Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul
Optional Activities
- Explore surrounding area near accommodation
- Restaurant recommendations from tour guide
- Day 2
Istanbul
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Binbirdirek cistern
- Visit to Hagia Sophia
- Visit to Blue Mosque
- Stroll through Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı)
- Traditional Turkish tea experience
Landmarks Binbirdirek Cistern Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) - Day 3
Istanbul to Çanakkale
- Meals
- Breakfast (Menemen and Ottoman mocha), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Topkapi Palace
Landmarks Topkapi Palace - Day 4
Çanakkale to Ayvalik
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Troy UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Exploration of Gallipoli peninsula (Gelibolu)
- Visit to Assos ruins and theater
- Stroll through Ayvalik old town
- Sunset viewing at island of Cunda
Landmarks Troy Gallipoli Peninsula (Gelibolu) Assos Cunda Island - Day 5
Ayvalik to Selçuk
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through Ayvalik town
- Visit to olive oil factory
- Visit to Pergamon UNESCO World Heritage Site - Acropolis
- Visit to Pergamon - Red Basilica
- Visit to Pergamon - Asklepieion
Landmarks Pergamon Pergamon Acropolis Red Basilica (Pergamon) Asklepieion 
- Day 6
Selçuk
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary pilgrimage site
- Visit to Ephesus UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit to Celsus Library
- Visit to terraced houses of Ephesus
- Exploration of Selçuk old town center
- Visit to Isa Bey Mosque
- Visit to Basilica of St. John
Landmarks House of the Virgin Mary Ephesus Celsus Library Temple of Artemis Isa Bey Mosque Basilica of St. John - Day 7
Selçuk to Aphrodisias
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Sirince village
- Visit to Aphrodisias ancient city
Landmarks Sirince Village Aphrodisias - Day 8
Pamukkale and Hierapolis
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Pamukkale UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Thermal pool experience at Pamukkale
- Visit to Hierapolis UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis 
- Day 9
Kas
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free day in Kas
Optional Activities
- Ferry trip to island of Meis (Greece) - ferry departs 9:45 am, returns 4:00 pm, approximately 30 minutes each way. Includes harbor walk, explore narrow streets, panoramic views from historic castle, and swimming in crystal-clear waters. Registration required with tour guide on site. Payment on site. Travel documents required as Meis is part of Greece.
Landmarks Kas Meis Island - Day 10
Kekova to Antalya
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Kekova island
- Exploration of submerged ruins at Kekova
- Visit to Kalekoy village
- Walk on island of Tersane
- Visit to Myra - Roman theater and acropolis
- Visit to first Church of St. Nicholas
Landmarks Kekova Island Kalekoy (Simena) Tersane Island Myra Church of St. Nicholas 
- Day 11
Antalya to Konya
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Aspendos Roman theater
- Exploration of Side ancient ruins
- Visit to Mevlana Museum/Mausoleum
Landmarks Aspendos Theater Side Mevlana Museum - Day 12
Silk Road Caravanserai and Ihlara Gorge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Silk Road caravanserai
- Visit to Selime monastery
- Exploration of Ihlara Gorge
Landmarks Ihlara Gorge Selime Monastery 
- Day 13
Cappadocia Natural Wonders
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to White Valley
- Visit to Valley of Love
- Visit to Çavusin village and Church of St. John the Baptist
- Exploration of Zelve Monastery open-air museum
- Pottery making experience in Avanos
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride at sunrise over Cappadocia landscape - approximately 45 minutes, approximately €290 per person (price varies by season). Shared basket with international guests. Exact duration and course depend on weather and wind conditions. Advance booking required. Payment on site to tour guide. Registration is binding. Cancellation costs may apply.
Landmarks White Valley Valley of Love Çavusin Village Zelve Monastery Avanos - Day 14
Underground Cities and Göreme
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Kaymakli underground city
- Visit to Uchisar castle rock
- Visit to Göreme open-air museum UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Exploration of Red Valley
Landmarks Kaymakli Underground City Uchisar Castle Göreme Open-Air Museum Red Valley - Day 15
Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast
