Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and get a transfer to your hotel. After checking in, there's a quick welcome meeting with your guide to go over the trip. The rest of the evening is open, so you can either relax at the hotel or head out and get a feel for the city.
Optional Activities
- Explore Istanbul at leisure
- Day 2
Istanbul
Start the day at Hagia Sophia, the 6th-century Byzantine structure that's been used as both a church and mosque. From there, walk through the Hippodrome, which was once the center of Constantinople's social and sporting life. You'll then check out the Blue Mosque with its distinctive blue tilework. Later, spend time wandering through the Grand Bazaar with its thousands of shops. An optional dinner show is available if you want something special in the evening.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Visit Hippodrome
- Guided tour of Blue Mosque
- Stroll through Grand Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Visit Topkapi Palace Museum (booked and paid locally) - note Harem section not included
- Traditional Turkish dinner with belly dancing show
Landmarks/POIs Hagia Sophia Hippodrome Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace Museum Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul to Canakkale
After breakfast, you'll travel to Gallipoli to visit the First World War battle sites. Walk through ANZAC Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery to pay your respects, then head to Chunuk Bair for views and reflection on the region's history. In the evening, you'll arrive in Canakkale for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gallipoli
- ANZAC Cove visit
- Walk through Lone Pine Cemetery
- Visit Chunuk Bair
Landmarks/POIs Gallipoli ANZAC Cove Lone Pine Cemetery Chunuk Bair 
- Day 4
Canakkale to Izmir
You'll start at Troy to see the famous wooden horse replica and explore the different archaeological layers of ancient cities stacked on top of each other. Later, you'll have traditional lunch with local people in a village setting. After that, the tour stops at Asklepion in Pergamum, an ancient medical center. You'll finish the day in Izmir for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with locals in a charming village)
Included Activities
- Visit Troy
- Lunch with locals in a charming village
- Explore Asklepion (Medical Centre at Pergamum)
Landmarks/POIs Troy Asklepion 
- Day 5
Izmir
This day is yours to use as you like in Izmir. If you want, join an optional tour of the Ephesus ruins where you can walk the 2,000-year-old marble streets and see the ancient theatre and Library of Celsus. The House of the Virgin Mary, an important Catholic site, is also included. You'll visit a rug production center to see local artisans at work. The evening is free to do what you'd like.
Included Activities
- Visit regional rug production centre
Optional Activities
- Optional tour of Ephesus ruins (booked and paid locally) - includes 2,000-year-old marble streets, ancient theatre, Library of Celsus, gymnasium, and Hadrian's Temple
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus Library of Celsus Hadrian's Temple House of the Virgin Mary 
- Day 6
Izmir to Pamukkale
Begin with a look at Turkish leather fashion and craftsmanship at a showroom. Then head to Pamukkale, where you'll see the white travertine terraces created by thermal springs. You can also explore Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site with well-preserved ruins from an ancient spa city. Dinner and overnight stay are in the area.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit leather fashion showroom
- Visit Pamukkale travertine terraces
- Explore Hierapolis
Landmarks/POIs Pamukkale Hierapolis 
- Day 7
Pamukkale to Fethiye
You'll drive to Fethiye on the coast. After arriving, take a walking tour that includes the Telmessos Ancient Theatre and the busy Fish Market where local life unfolds daily. End the day with dinner and settle in for the night in Fethiye.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Fethiye including Telmessos Ancient Theatre
- Visit Fish Market
Landmarks/POIs Telmessos Ancient Theatre Fethiye Fish Market 
- Day 8
Fethiye
Today is free for you to relax and explore Fethiye at your own pace. If you're interested, an optional boat cruise along the turquoise coast is available, with stops to swim at quiet bays and small islands.
Optional Activities
- Optional boat cruise along turquoise coast with swim stops at secluded bays and small islands
- Day 9
Fethiye to Antalya
You'll head to Antalya and get a walking tour of the old town center. There's plenty of history to take in and the atmosphere is vibrant with local activity. Dinner is included tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Antalya old town centre
Landmarks/POIs Antalya Old Town - Day 10
Antalya
The day is yours in Antalya to do as you like. There's an optional paid tour available to Perge and Aspendos if you're interested in more ancient ruins. In the afternoon, explore on your own or just relax. Everyone gathers back at the hotel for dinner to finish the day.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Perge and Aspendos at additional fee
Landmarks/POIs Perge Aspendos - Day 11
Antalya to Cappadocia
You'll leave early after breakfast and travel toward Cappadocia. On the way, stop at a 13th-century Caravanserai, a traditional inn from the Silk Road trade routes, then explore the underground city of Saratli. By evening, you'll check into one of Cappadocia's cave hotels, restored from structures that are thousands of years old. Dinner is at the hotel for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit 13th-century Caravanserai
- Explore underground city of Saratli
Landmarks/POIs Saratli 
- Day 12
Cappadocia
If you're interested, start early with an optional hot air balloon ride at sunrise, floating above the volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys, and ancient caves. Later in the day, join an optional tour of Göreme Open-Air Museum, the pottery town of Avanos, Devrent Valley with its unusual rock formations, and the Red Valley where you can try pottery making. Dinner is at the hotel, and a Whirling Dervishes ceremony is available if you want to attend.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon tour at sunrise (booked and paid locally)
- Optional half-day tour (booked and paid locally) including Göreme Open-Air Museum, Avanos pottery town, Devrent (Imagination) Valley, and Red Valley with hands-on pottery demonstration
- Whirling Dervishes ceremony at hotel (booked and paid locally)
Landmarks/POIs Göreme Open-Air Museum Avanos Devrent Valley Red Valley - Day 13
Cappadocia to Ankara
After breakfast, you'll travel to Ankara, Turkey's capital, passing through the scenic Salt Lake region along the way. Once you arrive, visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk to learn about the founder of modern Turkey and his importance to the nation's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Ataturk
Landmarks/POIs Mausoleum of Ataturk 
- Day 14
Ankara to Istanbul
You'll travel back to Istanbul after breakfast. In the afternoon, there's an optional paid cruise on the Bosphorus to see the strait that separates Asia and Europe, with views of neighborhoods, Ottoman palaces, fortresses, and traditional villas. Before dinner, stop at the Spice Market for any last-minute shopping. The evening wraps up with a farewell dinner celebrating your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Optional Activities
- Optional half-day Bosphorus cruise at additional fee - includes views of charming neighbourhoods, grand Ottoman palaces, ancient fortresses, traditional wooden villas, hotels, parks, and cafés
- Visit Spice Market for shopping
Landmarks/POIs Bosphorus Spice Market - Day 15
Istanbul
Your time in Turkey is over today. You'll have a final breakfast at the hotel, then get a transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
