Turkey & Greece Tour with Greek Islands Cruise
From CAD $2,299 per person
Istanbul → Ephesus → Greek Islands Cruise
⏱ 8 Days | Small Group | Guided
Experience Turkey and the Greek islands in one coordinated eight-day journey combining Istanbul, Ephesus, the Aegean coast and a three-night cruise.
Begin with Istanbul’s historic landmarks, continue to Kusadasi and the ancient city of Ephesus, and then board an Aegean cruise visiting selected Greek island ports according to the confirmed sailing schedule.
The package coordinates your hotels, domestic flight, private transfers, guided sightseeing and cruise arrangements so you do not need to organize each connection separately.
The standard itinerary is available on selected cruise dates. Private land services, hotel upgrades, extra nights and tailor-made extensions can also be arranged around your preferred travel dates, pace and interests.
This Turkey and Greece cruise package is designed for travellers who want cultural sightseeing and island cruising within one practical itinerary.
In Istanbul, explore the historic Old City with a professional local guide. Continue by domestic flight to İzmir and transfer to Kuşadası for a guided visit to Ephesus and nearby early Christian heritage sites.
The journey then continues to the Aegean coast, where you board a three-night cruise visiting selected Greek island ports. The exact islands, arrival times and time ashore depend on the confirmed sailing schedule, weather and cruise operations.
The package may use selected shared guided services and cruise arrangements, while the airport and intercity transfers listed in your confirmed itinerary are arranged privately.
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Start: Istanbul, Turkey
End: İzmir, Turkey
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights Travel Style: Cultural Tour & Aegean Cruise Destinations: Istanbul, Ephesus, Kuşadası and Selected Greek Islands Physical
Rating: Easy–Moderate Departure Format: Selected Scheduled Departures
Aegean Islands Cruise Included
Hotels & Transfers Included
Guided Tours Included
Limited-Time Offer — Up to $400 CAD savings included
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What’s included
Accommodation
• Two nights in a selected Istanbul hotel • Two nights in a selected Kuşadası hotel • Three nights of accommodation aboard the confirmed Aegean cruise • Room and cabin categories stated in your personalized quotation • Daily breakfast at the land hotels • Full-board meals aboard the cruise, according to the cruise line’s meal plan
Transportation
• Private arrival transfer from the appropriate Istanbul airport • Private transfer between the Istanbul hotel and airport • Economy-class domestic flight from Istanbul to İzmir • Private transfer from İzmir Airport to Kuşadası • Private transfer from Kuşadası to the confirmed cruise port • Private transfer after cruise disembarkation to İzmir Airport or another confirmed location • Transportation used during the included land tours as described in your quotation
Guided Experiences
• Guided Istanbul Old City sightseeing • Guided Ephesus and regional heritage tour • Visit to the House of the Virgin Mary when included in the confirmed program • Professional local guides for the included Istanbul and Ephesus sightseeing • Selected entrance fees specifically listed in the final itinerary
Cruise
• Three-night Aegean cruise
• Confirmed onboard accommodation
• Full-board cruise meals
• Visits to selected Greek island ports according to the confirmed sailing
• Cruise schedule and travel documents provided before departure
Trip Coordination
• Coordination of hotels, domestic flight, transfers, guided tours and cruise arrangements • Pre-departure planning assistance • Local destination support during the journey • Final documents showing the confirmed route and services
NOT INCLUDED
• International flights to Turkey and from İzmir
• Travel insurance
• Passport, visa or entry-document expenses
• Meals and beverages on land except those specifically listed
• Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and specialty drinks aboard the cruise unless included by the cruise line
• Cruise gratuities or service charges unless specifically stated
• Port taxes, government fees or fuel supplements unless specifically stated as included
• Shore excursions unless listed in the confirmed package
• Attraction entrance fees not identified as included
• Personal purchases and expenses
• Gratuities for land guides and drivers
• Airline baggage fees not included in the confirmed domestic airfare
• Optional tours, activities, hotel upgrades and cabin upgrades
• Single-room or single-cabin supplements
• Early hotel check-in or late check-out unless confirmed
• Local hotel charges identified as payable directly at the destination
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES & EXTENSIONS
• Cappadocia extension with a cave-style hotel
• Optional Cappadocia hot-air balloon flight
• Additional nights in Istanbul
• Additional nights in Kuşadası or coastal Turkey
• Private Istanbul sightseeing
• Private Ephesus tour
• Athens stay before or after the cruise
• Classical Greece extension
• Santorini or Mykonos island stay
• Patmos-focused biblical extension
• Hotel-category upgrades
• Cruise cabin upgrades
• Additional shore excursions
• Private airport assistance
Optional arrangements are subject to availability and additional cost. Your personalized quotation will identify every confirmed service.
