Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive at Istanbul International Airport where your guide meets you for the transfer to your hotel. Istanbul is a city that bridges Europe and Asia, so you'll find yourself in a place with bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, and palaces around every corner. The dining scene here is diverse too, so there's plenty to explore once you settle in.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Central Palace Taksim Hotel)
- Day 2
Istanbul
After breakfast at 08:30, you'll head out on an Istanbul Islamic and Sahabe tour that focuses on the city's religious heritage. The day takes you through Eyup Sultan Mosque, then to the tombs of the Sahabe (companions of the Prophet), and wraps up at Sulemaniye Mosque, which dates back to Suleyman's reign from 1520 to 1566. It's a full morning and afternoon of walking through some of Istanbul's most important spiritual sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Central Palace Taksim Hotel)
Included Activities
- Istanbul Islamic and Sahabe Tour
- Visit Eyup Sultan Mosque
- Visit tombs of the Sahabe
- Visit Süleymaniye Mosque
Landmarks Eyup Sultan Mosque Süleymaniye Mosque Sahabe Cemetery Rumeli Castle - Day 3
Bursa - Istanbul
Your 07:30 am departure takes you on a guided tour to Bursa. You'll see the Ulucamii (Great Mosque), Cumalikizik Village with its traditional architecture, the Green Mosque, and the Green Tomb. Before heading back to Istanbul in the evening, you'll stop at Ozdilek Factory to see local craftsmanship. It's a long day, but you'll cover a lot of Bursa's Islamic heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Central Palace Taksim Hotel)
Included Activities
- Bursa guided tour
- Visit Ulucamii (Great Mosque)
- Visit Cumalikizik Village
- Visit Green Mosque
- Visit Green Tomb
- Visit Ozdilek Factory
Landmarks Ulucamii (Great Mosque of Bursa) Cumalikizik Village Green Mosque Green Tomb - Day 4
Istanbul
Pickup happens at 08:30 for a tour of old Istanbul. You'll explore Topkapi Palace first, checking out its collections of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, plus the Imperial Treasury. Next comes the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque), where those magnificent blue Iznik tiles cover the interior. The ancient Hippodrome follows, with its three monuments worth seeing. After lunch, you'll head to the Grand Spice Bazaar for shopping and wandering through the stalls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Visit Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque)
- Visit Hippodrome
- Grand Spice Bazaar tour
Landmarks Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque) Hippodrome Obelisk of Theodosius Serpentine Column Column of Constantine Grand Spice Bazaar - Day 5
Gallipoli - Canakkale
Starting at 07:30 am, you're heading to Gallipoli to see the historic battlefields. After a short break and lunch around noon, you'll visit the Gabatepe Museum and explore the battle sites including Ariburnu Cemetery, Anzac Cove, Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley, and Plugges Plateau. From there, you'll travel to Canakkale to spend the evening, giving you time to reflect on the day's historical sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Troia Tusan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Gallipoli battlefield tour
- Visit Gabatepe Museum
- Visit Ariburnu Cemetery
- Visit Anzac Cove
- Visit Beach Cemetery
- Visit Shrapnel Valley
- Visit Plugges Plateau
Landmarks Gabatepe Museum Ariburnu Cemetery Anzac Cove Beach Cemetery Shrapnel Valley Plugges Plateau - Day 6
Troy - Pergamon - Kusadasi
You'll leave at 08:30 for Troy, the famous archaeological site associated with the Trojan Horse legend. After touring the ruins, it's a 3-hour drive to Pergamon, with a lunch break around 13:00. Once there, you'll visit the Acropolis of Pergamon to see its impressive temples and library. There's a 30-minute stop at a jewelry center, then you'll arrive in Kusadasi around 18:00 to settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Odelia Resort Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Troy archaeological site
- Visit Pergamon Acropolis
- Jewelry center visit
Landmarks Troy Pergamon Acropolis - Day 7
Kusadasi
Your 08:30 departure gets you to Ephesus for a guided tour of one of the best preserved ancient sites around. You'll walk through the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, Roman baths, and the Celsus Library before reaching the Grand Theatre. Lunch comes around 13:00, then you'll visit a carpet weaving center to see artisans at work. Later, Sirince Village lets you experience Anatolian Greek architecture and try local fruit wines. A leather production center is on your way back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Odelia Resort Hotel )
Included Activities
- Ephesus guided tour
- Visit Temple of Artemis
- Visit Curetes Street
- Visit Roman baths
- Visit Celsus Library
- Visit Grand Theatre
- Carpet weaving center visit
- Turkish Village Tour (Sirince)
- Leather production center visit
Optional Activities
- Fruit wine tasting in Sirince Village
Landmarks Ephesus Temple of Artemis Celsus Library Grand Theatre Sirince Village - Day 8
Izmir - Istanbul - Home
You'll head to Izmir Airport for your domestic flight back to Istanbul, then catch your international flight home. Airport transportation is arranged, and your tour comes to an end.
- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul)
- Meals
- Breakfast
