Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and get transferred to your hotel. After that, the rest of the day is open for you to settle in and explore the city on your own. Take it easy, wander around the neighborhoods, or just rest after your journey.
- Start point
- Antalya Airport Check-in Zone, Muratpasa, Antalya 07230, Türkiye (Antalya airport )
Optional Activities
- Night cruise on the Bosphorus with dinner and a show
- One hour pampering session at the Hamam Cimberlitas
- Day 2
Istanbul
This morning starts with a guided tour of Istanbul's key sites. You'll begin at the Roman Hipodrome to see the ancient monuments, then head to the Blue Mosque and walk through Hagia Sophia. After lunch, you'll have free time in the Sultanahmet quarter to check out local shops and look for souvenirs before heading back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full-day city tour in Istanbul with professional English-speaking guide
- Visit to Roman Hipodrome including Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, and Column of Constantine
- Visit to Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque)
- Visit to Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Free time to explore Sultanahmet quarter and visit souvenir shops
Landmarks Roman Hipodrome Obelisk of Theodosius Serpentine Column Column of Constantine Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque) Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque - Day 3
Istanbul to Canakkale
An early start takes you to the Gallipoli Peninsula to see World War I historical sites. You'll walk through various war memorials and cemeteries, including Anzac Cove and other important locations. Later, you'll take a ferry across the Dardanelles to Canakkale and check into your hotel there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Half-day tour in Gallipoli
- Visit to World War I Battlefields of Gallipoli
- Visit to Brighton Beach
- Visit to Beach Cemetery
- Visit to Anzac Cove
- Visit to Ariburnu Cemetery
- Visit to Anzac Commemorative Site
- Visit to Respect to Mehmetik Statue
- Visit to Lone Pine Australian Memorial
- Visit to the Nek
- Visit to Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
- Ferry crossing of the Dardanelles to Canakkale
Landmarks Gallipoli Peninsula Brighton Beach Beach Cemetery Anzac Cove Ariburnu Cemetery Anzac Commemorative Site Respect to Mehmetik Statue Lone Pine Australian Memorial The Nek Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial Dardanelles 
- Day 4
Canakkale to Kusadasi
The day centers on ancient history as you head to Troy, also called Ilion. From there, you'll continue to Pergamon to see one of the ancient world's important cultural and medical centers. You'll explore the Acropolis, the theater with its steep seating, the Asclepius, and the Altar of Zeus. You'll also see the Library of Pergamon before heading to Kusadasi for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day tour in Troy and Pergamon
- Visit to ancient city of Troy (Ilion)
- Visit to Pergamon Acropolis
- Visit to Pergamon Theater (steepest theater in the world)
- Visit to Asclepius in Pergamon
- Panoramic view of Altar of Zeus
- Visit to Library of Pergamon
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites
Landmarks Troy Pergamon Pergamon Acropolis Pergamon Theater Asclepius Altar of Zeus Library of Pergamon - Day 5
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
You'll travel to Pamukkale, known as 'Cotton Castle' for its white limestone formations created by thermal springs. After lunch, you'll explore Hierapolis, the ancient city built on top of the travertines, and see the Necropolis, temples, Domitian Gate, Roman baths, theater, and Devil's Hole. Dinner and overnight stay are in Pamukkale town. There's an optional chance to soak in the Antique Pool with its half-submerged ancient columns.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Half-day city tour in Pamukkale
- Visit to Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) with its thermal springs and limestone formations
- Visit to ancient city of Hierapolis
- Visit to Hierapolis Necropolis
- Visit to Hierapolis temple ruins
- Visit to Domitian Gate with Monumental Arch
- Visit to ancient Roman baths
- Visit to Hierapolis Theater
- Visit to Devil's Hole and Apollo's Temple
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Swim in Pamukkale's Antique Pool (beside the Temple of Apollo) with half-submerged ancient columns and fallen marble
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis Hierapolis Necropolis Domitian Gate Hierapolis Roman Baths Hierapolis Theater Apollo's Temple Devil's Hole Pamukkale's Antique Pool - Day 6
Pamukkale
Another day in Pamukkale lets you see the white travertine formations and continue exploring Hierapolis. You'll check out the Necropolis, temples, Domitian Gate, Roman baths, theater, and Devil's Hole. The afternoon gives you free time to relax in Pamukkale town before dinner. If interested, the Antique Pool with its atmospheric ancient columns half-submerged in thermal water is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Half-day city tour in Pamukkale
- Visit to Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) with its thermal springs and limestone formations
- Visit to ancient city of Hierapolis
- Visit to Hierapolis Necropolis
- Visit to Hierapolis temple ruins
- Visit to Domitian Gate with Monumental Arch
- Visit to ancient Roman baths
- Visit to Hierapolis Theater
- Visit to Devil's Hole and Apollo's Temple
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Swim in Pamukkale's Antique Pool (beside the Temple of Apollo) with half-submerged ancient columns and fallen marble
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis Hierapolis Necropolis Domitian Gate Hierapolis Roman Baths Hierapolis Theater Apollo's Temple Devil's Hole Pamukkale's Antique Pool - Day 7
Pamukkale to Antalya
An optional hot air balloon ride starts early at 05:30, taking you up for aerial views of Pamukkale's white travertines and Hierapolis at sunrise. You'll return for a champagne ceremony and breakfast. Later in the day, you'll head to Antalya, Turkey's main tourism hub. After checking into your hotel, you'll have free time to explore the coastal city before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Departure to Antalya
- Check-in at Antalya hotel
- Free time to explore Antalya
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Ride Tour over Pamukkale departing at 05:30 AM with sunrise views of Hierapolis and Cotton White Travertines, including champagne ceremony
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis 
- Day 8
Antalya
A full-day tour takes you through Antalya's Old City, which layers together Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman history. You'll see Hadrian's Gate, the Broken Minaret at the Korkut Mosque, and the Hidirlık Tower. After lunch back at the hotel, you'll head to Duden Waterfalls. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you like before dinner at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day city tour in Antalya
- Visit to Antalya Old City
- Visit to Hadrian's Gate (Three Gates)
- Visit to Broken Minaret of the Korkut Mosque
- Visit to Hıdırlık Tower
- Visit to Duden Waterfalls
- Lunch at hotel
- Free time in Antalya
Landmarks Antalya Old City Hadrian's Gate Korkut Mosque Hıdırlık Tower Duden Waterfalls - Day 9
Antalya to Istanbul
You'll have breakfast one last time before transferring to Antalya airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Once you arrive at Istanbul airport, your tour services wrap up and you'll head onward.
- End point
- Antalya Airport Check-in Zone, Muratpasa, Antalya 07230, Türkiye (Antalya airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast
