Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul
You'll be met when you arrive and transferred to your hotel. After you've settled into your room, there's a welcome briefing to get your Turkish adventure started.
- Start point
- İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (Meeting outside of Gate Number 8, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Burdock Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection)
- Day 2
Istanbul
Spend the full day on a guided tour of Istanbul's major sites. The itinerary includes the Hagia Sophia, the historic Hippodrome, and the Blue Mosque with its distinctive blue tiles. You'll walk through the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest covered markets. Optional add-ons are available like visiting Topkapi Palace Museum or attending a traditional Turkish dinner with belly dancing.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Burdock Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Visit to Hippodrome
- Visit to Blue Mosque
- Stroll through Grand Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Entrance ticket to Topkapi Palace Museum (Harem section excluded)
- Traditional Turkish dinner with belly dancing show
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Hippodrome Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace Museum Grand Bazaar 
- Day 3
Istanbul to Gallipoli to Canakkale
Travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula, a significant WWI ANZAC campaign site. You'll visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, and Chunuk Bair Memorial to pay respects. After that, you'll cross the Dardanelles Strait to Canakkale for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( DoubleTree by Hilton Canakkale)
Included Activities
- Visit to Anzac Cove
- Visit to Lone Pine Cemetery
- Visit to Chunuk Bair Memorial
- Dinner
Landmarks Anzac Cove Lone Pine Cemetery Chunuk Bair Memorial - Day 4
Canakkale to Troy to Pergamum to Izmir
Start by checking out the ancient city of Troy, known for the legendary Trojan War and its wooden horse. There's a traditional village lunch with local hosts included. From there, you'll head to Pergamum to see the ancient Asklepion, an early center of medicine. Later, you'll have dinner and stay overnight in Izmir.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional village lunch with local hosts), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kaya İzmir Thermal & Convention)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Troy
- Traditional village lunch with local hosts
- Visit to Asklepion in Pergamum
- Dinner
Landmarks Troy Asklepion - Day 5
Izmir
This optional full-day tour takes you to the ruins of Ephesus, featuring marble streets, an ancient theater, the Library of Celsus, and the Temple of Hadrian. You'll also visit the House of the Virgin Mary, which is important to both Christian and Muslim pilgrims. There's a stop at a carpet center to watch traditional Turkish rug weaving. Dinner and overnight stay in Izmir.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kaya İzmir Thermal & Convention)
Included Activities
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Ephesus (marble streets, Theater, Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian)
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary
- Stop at regional carpet center to observe traditional Turkish rug weaving
Landmarks Ephesus Library of Celsus Temple of Hadrian House of the Virgin Mary - Day 6
Izmir to Pamukkale to Hierapolis
You'll start at a leather fashion showroom to see Turkish craftsmanship, then continue to Pamukkale with its white travertine terraces formed by thermal springs. The tour includes the ancient spa city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner and overnight stay in the area.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adempira Spa & Thermal Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to leather fashion showroom
- Visit to Pamukkale travertine terraces
- Guided tour of Hierapolis
- Dinner
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis 
- Day 7
Pamukkale to Fethiye
Early morning drive takes you to the coastal town of Fethiye. You'll take a walking tour that includes the ancient Telmessos Theatre and the busy Fish Market. After that, dinner and an overnight stay in this Mediterranean town.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alesta Yacht Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour featuring Telmessos Ancient Theatre
- Visit to Fish Market
- Dinner
Landmarks Telmessos Ancient Theatre Fish Market - Day 8
Fethiye
You have the day to yourself to relax and explore Fethiye at your own pace. If you prefer a structured activity, there's an optional boat cruise along the turquoise coast where you can stop at secluded bays and islands for swimming.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alesta Yacht Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Boat cruise along turquoise coast with swim stops at secluded bays and islands
- Day 9
Fethiye to Antalya
The scenic drive along the Mediterranean coast brings you to Antalya, known as the jewel of the Turkish Riviera. You'll take an orientation walk through the Old Harbor and Kaleici district to get a sense of the city's character. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Antalya.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Antalya Konyaaltı)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk through Old Harbor
- Orientation walk through Kaleici district
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Old Harbor Kaleici - Day 10
Antalya
There's an optional excursion to visit Perge, a well-preserved ancient city, and Aspendos, which has one of the world's best-preserved Roman theaters. Later in the afternoon, you can explore Antalya on your own or relax at your hotel. Overnight in Antalya.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Antalya Konyaaltı)
Optional Activities
- Guided excursion to Perge ancient city
- Guided excursion to Aspendos Roman theater
Landmarks Perge Aspendos - Day 11
Antalya to Cappadocia
You'll head toward Cappadocia early, stopping en route at a 13th-century Seljuk caravanserai. Then you'll explore the underground city of Saratli, carved into soft volcanic rock. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Gamirasu Cave Luxury Hotel Cappadocia)
Included Activities
- Stop at 13th-century Seljuk caravanserai
- Guided tour of Saratli underground city
- Dinner
Landmarks Saratli Underground City 
- Day 12
Cappadocia
Optional early sunrise hot air balloon ride gives you panoramic views of fairy chimneys and lunar landscapes. You can also join a half-day tour visiting Goreme Open-Air Museum, Avanos with its pottery tradition, Devrent Valley, and Red Valley. There's a hands-on pottery demonstration included. An optional evening Whirling Dervishes ceremony is available. Dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Gamirasu Cave Luxury Hotel Cappadocia)
Included Activities
- Hands-on pottery demonstration
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Early morning hot air balloon ride at sunrise
- Half-day guided tour of Goreme Open-Air Museum
- Visit to Avanos pottery village
- Visit to Devrent (Imagination) Valley
- Visit to Red Valley
- Evening Whirling Dervishes ceremony
Landmarks Goreme Open-Air Museum Avanos Devrent Valley Red Valley - Day 13
Cappadocia to Ankara
You'll depart for Ankara, the capital of Turkey, and pass by the striking Salt Lake along the way. Visit Anitkabir, the impressive mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Turkey. Overnight stay in Ankara.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Mercure Ankara)
Included Activities
- Visit to Anitkabir (Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk)
Landmarks Salt Lake Anitkabir - Day 14
Ankara to Istanbul
You're heading back to Istanbul. There's an optional afternoon Bosphorus cruise where you'll see Ottoman palaces and waterside mansions between Europe and Asia. Stop at the Spice Market to pick up Turkish delights and souvenirs. End with a farewell dinner to celebrate your journey.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Burdock Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection)
Included Activities
- Visit to Spice Market
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Bosphorus cruise with views of Ottoman palaces and waterside mansions
Landmarks Spice Market - Day 15
Departure from Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Istanbul Airport for your international departure.
- End point
- İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (Departure transfer to Istanbul IST Airport or Istanbul SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
