Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and meet your guide and group at the hotel. After checking in, take time to settle and rest up before starting your exploration of Turkey's historical sites over the coming days.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Recital Hotel Old City )
- Day 2
Istanbul
Following breakfast, you'll spend the day on a guided tour hitting Istanbul's major landmarks across both continents, including the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, and the Grand Bazaar. Later in the evening, there's an optional Bosphorus Dinner Cruise if you want to extend your day on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Recital Hotel Old City )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Blue Mosque
- St. Sophia Museum visit
- Topkapi Palace visit including Hagia Irene and the Harem
- Hippodrome visit
- Grand Bazaar visit
Optional Activities
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Landmarks Blue Mosque St. Sophia Museum Topkapi Palace Hagia Irene Hippodrome Grand Bazaar 
- Day 3
Istanbul to Canakkale
You'll travel to Gallipoli to see one of Turkey's most significant historical battlefields. The day takes you through Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, plus original trenches and tunnels. You'll settle in Canakkale by evening (about 3-4 hours from Istanbul).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Akol Hotel Canakkale)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gallipoli Battlefields
- Lone Pine Memorial visit
- Chunuk Bair Memorial visit
- ANZAC Cove visit
- The Nek visit
- Johnston's Jolly visit
- Original trenches and tunnels exploration
Landmarks Lone Pine Memorial Chunuk Bair Memorial ANZAC Cove 
- Day 4
Canakkale
This morning starts before sunrise for the ANZAC Day Dawn Service, a solemn ceremony honoring fallen soldiers. After the service, you'll attend either the Australian or New Zealand Memorial service. You'll return to your hotel in the afternoon, giving you time to reflect and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Akol Hotel Canakkale)
Included Activities
- ANZAC Day Dawn Service attendance
- Australian Memorial service
- New Zealand Memorial service
- Day 5
Canakkale to Kusadasi
After breakfast, you'll head to Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with legendary ruins and visit the award-winning Troy Museum. From there, you'll continue to Pergamon to see the powerful Hellenistic city and climb to the hilltop Acropolis. You'll end your day in the coastal town of Kusadasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Efe butik hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Troy
- Troy Museum visit
- Pergamon Acropolis visit
- Temple of Trajan visit
- Pergamon Theatre visit
- Ancient library exploration at Pergamon
Landmarks Troy Troy Museum Pergamon Acropolis Temple of Trajan - Day 6
Kusadasi
You'll walk through Ephesus, one of the world's best-preserved Roman cities, seeing marble streets, the Great Theatre, and the Library of Celsus. You'll also visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders. Later, head to the hillside village of Sirince, check out a carpet weaving cooperative, then enjoy a complimentary Turkish bath before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Efe butik hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus
- Great Theatre visit
- Library of Celsus visit
- Temple of Artemis visit
- Sirince village visit
- Local carpet weaving cooperative visit
- Complimentary Turkish bath (hammam) experience
Optional Activities
- Hammam massages (extra cost)
Landmarks Ephesus Great Theatre Library of Celsus Temple of Artemis Sirince 
- Day 7
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
This morning takes you to a boutique leather workshop before heading to Pamukkale's white travertines. You'll walk the famous terraces and visit the ancient spa city of Hierapolis. If you're interested, there's an option to swim in the thermal waters among ancient columns (around 70°F/21°C year-round).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tripolis hotel )
Included Activities
- Boutique leather workshop visit
- Pamukkale travertines walk
- Hierapolis visit
Optional Activities
- Thermal waters bath at Hierapolis
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis 
- Day 8
Pamukkale to Antalya
You'll journey south with a stop at the ruins of Laodicea, an important early Christian center and one of the Seven Churches of Asia. Then continue to the scenic coastal city of Antalya and spend the afternoon at the acclaimed Antalya Archaeological Museum (about 2-3 hours drive from Pamukkale).
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Afflon Loft City Hotel )
Included Activities
- Laodicea ruins visit
- Antalya Archaeological Museum visit
Landmarks Laodicea Antalya Archaeological Museum 
- Day 9
Antalya
On this day, you'll take a guided tour to Perge, an impressive Roman settlement with a lot to see. Next, you'll visit Aspendos to check out its exceptionally well-preserved Roman theatre. Then head to Side to see the dramatic Temple of Apollo and explore the coastal ruins.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Afflon Loft City Hotel )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Perge
- Aspendos Roman theatre visit
- Side Temple of Apollo visit
- Side coastal ruins visit
Landmarks Perge Aspendos Side Temple of Apollo - Day 10
Antalya to Konya
You'll travel inland to Konya, a spiritual city where you'll visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana Rumi, honoring the revered Sufi poet and mystic. You'll also explore the Çatalhöyük Museum, which showcases artifacts from one of the world's oldest known human settlements (about 5-6 hours from Antalya).
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ozkaymak Park Hotel )
Included Activities
- Mausoleum of Mevlana Rumi visit
- Çatalhöyük Museum visit
Landmarks Mausoleum of Mevlana Rumi Çatalhöyük Museum - Day 11
Konya to Cappadocia
You'll head toward Cappadocia following the ancient Silk Road, stopping at the historic Sultanhani Caravanserai. Later, you'll descend into the subterranean chambers of Sarhatli Underground City. In the evening, you'll have a home-hosted dinner with a local family where you may help prepare the meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-hosted dinner with a local family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dinler Hotel Urgup )
Included Activities
- Sultanhani Caravanserai visit
- Sarhatli Underground City visit
- Home-hosted dinner with local family
Landmarks Sultanhani Caravanserai Sarhatli Underground City 
- Day 12
Cappadocia
There's an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride above Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and ancient valleys if you're interested. After breakfast, you'll visit the Goreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with rock-hewn churches and ancient frescoes. You'll also explore Pigeon Valley, Red Valley, and the village of Cavusin before ending in Avanos, known for traditional handmade pottery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dinler Hotel Urgup )
Included Activities
- Goreme Open-Air Museum visit
- Pigeon Valley exploration
- Red Valley exploration
- Cavusin village visit
- Avanos pottery workshop visit
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride at sunrise
Landmarks Goreme Open-Air Museum Pigeon Valley Red Valley Cavusin Avanos - Day 13
Cappadocia to Safranbolu
You'll head to Safranbolu, a UNESCO World Heritage town famous for its Ottoman-era architecture. You'll walk the cobbled lanes, visit the restored Kaymakamlar Mansion, explore the old Cinci Caravanserai and bathhouse, and take in the slow, relaxed pace of this historic town (about 6-7 hours from Cappadocia).
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Baglar Saray Hotel )
Included Activities
- Safranbolu exploration
- Kaymakamlar Mansion visit
- Cinci Caravanserai visit
- Cinci Bathhouse visit
Landmarks Safranbolu Kaymakamlar Mansion Cinci Caravanserai 
- Day 14
Safranbolu to Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll return to Istanbul (about 3-4 hours drive). In the afternoon, you'll take a scenic Bosphorus cruise, gliding between Europe and Asia while taking in views of opulent palaces, waterfront mansions, and iconic mosques.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Recital Hotel Old City )
Included Activities
- Bosphorus cruise
Landmarks Bosphorus - Day 15
Istanbul
You'll have your final breakfast in Turkey before your airport transfer. It's time to say goodbye to friends you've made and reflect on your journey through Turkey's rich history, culture, and the experiences from the past week or so.
- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
