This is a fast paced itinerary to fit in Turkey, Greece and Italy in one trip. If it's not beach season, take our turkey and just do this trip at a slower pace.&nbsp;Note: Transportation between cities and countries is available through a combination of flights, ferries, and trains. It's best to book your transportation in advance to ensure the best prices and availability.

Explore the ancient history and stunning beaches of Greece, a country with a rich culture and natural beauty. Visit the Acropolis of Athens, the Parthenon, and the Temple of Poseidon, or relax on one of the many beaches along the Aegean Sea. Sample the country's delicious cuisine, from moussaka to souvlaki, and enjoy a night out in one of Greece's many lively tavernas and bars.

Greece

Rome is the capital of Italy and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The city is home to a wealth of historical and cultural attractions, including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. Rome is also a great place to enjoy Italian food, wine, and culture.

Rome

Arrive in Istanbul and check-in at Neorion Hotel (well-rated and affordable)
Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and the Hippodrome

Istanbul, Turkey

Visit Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern
Explore the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar

Istanbul

Visit Dolmabahce Palace
Take a Bosphorus Cruise

İstanbul

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia
Check-in at Kelebek Special Cave Hotel (well-rated and affordable)
Explore Göreme Open-Air Museum and visit the fairy chimneys in Pasabag Valley

Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia

Fly from Cappadocia to Athens
Check-in at Plaka Hotel (well-rated and affordable)
Visit the Acropolis and the Parthenon
Stroll through Plaka and Monastiraki neighborhoods

Athens, Greece

Visit the Ancient Agora, Temple of Hephaestus, and the New Acropolis Museum
Climb up to the Lycabettus Hill for panoramic views

Athens

Fly from Athens to Santorini
Check-in at Villa Olympia (well-rated and affordable)
Explore Fira town and enjoy the sunset in Oia

Santorini, Greece

Visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri
Relax at Red Beach or Perissa Beach

Santorini

Take a ferry from Santorini to Mykonos
Check-in at Hotel Charissi (well-rated and affordable)
Explore Mykonos Town, the windmills, and Little Venice

Mykonos, Greece

Fly from Mykonos to Rome
Check-in at Hotel Santa Maria (well-rated and affordable)
Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill

Rome, Italy

Visit Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Vatican Museums
Explore Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and the Trevi Fountain

Day 11: Rome

Take a train from Rome to Florence
Check-in at Hotel Pendini (well-rated and affordable)
Visit the Duomo, Giotto's Campanile, and the Baptistery of St. John

Day 12: Florence, Italy

Visit the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery
Walk across the Ponte Vecchio and explore the Oltrarno area

Day 13: Florence

Take a train from Florence to Venice
Check-in at Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo (well-rated and affordable)
Explore St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, and the Doge's Palace

Day 14: Venice, Italy

Take a gondola ride or vaporetto ride along the Grand Canal
Visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Rialto Bridge

Venice

Florence

Aegean island group with rugged terrain, classic blue & white architecture & tourism amenities.

Mykonos

Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.

Hagia Sophia

Well-known site, also known as the Blue Mosque, built in 1616 & containing its founder's tomb.

The Blue Mosque

Hippodrome of Constantinople

Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.

Topkapi Palace Museum

Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.

Basilica Cistern

Grand, domed sultan's palace, now a museum, including collections of art, calligraphy and carpets.

Dolmabahçe Palace

Kelebek Special Cave Hotel

Goreme Open Air Museum

Fairy Chimneys

Hotel Plaka

Ruins of iconic 5th-century B.C. temple complex on Athens' rocky hilltop undergoing restoration.

Acropolis of Athens

Parthenon

Plaka

Monastiraki

Famous landmark featuring the ruins of an ancient Greek gathering place & a museum with artifacts.

Ancient Agora of Athens

Temple of Hephaestus

Ultramodern glass & steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site.

Acropolis Museum

Mount Lycabettus

Villa Olympia

Enclosed archeological site featuring an excavation of a preserved  Bronze Age settlement.

Akrotiri

This small, busy beach on Santorini is surrounded by red hills & volcanic rocks & offers snorkeling.

Red beach

Perissa Beach

Charissi Hotel Mykonos

Mikonos

A well-known photography spot with 16 historic, sea-adjacent grain windmills on a hill.

Windmills of Mykonos

Little Venice

Hotel Santa Maria

Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.

Colosseum

Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.

Roman Forum

Palatine Hill

Catholic city-state & home of the Pope, known for Sistine Chapel frescoes & St. Peter’s Basilica.

Vatican City

Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.

St. Peter's Basilica

Vatican Museums

Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.

Piazza Navona

Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.

Pantheon

Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.

Trevi Fountain

Hotel Pendini

One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.

Duomo di Milano

Giotto's Bell Tower

The Baptistery of St. John

16th-century building housing vast collection of Primitive & Renaissance paintings & masterpieces.

Uffizi Gallery

Art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons.

Accademia Gallery

Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.

Ponte Vecchio

Oltrarno

Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo

Iconic square & gathering place dating back to the 12th century & dominated by St. Mark's Basilica.

St. Mark's Square

Iconic cathedral with a cavernous gilded interior, myriad mosaics & an on-site museum.

Saint Mark's Basilica

Ornate Gothic palace buildings hosting exhibitions with duke's rooms, prison & armoury tours.

Doge's Palace

Grand Canal

Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Ornate covered 16th-century stone footbridge crossing the Grand Canal, with shops & restaurants.

15 day trip to Turkey, Greece, and Italy

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