Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome rooftop dinner with Turkish delight tasting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Antique Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Istanbul including Spice Market, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar
- Welcome dinner with Turkish delight tasting
Landmarks Blue Mosque Grand Bazaar Hippodrome Spice Market 
- Day 2
Istanbul to Çanakkale - Gallipoli
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gizem Pansiyon (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gallipoli battlefields including ANZAC Cove, Chunuk Bair, and Lone Pine Cemetery
- Scenic drive along the Sea of Marmara
- Ferry crossing of the Dardanelles
- Visit to Troy archaeological site
- Orientation of Çanakkale including waterfront and Trojan Horse monument
Landmarks ANZAC Cove Chunuk Bair Lone Pine Cemetery Troy Trojan Horse Monument 
- Day 3
Çanakkale to Izmir - Troy and Bergama
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch in Bergama with Turkish specialities)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shantihome Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Troy ancient ruins with local guide
- Local lunch in Bergama
- Traditional carpet weaving demonstration with village women
- Exploration of Izmir waterfront promenades
Landmarks Troy Bergama 
- Day 4
Izmir to Pamukkale - Ephesus
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Uyum Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Temple of Artemis and Library of Celsus in Ephesus
- Exploration of ancient Ephesus ruins
- Visit to Pamukkale UNESCO World Heritage site
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Temple of Artemis Library of Celsus Ephesus Pamukkale - Day 5
Pamukkale to Fethiye - Ölüdeniz and Kayaköy
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sakura Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop at Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) with leisure time
Optional Activities
- BBQ dinner at local restaurant in Kayaköy
Landmarks Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon Kayaköy - Day 6
Fethiye
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sakura Hostel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Boat tour with lunch onboard
- Day 7
Fethiye to Konya
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked traditional Turkish food at local homestay)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Konya Homestay (or similar))
Included Activities
- Meeting with Sufi master Mustafa for Sufi philosophy talk and whirling dervish traditions introduction
- Home-cooked traditional Turkish dinner at local homestay
Landmarks Hichane Lodge - Day 8
Konya to Cappadocia
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Diadem Cappadocia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Göreme Open Air Museum with rock-cut monasteries and cave churches
- Live pottery demonstration at Chez Galip pottery workshop with UNESCO-recognised artist
Landmarks Göreme Open Air Museum Chez Galip Pottery Workshop 
- Day 9
Cappadocia
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Diadem Cappadocia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Easy-to-moderate morning hike through Red Valley with volcanic landscapes and rock formations
Optional Activities
- Sunrise hot air balloon experience
- Cooking class inside a cave
Landmarks Red Valley - Day 10
Cappadocia to Ankara - Lake Tuz
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Deeps Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop at Lake Tuz for photo opportunity
Optional Activities
- Visit to Anıtkabir (Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk)
Landmarks Lake Tuz Anıtkabir - Day 11
Ankara to Istanbul
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Antique Hostel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Farewell dinner with crew
- Day 12
Istanbul
