Itinerary
- Day 1
Gallipoli to Canakkale
Start the day heading to Gallipoli to walk through significant World War I sites. You'll see ANZAC Cove, Chunuk Bair, and Lone Pine Cemetery while learning about the historical events that took place here. The 320 km journey includes time to absorb the stories and significance of each location. By evening, you'll cross the Dardanelles and arrive in Canakkale to settle in for the night.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Turkey (Hotel pick up)
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit ANZAC Cove World War I memorial
- Visit Chunuk Bair
- Visit Lone Pine Cemetery
- Cross Dardanelles
- Brief visit to Canakkale
Landmarks ANZAC Cove Chunuk Bair Lone Pine Cemetery Canakkale - Day 2
Canakkale to Kusadasi
Today covers 390 km and two major ancient sites. Start with Troy, where you can see the replica Trojan horse and explore the legendary city's ruins. After that, head to Pergamon to check out the ancient hospital complex of Asklepion. You'll finish the day arriving in Kusadasi with plenty of time to rest after traveling between these two historical locations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Troy
- View replica of Trojan Horse
- Visit Asklepion ancient hospital complex in Pergamon
Landmarks Troy Asklepion 
- Day 3
Ephesus
This 150 km day trip focuses on Ephesus, one of the most important ancient cities in Turkey. Walk through the House of Virgin Mary, then spend time at the Greek Theatre and the Marble Road. You'll see the impressive Celsus Library, visit the Temple of Diana, and check out the church and tomb of Saint John. By evening, head back to Kusadasi where you're staying the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit House of Virgin Mary
- Explore Ephesus
- Visit Greek Theatre in Ephesus
- Walk the Marble Road
- Visit Celsus Library
- Visit Temple of Diana
- Visit church and tomb of Saint John
Landmarks House of Virgin Mary Ephesus Greek Theatre of Ephesus Marble Road Celsus Library Temple of Diana Church and Tomb of Saint John 
- Day 4
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
The 350 km route takes you through several historical and natural highlights. Start with Aphrodisias, the city dedicated to the Goddess Aphrodite, then move on to Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Later, you'll see the white travertine formations at Pamukkale, often called Cotton Castle, and explore Hierapolis and Pluto's Gate. To finish, relax in the heated mineral pools at your spa hotel, which is a nice way to end a full day of travel and sightseeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Aphrodisias
- Visit Laodicea
- Visit Pamukkale
- Visit Hierapolis
- Visit Pluto's Gate (Door to Hell)
- Swim in heated mineral pools at spa hotel
Landmarks Aphrodisias Laodicea Pamukkale Hierapolis Pluto's Gate 
- Day 5
Pamukkale to Cappadocia
Start early for the 590 km journey to Cappadocia, making a stop in Konya along the way. Visit the Whirling Dervish Museum to see dervish costumes, instruments, and illuminated manuscripts. Then check out the Karatay Madrasa, a 13th century school that now displays historic ceramics and archaeological pieces. By evening, you'll arrive in Cappadocia and settle into your unique cave hotel where you'll be staying.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Whirling Dervish Museum in Konya
- View dervish costumes, instruments, and illuminated manuscripts
- Visit Karatay Madrasa
- View historic ceramics and archaeological relics
Landmarks Whirling Dervish Museum Karatay Madrasa 
- Day 6
Cappadocia
Spend the full day walking through Cappadocia's volcanic landscape and underground areas. Head to Magic Valley and Goreme, then visit Zelve Open Air Museum. From there, you'll go to Pasabag Valley and Cavusin Village before venturing off to discover small villages and less-visited parts of the region. If you're interested, an optional early morning hot air balloon ride gives you aerial views of the fairy chimneys from above.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Magic Valley
- Visit Goreme Open Air Museum
- Visit Zelve Open Air Museum
- Visit Pasabag Valley
- Visit Cavusin Village
- Explore small villages off the tourist track
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia early in the morning
Landmarks Magic Valley Goreme Open Air Museum Zelve Open Air Museum Pasabag Valley Cavusin Village - Day 7
Cappadocia to Istanbul
After breakfast, continue exploring Cappadocia's character. Visit Sinasos, an old Greek village with historical Greek and Ottoman houses plus the church of Constantine-Helen. You'll see rock formations around Urgup, Ortahisar, and Uchisar. Then choose either Derinkuyu or Kaymakli to explore underground. In the late afternoon, head to the airport for your flight to Istanbul, wrapping up your Cappadocia time.
- End point
- İstanbul Atatürk Havalimanı (IST), Yeşilköy Mah., Bakirköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Istanbul Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sinasos (Mustafa Pasha)
- Explore old Greek village
- View historical Greek and Ottoman houses
- Visit church of Constantine-Helen
- Explore rock formations in Urgup
- Explore rock formations in Ortahisar
- Explore rock formations in Uchisar
- Visit Derinkuyu or Kaymakli underground city
Landmarks Sinasos (Mustafa Pasha) Church of Constantine-Helen Urgup Ortahisar Uchisar Derinkuyu Underground City Kaymakli Underground City
