Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Dinner (Memorable dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Arts Hotel Taksim), Hotel (Delta Istanbul Levent)



- Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta Istanbul Levent)
Included Activities
- Visit Hippodrome and view 4th-century Egyptian obelisk
- View Blue Mosque
- Explore Hagia Sophia
- Guided tour of Topkapi Palace with Travel Director
- Explore Istanbul's Grand Bazaar - one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and over 5,000 shops
Landmarks Hippodrome Blue Mosque Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul to Çanakkale
Istanbul to Çanakkale- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kolin)
Included Activities
- Visit Gallipoli and Anzac Cove
- Visit Dardanelles
- Visit Lone Pine Cemetery
- Visit Chunuk Bair Cemetery
- Ferry across the Dardanelles from Eceabat to Canakkale
Landmarks Anzac Cove Dardanelles Lone Pine Cemetery Chunuk Bair - Day 4
Çanakkale to Izmir
Çanakkale to Izmir- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Shared lunch in a local home made with fresh, homegrown produce), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention)
Included Activities
- Explore archaeological site of Troy and nine layers of civilisation
- View replica wooden horse at Troy
- Be My Guest experience in Demircidere village - meet local women
- Visit village bakery in Demircidere
- Lunch with local family in Demircidere made with fresh, homegrown produce
Landmarks Troy - Day 5
Izmir
Izmir- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention)
Included Activities
- Explore ruins of ancient Greek city of Ephesus
- View Library of Celcus facade
- Visit Turkish carpet emporium and learn about carpet weaving heritage and artistry
- Visit House of Virgin Mary at Mt. Koressos
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner at a local restaurant in Izmir with local raki
Landmarks Ephesus Library of Celcus House of Virgin Mary - Day 6
Izmir to Pamukkale
Izmir to Pamukkale- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Colossae Thermal)
Included Activities
- View demonstration of Turkey's leather craftsmanship with traditional techniques
Landmarks Pamukkale - Day 7
Pamukkale to Antalya
Pamukkale to Antalya- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marmara Antalya)
Included Activities
- Visit Roman health spa at Hierapolis
- View Pamukkale Cotton Castle Springs and thermal pools
- Explore winding lanes of Antalya's old city
- Admire Ottoman architecture in Antalya
Landmarks Hierapolis Pamukkale Cotton Castle Springs - Day 8
Antalya
Antalya- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marmara Antalya)
Optional Activities
- Yacht cruise and guided tour of Antalya's historic old town
- Day 9
Antalya to Konya
Antalya to Konya- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dedeman)
Included Activities
- Visit Aspendos and view the world's best-preserved theatre of antiquity
- Visit Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum in Konya - home of the Whirling Dervish sect
- Visit Karatay Tile Museum and view its exquisitely Seljuk-tiled dome
Landmarks Aspendos Theatre Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum Karatay Tile Museum - Day 10
Konya to Cappadocia
Konya to Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Exedra)
Included Activities
- View 13th-century caravanserai on the ancient Silk Road
- Explore underground city of Saratli
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at King's Valley Eco Farm with local host Ali - learn about sustainable farming methods and traditional farming practices
Landmarks Saratli Underground City Ortahisar Rock Castle - Day 11
Cappadocia
Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional pottery kebabs at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Exedra)
Included Activities
- Explore volcanic valleys of Cappadocia with caves and troglodyte dwellings
- Visit Göreme Open-Air Museum and view rock-hewn churches
- Visit fairy chimneys of Paşabağı
- Learn about art of pottery making in Avanos
Optional Activities
- Early morning hot air balloon flight at sunrise for bird's-eye view of Cappadocia's terrain
- Evening performance of the Whirling Dervishes
Landmarks Göreme Open-Air Museum Paşabağı Avanos - Day 12
Cappadocia to Ankara
Cappadocia to Ankara- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Mercure Ankara)
Included Activities
- Visit Museum of Anatolian Civilisations
- Visit Atatürk Mausoleum - final resting place of Turkey's first president
Landmarks Museum of Anatolian Civilisations Atatürk Mausoleum - Day 13
Ankara to Istanbul
Ankara to Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Memorable dinner with Travel Director and fellow companions)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Arts Hotel Taksim), Hotel (Delta Istanbul Levent)
Optional Activities
- Bosphorus cruise with views of Europe and Asia
Landmarks Bosphorus - Day 14
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast


















