Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Your driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your Istanbul hotel. Once you settle in, the rest of the day is yours to relax and adjust after traveling.
- Start point
- İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (istanbul)
- Day 2
Istanbul
After meeting your guide, you'll board a private yacht for 1.5 hours on the Bosphorus, taking in views of historic bridges and waterfront palaces. From there, you'll walk through the Spice Market with its rows of vendors and colorful stalls, then head to the Istanbul Archaeology Museum before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Bosphorus boat trip with private yacht
- Visit Spice Market
- Visit Istanbul Archaeology Museum
Landmarks Dolmabahce Palace Beylerbeyi Palace Rumeli Fortress Anadolu Fortress Spice Market Istanbul Archaeology Museum - Day 3
Istanbul
Your guide leads you through Istanbul's Old City for a full day of sightseeing. You'll see the Byzantine Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque with its blue tilework, Topkapi Palace where Ottoman sultans once lived, Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's largest covered markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Byzantine Hippodrome
- Visit Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit Grand Bazaar
Landmarks Byzantine Hippodrome Sultanahmet Mosque Topkapi Palace Hagia Sophia Grand Bazaar - Day 4
Istanbul to Canakkale
You'll drive about 5 hours to Canakkale, stopping at the ancient city of Troy, famous from Homer's epics. There's an option to visit the Gelibolu Warfield if you're interested in World War I history. You'll spend the night in Canakkale.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit ancient city of Troy
Optional Activities
- Visit Gelibolu War field from the 1st World War
Landmarks Troy Gelibolu Warfield 
- Day 5
Canakkale to Kusadasi
Drive 3 hours to Bergama and explore Pergamon's ancient acropolis, which once housed the world's second-largest library, plus the Temple of Asclepion, one of antiquity's first hospitals. Then it's another 3-hour drive to Kusadasi for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit acropolis of Pergamon
- Visit Temple of Asclepion
Landmarks Pergamon Acropolis Temple of Asclepion 
- Day 6
Kusadasi
You'll spend the day in Ephesus exploring its Roman ruins spread across the ancient site. You'll see the House of Virgin Mary where Jesus's mother is believed to have lived her final years, and visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Stay overnight in Kusadasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit ancient city of Ephesus
- Visit House of Virgin Mary
- Visit Temple of Artemis
Landmarks Ephesus House of Virgin Mary Temple of Artemis 
- Day 7
Kusadasi to Bodrum
You'll travel to three Ionian cities today: Priene, Miletos, and Didyma, where you'll see the well-preserved Temple of Apollo. After that, head to Bodrum for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Priene
- Visit Miletos
- Visit Temple of Apollo in Didyma
Landmarks Priene Miletos Temple of Apollo 
- Day 8
Bodrum
In Bodrum, you'll take a city tour visiting St Peter's Castle and the Mausoleum, which is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. You'll stay the night in Bodrum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit St Peter's Castle
- Visit Mausoleum
Landmarks St Peter's Castle Mausoleum of Halicarnassus - Day 9
Bodrum to Pamukkale
Drive 2.5 hours to Aphrodisias with a stop at the ancient Roman city of Stratonikeia along the way. After exploring Aphrodisias and its well-preserved stadium, drive 1 more hour to Pamukkale. You'll swim in the ancient thermal pool, walk across the white travertine terraces, and see the Roman spa ruins. Overnight in Pamukkale.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit ancient Roman city of Stratonikeia
- Visit ancient city of Aphrodisias
- Swim in ancient pool in Pamukkale
- Visit Pamukkale white terraces
- Visit Hierapolis ruins
Landmarks Stratonikeia Aphrodisias Pamukkale Hierapolis 
- Day 10
Pamukkale to Antalya
After breakfast, drive up to the Taurus Mountains at 1600m elevation to explore Sagalassos, one of Turkey's best-preserved ancient sites with dramatic mountain views. Later, head to Antalya for a city tour that includes Hadrian's Gate, the ancient port, and the Old City. Stay the night in Antalya.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit ancient city of Sagalassos
- Visit Hadrian's Gate in Antalya
- Visit ancient port in Antalya
- Visit Old City in Antalya
Landmarks Sagalassos Hadrian's Gate 
- Day 11
Antalya to Konya
Leave Antalya and drive 5 hours to Konya, stopping at Aspendos to see one of the best-preserved Roman theaters, and the ancient city of Perge. In Konya, you'll visit the Mevlana Mausoleum, one of Islam's most important spiritual centers. Overnight in Konya.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Aspendos Roman theater
- Visit ancient city of Perge
- Visit Mevlana Mausoleum
Landmarks Aspendos Perge Mevlana Mausoleum 
- Day 12
Konya to Cappadocia
Drive 3 hours to Cappadocia, with a stop in Ihlara Valley for a 2-hour walk through the canyon. You'll see churches carved into the rocks and take in the natural landscape before arriving in Cappadocia for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walk in Ihlara Valley
- View churches carved into rocks in Ihlara Valley
Landmarks Ihlara Valley - Day 13
Cappadocia
There's an optional early morning hot-air balloon flight over Cappadocia's unique volcanic landscape if you're interested. You'll explore Imaginary Valley, Monks Valley, and Zelve cave town with its ancient carved dwellings, plus Goreme Open-Air Museum featuring rock-carved churches. Stay overnight in Cappadocia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Imaginary Valley (Dervent Valley)
- Visit Monks Valley
- Visit Zelve cave town
- Visit Goreme Open-Air Museum
Optional Activities
- Hot-air balloon flight early in the morning
Landmarks Imaginary Valley Monks Valley Zelve Goreme Open-Air Museum 
- Day 14
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Explore Kaymakli, one of Cappadocia's underground cities carved from volcanic rock, then visit Uchisar Castle for panoramic views from the region's highest point. You'll also check out Pigeon Valley and Love Valley before transferring to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your domestic flight back to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Kaymakli underground city
- Visit Uchisar Castle
- Visit Pigeon Valley
- Visit Love Valley
Landmarks Kaymakli Underground City Uchisar Castle Pigeon Valley Love Valley 
- Day 15
Istanbul
You'll transfer to Istanbul airport this morning for your flight home.
- End point
- İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Istanbul Airport)
