Itinerary
- Day 1
Çanakkale
You'll head out by bus toward Çanakkale on the Asian side of the Dardanelles Strait. Once there, you'll see Troy, the ancient city from Homer's Iliad, including the famous Trojan Horse replica. The day ends with an overnight stay in Çanakkale.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Hotel Entrance)
Included Activities
- Visit Troy ancient city
- See the Trojan Horse
Landmarks Troy Trojan Horse 
- Day 2
Pergamum to Izmir
After breakfast, you're heading to Pergamum, an important cultural and medical center from ancient times. You'll visit the Asclepion, which was dedicated to the God of Medicine. From there, you'll continue to Izmir for a tour of the city with views, then check into your hotel. You'll spend the night in Izmir.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pergamum ancient city
- Visit Asclepion
- Panoramic city tour of Izmir
Landmarks Pergamum Asclepion 
- Day 3
Ephesus to Pamukkale
Starting after breakfast, you'll travel to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in Asia Minor. You'll walk through the Temple of Hadrian, Roman Baths, the Library, the Odeon, and the Theater. Next you'll visit the House of the Virgin Mary, thought to be where she lived her final years. There's a stop at a leather outlet to see local Aegean leather goods. Later you'll head to Pamukkale to see the ancient city of Hierapolis and the Cotton Castle with its white mineral cascades and natural pools. Overnight in Pamukkale.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ephesus ancient city
- Visit Temple of Hadrian
- Visit Roman Baths in Ephesus
- Visit Library of Ephesus
- Visit Odeon in Ephesus
- Visit Theater in Ephesus
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
- Stop at leather outlet
- Visit Hierapolis ancient city
- Visit Pamukkale Cotton Castle
Landmarks Ephesus Temple of Hadrian Roman Baths Library of Ephesus Odeon Theater of Ephesus House of the Virgin Mary Hierapolis Pamukkale Cotton Castle 
- Day 4
Pamukkale to Cappadocia
After breakfast, you're traveling toward Cappadocia. On the way, you'll stop at the Kervansaray, the largest Seljuk caravanserai with dormitories, stables, and dining areas that traders used along the Silk Road. Then you'll reach Cappadocia with its unusual volcanic landscapes that look almost lunar. You'll stay overnight in Cappadocia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kervansaray Seljuk caravanserai
Landmarks Kervansaray 
- Day 5
Cappadocia
You'll spend the full day exploring Cappadocia after breakfast. The morning takes you to Goreme Valley with its Byzantine monastic complex and rock-cut churches featuring frescoes. You'll wander through the troglodyte villages of Uchisar and Ortahisar, and see the fairy chimneys around Urgup. There's a visit to a handicraft center where craftspeople make traditional stone designs. Later you'll go to Avanos, famous for pottery, and end the day at a carpet-weaving cooperative to see how Turkish carpets are made. Overnight in Cappadocia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Goreme Valley
- Explore Byzantine monastic complex
- Visit Uchisar troglodyte village
- Visit Ortahisar troglodyte village
- Visit fairy chimneys of Urgup
- Visit local handicraft center
- Visit Avanos pottery village
- Visit carpet-weaving cooperative
Optional Activities
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cappadocia
Landmarks Goreme Valley Uchisar Ortahisar Urgup Avanos 
- Day 6
Cappadocia to Ankara
After breakfast, you'll depart for Ankara, Turkey's capital, driving past a salt lake on the way. When you arrive, the afternoon includes a visit to the Ataturk Mausoleum, which honors the founder of modern Turkey. You'll stay overnight in Ankara.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ataturk Mausoleum
Landmarks Ataturk Mausoleum 
- Day 7
Ankara to Istanbul
After breakfast, you're taking the bus to Istanbul. Once you arrive, you'll transfer to your hotel. This is where your tour services conclude.
- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Hotel Entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
