Itinerary
- Day 1
Antalya
You'll arrive at Antalya Airport and get transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of your day is free to wander around the area at your own pace and get settled. Dinner is included at the hotel.
- Start point
- Antalya Havalimanı (AYT), Yenigöl Mah. Serik Cad. No:100, Muratpasa, Antalya 07230, Türkiye (Pick up at Antalya Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Falcon Hotel), Hotel (Best Western Khan Plus Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore the Antalya area on your own
- Day 2
Antalya to Izmir
After breakfast, you'll drive through the Taurus Mountains and fertile valley to reach Ephesus, Turkey's largest archaeological site. A guided tour takes you through the theatre, marble street, Library of Celsus, Hadrian's Temple, and other historic structures. From there, you'll continue on to Izmir for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kaya Prestige Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus archaeological site including theatre, marble street, Library of Celsus, and Hadrian's Temple
Landmarks Ephesus Library of Celsus Hadrian's Temple 
- Day 3
Izmir - Pergamon - Troy - Canakkale
Following breakfast, you'll visit the UNESCO-listed ancient cities of Pergamon and Troy. In Pergamon, you'll explore the Acropolis Hill to see the steep theatre, library ruins, and partially rebuilt temple of Trajan. Then you'll drive through charming coastal landscape to Troy, the famous ancient site discovered by Heinrich Schliemann. You'll finish the day in Canakkale for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Troia Tusan Hotel), Hotel (Artur Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pergamon including Acropolis Hill, theatre, library ruins, and temple of Trajan
- Guided tour of Troy
Landmarks Pergamon Troy 
- Day 4
Canakkale to Istanbul
You'll travel by car and ferry across the Dardanelles to reach Istanbul, the city spanning two continents. You'll see the Topkapi Palace, the former seat of Ottoman sultans for 400 years, and tour its museums with costume, porcelain, and weapons collections. In the early evening, you have free time to explore the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest covered markets with 61 streets and over 4,000 shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Innova Sultanahmet Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Topkapi Palace
Optional Activities
- Explore the Grand Bazaar
Landmarks Topkapi Palace Grand Bazaar 
- Day 5
Istanbul
You'll take a full-day city tour through Istanbul, the historic metropolis once called Byzantium. You'll visit the Hippodrome, the ancient horse racecourse used for chariot races and center of Byzantine life. Next, you'll see the Blue Mosque, named for its blue interior tiles and the only mosque in Istanbul with six minaret towers. Then you'll visit Hagia Sophia, the UNESCO-listed building that started as a church 1,500 years ago, later became a mosque, and is now a museum. The afternoon is free for exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Innova Sultanahmet Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour including Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia
Optional Activities
- Explore Istanbul during free afternoon time
Landmarks Hippodrome Blue Mosque Hagia Sophia - Day 6
Istanbul to Pamukkale
You'll cross from Europe into Asia using the fourth-longest suspension bridge in the world. From there, you'll drive through the Central Asian highlands to reach Pamukkale. Back at your hotel, you can relax in the thermal baths and soak in the mineral-rich waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Colossae Termal Hotel), Hotel (Pam Thermal Hotel)
Included Activities
- Thermal bath at hotel
- Day 7
Pamukkale to Antalya
You'll spend time in Pamukkale's thermal pools, the UNESCO natural monument formed by thousands of years of limestone sedimentation. After that, you'll explore the ancient Roman city of Hierapolis, which has the best-preserved necropolis from the Roman period. Later, you'll head back towards Antalya for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Falcon Hotel), Hotel (Best Western Khan Plus Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pamukkale thermal pools
- Guided tour of Hierapolis
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis - Day 8
Antalya
After breakfast, your transfer to Antalya Airport will be waiting. You'll say goodbye to Turkey as your tour comes to an end.
- End point
- Antalya Havalimanı (AYT), Yenigöl Mah. Serik Cad. No:100, Muratpasa, Antalya 07230, Türkiye (Drop off at Antalya Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
