Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Istanbul
IstanbulOptional Activities
- Istanbul Classics full day tour (9 am to 4 pm) visiting St Sophia Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar
- Bosphorus Cruise - afternoon cruise lasting 1 hour (plus 30 mins transport to/from port)
- Bosphorus by Night - evening departure at 8pm with dinner included
- Istanbul Two Continents Tour - visit Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Rumeli Fortress, Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, and Camlica Hill
- Bosphorus by public ferry - multiple daily departures, scenic views of Black Sea and Istanbul
- Prince's Islands by public ferry - day trip to islands in the Marmara Sea
- Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening - dinner, unlimited beer, wine, Turkish Raki, soft drinks, and entertainment with belly dancers, folk dancers, and musicians
- Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fully guided tour of Istanbul Old City
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit St Sophia Museum
- Visit Topkapi Palace including Hagia Irene and the Harem
- Visit Hippodrome
Optional Activities
- Half day Bosphorus cruise - afternoon cruise between two continents
Landmarks Blue Mosque St Sophia Museum Topkapi Palace Hagia Irene Hippodrome - Day 3
Gallipoli
Gallipoli- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gallipoli WWI Battlefields
- Visit Lone Pine Memorial
- Visit Chunuk Bair Memorial
- Visit ANZAC Cove
- Visit The Nek
- Visit Johnston's Jolly
- Explore original trenches and tunnels
Landmarks ANZAC Cove Lone Pine Memorial Chunuk Bair Memorial - Day 4
Troy - Kusadasi
Troy - Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of ancient Troy - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Troy Museum
Optional Activities
- 2026 Itinerary: Visit Behramkale village with exploration of stone houses, narrow streets, and option to enjoy Turkish tea or coffee at a local café
- 2027 & 2028 Itinerary: Visit Acropolis of Pergamon including impressive temples and library
Landmarks Troy Troy Museum Acropolis of Pergamon - Day 5
Kusadasi
Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus
- Visit Temple of Artemis site
- Visit Ephesus Archaeology Museum
- Visit carpet village to learn traditional hand carpet weaving methods
Landmarks Ephesus Temple of Artemis Ephesus Archaeology Museum - Day 6
Pamukkale - Hierapolis
Pamukkale - Hierapolis- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- View display of handcrafted leather goods
- Visit Pamukkale white calcium terraces (Travertines)
- Guided tour of ancient city of Hierapolis
- Swim in hot springs among ancient columns
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Ballooning - Short Flight (45 minutes) with EUR 20 surcharge for credit card payments; longer flights available on request
- Whirling Dervish Show - evening ceremony inspired by Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi, symbolizing stages of mystic journey to perfection
- Cleopatra's Pool - swim amongst ruins in thermal spring pool in ancient Hierapolis
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis 
- Day 7
Silk Road - Konya - Cappadocia
Silk Road - Konya - Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sultanhani Caravansary
- Visit Mevlana museum in Konya
Optional Activities
- Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening - dinner, unlimited beer, wine, Turkish Raki, soft drinks, and entertainment featuring belly dancers, traditional folk dancers, and Turkish musicians (show available with or without dinner)
Landmarks Sultanhani Caravansary Mevlana museum 
- Day 8
Cappadocia
Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Goreme Valley Open Air Museum
- View fairy chimneys
- Explore underground city - multiple levels
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Ballooning - Short Flight (45 minutes) over moonscapes of Cappadocia, rising up to 2000 feet with experienced pilots; longer flights available on request; please note EUR 20 surcharge for credit card payments; book through your guide as soon as possible
- Turkish Bath - traditional hammam experience (approximately 1 hour) including sauna, marble slab, exfoliating scrub with glove, and soap washing
Landmarks Goreme Valley Open Air Museum - Day 9
Adiyaman - Mount Nemrut
Adiyaman - Mount Nemrut- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Nemrut
- View Tombs of Commagene Kingdom
- View Colossal Statues of Gods
- Ascend Tumulus of Antiochos
- Watch sunset from Mount Nemrut summit
Landmarks Mount Nemrut - Day 10
Harran - Sanliurfa
Harran - Sanliurfa- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Harran - historic town with mud-brick houses and ancient city walls
- Pass Ataturk Dam
- Explore Holy Pools of Abraham in Sanliurfa
- Visit cave believed to be birthplace of Prophet Abraham
Landmarks Holy Pools of Abraham Harran - Day 11
Sanliurfa - Gobekli Tepe
Sanliurfa - Gobekli Tepe- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Gobekli Tepe - earliest-known religious structures (11,000-13,000 years old)
- Visit Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum
- Visit Kizilkoyun Nekropolis
- Visit Sanliurfa Archaeology Museum
Landmarks Gobekli Tepe Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum Sanliurfa Archaeology Museum - Day 12
Gaziantep - Istanbul
Gaziantep - Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Euphrates River at Halfeti - discover partially sunken city
- Visit Zeugma Mosaic Museum in Gaziantep
Optional Activities
- Explore Gaziantep bazaars and local shops
- Enjoy Gaziantep's famous cuisine - lunch not included but guide will recommend local restaurants (e.g., baklava, kebabs, beyran soup)
Landmarks Zeugma Mosaic Museum Halfeti - Day 13
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
