Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul- Start point
- İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (Meeting outside of Gate Number 9, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Burdock Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection)
- Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Burdock Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Visit to Hippodrome
- Visit to Blue Mosque
- Stroll through Grand Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Entrance ticket to Topkapi Palace Museum (Harem section excluded)
- Traditional Turkish dinner with belly dancing show
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Hippodrome Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace Museum Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul to Gallipoli to Canakkale
Istanbul to Gallipoli to Canakkale- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* ( DoubleTree by Hilton Canakkale)
Included Activities
- Visit to Anzac Cove
- Visit to Lone Pine Cemetery
- Visit to Chunuk Bair Memorial
- Dinner
Landmarks Anzac Cove Lone Pine Cemetery Chunuk Bair Memorial - Day 4
Canakkale to Troy to Pergamum to Izmir
Canakkale to Troy to Pergamum to Izmir- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional village lunch with local hosts), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Kaya İzmir Thermal & Convention)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Troy
- Traditional village lunch with local hosts
- Visit to Asklepion in Pergamum
- Dinner
Landmarks Troy Asklepion - Day 5
Izmir
Izmir- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Kaya İzmir Thermal & Convention)
Included Activities
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Ephesus (marble streets, Theater, Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian)
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary
- Stop at regional carpet center to observe traditional Turkish rug weaving
Landmarks Ephesus Library of Celsus Temple of Hadrian House of the Virgin Mary - Day 6
Izmir to Pamukkale to Hierapolis
Izmir to Pamukkale to Hierapolis- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Adempira Spa & Thermal Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to leather fashion showroom
- Visit to Pamukkale travertine terraces
- Guided tour of Hierapolis
- Dinner
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis - Day 7
Pamukkale to Fethiye
Pamukkale to Fethiye- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Alesta Yacht Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour featuring Telmessos Ancient Theatre
- Visit to Fish Market
- Dinner
Landmarks Telmessos Ancient Theatre Fish Market - Day 8
Fethiye
Fethiye- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Alesta Yacht Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Boat cruise along turquoise coast with swim stops at secluded bays and islands
- Day 9
Fethiye to Antalya
Fethiye to Antalya- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Ramada Plaza Antalya)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk through Old Harbor
- Orientation walk through Kaleici district
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Old Harbor Kaleici - Day 10
Antalya
Antalya- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Ramada Plaza Antalya)
Optional Activities
- Guided excursion to Perge ancient city
- Guided excursion to Aspendos Roman theater
Landmarks Perge Aspendos - Day 11
Antalya to Cappadocia
Antalya to Cappadocia- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Utopia Cave Cappadocia)
Included Activities
- Stop at 13th-century Seljuk caravanserai
- Guided tour of Saratli underground city
- Dinner
Landmarks Saratli Underground City - Day 12
Cappadocia
Cappadocia- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Utopia Cave Cappadocia)
Included Activities
- Hands-on pottery demonstration
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Early morning hot air balloon ride at sunrise
- Half-day guided tour of Goreme Open-Air Museum
- Visit to Avanos pottery village
- Visit to Devrent (Imagination) Valley
- Visit to Red Valley
- Evening Whirling Dervishes ceremony
Landmarks Goreme Open-Air Museum Avanos Devrent Valley Red Valley - Day 13
Cappadocia to Ankara
Cappadocia to Ankara- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Ankara)
Included Activities
- Visit to Anitkabir (Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk)
Landmarks Salt Lake Anitkabir - Day 14
Ankara to Istanbul
Ankara to Istanbul- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Burdock Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection)
Included Activities
- Visit to Spice Market
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Bosphorus cruise with views of Ottoman palaces and waterside mansions
Landmarks Spice Market - Day 15
Departure from Istanbul
Departure from Istanbul- End point
- İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (Departure transfer to Istanbul IST Airport or Istanbul SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
