Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
IstanbulOptional Activities
- Istanbul Classics full day tour (9am-4pm) visiting St Sophia Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar
- Bosphorus Cruise afternoon cruise (1 hour, plus 30 mins transport)
- Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening with dinner, unlimited beer, wine, Turkish Raki, soft drinks and entertainment featuring belly dancers, folk dancers and traditional musicians
- Bosphorus by Night dinner cruise departing 8pm to view Ottoman summer palaces and waterside mansions
- Istanbul Two Continents Tour visiting Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Rumeli Fortress, Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge and Camlica Hill
- Topkapi Palace Harem visit
- Bosphorus by public ferry (multiple departures, zig-zags between continents)
- Prince's Islands by public ferry day trip to Buyuk Ada (Big Island) with horse and buggy or bicycles
- Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fully guided tour of Istanbul Old City including Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem), and Hippodrome
Optional Activities
- Half day Bosphorus cruise between two continents
Landmarks Blue Mosque St Sophia Museum Topkapi Palace Hagia Irene Hippodrome Bosphorus - Day 3
Gallipoli
Gallipoli- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of WW1 Gallipoli battlefields including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels
Landmarks Lone Pine Memorial Chunuk Bair Memorial ANZAC Cove The Nek Johnston's Jolly - Day 4
Çanakkale to Kusadasi
Çanakkale to Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore ancient Troy, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Troy Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Behramkale village and traditional Turkish village architecture (2026 itinerary)
- Enjoy Turkish tea or coffee at a local café in Behramkale (2026 itinerary)
- Visit Acropolis of Pergamon (2027 & 2028 itineraries)
Landmarks Troy Troy Museum Behramkale Acropolis of Pergamon - Day 5
Kusadasi - Ephesus
Kusadasi - Ephesus- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus including site of Temple of Artemis and ancient theatre
- Ephesus Archaeology Museum visit with impressive artifact collection
- Carpet village visit to learn traditional hand-weaving techniques
Landmarks Ephesus Temple of Artemis Ephesus Theatre Ephesus Archaeology Museum - Day 6
Pamukkale - Hierapolis
Pamukkale - Hierapolis- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Display of locally handcrafted leather goods
- Visit to Pamukkale white calcium terraces (Travertines)
- Guided tour of ancient city of Hierapolis
- Swimming in thermal hot springs amongst ancient columns
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Ballooning - Short flight 45 minutes early morning (45-minute flight available, longer flights available on request; EUR 20 surcharge for credit card payments)
- Whirling Dervish Show evening ceremony
- Cleopatra's Pool - swimming in thermal spring pool amongst Roman Empire period ruins
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis - Day 7
Marmaris
Marmaris- Meals
- Breakfast
