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We run a range of tours in this region that give a taste of what is on offer. These include an extensive selection of Turkey tours taking in the amazing city of Istanbul, classical historical sites, with the country's beautiful scenery and beaches. In Greece you can discover more ancient history and explore some of the gorgeous Greek islands with their sandy beaches and clear blue seas. Further north we tour all around the UK and Ireland. With so much available it's just a question of finding the time to fit it all in!
This 10-day Turkey holiday starts in Istanbul before heading to Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus and Pamukkale. We then spend time enjoying a magical tour of Cappadocia.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
10
From
$1145
$1270
Explore the mystical sites of Turkey on this 15-day tour. Starting in Istanbul we travel along ancient trade routes visiting Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale & Fethiye before arriving in the incredible landscape of Cappadocia.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
15
From
$2280
$2535
A great way to experience all that Turkey has to offer, this 12-day tour explores cosmopolitan Istanbul and the ancient sites of Troy, Pergamum and Ephesus before ending with a 3-night cruise on board a traditional Turkish gulet.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
12
From
$1905
This 8-day tour is the perfect introduction to Turkey. We begin in cosmopolitan Istanbul before setting out to visit the cemeteries and memorials at Gallipoli and the ancient sites of Troy, Pergamum and Ephesus.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
8
From
$910
$1010
This week long Turkey tour explores bustling Istanbul, coastal Kusadasi, the ruins at Ephesus and Hieropolis, Pamukkale's calcium travertines, Silk Road caravanserais, and the amazing scenery and underground cities of Cappadocia.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
8
From
$1075
$1195
This tour combines ancient Athens and visits to Greece's beautiful Aegean islands with some of Turkey's most impressive and important highlights, including Ephesus, Cappadocia and Istanbul.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
14
From
$3095
$3175
This 4-day Istanbul city break provides a great introduction to this fascinating city, full of beautiful ancient buildings, a wealth of history plus exciting modern culture.
Type
Days
Price
City Break
4
From
$620
This 2-week tour packs in many of ancient Turkey and Greece's famous sites and landmarks, together with some beautiful mountain and coastal scenery and the tastes of two different but fascinating cultures.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
15
From
$2885
$3205
A packed tour from Istanbul to the magical landscapes of Cappadocia, the ancient Silk Road through Konya, calcium travertines at Pamukkale, amazing ruins at Ephesus, beautiful Mediterranean coastline and the Gallipoli peninsula.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
11
From
$1480
$1645
This great 10-day tour perfectly combines classic Greece, including visits to Athens, Mycenae, Olympia & Delphi, with the clifftop monasteries at Meteora and the scenic beaches & villages of the volcanic island of Santorini
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
10
From
$2280
This week-long Greece tour explores the Athens Acropolis, Argolis & the beautiful Mediterranean coastal town of Nafplion, ancient sites of Mycenae, Olympia and Delphi, and the amazing scenery and clifftop monasteries at Meteora.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
7
From
$1310
This short 5-day budget Greece tour provides a great taste of the ancient history, culture and spectacular scenery the country has to offer, concentrating on Athens, Delphi and the amazing mountaintop monasteries at Meteora.
Type
Days
Price
Shoestring
5
From
On Request
This comprehensive two week Balkans tour circles through 7 countries taking in a huge variety of ancient towns & cities, World Heritage Sites and mountain & coastal scenery with some great food and drink to enjoy along the way.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
16
From
$2740
$2930
This compact Balkans tour gives a great introduction to this beautiful region. Enjoy ancient towns & cities, several World Heritage Sites, spectacular mountain & coastal scenery, great food & drink, and finish in Belgrade.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
11
From
$1845
$1995
This 11-day Balkans tour starts on the Adriatic coast in ancient Dubrovnik before visiting old towns, lakeside churches, spectacular bridges, ancient ruins and beautiful scenery in Serbia, Bosnia and Macedonia en-route to Greece.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
12
From
$2135
$2315
Our tailor-made tours seek to create a personalised experience – one that is completely exclusive to you. By taking all your interests and requests into consideration, we design an itinerary that ticks off your specific boxes. If you are after adventurous exploration, cultural immersion, a relaxing escape or a balanced blend of everything, we can make it happen.
A highlight of our tailor-made tours is that the itinerary is flexible and incorporates plenty of free time – so you can do some exploring on your own. Our local, friendly guides, experts in their country’s history and culture, will be happy to adjust the activities or your schedule as you travel.
If you are a group of friends, a large family or a company, our tailor-made tours are an ideal, stress-free option. You can even select your own hotels or make use of our recommended accommodation. We have a varied selection of sample holiday itineraries to choose from, either as they stand or as a base for inspiration.
The trip was excellent and very well run, we have no complaints it was exactly as we expected.The guide was knowledgable and courteous, it ran on time and accommodation was fine.We have no complaints and have now booked again to go to India.
The trip was as above and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, all destinations were as expected and lived up to our expectations.We went with the idea of visiting Turkey and especially Gallipoli which achieved our goals.The historical part of thetrip was very well done and memmorable.
My dealings with Encounters were all excellent however there must have been a breakdown with Fez Travel as we weren't expected at Istanbul Airport and our guide was unaware we were leaving the tour a day early.( A Fez Travel rep eventually turned up and we were taken to our hotel so it was sorted.)
The tour was well organized and the tour guide and driver were excellent. Being a small group everything ran smoothly.Really appreciated the cold water being provided on the bus as we had some warm days.
Was pleasantly surprised at how organised the tour was. There was only one occasion where the hotel was changed and was not completely satisfactory. All communication was promptly answered and dealt with in a competent manner.
Loved the tour and thought we experienced the best Turkey had to offer. At times would have liked just a little bit more time to explore at our own leisure. Particularly would have like to have stayed closer into the township of Cannakkale .
This trip was about the same price as competitors but Encounters included the transfers and many meals. Some people may prefer to travel in local buses and stay in small hotels, but Encounters offers a more luxurious experience. On long hot days, the air con on the coach kept me going and I was delighted to take a swim in the hotel pool. The guide was brilliant, funny and engaging and managed to squeeze in some bonus excursions too.
Turkey was much greener and more modern than I expected. The historic sites were impressive and the tour went at the right pace. The hotels were all good quality, in good locations and had some impressive buffets. Of course there are plenty of ancient ruins, but each tells a different story so there were plenty of wow factors. My only regret was not giving myself more time in Istanbul.
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Greece is a country of ruins and be prepared to see many very significant ruins indeed! The Capital alone has developed into a modern society whilst the buildings of many centuries past still claim their significance.
One of the leading tourism destinations in the world, Turkey is a land of contradictions and diversity and effortlessly combines the old and the new.
