Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and get picked up at the airport for your transfer to the hotel. After checking in, you'll have time to rest and settle before your Turkish adventure kicks off.
- Start point
- İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yasmak Sultan Hotel, Istanbul)
- Day 2
Istanbul
Start your morning exploring Istanbul's old city, beginning with Hagia Sophia and its religious elements. From there, you'll head to the Hippodrome of Constantinople to see the Serpent Column, then move on to the Blue Mosque. After lunch, tour Topkapi Palace (or the Basilica Cistern if the palace is closed) and spend time browsing the Grand Bazaar with its 4,000-plus shops before heading back to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yasmak Sultan Hotel, Istanbul)
Included Activities
- Fast Entry to Hagia Sophia
- Visit Hippodrome of Constantinople
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Topkapi Palace with special entry to the Harem
- Visit Grand Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Visit Basilica Cistern (alternative if Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesday)
- Visit Beyazit Square (alternative if Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday)
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Hippodrome of Constantinople Serpent Column Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace Basilica Cistern Grand Bazaar Beyazit Square 
- Day 3
Istanbul to Canakkale
Early this morning, you'll drive about 4.5 hours to the Gallipoli Peninsula to explore its historical sites from the Gallipoli Campaign. You'll visit the Historical National Park, including the Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair Memorial, Lone Pine Memorial, and the Canakkale Martyrs Monument. Later, you'll drive roughly 1 hour to Canakkale and settle into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Double Tree Canakkale, Canakkale)
Included Activities
- Visit Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park
- Visit Kabatepe War Museum
- Visit Anzac Cove
- Visit Chunuk Bair Memorial
- Visit Lone Pine Memorial
- Visit Canakkale Martyrs Monument
Landmarks Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park Kabatepe War Museum Anzac Cove Chunuk Bair Memorial Lone Pine Memorial Canakkale Martyrs Monument - Day 4
Canakkale to Kusadasi
You'll start by driving about 1 hour to Troy Ancient City, where you'll walk through nine sections discovering artifacts from different eras, including the famous Trojan Horse. Then it's roughly a 3-hour drive to Pergamon Ancient City to see ancient Greek civilization dating back 2,000 years. Finally, after about 2.5 hours of driving, you'll reach Kusadasi and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kolin Hotel Spa & Convention Center, Canakkale)
Included Activities
- Visit Troy Ancient City
- View Trojan Horse
- Visit Pergamon Ancient City
Landmarks Troy Ancient City Trojan Horse Pergamon Ancient City 
- Day 5
Kusadasi
This morning you'll explore Ephesus Ancient City, walking through Curetes Street, seeing the Celsus Library, Great Theater, Baths of Varius, and the Hercules Gate with its Goddess of Victory carving. In the afternoon, head to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, then visit the Ephesus Archeological Museum to see the world's oldest and best-preserved Artemis statue. Before returning to your hotel, you'll stop at the House of the Virgin Mary.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, Kusadasi)
Included Activities
- Visit Ephesus Ancient City
- Visit Curetes Street
- Visit Celsus Library
- Visit Great Theater
- Visit Baths of Varius
- Visit Hercules Gate
- Visit Temple of Artemis
- Visit Ephesus Archeological Museum
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
Landmarks Ephesus Ancient City Curetes Street Celsus Library Great Theater Baths of Varius Hercules Gate Temple of Artemis Ephesus Archeological Museum House of the Virgin Mary - Day 6
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
After breakfast, you'll have a slower pace today. Spend your morning wandering the coastline, chatting with local fishermen, or sitting in a café. Later in the afternoon, you'll drive 2.5 hours to Pamukkale and check into your hotel, which has both indoor and outdoor pools.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal, Pamukkale)
Optional Activities
- Wander along the coastline
- Chat with fishermen by the shore
- Spend time in a café
- Day 7
Pamukkale to Antalya
Following breakfast, you'll visit Pamukkale to see the distinctive white terraces formed by flowing spring water and relax in the warm travertine pools. Then you'll explore Hierapolis Ancient City perched on top, making sure to check out the Cleopatra Antique Pool. In the afternoon, you'll drive 3.5 hours to Antalya, arriving by dusk. After checking in, take an evening walk through the old town's narrow alleys to feel the sea breeze.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dogan Hotel, Antalya or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Pamukkale