Why you’ll love this trip
• Combine Turkey and the Greek islands in one coordinated itinerary
• Explore Istanbul and Ephesus with professional local guides
• Travel from Istanbul to the Aegean coast without organizing each connection yourself
• Enjoy private airport, intercity and port transfers
• Spend three nights cruising among selected Greek islands
• Combine cultural sightseeing with time for relaxation
• Stay in Istanbul and Kuşadası before boarding the cruise
• Add Cappadocia, Athens, Santorini, Mykonos or mainland Greece
• Request hotel, cabin and private-service upgrades
• Receive destination support throughout the land and cruise journey
Customize Your Turkey & Greek Islands Journey
The standard itinerary is available according to selected cruise sailings, but the surrounding land arrangements can be adjusted around your preferred dates, hotel style and travel pace.
You may upgrade selected land tours to private service, add extra nights, choose a different hotel category or request a higher cruise cabin category.
The journey can also be extended to Cappadocia, Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, mainland Greece or additional destinations in Turkey.
If the standard sailing dates do not suit your schedule, we can review an alternative Turkey and Greece itinerary using flights, ferries, island stays or another available cruise program.
After receiving your travel details, we will prepare a personalized quotation showing the confirmed route, hotels, domestic flight, transfers, cruise, cabin category, taxes and optional services.
Itinerary
The following itinerary shows the planned journey structure. The exact cruise route, island sequence, flight time and sightseeing order will follow the confirmed departure schedule.
DAY 1 — ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL Arrive at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport and meet your private transfer to the hotel. After check-in, enjoy the remainder of the day at your own pace. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the surrounding neighbourhood, enjoy dinner nearby or rest after your flight. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2 — ISTANBUL OLD CITY HIGHLIGHTS After breakfast, join a guided exploration of Istanbul’s historic centre. The planned route may include Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar. Ticketed attractions may be included or added according to the confirmed program. The sequence may change because of attraction operating hours, weekly closures, ticket availability or local conditions. Overnight in Istanbul. Breakfast included.
DAY 3 — FLIGHT TO İZMİR & TRANSFER TO KUŞADASI After breakfast, transfer privately to the airport for your domestic flight from Istanbul to İzmir. Upon arrival, meet your transfer and continue to your hotel in Kuşadası on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Enjoy the remainder of the day independently. Overnight in Kuşadası. Breakfast included.
DAY 4 — EPHESUS & EARLY CHRISTIAN HERITAGE After breakfast, join a guided visit to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most important archaeological sites in western Turkey. The confirmed program may also include the House of the Virgin Mary and locations connected to the early Christian history of the region. The final route and included entrance tickets will be identified in your travel documents. Overnight in Kuşadası. Breakfast included.
DAY 5 — CRUISE EMBARKATION After breakfast, transfer privately from Kuşadası to the confirmed Aegean cruise port. Complete embarkation formalities and settle into your confirmed cabin. The ship begins its journey through the Aegean according to the scheduled departure time. Overnight aboard the cruise. Full-board meals according to the cruise program.
DAY 6 — GREEK ISLAND CRUISE Visit one or more selected Greek island ports according to the confirmed sailing schedule. Time ashore may be independent or connected to an optional cruise-line excursion. The amount of time in each port depends on the vessel’s operating schedule. Return to the ship and continue the Aegean journey. Overnight aboard the cruise. Full-board meals included according to the cruise program.
DAY 7 — AEGEAN ISLANDS & ONBOARD EXPERIENCE Continue cruising through the Aegean and visit additional scheduled island ports. Enjoy independent exploration, optional shore excursions and time aboard the vessel. Island order and port access remain subject to weather and operational conditions. Overnight aboard the cruise. Full-board meals included according to the cruise program.
DAY 8 — DISEMBARKATION & DEPARTURE After cruise disembarkation, meet your private transfer to İzmir Airport or another confirmed final location. The tour ends following the transfer. International departure flights are not included and should be arranged only after the final cruise schedule and transfer timing have been confirmed.
ITINERARY NOTE
Cruise routes, vessel schedules, domestic flight times and attraction operating hours may change.
Go Epic Tours may adjust the sequence of services where necessary while maintaining the overall structure of the journey. Specific islands and port times cannot be guaranteed until confirmed by the cruise operator.
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• Single Supplement: + $800 CAD
• Children’s Pricing:
Child rates vary depending on age and room configuration.
Please contact us for child pricing, family-room options, or triple-share availability.
