Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a stylish restaurant)
Included Activities
- Istanbul city tour
- Blue Mosque visit
- Hippodrome visit
- Million stone marker visit
- Welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local eateries (if arriving early)
Landmarks Blue Mosque Hippodrome Million 
- Day 2
Istanbul to Canakkale
Istanbul to Canakkale- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Canakkale
- Gallipoli Peninsula tour
- Former battlefields and trenches visit
- Lone Pine memorial visit
- Chunuk Bair memorial visit
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Canakkale
Landmarks Gallipoli Peninsula Lone Pine Memorial Chunuk Bair Memorial 
- Day 3
Canakkale to Selçuk
Canakkale to SelçukIncluded Activities
- Troy archaeological site visit
- Trojan horse photo opportunity
- Selçuk orientation walk
- Temple of Artemis column visit
- Ancient aqueducts visit
Landmarks Troy Temple of Artemis Ayasoluk Hill fortress 
- Day 4
Selçuk
Selçuk- Meals
- Dinner (Turkish meze plates prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Ephesus archaeological site visit
- Ancient theatre tour
- Gymnasium visit
- Baths visit
- Library of Celsus visit
- Sirince village visit
- Local wine tasting
- Turkish cooking class
- Meze preparation and dinner
Landmarks Ephesus Library of Celsus Sirince - Day 5
Selçuk to Pamukkale
Selçuk to Pamukkale- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pamukkale travertine terraces visit
- Hierapolis ruins visit
- Ancient temple visit
- Holy area visit
- Monumental fountain visit
- Roman bath visit
- Basilica visit
- Necropolis visit
- Ancient theatre visit
Optional Activities
- Swimming in thermal pools
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis 
- Day 6
Pamukkale to Kas
Pamukkale to KasIncluded Activities
- Kas walking tour
- Lycian tombs visit
- Ancient theatre visit
Optional Activities
- Gozleme at local restaurant
- Local market exploration
Landmarks Kas Kas Ancient Theatre 
- Day 7
Kas
Kas- Meals
- Lunch (Seafood lunch with local greens and zucchini fritters on boat)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise around islands
- Seafood lunch on boat
- Swimming stops
Optional Activities
- Backgammon lessons
- Evening exploration of Kas
Landmarks Kas Islands - Day 8
Kas to Antalya
Kas to Antalya- Meals
- Dinner (Turkish family-style dining at traditional meyhane with share plates and live music)
Included Activities
- Phaselis ancient city visit
- Antalya orientation walk
- Hadrian's Gate visit
- Old Roman Harbour visit
- Farewell dinner at traditional meyhane
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Phaselis
Landmarks Phaselis Hadrian's Gate Kaleici - Day 9
Antalya
AntalyaIncluded Activities
- Necropolis Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Visit to ancient city of Perge
- Kaleici exploration
- Swimming in the sea
- Poolside relaxation
Landmarks Necropolis Museum Perge - Day 10
Antalya to Konya
Antalya to Konya- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Konyan meal of okra soup and etliekmek)
Included Activities
- Mevlana Museum visit
Optional Activities
- City museum exploration
- Mosque visits
- Alaeddin Hill stroll
Landmarks Mevlana Museum Alaeddin Hill - Day 11
Konya to Cappadocia
Konya to CappadociaIncluded Activities
- Cappadocia orientation walk
- Sunset drinks
Optional Activities
- Whirling Dervish performance
Landmarks Cappadocia - Day 12
Cappadocia
Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast overlooking the valley)
Included Activities
- Goreme Open Air Museum visit
- Carpet weaving cooperative visit
- Love Valley walk
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride at sunrise
- Turkish bath
Landmarks Goreme Open Air Museum Love Valley - Day 13
Cappadocia
Cappadocia- Meals
- Dinner (Special homecooked dinner with local family)
Included Activities
- Kizilcukur Valley walk
- Ozkonak underground city visit
- Ceramic studio visit
- Home-cooked dinner with local family
Landmarks Kizilcukur Valley Ozkonak Underground City Avanos - Day 14
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Cappadocia to Istanbul- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at a restaurant)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- European Istanbul exploration
- Asian side exploration
- Cafe and market visits
Landmarks Bosphorus - Day 15
Istanbul to Athens
Istanbul to Athens- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with group at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Acropolis visit (if arriving early)
- National Garden walk (if arriving early)
Landmarks Acropolis National Garden - Day 16
Athens to Paros
Athens to Paros- Meals
- Lunch (Souvlaki or gyros wrap in soft pita bread with vegan options available)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Paros
- Paros island tour with local guide
- Ekatontapiliani church visit
- Marpissa cultural centre visit
- Naoussa village visit
- Souvlaki/gyros lunch
Landmarks Ekatontapiliani Church Parikia Marpissa Naoussa 
- Day 17
Paros
ParosOptional Activities
- Guided coastal hike
- Antiparos island visit
- Beach relaxation and swimming
Landmarks Antiparos - Day 18
Paros to Naxos
Paros to Naxos- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner with regional specialties highlighting hyperlocal Naxos cuisine)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Naxos
- Portara guided visit
- Group dinner with local specialties
Landmarks Portara 
- Day 19
Naxos
Naxos- Meals
- Lunch (Naxian dish prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Kaloxylos olive oil press museum visit
- Naxos cooking class with local chef
- Fresh ingredient harvest and garden visit
- Naxian dish preparation and lunch
Optional Activities
- Kitron liqueur tasting
- Evening exploration of Naxos
Landmarks Kaloxylos Galini - Day 20
Naxos
NaxosOptional Activities
- Archaeological Museum of Naxos visit
- Geological Museum of Apeiranthos visit
- Beach relaxation
- Walnut cake tasting
Landmarks Archaeological Museum of Naxos Geological Museum of Apeiranthos - Day 21
Naxos to Santorini
Naxos to SantoriniOptional Activities
- Archaeological Museum of Thera visit
Landmarks Archaeological Museum of Thera 
- Day 22
Santorini
Santorini- Meals
- Lunch (Food pairing at family-run winery)
Included Activities
- Caldera rim hike
- Oia visit
- Symposium Cultural Centre wine tasting
- Family-run winery visit with food pairing
Landmarks Santorini Caldera Oia Symposium Cultural Centre - Day 23
Santorini
Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast
