RS Greece tour redundant after touring Turkiye?

I have not done Rick Steves tour in either country, but I have been to both countries and no I don’t think the Greece’s redundant after Turkey. They are very different in my opinion.

...a great mix of history, current events, culture, food, ancient sites, attractions, etc...

Been to both and my opinion is "no" - touring Greece will not be redundant. Although some of the above do overlap and have commonalities, I think you will find there are also many differences. Don't think you will be disappointd by going to Greece.

Consider this --- how much of Western Civilization is influenced for 2,000 years, and to this day by the history, government, philosophy, art and architecture of ancient Greece -- and how much by Turkey? The question answers itself.

If the issue for you is the prominence of ancient ruins on the tour itineraries, you could just hold off on the Greek trip for a while and take a different tour next--mix things up a bit.

@acraven, yes, that's what I'm mostly concerned about. Turkiye is one giant archeological site, and Greece seems to be too. If structures are still standing today then wow, but I'm not much for just seeing ruins that totally look like ruins. I do want to mix it up a bit, which is why I'm asking for advice. Thanks to all who have responded!

I second the "mix it up" advice. For me, there reaches a point of saturation where I just don't want to see one more " statue, ruin, etc." and I really love those things. If you do another type of tour in between you will be refreshed and really able to appreciate for Greece tour.

Hi Teresa,
While there are some similarities, Greece feels very different. The islands are stunning and unique, each one has something different to offer, Santorini has those unique views and unforgettable sunsets, Mykonos is famous for its party vibes and the historic island of Delos, Naxos is all about serenity and local life, and Paros charms you with its cobblestone alleys. There are so many islands, each with its own special character, the list really is endless! Athens and its ancient sites have their own character, and the culture and food are distinct.
You’ll experience beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a whole new set of historical sites that aren’t “more of the same.” If you liked your Turkey tour, I think you’ll really enjoy a tour of Greece as well. It won’t feel redundant at all!

I have done both tours a year apart, Turkey last fall, and Greece the year before. Historically, there are obvious similarities, but there are cultural differences that stand out, such as visiting a mosque in Turkey vs visiting an ancient church in a hill town in Greece. The site of Ephesus in Turkey is a lot more comprehensive than going to the Acropolis in Athens where very little of the original structures still stand. At many ancient sites in both countries you do have to use your imagination to understand what they would have been like in their glory days. The tours themselves are different in the amount of free time where you can choose what to do. The Turkey tour is very active, as is the Greece tour. But I found there was more down time on the Greece tour where you could choose to just go sit on a beach, or go on a hike, or just shop. I think there are enough differences that you would enjoy the Greece tour, but it wouldn’t hurt to try something completely different, too.

Thanks to everyone who responded. Y'all were a very big help. I'm opting for something different this fall, but I've obtained a Greece tourbook and am making notes for the future.