All listed tours and transfers are included
• Boutique hotel upgrades available upon request
• International flights are not included
• This tour operates as a small group cultural journey
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tour visit both Turkey and Greece?
Yes. The land portion includes Istanbul, Kuşadası and Ephesus in Turkey. The cruise portion visits selected Greek island ports according to the confirmed sailing schedule.
How long is the tour?
The standard itinerary lasts eight days and seven nights. It includes four hotel nights on land and three nights aboard the Aegean cruise.
Is this a private tour?
The package combines different service formats. The listed airport, intercity and port transfers are arranged privately. The guided land tours and cruise may operate as shared services unless private arrangements are specifically confirmed.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes. Hotel category, cabin category, land-tour format, extra nights and optional extensions may be adjusted. The cruise dates and route remain subject to the available sailing schedule.
Which Greek islands are included?
The cruise may visit islands such as Kos, Rhodes, Patmos or Samos. The exact ports and sequence will be confirmed with the selected sailing and may change for weather or operational reasons.
Are specific islands guaranteed?
No. Cruise routes, ports and arrival times can change. The final sailing documents will identify the planned route, but cruise operators may still make operational changes.
What cabin category is included?
The included cabin category will be stated in your personalized quotation. Cabin upgrades may be requested, subject to availability and additional cost.
Are port taxes and cruise charges included?
Your quotation will clearly identify whether port taxes, government charges, service fees and cruise gratuities are included or payable separately.
Are shore excursions included?
Shore excursions are not included unless specifically stated. Guests may explore independently or purchase optional excursions through the cruise operator when available.
Are meals included?
Daily breakfast is included at the Istanbul and Kuşadası hotels. Full-board meals are included aboard the cruise according to the cruise line’s meal program. Other land meals and most beverages are not included unless stated.
Are beverages included on the cruise?
Beverage policies depend on the confirmed cruise operator and fare. Your quotation will identify whether water, soft drinks, alcohol or beverage packages are included or available separately.
Is the Istanbul to İzmir flight included?
Yes. The domestic economy-class flight from Istanbul to İzmir is included. The airline, schedule and baggage allowance will be stated in your final documents.
Are international flights included?
No. International flights to Istanbul and from İzmir are not included unless specifically added to your quotation.
Which Istanbul sites are visited?
The guided sightseeing may include Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar. The final route depends on attraction hours, ticket availability and the confirmed tour program.
What is included in the Ephesus tour?
The planned program includes ancient Ephesus and may include the House of the Virgin Mary and related early Christian heritage sites. Your final itinerary will identify the included locations and entrance tickets.
Can we add Cappadocia?
Yes. A Cappadocia extension with domestic flights, a cave-style hotel and guided touring may be added before or after the main itinerary.
Can we add Athens or another Greek island stay?
Yes. Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Crete or mainland Greece may be added according to your available travel time and transportation schedules.
Is this tour suitable for families?
Yes. Family rooms, triple accommodation and suitable cabin arrangements may be requested. Child pricing depends on age, hotel occupancy and cruise conditions.
Is this tour suitable for seniors?
The tour can suit active seniors, but Istanbul, Ephesus and island ports involve walking, uneven ground and steps. Please share mobility considerations before booking.
Do travellers need visas?
Passport, visa and entry requirements depend on each traveller’s nationality and can change. Travellers should verify current Turkey, Greece and Schengen requirements through the appropriate official government sources.
What happens if the cruise schedule changes?
The cruise operator may change ports, times or sailing arrangements because of weather, safety or operational conditions. When possible, we will update your itinerary and transfer arrangements accordingly.
How do we receive current dates and pricing?
Send us your preferred dates, number of travellers, room requirements and cabin preference. We will check cruise, hotel and domestic-flight availability and prepare a complete quotation.
Essential Travel Insights
Dates and prices
Select 2026 departures include up to $400 CAD in built-in savings
Plan Your Turkey & Greek Islands Cruise Tour
Tell us your preferred travel dates, number of guests, hotel preferences and cruise cabin requirements.
We will check current cruise sailings, hotel availability and domestic flight schedules before preparing a personalized Turkey and Greece itinerary with coordinated transfers, guided sightseeing and optional extensions.
Extend Your Journey
Enhance your trip with optional extensions:
• Cappadocia extension (cave hotels, balloon experience, guided tours)
• Classical Greece (Athens, Delphi, Meteora)
• Mykonos island stay
• Santorini island extension
• Additional nights in Istanbul or coastal Turkey
Our team can seamlessly combine these destinations into one smooth, well-organized itinerary tailored to your travel style.