Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive at Istanbul Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Sultanahmet Old Town. The rest of the day is yours to wander the historic streets, check out the centuries-old buildings around you, or grab some Turkish treats while you settle in and get oriented.
- Start point
- İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (You will be welcomed and picked up from any of the airports in Istanbul at your arrival and transferred to your hotel by a high model tour van!)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at hotel restaurant (Pre-paid fixed night, non-transferable to other nights))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
Landmarks Sultanahmet Old Town 
- Day 2
Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll join a guided tour through Istanbul's Old City to see where Byzantine and Ottoman history happened. The day covers Topkapi Palace with its Bosphorus views, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, and the sprawling Grand Bazaar. You'll head back to your hotel afterward to rest or check out any evening options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Old City including Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople, and Grand Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Bosphorus evening cruise with dinner and show
Landmarks Topkapi Palace Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Hippodrome of Constantinople Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul to Canakkale via Gallipoli
After breakfast, you'll check out and drive to Canakkale via Gallipoli, stopping at World War I sites including Brighton Beach, the Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu, and Lone Pine Cemetery. Later in the day, you'll cross the Dardanelles Strait by ferry and arrive in Canakkale by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Akol )
Included Activities
- Gallipoli day tour including Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu, and Lone Pine Cemetery
- Ferry crossing of Dardanelles Strait
Landmarks Brighton Beach Beach Cemetery ANZAC Cove Ari Burnu Lone Pine Cemetery - Day 4
Canakkale to Izmir via Troy and Pergamon
After breakfast, you'll check out and head through legendary lands with significant history. You'll see the ancient ruins of Troy with its famous Trojan Horse and sites from 3500 BC, then move on to Pergamon's libraries, temples, and Acropolis. You'll reach Izmir in the evening with time to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Corner Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Day tour including Troy and Pergamon
- Road trip to Izmir
Landmarks Troy Pergamon - Day 5
Izmir to Kusadasi via Ephesus
After breakfast, you'll check out and travel to Ephesus to explore one of the world's most impressive ancient cities. You'll walk through the UNESCO-listed Ancient City of Ephesus, see the Temple of Artemis, and check out the grand theaters. There's also an option to visit the House of Virgin Mary if you're interested. You'll finish in Kusadasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kusadasi İlayda Avantgarde (4*))
Included Activities
- Day tour of Ancient City of Ephesus
- Road trip to Kusadasi
Optional Activities
- House of Virgin Mary visit
- Leather factory visit
- Textile shopping
- Turkish delight tasting
Landmarks Ancient City of Ephesus Temple of Artemis House of Virgin Mary 
- Day 6
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
After breakfast, you'll check out and head to Pamukkale, where natural thermal hot springs and white travertine terraces wait for you. You'll settle into your thermal hotel and spend time relaxing in the rejuvenating natural spring water pools.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pam Thermal Hotel)
Included Activities
- Road trip to Pamukkale
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon
- Paragliding
- Gyrocopter
Landmarks Pamukkale Travertines 
- Day 7
Pamukkale to Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll check out and take a morning tour of Pamukkale's features, including the white limestone travertine pools and ancient Roman ruins with a hillside theater in Hierapolis. If you want, you can swim in Cleopatra's Pool over ancient ruins. Later, you'll fly back to Istanbul and check into your hotel near Taksim Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Elite World Istanbul Taksim (5*))
Included Activities
- Pamukkale tour including Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis Ruins
- Flight to Istanbul
Optional Activities
- Cleopatra's Pool entry
- Hot air balloon
- Paragliding
- Gyrocopter
Landmarks Pamukkale Travertines Hierapolis Ruins Cleopatra's Pool Taksim Square 
- Day 8
Istanbul
After your final breakfast, you'll check out and head to the airport for your departure flight. You'll leave with memories and photos from your time in Turkey.
- End point
- İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (You will be transferred to any of the airports in Istanbul from your hotel by a high model tour van!)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
