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Anatolian Adventure (10 Days)

10 days

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Start and end in Istanbul

4.5 (896 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Encounters Travel
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
Ages 6+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul
Start point
İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Arrival Transfer is included.)
Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Blue Mosque
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Guided tour of Topkapi Palace including Hagia Irene and the Harem
- Guided tour of the ancient Hippodrome
Optional Activities
- Half-day Bosphorus cruise
Landmarks
Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace
Hagia Irene
Hippodrome
Day 3
Istanbul to Gallipoli to Canakkale
Istanbul to Gallipoli to Canakkale
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fully guided tour of Gallipoli World War I battlefield
- Visit to Lone Pine memorial
- Visit to Chunuk Bair memorial
- Visit to ANZAC Cove
- Visit to Johnston Jolly
- Visit to The Nek
- Visit to Gallipoli Museum
- View of original trenches and tunnels
Landmarks
Lone Pine Memorial
Chunuk Bair Memorial
ANZAC Cove
Johnston Jolly
The Nek
Gallipoli Museum
Day 4
Canakkale to Troy to Kusadasi
Canakkale to Troy to Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Troy UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit to Troy Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit to Behramkale village with free time (2026 itinerary)
Landmarks
Troy
Troy Museum
Behramkale
Acropolis of Pergamon
Day 5
Kusadasi
Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus
- Visit to Temple of Artemis ruins
- Visit to Ephesus Archaeology Museum
- Visit to local carpet village with hand-weaving demonstration
Landmarks
Ephesus
Temple of Artemis
Ephesus Archaeology Museum
Day 6
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Showcase of handcrafted local leather goods
- Visit to Pamukkale Travertines
- Guided tour of Hierapolis
- Thermal hot springs bathing experience
Landmarks
Pamukkale Travertines
Hierapolis
Day 7
Pamukkale to Konya to Cappadocia
Pamukkale to Konya to Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Sultanhani Caravanserai
- Visit to Mevlana Museum in Konya
Optional Activities
- Traditional Turkish folklore event
Landmarks
Sultanhani Caravanserai
Mevlana Museum
Day 8
Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to UNESCO-listed Göreme Open Air Museum
- View of rock-cut churches with Byzantine frescoes
- Exploration of fairy chimneys
- Descent into Cappadocia underground city
Landmarks
Göreme Open Air Museum
Day 9
Cappadocia to Ankara to Istanbul
Cappadocia to Ankara to Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Anitkabir mausoleum
Optional Activities
- Internal flight upgrade from Kayseri to Istanbul (available for additional cost)
Landmarks
Anitkabir
Day 10
Istanbul
Istanbul
End point
İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Departure Transfer is included.)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional tours available locally in Istanbul

Landmarks
Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace
Hagia Irene
Hippodrome

Landmarks
Lone Pine Memorial
Chunuk Bair Memorial
ANZAC Cove
Johnston Jolly
The Nek
Gallipoli Museum

Landmarks
Troy
Troy Museum
Behramkale
Acropolis of Pergamon

Landmarks
Ephesus
Temple of Artemis
Ephesus Archaeology Museum

Landmarks
Pamukkale Travertines
Hierapolis

Landmarks
Sultanhani Caravanserai
Mevlana Museum

Landmarks
Göreme Open Air Museum

Landmarks
Anitkabir

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Excellent introduction to Classical Greece. Our guide, Georgina, was super knowledgeable , capable, and friendly.

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Anatolian Adventure (10 Days)

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