Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul to Gallipoli to Çanakkale
Start early and drive from Istanbul to the Gallipoli Peninsula, a site that carries deep historical weight for Turkey. You'll spend the day walking through WW1 battlefields and memorials, including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair, then stop at ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, and The Nek. You can see the original trenches and tunnels that remain from the fighting. By evening, head to Çanakkale for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gallipoli WW1 Battlefields
- Visit Lone Pine Memorial
- Visit Chunuk Bair Memorial
- Visit ANZAC Cove
- Visit Johnston's Jolly
- Visit The Nek
- Explore original trenches and tunnels
Landmarks Lone Pine Memorial Chunuk Bair Memorial ANZAC Cove Johnston's Jolly The Nek 
- Day 2
Çanakkale to Troy to Behramkale to Kuşadası
Leave Çanakkale and drive to Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you'll walk through the ancient city ruins and check out the award-winning Troy Museum. After that, it's on to the village of Behramkale to see the traditional stone houses and narrow winding streets, giving you time to grab Turkish tea or coffee and wander around. Later you'll head south to Kuşadası for the night, arriving by early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of ancient city of Troy
- Visit Troy Museum
- Explore village of Behramkale
- Optional Turkish tea or coffee at local café in Behramkale
Landmarks Troy Troy Museum Behramkale 
- Day 3
Kuşadası
Join a guided tour through Ephesus and see the site where the Temple of Artemis once stood. You'll walk through the ancient theatre and get a sense of what daily life was like in this historic city. Then visit the Ephesus Archaeology Museum to see regional artifacts up close. Before wrapping up, stop at the carpet village where local weavers show you how hand-woven carpets are made and what affects their value.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus
- Visit Temple of Artemis site
- Explore ancient theatre
- Visit Ephesus Archaeology Museum
- Visit carpet village and learn hand carpet-weaving techniques
Landmarks Ephesus Temple of Artemis Ephesus Archaeology Museum 
- Day 4
Kuşadası to Pamukkale
Start with a display of locally made leather goods, then head to Pamukkale and its white calcium terraces, which look unlike anything else. You'll tour the ancient city of Hierapolis nearby, and after that, take a swim in the hot springs. The water's warm from underground thermal activity, and you'll be floating around Roman-era columns, which makes the whole experience feel connected to history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- View display of handcrafted leather goods
- Visit Pamukkale Travertines
- Guided tour of ancient city of Hierapolis
- Swim in hot springs with ancient columns
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Ballooning Short Flight (45 Minutes) - EUR 20 surcharge for credit card payments
- Cleopatra's Pool - Swim amongst Roman ruins in thermal spring pool
- Whirling Dervish Show
Landmarks Pamukkale Travertines Hierapolis Cleopatra's Pool 
- Day 5
Pamukkale to Cappadocia
Travel south along the route that was once the Silk Road, stopping at Sultanhani Caravansary to see where merchants used to rest and trade. Pass through Konya and visit the Mevlana museum before arriving in Cappadocia. Once settled in, you can opt to catch a traditional Turkish folklore show in the evening with belly dancers, folk performers, and live musicians.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sultanhani Caravansary
- Visit Mevlana museum in Konya
Optional Activities
- Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening Show (Show Only - Dinner not included)
Landmarks Sultanhani Caravansary Mevlana Museum 
- Day 6
Cappadocia
Spend your day in Cappadocia exploring the unique landscape. Walk through the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and see the distinctive rock formations called fairy chimneys. You'll also descend into one of the underground cities to see the different levels carved into stone. Stay another night in your cave hotel and take in the otherworldly scenery at sunset and sunrise if you wake early.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Goreme Valley Open Air Museum
- Explore fairy chimneys
- Explore underground city with multiple levels
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Ballooning (45 Minutes) - Early morning balloon ride over moonscapes, rising as high as 2000 feet. Longer flights available on request. Request guide to book as soon as possible.
- Turkish Bath - approximately 1 hour experience with sauna, marble slab massage, exfoliating scrub, and washing
Landmarks Goreme Valley Open Air Museum Cappadocia Underground City 
- Day 7
Cappadocia to Ankara to Istanbul
Wake early for the drive to Ankara, Turkey's capital. Visit Anitkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, which is an important landmark in the country. After touring the site, you'll begin the drive back to Istanbul. Plan to arrive back in the city around 7pm, ending your week-long journey through Turkey's historical and natural sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Anitkabir mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Landmarks Anitkabir 
