Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
IstanbulOptional Activities
- Istanbul Classics full day tour (9 am to 4 pm) - St Sophia Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar
- Bosphorus Cruise - afternoon cruise between Europe and Asia (1 hour cruise plus 30 mins transport)
- Bosphorus by Night - 8pm departure, sail the Bosphorus viewing Ottoman palaces and Istanbul skyline, includes dinner
- Istanbul Two Continents Tour - Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Rumeli Fortress, Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Camlica Hill
- Topkapi Palace Harem - visit the Imperial Harem at Topkapi Palace
- Bosphorus by public ferry - self-arranged, departs every few hours, full day journey with spectacular views
- Prince's Islands by public ferry - self-arranged day trip to islands in the Marmara Sea, horse and buggy transport available
- Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening - dinner, unlimited beer, wine, Turkish Raki, soft drinks, belly dancers, folk dancers, traditional musicians (available pre-tour)



- Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Istanbul Old City - Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem), Hippodrome
Optional Activities
- Half day Bosphorus cruise - afternoon cruise between Europe and Asia
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 - Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels
Landmarks Lone Pine Memorial Chunuk Bair Memorial ANZAC Cove 

- Day 4
Troy - Kusadasi
Troy - Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Troy - UNESCO World Heritage Site and Troy Museum
- Visit to Behramkale village or Acropolis of Pergamon (depending on tour year)
Landmarks Troy Troy Museum Acropolis of Pergamon 


- Day 5
Kusadasi
Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus - Temple of Artemis site and ancient theatre
- Visit to Ephesus Archaeology Museum
- Visit to carpet village - learn traditional hand-weaving techniques and carpet value
Landmarks Ephesus Temple of Artemis Ephesus Archaeology Museum - Day 6
Pamukkale
Pamukkale- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Display of locally handcrafted leather goods
- Visit to 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, early morning, view Pamukkale landscape from the air. EUR 20 surcharge for credit card payments. Longer flights available on request.
- Whirling Dervish Show - evening ceremony inspired by Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi
- Cleopatra's Pool - swim amongst ruins in thermal spring pool
Landmarks Pamukkale Travertines Hierapolis 


- Day 7
Konya - Cappadocia
Konya - Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Sultanhani Caravansary
- Visit to Mevlana Museum in Konya
Optional Activities
- Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening - dinner, unlimited beer, wine, Turkish Raki, soft drinks, belly dancers, traditional folk dancers, traditional Turkish musicians
Landmarks Sultanhani Caravansary Mevlana Museum 


- Day 8
Cappadocia
Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Goreme Valley Open Air Museum
- View fairy chimneys
- Guided exploration of underground city
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Ballooning - short flight 45 minutes over Cappadocia's moonscapes, experienced pilots take you deep into valleys and up to 2000 feet. EUR 20 surcharge for credit card payments. Longer flights available on request. Recommended to book through guide as soon as possible.
- Turkish Bath - traditional bath experience approximately 1 hour, includes sauna, marble slab relaxation, exfoliating massage, and cleansing
Landmarks Goreme Valley Open Air Museum 


- Day 9
Ankara to Istanbul
Ankara to Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Anitkabir - mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
Landmarks Anitkabir 


- Day 10
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast

































































































































