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Anatolian Adventure (10 Days)

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Start and end in Istanbul
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  • Sunrise panorama of Cappadocia’s fairy-chimney landscape dotted with dozens of colourful hot-air balloons
  • Dozens of colorful hot-air balloons floating above the rugged valleys of Cappadocia at sunrise
  • Grand historic mosque with twin minarets overlooking Istanbul's urban landscape
  • Seaside harbor with stone fortress walls and modern yachts docked under a bright sky
  • Dry, grassy trenches and stone foundations of the ancient city of Troy
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  • Magnificent Library of Celsus ruins at Ephesus glowing under a clear blue sky
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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

  1. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Start point
    İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Arrival Transfer is included.)
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
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  6. 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
  7. 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
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  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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

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Response rate
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