Trips to Central Anatolia

Classic Trips: Athens to Istanbul

Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism

    This Trip's Top Experiences:

  • Archaeology
  • History
  • Natural Beauty
  • Museums
Fly into: Athens Fly out of: Istanbul
Total Duration: 13 days

Take in the best of Greece and Turkey by following this classic route. Beginning at, well, the beginning—antiquity, that is—you'll explore Athens's classic monuments. From there, traverse the Greek Islands, with stops in picturesque Santorini and glitzy Rhodes, before heading for Turkey's mainland. Ancient ruins and stunning views abound in Antalya and Cappadoccia and lead to your final stop, Istanbul.

Turkey's Crossroads of Faith

Amer Kapetanovic/iStockphoto

    This Trip's Top Experiences:

  • Archaeology
  • History
  • Natural Beauty
Fly into: Istanbul Fly out of: Istanbul
Total Duration: 10 days

Turkey is a cultural crossroads where the world's major three religions (Islam, Christianity, and Judaism) have coexisted for centuries. It's not uncommon to see a mosque next to an ancient church or synagogue. On this trip, you'll explore some of the most important religious sites in Turkey. Keep in mind that Turkey's bus network is more comprehensive than its train network.

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