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Wings Over the World

Wings Over Greece & Turkey 2024


12 days

Limited to 11 guests

Wings Over the World itineraries feature private charter flights between destinations, allowing you the convenience of visiting remote places with less time spent getting there.

Explore the historic and cultural riches of the ancient world, from the glories of Athens and Istanbul to the Minoan culture of idyllic Crete and the wonders of Cappadocia, flying by private chartered air around this fascinating region and walking historic paths to experience the local life of yesterday and today, up close.

Aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 850 or comparable

Aircraft and seating configuration subject to change.

Flight Details: Athens–Heraklion (1 hr) | Heraklion–Izmir (55 min) | Izmir–Cappadocia (1 hr 15 min) | Cappadocia–Istanbul (1 hr 10 min)

A&K Advantages

  • Fly in comfort between iconic locales throughout Greece and Turkey aboard an exclusively chartered aircraft with a dedicated flight crew
  • Explore Athens, the birthplace of democracy, learning about Greek civilization at the Acropolis Museum and viewing the iconic Parthenon
  • Discover Crete, where you visit the Palace of Knossos archaeological site, savor lunch at a winery and set out on an exhilarating Jeep safari
  • In Turkey, journey to the ruins of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, arriving at, exploring and departing from this legendary site on the same day, thanks to the convenience of privately chartered flights
  • Enter Cappadocia’s incredible underground city of Kaymakli, view volcanic stone “fairy chimneys” and discover the restored Dark Church
  • Stay four nights in historic, legendary Istanbul as you visit the famed Topkapi Palace and magnificent Hagia Sophia, view spectacular examples of Ottoman architecture and ferry across the Bosphorus to experience life on its Asian bank

Itinerary at a Glance

DAY 1
Arrive Athens, Greece
DAY 2
Athens | Private Rooftop Dinner
DAY 3
Crete | Minoan Treasures
DAY 4
Heraklion | A Triumph of the Bronze Age
DAY 5
Crete | Roaming the Countryside
DAY 6
Izmir, Turkey | Ancient Ephesus
DAY 7
Cappadocia | Ballooning Over Cappadocia
DAY 8
Istanbul | Lunch with a Local Family
DAY 9
Istanbul | Hagia Sophia & a Bosphorus Cruise
DAY 10
Istanbul | Legacy of a Magnificent Ruler
DAY 11
Istanbul | Design Your Day
DAY 12
Depart Istanbul
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Customize This Journey

If you would like to customize this itinerary and create a Tailor Made Journey just for you and your companions, click here to inquire, or speak to your travel advisor.

Take 10 to Learn More About This Wings Over the World Journey | Watch a 10-minute video overview of this journey, narrated by the expert who helped design it. Watch Video >


Customize This Journey

If you would like to customize this itinerary and create a Tailor Made Journey just for you and your companions, click here to inquire, or speak to your travel advisor.

Take 10 to Learn More About This Wings Over the World Journey | Watch a 10-minute video overview of this journey, narrated by the expert who helped design it. Watch Video >


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