unique glance into the daily life in this beautiful corner of the world. (F)

Transport: Vólos – Miliés (0.75h)
Event: Milies Visit (2.0h)
Event: Vizitsa Visit (1.5h)
Event: Pinakates Visit (0.5h)
Event: Kato Gatzea Visit (2.5h)
Transport: Káto Gatzéa – Vólos (0.5h)

10. Tag Vólos / Thessaloníki

Drive north from Volos, stopping at Mount Olympus National Park for a short walk near the mountain that was home to the gods in Greek mythology. Continue to the Polycentric Museum of Aigai to tour the tombs and see the archaeological artifacts before carrying to Thessaloniki. Join your CEO for an orientation walk and enjoy a free evening. (F)

Transport: Vólos – Mount Olympus (2.0h)
Event: Mt Olympus National Park (2.0h)
Transport: Mount Olympus – Vergína (1.5h)
Event: Polycentric Museum of Aigai (1.5h)
Transport: Vergína – Thessaloníki (1.0h)
Event: Orientation Walk Thessaloniki (1.0h)

11. Tag Thessaloníki

Take advantage of a free day to explore Thessaloniki. Discover historic landmarks like the Roman Forum, visit museums or take a walking food tour, sampling dishes like Greek ‚meze‘ and other regional specialties. In the evening, head out for an optional dinner at one of your CEO’s favourite local spots. (F)

Freizeit: Thessaloníki

Optionale Ausflüge:
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki (**)
Nea Paralia (**)

12. Tag Thessaloníki / Kavala

Wave goodbye to Thessaloniki this morning and drive to the city of Kavala. Settle in and orient yourself with a CEO-led orientation walk of the old town with the option to walk up to the castle for great views of the city and of the sea. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free to continue exploring or to relax. (F)

Transport: Thessaloníki – Kavala (2.0h)
Event: Orientation Walk Kavala (1.0h)
Freizeit: Kavala

13. Tag Kavala / Istanbul

Depart Kavala in the morning and drive east to the city of Alexandropoli. Take a short walk with the CEO to explore the area and have some time for lunch before continuing on to the Turkish border and onwards to Istanbul, arriving in the evening. (F)

Transport: Kavala – Alexandroúpoli (2.0h)
Event: Alexandroupoli Walk (0.5h)
Transport: Alexandroúpoli – Istanbul (4.5h)

14. Tag Istanbul / Çanakkale

Travel east from Istanbul to the Gallipoli Peninsula for a guided tour of the area including ANZAC Cove, the war cemeteries, and Lone Pine. In the afternoon, continue on to the harbour town of Çanakkale. (F)

Transport: Istanbul – Gallipoli Peninsula (4.0h)
Event: Führung durch die Schlachtfelder von Gallipoli (2.5h)
Transport: Gallipoli Peninsula – Çanakkale (0.33h)

15. Tag Çanakkale / Selçuk

Set off from Çanakkale and visit the ancient city of Troy. Continue travelling south to the town of Selçuk for the night. (F)

Transport: Çanakkale – Troy (4.75h)
Event: Führung durch Troja (1.0h)
Transport: Troy – Selçuk (0.25h)

16. Tag Selçuk / Izmir

Explore Ephesus this morning as well as the Temple of Artemis, one of the ancient seven wonders of the world. Back in Selçuk, take part in a demonstration of how to prepare pide, a traditional Turkish flatbread, then devour the delicious results for lunch. In the afternoon transfer to the city of Izmir for an orientation walk of the old Kemeralti bazaar then board an overnight train bound for Cappadocia. (F) (M)

Event: Führung durch Ephesus (2.0h)
Event: Pide Demonstration and Lunch (1.0h)
Transport: Selçuk – Izmir (1.0h)
Event: Orientation Walk of Kemeralti Old Bazaar (1.0h)
Transport: Izmir – Konya (13.0h)

17. Tag Konya / Cappadocia

Disembark the train in Konya and grab some breakfast at a nearby restaurant. Visit the Mevlana Museum before continuing by private vehicle to the Cappadocia region and check into the hotel. Sip a cup of tea or coffee while taking in the sunset from a nearby viewpoint before heading out for an optional dinner with the group in the evening. (F)

Event: Mevlânâ-Museum (0.5h)
Transport: Konya – Cappadocia (3.0h)

18. Tag Cappadocia

Set out on a full day of exploration of the Cappadocia area, starting with a hike through the iconic „fairy chimneys.“ Stop at various scenic viewpoints for photos on the way to the massive subterranean complex of the Kaymakli underground city before some free time in the afternoon for individual exploration or to relax at the hotel. In the evening, gain insight into the local cultural traditions by sharing a meal with a local family. (F) (A)

Event: Hike Through the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (1.5h)
Event: Kaymakli Underground City (1.5h)
Freizeit: Cappadocia
Event: Abendessen bei einer einheimischen Familie

Optionale Ausflüge:
Besuch eines Töpferzentrums (**)
Teppichvorführung (**)
Balloonfahrt in Kappadokien (**)
Turkish Bath (**)

19. Tag Cappadocia / Istanbul

After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport to catch the flight back to Istanbul. Enjoy the rest of the day free for individual exploration of the historic and vibrant city, grab some street food or relax at a cafe before an optional final dinner with the group. (F)

Transport: Cappadocia – Istanbul (1.25h)

Optionale Ausflüge:
Besuch im Topkapi-Palast (**)
Archäologisches Museum (**)
Dolmabahçe-Palast (**)
Galataturm (**)
Cisterna Basilica (**)
Besichtigung der Aya Sofya (**)

20. Tag Istanbul

Depart at any time. (F)

Event: Tag der Abreise (Aktivitäten)

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(*) organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Reisebeginn gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.
(**) organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Besuch bei Shedia Home und ein Getränk, Athens
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Foodie-Moment: Cooking Class Athens, Athens
Dein Foodie-Moment: Cultural Walk and Tavern Visits with Meze Plates, Vólos
Dein Foodie-Moment: Pide Demonstration and Lunch, Selçuk
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Abendessen bei einer einheimischen Familie, Çavusin. Athens orientation walk. Guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. Acropolis and Parthenon entrance fees. Visit the site of Thermopylae Information Centre. Guided tour of Ancient Delphi. Visit the Corinth Canal. Visit Thermopylae Battleground Site and Information Centre. Volos Orientation Walk. Full-day village-hopping tour from Vilos. Hike to centaur cave from Milies, Visit a women’s coop in Vizitsa. Visit Pinakates, Agios Georgios and beach time at Kato Gatzea. Walk in Mount Olympus National Park. Polycentric Museum of Aigai. Thessaloniki Orientation Walk. Walking exploration of Kavala’s old town. Alexandroupoli orientation walk. Istanbul evening orientation walk. Gallipoli battlefields entrance and guided visit. Troy entrance and guided visit. Ephesus entrance and visit. Orientation walk in the old Kemeralti bazaar in Izmir. Tour the Mevlana Museum. Tea at sunset from a viewpoint over Cappadocia. Hike through the „fairy chimneys“ of Cappadocia. Kaymakli underground city exploration. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Unterbringung: Hotels (19 nts).
Transport: Taxi, private vehicle, train, ferry, plane, walking
Mahlzeiten: 19 Frühstück, 1 Mittagessen, 2 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

18.04.2027 -05.11.2028 EUR 1029

Gruppengröße: Max 16, avg 12.