May–Jun / Sep–Oct tends to combine better weather, sea and tour operations to enjoy beaches, islands and water experiences on this route.
GREECE · CULTURE + BEACHES
AEGEAN — ATHENS, ISLANDS & ISTANBUL (Türkiye)
Istanbul, Cappadocia and Greek islands on a cultural crossing.
DURATION17 days
BEST TIMEMay–Jun / Sep–Oct
EXPERIENCECulture + Beaches
COUNTRYGreece
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Istanbul → Cappadocia → Athens → Mykonos → Santorini
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Istanbul beaches and coves
2Navigation in Cappadocia
3Athens coastal landscapes
4Snorkeling and sea
5Sunset by the sea
6Islands and viewpoints
Istanbul, Cappadocia and Greek islands on a cultural crossing. The combination of Istanbul and Santorini gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Istanbul
Istanbul opens the trip with Istanbul's heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods.
DAY 2
Istanbul — selected experiences
Day in Istanbul for monuments, traditions and daily life in Istanbul.
DAY 3
Istanbul — local experience
Istanbul gets a full day for Istanbul's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 4
Istanbul → Cappadocia
Travel from Istanbul to Cappadocia. After arrival, the day opens up space for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Cappadocia.
DAY 5
Cappadocia — local experience
Cappadocia gets a full day for Cappadocia's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 6
Cappadocia in depth
More time in Cappadocia, now with Cappadocia's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 7
Cappadocia — full day
The day in Cappadocia combines monuments, traditions and everyday life in Cappadocia.
DAY 8
Cappadocia → Athens
Departure from Cappadocia towards Athens, where upon arrival you can start exploring the historic center, architecture and local life of Athens.
DAY 9
Athens in depth
More time in Athens, now with heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Athens.
DAY 10
Athens — full day
The day in Athens combines monuments, traditions and everyday life in Athens.
DAY 11
Athens — landscapes and culture
The stay in Athens continues with the historic center, architecture and local life of Athens.
DAY 12
Athens → Mykonos
The journey leaves Athens and heads to Mykonos, with the rest of the day focused on Mykonos' heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods.
DAY 13
Mykonos — full day
The day in Mykonos combines monuments, traditions and everyday life in Mykonos.
DAY 14
Mykonos — landscapes and culture
The stay in Mykonos continues with the historic center, architecture and local life of Mykonos.
DAY 15
Mykonos → Santorini
The route between Mykonos and Santorini changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, enter coves, snorkeling and time by the sea in Santorini.
DAY 16
Santorini — landscapes and culture
The stay in Santorini continues with beaches, viewpoints and the sea in Santorini.
DAY 17
Santorini — selected experiences
Day in Santorini for sailing, sea bathing and coastal landscapes of Santorini.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Between Istanbul and Santorini, beaches, islands and sea lead a light-paced journey, with navigation, coastal landscapes and real time by the water.
YOUR WAY
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