Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Your tour representative meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel. After you've settled in, the rest of the day is open for you to explore Istanbul at your own pace. This gives you time to get oriented, grab dinner, and rest up before the guided tours begin.
Optional Activities
- Explore Istanbul independently
- Day 2
Istanbul
Following breakfast at your hotel, you'll join a guided tour covering Istanbul's main sites. You'll see Topkapi Palace, check out the exterior of St. Sophia, walk through the Blue Mosque, and spend time in the Grand Bazaar where you can browse shops and haggle for souvenirs. The tour hits all the highlights in one day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Topkapi Palace
- Visit St. Sophia exterior
- Explore Blue Mosque
- Visit Grand Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Topkapi Palace St. Sophia Blue Mosque Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul to Canakkale
You head out to Gallipoli to explore the historic battlefields. Your guide takes you through ANZAC Cove, Nek, Conk Bair, Lone Pine, and the 57th Regiment Memorial. Later, you'll cross the Dardanelles to the point where Asia and Europe meet, then drive to Canakkale for dinner and your hotel stay.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gallipoli landmarks including ANZAC Cove, Nek, Conk Bair, Lone Pine, and 57th Regiment Memorial
- Cross the Dardanelles
Landmarks/POIs ANZAC Cove Nek Conk Bair Lone Pine 57th Regiment Memorial Dardanelles - Day 4
Canakkale to Troy to Pergamum to Kusadasi/Izmir
After breakfast, you drive to Troy and spend time exploring the ancient archaeological site. From there, the route crosses through the Ida mountain range before reaching Pergamum, where you'll walk around the ancient Acropolis. By evening you arrive in Kusadasi for the night, giving you time to settle in and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Troy archaeological site
- Guided tour of Pergamum Acropolis
Landmarks/POIs Troy Ida Mountain Range Pergamum Acropolis - Day 5
Kusadasi to Ephesus to Sirince to Kusadasi
A short drive gets you to Ephesus, where you'll see the ancient library, theater, and temples. You'll also check out local shops selling hand-made carpets and leather goods. Later, you head to the small village of Sirince to look at crafts and sample local wines before heading back to Kusadasi for the evening.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus including library, theater, and temples
- Visit local crafts - hand-made carpets and leather products
- Guided tour of Sirince village
Optional Activities
- Shop unique local crafts in Sirince
- Taste wines in Sirince
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus Sirince - Day 6
Kusadasi to Samos to Kusadasi
You take a ferry from Kusadasi to Samos, a Greek island with quiet streets and local flavor. For the rest of the day, you're on your own to walk around, find historical spots, enjoy views of the coast, and eat at tavernas. The ferry ride back departs late afternoon, getting you back to Turkey by evening.
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Samos
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Samos
- Visit historical sites in Samos
- Explore coastal views in Samos
- Dining at local tavernas
Landmarks/POIs Samos - Day 7
Kusadasi to Bodrum
You transfer to Bodrum and check into your hotel. The afternoon and evening are free, so you can relax on the beaches, wander the town's narrow streets, check out shops and restaurants, or experience the local nightlife depending on what sounds good to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Relax on beaches
- Explore Bodrum town
- Experience nightlife
Landmarks/POIs Bodrum - Day 8
Bodrum to Kos to Bodrum
A ferry takes you from Bodrum to Kos, a Greek island with beaches and historical sites. You'll have the day to explore on your own pace, visiting ruins, swimming, or simply soaking in island life. The ferry returns in the late afternoon, bringing you back to Bodrum.
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Kos
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Kos
- Visit historical sites in Kos
- Enjoy beaches in Kos
- Immerse in Greek island lifestyle
Landmarks/POIs Kos - Day 9
Bodrum Departure
Your tour ends today. You'll be transferred to either Bodrum Port or Bodrum Airport depending on your departure arrangements. Pack up your belongings and head out for your flight home or onward journey.
