Am I correct that we drive from city to city on each day and if so can you give me the approx drive times between each date so we know how long we would be in a car?

The group will travel roughly 4-5 hours on average between each city, including breaks. The longest stretch is from Istanbul to Ankara at 6 hours.

I am travelling solo and would like to know if there is an option to share a room with another traveler or if it is necessary to pay a single supplement.

For solo travellers, a single room is mandatory, and the single supplement will apply. Unfortunately, we do not offer room-sharing options with other travellers.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
Landmarks
Istanbul
Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hippodrome
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Cistern Basilica
- Meal near Hagia Sophia
- Personal leisure time in old town
- Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia
Landmarks
Hippodrome
Blue Mosque
Cistern Basilica
Hagia Sophia
Bosphorus
Day 3
Istanbul to Ankara
Istanbul to Ankara
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Landmarks
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Day 4
Ankara to Cappadocia
Ankara to Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Anitkabir (Mausoleum of Ataturk)
- Interactive pottery-making workshop in Avanos
Landmarks
Anitkabir
Avanos
Cappadocia
Day 5
Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Goreme Open-Air Museum
- Visit carpet-weaving workshop
Optional Activities
- Hot-air balloon flight over fairy-chimneys (weather dependent)
- Whirling dervishes live show
- Wine tasting session
- Turkish Night show
Landmarks
Goreme Open-Air Museum
Day 6
Cappadocia to Konya
Cappadocia to Konya
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore underground city of Kaymakli
Landmarks
Kaymakli Underground City
Day 7
Konya to Antalya
Konya to Antalya
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Meal at a local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Karatay Madrasa
- Visit Museum and Mausoleum of Mevlana
Landmarks
Karatay Madrasa
Museum and Mausoleum of Mevlana
Day 8
Antalya
Antalya
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit ruins of Perge
- Visit Aspendos theatre
Landmarks
Perge
Aspendos Theatre
Day 9
Antalya to Pamukkale
Antalya to Pamukkale
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through Pamukkale travertine pools
- Visit Hierapolis amphitheatre
Optional Activities
- Spa services
- Massage services
Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis
Day 10
Pamukkale to Izmir
Pamukkale to Izmir
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Gozleme at countryside restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore ancient Ephesus ruins
- Visit Virgin Mary's house
- Meal featuring Gozleme at countryside restaurant
Landmarks
Ephesus
House of Virgin Mary
Day 11
Izmir to Çanakkale
Izmir to Çanakkale
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Asklepion medical center in Pergamon
- Explore ancient Troy ruins
- Photo with Trojan Horse
Landmarks
Asklepion
Troy
Day 12
Çanakkale to Istanbul via Gallipoli
Çanakkale to Istanbul via Gallipoli
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Anzac Cove
- Visit Lone Pine
- Visit Chunuk Bair
- Explore Gallipoli World War 1 historical sites
Landmarks
Anzac Cove
Lone Pine
Chunuk Bair
Day 13
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Grand Bazaar
Landmarks
Grand Bazaar
Day 14
Istanbul Departure
Istanbul Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Istanbul

Landmarks
Hippodrome
Blue Mosque
Cistern Basilica
Hagia Sophia
Bosphorus

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Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

Landmarks
Anitkabir
Avanos
Cappadocia

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Goreme Open-Air Museum

Landmarks
Kaymakli Underground City

Landmarks
Karatay Madrasa
Museum and Mausoleum of Mevlana

Landmarks
Perge
Aspendos Theatre

Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis

Landmarks
Ephesus
House of Virgin Mary

Landmarks
Asklepion
Troy

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Anzac Cove
Lone Pine
Chunuk Bair

Landmarks
Grand Bazaar

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Peter5.0•November 2024
This was the easiest tour I have ever taken. Just land in Istambul Airport, clear customs and immigration and Ciconia...
This was the easiest tour I have ever taken. Just land in Istambul Airport, clear customs and immigration and Ciconia do the rest. We landed a day early and booked accommodation in Old Town, Ciconia organised transfers at no extra cost, even though it was clearly outside their tour. We then did the 11 day Luxury Tour of Turkey with Sami, a very presentable, knowledgeable and courteous guide. Our tour was managed on the fly, hitting everything on the itinerary with ample time to explore and take photos. If we finished somewhere quickly, Sami would suggest other things to see in the area. If we took longer on an attraction, he would juggle the rest of the day and the next, to make sure that we still saw all the attractions without feeling rushed. Sami was the perfect guide. Unfortunately we had one member of our 5 person tour who was somewhat more difficult than anyone else I have ever been on a tour with. Sami was constantly dealing with this while managing the rest of the tour. Sami was amazing. I have already recommended Ciconia to friends, family and some other fellow travellers I met while travelling in Egypt. I am also going to book the Ciconia tour of the Balkans (even though I have never thought of visiting there), based purely on my experience in Turkey. Well done Ciconia!Show more
Imraan5.0•October 2024
An incredible journey getting to know the history of amazing Turkey starting from Instanbul and all the other...
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Anonymous5.0•October 2024
Our experience was first rate with a wonderful guide Aykut. His love of his country is evident & we learnt so much...
Our experience was first rate with a wonderful guide Aykut. His love of his country is evident & we learnt so much about Turkey as we sadly hear very little about life here in our part of the world. Our transport was so comfortable & hotels were excellent. We were collected on time at airports even after major delays. The Turkish ?? food experience was also wonderful as Aykut explained all the different dishes to try whenever we had meals together. I have travelled with other tour groups but never at this level of excellence. It’s tiring though….be prepared for a busy schedule & lots of walking.Show more

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Asked on July 24th, 2025
Am I correct that we drive from city to city on each day and if so can you give me the approx drive times between each date so we know how long we would be in a car?
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- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written July 2025
  The group will travel roughly 4-5 hours on average between each city, including breaks. The longest stretch is from Istanbul to Ankara at 6 hours.
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Luis
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I am travelling solo and would like to know if there is an option to share a room with another traveler or if it is necessary to pay a single supplement.
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Single supplement
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written June 2025
  For solo travellers, a single room is mandatory, and the single supplement will apply. Unfortunately, we do not offer room-sharing options with other travellers.

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