Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul- Start point
- Mimar Kemalettin Mahallesi, Şair Fitnat Sk. No:28, 34130 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey (Monaco Hotel, Hotel reception, 19:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Monaco Hotel), Hotel 3* (Centrum Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Istanbul's Grand Bazaar (over 60 streets and 3,000 shops selling jewellery, carpets, furniture and local crafts)
- Attend welcome meeting and dinner with tour leader at 7pm
Landmarks Grand Bazaar Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace 
- Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Turkish breakfast consisting of yogurts, cheese, breads, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and fruits)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Centrum Hotel)
Included Activities
- Traditional Turkish breakfast
- Guided tour of Sultanahmet Square and landmarks (Hagia Sophia, Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius, Walled Obelisk)
- Visit Sultanahmet Blue Mosque (interior)
- Walk to and visit Suleymaniye Mosque
- Bosphorus cruise (approximately 2 hours)
Optional Activities
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit Galata Tower
- Visit Topkapi Palace Museum
- Visit Basilica Cistern
- Spend additional nights in Istanbul
Landmarks Sultanahmet Square (Hippodrome of Constantinople) Hagia Sophia Serpentine Column Obelisk of Theodosius Walled Obelisk Blue Mosque Suleymaniye Mosque Spice Bazaar Galata Tower Topkapi Palace Basilica Cistern - Day 3
Istanbul to Ankara
Istanbul to Ankara- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Grand Hamit Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
- Visit Museum of Anatolian Civilisations
Landmarks Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Museum of Anatolian Civilisations 
- Day 4
Ankara to Goreme (Cappadocia)
Ankara to Goreme (Cappadocia)- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Ciner Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Hacibektas Museum
- Walk through a Cappadocia valley (Love or Red Valley - approximately 2-3 hours, 4-5 kilometres)
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site - Goreme Open Air Museum with rock-carved churches and monastic buildings
Optional Activities
- Skip afternoon valley walk and relax at hotel
Landmarks Hacibektas Museum Love Valley Red Valley Goreme Open Air Museum 
- Day 5
Goreme (Cappadocia)
Goreme (Cappadocia)- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Sobek Stone House), Hotel 3* (Ciner Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kaymakli underground city - explore four floors open to public
- Visit Uchisar Castle
Optional Activities
- Afternoon valley walk through Cappadocia (details to be discussed on the day)
- Wine tasting (instead of afternoon walk)
Landmarks Kaymakli Underground City Uchisar Castle 
- Day 6
Goreme to Egiridir Lake (via Konya)
Goreme to Egiridir Lake (via Konya)- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Merci Butik Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Sultanhani Caravanserai (13th century)
- Visit Mevlana Museum in Konya
Optional Activities
- Visit Beysehir's Esrefogul mosque
- Visit Eflatunpinar Hittite sculptures
Landmarks Sultanhani Caravanserai Mevlana Museum Beysehir Esrefogul Mosque Eflatunpinar Egiridir Lake 
- Day 7
Egiridir Lake to Kas (via Sagalassos and Elmali)
Egiridir Lake to Kas (via Sagalassos and Elmali)- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kekova Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit ancient city of Sagalassos
- Visit Ottoman town of Elmali - walk through narrow streets
- Visit Elmali mosque (16th century)
- Visit Elmali museum
Landmarks Sagalassos Nymphaeum (Sagalassos) Elmali Elmali Mosque Elmali Museum - Day 8
Kas
Kas- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kekova Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Sea kayaking over sunken ruins of Kekova
- Boat trip to see sunken ruins at Kekova
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of ancient city of Xanthos