- Relax in travertine pools
- Visit Hierapolis Ancient City
- Visit Cleopatra Antique Pool
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis Ancient City Cleopatra Antique Pool - Day 8
Antalya
You'll drive about 20 minutes to Upper Duden Waterfall, where water cascades down cliffs in a beautiful valley setting. Then it's roughly 1 hour to Aspendos Theater to see its symmetrical layout and steep stone stairs of ancient Roman construction. Back in Antalya's old city, you'll visit Hadrian's Gate and explore historic spots like the Clock Tower, Broken Minaret Mosque, and Hidirlik Tower. Your evening ends at the Kaleici Marina, near your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dogan Hotel, Antalya or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Upper Duden Waterfall
- Visit Aspendos Theater
- Visit Hadrian's Gate
- Visit Antalya Clock Tower
- Visit Broken Minaret Mosque
- Visit Hidirlik Tower
- Visit Kaleici Marina
Landmarks Upper Duden Waterfall Aspendos Theater Kaleici Hadrian's Gate Antalya Clock Tower Broken Minaret Mosque Hidirlik Tower Kaleici Marina - Day 9
Antalya to Konya
You'll drive about 4 hours to Konya. After a short break, visit the Mevlana Museum where the founder of Turkish Whirling Dervishes was buried. Next, you'll see the Karatay Medresesi, a 13th-century academy that now houses the Tile Works Museum. Later, explore the 13th-century Sultanhan Caravanserai with its central mosque and various merchant services before checking into your local hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Konya)
Included Activities
- Visit Mevlana Museum
- Visit Karatay Medresesi
- Visit Sultanhan Caravanserai
Landmarks Mevlana Museum Karatay Medresesi Sultanhan Caravanserai - Day 10
Konya to Cappadocia
You'll drive about 4 hours to Cappadocia, known for its otherworldly moon-like landscapes. Start at Goreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO dual heritage site with over 30 cave churches scattered across the valley. Then head to Avanos, a small pottery town on the Kizilirmak River famous for its red clay pottery. You'll visit Pasabag Valley to see fairy chimneys of various sizes, then Devrent Valley where rocks resemble different animals. End your day at Love Valley for sunset views before heading to your cave hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Agarta Cave Suites, Cappadocia or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Goreme Open Air Museum
- Special access to the Dark Church
- Visit Avanos pottery town
- Visit Pasabag Valley
- Visit Devrent Valley
- Visit Love Valley
Landmarks Goreme Open Air Museum Dark Church Avanos Kizilirmak River Pasabag Valley Devrent Valley Love Valley - Day 11
Cappadocia
Today you'll take a day trip to Southern Cappadocia, starting at Cavusin Village to explore the Great Basilica and St. John the Baptist Chapel. Then enjoy a 2-hour hike in Red Valley to see spectacular columns of red volcanic rocks. You'll visit Uchisar Castle, carved from a 60-meter-high rock, then head to Pigeon Valley, named for the pigeon nests carved into rocks. End at Kaymakli Underground City with its connected floors and vertical shafts before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Agarta Cave Suites, Cappadocia or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Cavusin Village
- Visit Great Basilica
- Hike in Red Valley
- Visit Uchisar Castle
- Visit Pigeon Valley
- Visit Kaymakli Underground City
Landmarks Cavusin Village Great Basilica Red Valley Uchisar Castle Pigeon Valley Kaymakli Underground City - Day 12
Cappadocia to Ankara
After breakfast, you'll drive approximately 4.5 hours to Ankara with a stop at Lake Tuz to photograph the surreal 'mirror of the sky' reflection in the shallow water. Upon arrival, visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, which won the 1997 European Museum of the Year award. Then explore Anitkabir, Ataturk's Mausoleum built to honor the founder of modern Turkey, where you'll see artifacts and paintings depicting his life in a solemn setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wyndham Ankara)
Included Activities
- Stop at Lake Tuz
- Visit Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- Visit Anitkabir
Landmarks Lake Tuz Museum of Anatolian Civilizations Anitkabir - Day 13
Ankara to Istanbul
After breakfast, your guide and driver will take you back to Istanbul by a 5-hour drive. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace. Consider visiting the Spice Bazaar, checking out the Basilica Cistern, or taking a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yasmak Sultan Hotel, Istanbul)
Optional Activities
- Visit Spice Bazaar
- Explore Basilica Cistern
- Take a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait
Landmarks Spice Bazaar Basilica Cistern Bosphorus Strait - Day 14
Istanbul
After breakfast, your driver will take you to the airport for your departure flight. Safe travels and we hope you enjoyed your Turkish journey.
- End point
- İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Airport See-off, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
