Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (ISTANBUL AIRPORT)
Optional Activities
- Explore Istanbul city centre
- Attend welcome meeting in hotel lobby (optional)
- Day 2
Istanbul
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Istanbul old city
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Aya Sofya museum
- Tour Topkapi Palace
- Visit Hippodrome
- 1-hour Bosphorous River cruise with guide commentary
Landmarks Blue Mosque Aya Sofya Topkapi Palace Hippodrome Bosphorous River - Day 3
Istanbul to Canakkale
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gallipoli World War I battlefield
- Visit Lone Pine memorial
- Visit Chunuk Bair memorial
- Visit ANZAC Cove
- Visit Johnston Jolly
- Visit The Nek
- Visit Gallipoli Museum
- Explore original trenches and tunnels
Landmarks Lone Pine Memorial Chunuk Bair Memorial ANZAC Cove Gallipoli Museum - Day 4
Canakkale to Kusadasi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit ancient city of Troy
- Full tour of Acropolis of Pergamum
- Visit Temple of Trajan
- Visit library of Pergamum
Landmarks Troy Acropolis of Pergamum Temple of Trajan 
- Day 5
Kusadasi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Roman site of Ephesus
- Visit Temple of Artemis
- Explore ancient marble streets of Ephesus
- Learn about carpet weaving
- Visit local vineyard in Sirince
- Learn wine production techniques
- Sample 3 local wines
Landmarks Ephesus Temple of Artemis Sirince - Day 6
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit leather shop
- Visit Aphrodisias ancient city
- Visit stadium at Aphrodisias
- Visit Temple of Aphrodite
- Visit Tetrapylon
- Visit theatre at Aphrodisias
- Visit Aphrodisias Museum
Landmarks Aphrodisias Temple of Aphrodite 
- Day 7
Pamukkale to Fethiye
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Pamukkale Travertines
- Visit Hierapolis ancient city
- Swim in hot thermal pools at Hierapolis
- Visit Salda Lake
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis Salda Lake - Day 8
Fethiye
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch included on board the boat)
Included Activities
- 12-island boat cruise in Gulf of Fethiye
- Swimming in clear blue waters
- Views of secluded bays, islands and beaches
Optional Activities
- Optional day tour to Saklikent Gorge (Turkey's longest and deepest canyon)
- Relax at Oludeniz beach
Landmarks Gulf of Fethiye Oludeniz Beach Saklikent Gorge - Day 9
Fethiye to Antalya
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit deserted Greek village of Kayakoy
- Walking tour of old town Kaleici
- Visit Hadrian's Gate
- Visit Ancient Harbour
- Visit Suna-Inan Kirac Museum
- Visit Greek Orthodox Church
Landmarks Kayakoy Hadrian's Gate Ancient Harbour Suna-Inan Kirac Museum Greek Orthodox Church - Day 10
Antalya
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Perge ancient site
- Visit Aspendos
- Visit 2nd Century Amphitheatre at Aspendos
Landmarks Perge Aspendos - Day 11
Antalya to Konya
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Mevlana Celeleddin Rum
- Visit Mevlana Museum
- Learn about whirling dervishes
- Visit Greek village of Sille
Landmarks Mausoleum of Mevlana Celeleddin Rum Mevlana Museum Sille - Day 12
Konya to Cappadocia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a traditional Turkish home)
Included Activities
- Stop at Sultanhani Caravansary
- Explore underground city in Cappadocia
- Learn about cave dwellings and historical structures
- Traditional Turkish home dinner experience
- Assist with food preparation
- Learn about Turkish cuisine
Landmarks Sultanhani Caravansary Cappadocia 
- Day 13
Cappadocia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Goreme Valley Open Air Museum
- See fairy chimneys
- Visit Pigeon Valley
- Visit Red Valley
- Visit Cavusin
- Visit Avanos Town
- Learn about handmade pottery
Landmarks Goreme Valley Open Air Museum Pigeon Valley Red Valley Cavusin Avanos - Day 14
Cappadocia to Van
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Citadel of Van
Landmarks Citadel of Van 
- Day 15
Van
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing of Lake Van
- Visit Akdamar Island
- Visit 10th century church on Akdamar Island
- Optional swimming in Lake Van
- Visit Urartu Museum
- Visit Van cats
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Lake Van
Landmarks Lake Van Akdamar Island Urartu Museum - Day 16
Van to Kars
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop in Muradiye
- Visit Bendimaahi Falls
- Visit Ishak Pasha Palace
- Travel around Mount Ararat
Landmarks Muradiye Bendimaahi Falls Ishak Pasha Palace Mount Ararat - Day 17
Kars
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ani ancient capital
- Explore churches in Ani
- Visit Ani Cathedral
- Explore citadel at Ani
- Visit mosque in Ani
- See Church of St Gregory frescoes
- Visit 12 Apostles Church
- Visit Kars Castle
Landmarks Ani Ani Cathedral Church of St Gregory 12 Apostles Church Kars Castle - Day 18
Kars to Istanbul
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Grand Bazaar for last-minute souvenirs
Landmarks Grand Bazaar - Day 19
Istanbul
- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (ISTANBUL AIRPORT)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping in Istanbul
- Last-minute sightseeing in Istanbul
