Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a stylish restaurant)
Included Activities
- City tour of Old City Istanbul
- Visit to Blue Mosque
- Ancient Hippodrome visit
- Million stone marker exploration
- Welcome dinner at stylish restaurant
Optional Activities
- Lunch at one of the city's eateries (if arriving early)
Landmarks Blue Mosque Hippodrome of Constantinople Million Stone Marker 
- Day 2
Istanbul to Canakkale
Istanbul to Canakkale- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast)
Included Activities
- Early breakfast
- Gallipoli Peninsula tour
- Lone Pine memorial visit
- Chunuk Bair memorial visit
- Former battlefield and trench exploration
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Canakkale
Landmarks Gallipoli Peninsula Lone Pine Memorial Chunuk Bair 
- Day 3
Canakkale to Selçuk
Canakkale to SelçukIncluded Activities
- Troy archaeological site visit
- Trojan horse photo opportunity
- Selçuk orientation walk with leader
- Temple of Artemis column visit
- Ancient aqueducts exploration
Landmarks Troy Temple of Artemis Ayasoluk Hill fortress 
- Day 4
Selçuk
Selçuk- Meals
- Dinner (Evening dinner of meze dishes prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Ephesus archaeological site visit
- Ancient theatre tour
- Gymnasium visit
- Baths exploration
- Library of Celsus visit
- Sirince village visit
- Local fruit wine tasting
- Turkish cooking class with local chef
- Evening meze dinner
Landmarks Ephesus Library of Celsus Sirince - Day 5
Selçuk to Pamukkale
Selçuk to Pamukkale- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pamukkale travertine terraces visit
- Hierapolis archaeological site visit
- Ancient temple exploration
- Holy area visit
- Monumental fountain viewing
- Roman bath centre tour
- Basilica exploration
- Ancient theatre visit
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis 
- Day 6
Pamukkale to Kas
Pamukkale to KasIncluded Activities
- Kas walking tour with leader
- Lycian tombs exploration
- Ancient theatre visit
- Gozleme food experience
Optional Activities
- Sunset viewing at ancient theatre
- Local market browsing
Landmarks Kas Ancient Theatre of Kas 
- Day 7
Kas
Kas- Meals
- Lunch (Seafood lunch on boat with freshly prepared local greens and zucchini fritters)
Included Activities
- Island boat cruise with local family
- Swimming in protected inlets
- Seafood lunch on boat
- Local cuisine experience
- Backgammon opportunity
Optional Activities
- Viewing submerged ancient city ruins
Landmarks Kas Islands - Day 8
Kas to Antalya
Kas to Antalya- Meals
- Dinner (Turkish family-style dining at a traditional meyhane (tavern) with share plates, local drinks and live music)
Included Activities
- Phaselis ancient city visit
- Kaleici (Old City) orientation walk
- Hadrian's Gate viewing
- Old Roman Harbour visit
- Turkish meyhane dinner with live music
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Phaselis
Landmarks Phaselis Kaleici (Old City of Antalya) Hadrian's Gate Old Roman Harbour - Day 9
Antalya
AntalyaIncluded Activities
- Necropolis Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Visit to ancient city of Perge
- Kaleici street exploration
- Swimming in the sea
- Poolside relaxation
Landmarks Necropolis Museum of Antalya Perge - Day 10
Antalya to Konya
Antalya to Konya- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Konyan meal of hearty okra soup and etliekmek (long, thin, crispy flatbread filled with meat, peppers and spices))
Included Activities
- Mevlana Museum visit
- Mevlana resting place visit
- Traditional Konyan dinner
Optional Activities
- Museum visits in Konya
- Mosque exploration
- Monument visits
- Alaeddin Hill stroll
Landmarks Mevlana Museum Alaeddin Hill - Day 11
Konya to Cappadocia
Konya to CappadociaIncluded Activities
- Cappadocia orientation walk with leader
- Sunset drinks viewing
Optional Activities
- Nearby village exploration
- Whirling performance by local Dervishes in a restored han (caravansary)
Landmarks Cappadocia - Day 12
Cappadocia
Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast (Relaxing breakfast overlooking the valley)
Included Activities
- Goreme Open Air Museum visit
- Carpet weaving cooperative tour
- 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
- Lunch, Dinner (Special home-cooked dinner at local family home with Turkish delight)
Included Activities
- Kizilcukur Valley morning walk
- Ozkonak underground city exploration
- Local ceramic master studio visit
- Traditional Turkish ceramics demonstration
- Local family home-cooked dinner
Landmarks Kizilcukur Valley Ozkonak Underground City Avanos - Day 14
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Cappadocia to Istanbul- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at one of Istanbul's excellent restaurants)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at Istanbul restaurant
Optional Activities
- European side exploration
- Bosphorus crossing to Asian side
- Cafe, market, and shop exploration
Landmarks Bosphorus - Day 15
Istanbul to Athens
Istanbul to Athens- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with group at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer in Athens
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Acropolis visit (if arriving early)
- National Garden walk (if arriving early)
Landmarks Acropolis National Garden of Athens - Day 16
Athens to Paros
Athens to Paros- Meals
- Lunch (Greek street food - souvlaki wrap or gyros 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 street food experience
Landmarks Paros Ekatontapiliani Church Parikia Marpissa Naoussa 
- Day 17
Paros
ParosOptional Activities
- Guided morning coastal hike
- Visit to nearby island of Antiparos
- Beach relaxation and swimming in Aegean Sea
Landmarks Antiparos - Day 18
Paros to Naxos
Paros to Naxos- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner featuring regional specialties and hyperlocal Naxian cuisine)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Naxos
- Late afternoon Old Town learning session
- Portara guided tour
- Group dinner with local cuisine
Landmarks Naxos Portara 
- Day 19
Naxos
Naxos- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch of Naxian dish prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Kaloxylos olive oil press museum visit
- Galini cooking class with local chef
- Organic garden ingredient collection
- Naxian dish preparation and lunch
Optional Activities
- Tasting local Kitron liqueur
Landmarks Kaloxylos Galini Avanos Red River - Day 20
Naxos
NaxosOptional Activities
- Beach visit
- Archaeological Museum of Naxos visit
- Geological Museum of Apeiranthos visit
- Walnut cake tasting
Landmarks Archaeological Museum of Naxos Geological Museum of Apeiranthos - Day 21
Naxos to Santorini
Naxos to SantoriniIncluded Activities
- Ferry to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Archaeological Museum of Thera visit
Landmarks Santorini Archaeological Museum of Thera Fira 
- Day 22
Santorini
SantoriniIncluded Activities
- Caldera hike along north-western rim
- Oia village visit
- Symposium Cultural Centre wine education
- Traditional Greek wine tasting in traditional cups
- Family-run winery visit
- Wine varieties tasting with food pairing
Landmarks Santorini Caldera Oia Symposium Cultural Centre - Day 23
Santorini
Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast
