Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Dinner (Rooftop dinner with new crew including Turkish delight tasting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Antique Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Istanbul including Spice Market, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar
Landmarks Blue Mosque Spice Market Grand Bazaar Hippodrome 
- Day 2
Istanbul to Çanakkale via Gallipoli
Istanbul to Çanakkale via 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
- Visit to Troy archaeological site with local guide
- Orientation of Çanakkale centre including waterfront and Trojan Horse monument
Optional Activities
- Dinner with crew in Çanakkale
Landmarks ANZAC Cove Chunuk Bair Lone Pine Cemetery Troy Trojan Horse 
- Day 3
Çanakkale to Izmir via Troy and Bergama
Çanakkale to Izmir via Troy and Bergama- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch with Turkish specialities in Bergama)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shantihome Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Troy ancient ruins with local guide
- Traditional carpet weaving demonstration with village women in Bergama
- Exploration of Izmir's palm-lined promenades
Landmarks Troy Bergama 
- Day 4
Izmir to Pamukkale via Ephesus
Izmir to Pamukkale via Ephesus- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Uyum Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
- Visit to Library of Celsus at Ephesus
- Exploration of Pamukkale's white calcium terraces and mineral waters
Landmarks Ephesus Temple of Artemis Library of Celsus Pamukkale - Day 5
Pamukkale to Fethiye via Ölüdeniz and Kayaköy
Pamukkale to Fethiye via Ölüdeniz and Kayaköy- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sakura Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop at Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) with lagoon views and paraglider watching
Optional Activities
- BBQ dinner at local restaurant in Kayaköy
Landmarks Ölüdeniz Kayaköy - Day 6
Fethiye
Fethiye- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sakura Hostel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Boat tour with lunch onboard from Fethiye
Landmarks Fethiye - Day 7
Fethiye to Konya
Fethiye to Konya- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Turkish home-cooked dinner at local homestay)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Konya Homestay (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sufi Talk with local Sufi figure Mustafa at Hichane lodge exploring whirling dervish philosophy, stories, and ney (Persian flute) music
- Traditional Turkish dinner at local homestay with warm hospitality
Landmarks Hichane Lodge - Day 8
Konya to Cappadocia
Konya to Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Diadem Cappadocia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Göreme Open Air Museum exploring rock-cut monasteries and cave churches
- Live pottery demonstration at Chez Galip's pottery workshop with UNESCO-recognised artist showing traditional clay shaping and firing techniques
Landmarks Göreme Open Air Museum Chez Galip 
- Day 9
Cappadocia
Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Diadem Cappadocia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Easy-to-moderate hike through Red Valley with volcanic landscapes and honey-coloured rock formations
Optional Activities
- Sunrise hot air balloon experience in Cappadocia
- Turkish cooking class in cave
Landmarks Red Valley - Day 10
Cappadocia to Ankara via Lake Tuz
Cappadocia to Ankara via Lake Tuz- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Deeps Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Lake Tuz
Optional Activities
- Visit to Anıtkabir (Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk)
Landmarks Lake Tuz Anıtkabir - Day 11
Ankara to Istanbul
Ankara to Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Antique Hostel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Farewell dinner with crew in Istanbul
- Day 12
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
