Journey from Athens to Istanbul through northern Greece and Turkey, combining village-hopping, ancient sites like Gallipoli, Troy and Ephesus, and Cappadocia’s otherworldly landscapes on a small-group adventure.
  • Discover Volos’ tavern culture with meze tastings.
  • Hike to the Centaur Cave from Milies.
  • Walk in Mount Olympus National Park.
  • Tour the Vergina Royal Tombs at the Polycentric Museum of Aigai.
  • Visit Gallipoli’s ANZAC Cove and memorial battlefields.
  • Explore the ancient city of Troy and its ruins.
  • Walk among Ephesus’ theatre, library, and Roman streets.
  • Hike among Cappadocia’s surreal fairy chimneys.
Stay in small, locally run hotels or pensions, with larger city hotels at the start and finish. Standards and facilities vary; some properties may lack elevators, air-conditioning, or English-speaking staff. All are clean, safe, simple, and centrally located, giving you maximum time to explore the sights.