Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll land at Istanbul Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Sultanahmet. The afternoon and evening are open for you to rest and get settled after your flight. If you have the flexibility, arriving a day early or staying extra time gives you more opportunity to explore the city at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Early arrival in Istanbul (1-2 days before tour starts)
- Extended stay in Istanbul after tour concludes
- Day 2
Istanbul
Your guided tour covers Istanbul's old city today. You'll start at the Blue Mosque and see the intricate blue Iznik tiles and six minarets up close. From there, you'll walk through the Hippodrome where chariot races happened centuries ago, then check out the exterior of the Hagia Sophia (built in the 6th century). The tour continues through Topkapi Palace before heading down into the Underground Cistern to see the Corinthian columns and that famous Medusa head everyone talks about.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Istanbul's old city (private)
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Hippodrome
- Exterior viewing of Hagia Sophia
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Visit Underground Cistern
Landmarks Blue Mosque Hippodrome Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Underground Cistern - Day 3
Istanbul to Gallipoli
You'll drive out to Gallipoli Peninsula this morning for a guided tour of this significant WWI battlefield. The day involves visiting war memorials, including the Australian and New Zealand sites at Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair, walking through maintained cemeteries, seeing the old trench lines, and stopping at ANZAC Cove. It's a reflective experience learning about the soldiers who fought and died here during the campaign.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gallipoli Peninsula
- Visit ANZAC Cove
- Visit Lone Pine memorial
- Visit Chunuk Bair memorial
- Explore war cemeteries
- View trench remains
Landmarks ANZAC Cove Lone Pine Memorial Chunuk Bair 
- Day 4
Gallipoli to Troy to Istanbul
Early morning start heading to Troy, the legendary city from Homer's stories. You'll tour the excavated ruins where nine ancient cities are stacked on top of each other, some dating back to 3000 BC. There's a replica of the famous wooden horse to see as well. The tour wraps up late morning, leaving you free time in Canakkale for lunch and exploring on your own until 6pm when transportation picks you up for the drive back to Istanbul, getting there late that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Troy ruins
- Visit replica of Trojan wooden horse
Optional Activities
- Leisure time in Canakkale (mid-morning to 6pm)
Landmarks Troy 
- Day 5
Istanbul
After breakfast, your tour ends. If you want to stay longer and see more of Istanbul or other parts of Turkey, the staff can help arrange extra nights and additional activities for you. It's worth asking about what else is available in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Istanbul with additional accommodation
- Additional excursions in Istanbul and Turkey
