Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Avicenna Hotel 4*)
Optional Activities
- Explore the vibrant streets of Istanbul
- Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Avicenna Hotel 4*)
Included Activities
- Visit Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and architectural marvel
- Explore the Blue Mosque, renowned for its intricate tilework and domes
- Walk through the historic Hippodrome, a former Byzantine chariot-racing arena
- Tour Topkapi Palace, the former opulent residence of Ottoman sultans
- Visit the Grand Bazaar, filled with shops offering Turkish crafts and souvenirs
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Hippodrome Topkapi Palace Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Avicenna Hotel 4*)
Optional Activities
- Bosphorus Cruise, enjoying views of Istanbul's skyline, historic palaces, and bridges connecting Europe and Asia
- Visit the Spice Bazaar, a lively market brimming with exotic spices, teas, and Turkish delights
Landmarks Spice Bazaar - Day 4
Istanbul - Gallipoli - Troy - Canakkale
Istanbul - Gallipoli - Troy - Canakkale- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local specialties in Canakkale)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Cura Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit ANZAC Cove, where Australian and New Zealand troops landed during WWI
- Visit Lone Pine Cemetery, a memorial to fallen soldiers
- Visit Chunuk Bair, a key battlefield during the Gallipoli campaign
- Visit the replica of the Trojan Horse
- Explore the ancient ruins of Troy, including the city walls and remnants of temples and homes
Landmarks ANZAC Cove Lone Pine Cemetery Chunuk Bair Troy Trojan Horse - Day 5
Canakkale - Pergamon - Kusadasi
Canakkale - Pergamon - Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (A local meal en route)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Suhan Seaport Hotel 4*)
Included Activities
- Visit the Acropolis of Pergamon
- Visit the Temple of Trajan
- Visit the Library of Pergamon
- Visit the Theater of Pergamon
Landmarks Pergamon Acropolis Temple of Trajan Library of Pergamon Theater of Pergamon - Day 6
Kusadasi - Ephesus
Kusadasi - Ephesus- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Suhan Seaport Hotel 4*)
Included Activities
- Tour the Library of Celsus, a Roman architectural masterpiece
- Tour the Great Theatre, which once held 25,000 spectators
- Walk along the Marble Streets, lined with remnants of temples, baths, and shops
- Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a serene pilgrimage site
- Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Landmarks Library of Celsus Great Theatre of Ephesus Marble Streets House of the Virgin Mary Temple of Artemis - Day 7
Kusadasi - Pamukkale - Antalya
Kusadasi - Pamukkale - Antalya- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ring Down Town Hotel 4*)
Included Activities
- Walk along the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale
- Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis
- Visit the well-preserved Roman theater at Hierapolis
- Visit Cleopatra's Pool, a thermal pool surrounded by submerged ancient columns
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis Cleopatra's Pool - Day 8
Antalya
Antalya- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ring Down Town Hotel 4*)
Included Activities
- Stroll along cobblestone streets lined with Ottoman-era houses in Antalya's Old Town (Kaleici)
- Visit Hadrian's Gate, a Roman triumphal arch
- Explore the old harbor and enjoy views of the Mediterranean
Landmarks Antalya Old Town (Kaleici) Hadrian's Gate - Day 9
Antalya
Antalya- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ring Down Town Hotel 4*)
Optional Activities
- Visit Perge, an ancient Roman city featuring a stadium, baths, and a grand colonnaded street
- Explore Aspendos, home to one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world
- Tour Side, an ancient harbor city with a stunning Roman amphitheater and the Temple of Apollo, overlooking the sea
Landmarks Perge Aspendos Side Temple of Apollo - Day 10
Antalya to Cappadocia
Antalya to Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Romantic Cave Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Uchisar Castle, a rock-hewn fortress offering panoramic views
- Explore the Goreme Open-Air Museum, featuring ancient rock-carved churches adorned with frescoes
- Visit Pasabag (Monks Valley), home to Cappadocia's famous fairy chimneys
- Visit Avanos, a town known for its pottery-making traditions
Landmarks Uchisar Castle Goreme Open-Air Museum Pasabag (Monks Valley) Avanos - Day 11
Cappadocia
Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Romantic Cave Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore an Underground City, used as a refuge by early Christians
- Hike through the Red and Rose Valleys
- Visit Cavusin Village, featuring ancient rock-cut houses and churches
- Admire Pigeon Valley, known for its dovecotes carved into cliffs
Landmarks Underground City Red Valley Rose Valley Cavusin Village Pigeon Valley - Day 12
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Cappadocia to Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Avicenna Hotel 4*)
Optional Activities
- Explore Istanbul at leisure
- Day 13
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