- Browse silver jewellery shops
Landmarks Kekova Xanthos - Day 9
Kas to Koycegiz (via Patara and Saklikent Canyon)
Kas to Koycegiz (via Patara and Saklikent Canyon)- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kaunos Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walk through Patara - village of Gelemis, olive groves to ancient Patara site
- Walk across sand dunes to Patara Beach
- Explore ruins of ancient Patara (Roman period capital of Lycia)
- Hike through Saklikent Canyon (300-metre/985-foot high) following stream
Optional Activities
- Swim at Patara Beach
- Climb rock headland at edge of bay for views
Landmarks Patara Beach Patara (Ancient City) Saklikent Canyon Koycegiz Lake - Day 10
Koycegiz to Pamukkale
Koycegiz to Pamukkale- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mucize Thermal Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit Greco-Roman site of Aphrodisias - tetrapylon, Temple of Aphrodite, museum with sculpted reliefs, odeon, theatre, Sebastion, stadium
- Visit Aphrodisias Museum
- Visit Pamukkale - travertine pools (cotton castle)
- Visit ancient spa town of Hierapolis - theatre, Temple of Apollo, Frontinus Gate, sarcophagi
- Visit Archaeology Museum housed in former Roman baths
Optional Activities
- Splash in travertine pools and enjoy views of Menderes Valley
Landmarks Aphrodisias Temple of Aphrodite Aphrodisias Stadium Pamukkale Hierapolis Theatre of Hierapolis Temple of Apollo (Hierapolis) Frontinus Gate 
- Day 11
Pamukkale to Selcuk
Pamukkale to Selcuk- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Cenka Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Greco-Roman city of Ephesus - gymnasium, stadium, Baths of Constantine, brothel, Temple of Hadrian, theatre, odeon, Arcadian Way, Library of Celsus
- Visit Temple of Artemis (scattered remains)
Optional Activities
- Visit St John's Basilica
- Visit Isa Bey Mosque
- Visit Selcuk Museum
- Shopping in Selcuk
- Relax with Turkish tea in open-air cafes
Landmarks Ephesus Library of Celsus Temple of Hadrian (Ephesus) Theatre of Ephesus Odeon of Ephesus Baths of Constantine Arcadian Way Temple of Artemis St John's Basilica Isa Bey Mosque Selcuk Museum 
- Day 12
Selcuk to Salihli (via Birgi and Sardis)
Selcuk to Salihli (via Birgi and Sardis)- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Rey Manes Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Ottoman town of Birgi
- Visit Aydi nogullari Mosque with wooden minber (pulpit)
- Visit Cakirag mansion (unique painted building)
- Lunch in Bozdag mountain village
- Visit Sardis (ancient Lydian Kingdom capital)
- Visit Sardis Synagogue
- Visit Sardis Baths
- Visit Temple of Artemis (Sardis)
- Visit reconstructed Roman Gymnasium (Sardis)
Landmarks Birgi Aydi nogullari Mosque Cakirag Mansion Bozdag Sardis Sardis Synagogue Sardis Roman Gymnasium Temple of Artemis (Sardis) - Day 13
Salihli to Canakkale (via Pergamon and Troy)
Salihli to Canakkale (via Pergamon and Troy)- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Canak Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Pergamon Acropolis via cable car
- Visit Pergamon ancient theatre (steepest ancient theatre known)
- Visit Temple of Trajan (Pergamon)
- Visit ancient site of Troy - nine ruined cities
Landmarks Bintepe Pergamon Pergamon Acropolis Temple of Trajan (Pergamon) Troy 
- Day 14
Canakkale to Istanbul (via Gallipoli)
Canakkale to Istanbul (via Gallipoli)- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Monaco Hotel), Hotel 3* (Centrum Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing Dardanelles Straits (20 minutes)
- Visit Anzac Cove (600-metre beach)
- Visit Anzac Commemorative site
- Visit Ari Burnu Cemetery
- Visit Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery
Landmarks Anzac Cove Anzac Commemorative Site Ari Burnu Cemetery Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery 
- Day 15
Istanbul
Istanbul- End point
- Mimar Kemalettin Mahallesi, Şair Fitnat Sk. No:28, 34130 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey (Monaco Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
