Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
After getting picked up from the airport, you'll take a boat through the Bosphorus and see Ottoman palaces, mosques, and bridges from the water. Your guide points out the history behind spots like Dolmabahce Palace and Galata Tower. Later you head to the Asian side to walk through Beylerbeyi Palace, then up to Camlica Hill where you get views across the whole city. There's time for shopping on the way back to your hotel.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (istanbul airport or Hotels, 07:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (https://istanbulgonenhotel.com/)
Included Activities
- Bosphorus cruise with views of Ottoman Mansions, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Galata Tower, Bosphorus Bridge, and Rumeli Fortress
- Interior visit to Beylerbeyi Palace
- Visit to Camlica Hill for panoramic views of Istanbul
Landmarks Dolmabahce Palace Ciragan Palace Ortakoy Mosque Galata Tower Bosphorus Bridge Rumeli Fortress Beylerbeyi Palace Camlica Hill 
- Day 2
Istanbul to Çanakkale
Early morning drive takes you to Canakkale to see Troy, the legendary city from Homer's Iliad. You'll walk around the replica wooden Trojan horse, check out excavation displays, and see the ancient walls from Troy VI, the Temple of Athena, and the Odeon. Your guide walks you through the epic Trojan War story and its place in Western literature.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (https://kolinhotel.com/)
Included Activities
- Visit to Troy with views of the replica wooden Trojan horse
- Guided tour of excavation information center with exhibits from ongoing work
- Visit to fortification walls of Troy VI with tower and gateway entrance
- Visit to Temple of Athena
- Visit to entrance ramp to Troy II and the Odeon
Landmarks Troy Troy VI Temple of Athena - Day 3
Çanakkale to Kuşadası
Start with the House of the Virgin Mary, a sacred site visited by multiple popes over the years. Next stop is a traditional carpet weaving center where you'll see one of Turkey's oldest crafts. Then you wander through Ephesus and find the Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, the Great Theater, and the Celsus Library. Walking on marble streets over 2,000 years old, you also visit the Basilica of St. John.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (https://www.ilaydaavantgarde.com), (https://www.ilaydaavantgarde.com/), (https://www.ilaydaavantgarde.com/)
Included Activities
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary
- Visit to traditional carpet weaving centre
- Guided tour of ancient city of Ephesus including Odeon, Bouleterion, Temple of Domitian, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Brothel, Great Theater, and Celsus Library
- Walk along ancient marble street
- Visit to Basilica of St. John
Landmarks House of the Virgin Mary Ephesus Celsus Library Temple of Hadrian Great Theater Basilica of St. John 
- Day 4
Kuşadası to Pamukkale
You'll drive roughly 190 km to Pamukkale to see white travertine terraces created by hot spring water. The ancient city of Hierapolis sits above, with Roman Baths, a Gymnasium, Great Church, Temple of Apollo, Ancient Theater, and Byzantine Gate to explore. Later you get free time to swim in the warm mineral water at the famous Cleopatra Pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (https://www.pamthermal.com/)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pamukkale travertines
- Guided tour of Hierapolis ancient city including Roman Baths, Gymnasium, Great Church, Temple of Apollo, Nymphaeuma, Ancient Theater, Columned Street, Byzantine Gate, and Roman Victory Gate
- Visit to Hierapolis Necropolis
- Free time to swim in Cleopatra Pool
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis Temple of Apollo Cleopatra Pool 
- Day 5
Pamukkale to Cappadocia
About 8 hours of driving ahead to Cappadocia, but you'll stop at Sultan Han caravanserai along the way. Lunch happens during the journey, and by evening you'll be settled into your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (https://www.cappadociainn.com/)
Included Activities
- Visit to Sultan Han caravanserai
Landmarks Sultan Han Caravanserai 
- Day 6
Cappadocia
Explore the Underground City to see Cappadocia's unique carved structures, then move to Pigeon Valley and Uchisar Castle for panoramic views from the highest point. After lunch at a cave restaurant, head to Avanos Poetry village and take a Turkish coffee break by the Red River before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in cave restaurant), Dinner
- Accommodation
- (https://www.cappadociainn.com/)
Included Activities
- Visit to Underground City
- Visit to Pigeon Valley
- Visit to Uçhisar Castle
- Lunch in cave restaurant
- Visit to Avanos Poetry village
- Turkish coffee break by Red River
Landmarks Underground City Pigeon Valley Uçhisar Castle Avanos Poetry Village 
- Day 7
Cappadocia
Start at the Goreme Open Air Museum to see rock-cut churches with well-preserved frescoes inside. From there, move to Pasabagi to see the world-famous Fairy Chimneys, then walk through Cavusin Village and Devrent Valley. Stop at Urgup Three Beauties and finish at Red Valley where the light is perfect for photography.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (https://www.cappadociainn.com/)
Included Activities
- Visit to Göreme Open Air Museum with rock-cut churches and ancient frescoes
- Visit to Paşabağ with Fairy Chimneys
- Visit to Cavusin Village
- Visit to Devrent Valley
- Visit to Urgup Three Beauties
- Visit to Red Valley
Landmarks Göreme Open Air Museum Paşabağ Cavusin Village Devrent Valley Urgup Three Beauties Red Valley - Day 8
Cappadocia to Adiyaman
Early drive to Adiyaman gets you to Mount Nemrut, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site sitting 2,150 meters high. The mountain holds colossal statues from King Antiochus's temple and tomb, plus art from the Commagene civilization. You'll also see Old and New Castles, Karakus Hill, and Cendere Bridge. Most visitors come for sunrise or sunset views from this remarkable spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/tr-tr/ramada?CID=LC:wmcic5n98gs1g0r:49795&iata=00093796)
Included Activities
- Visit to Mount Nemrut with colossal statues
- Guided tour of temple and tomb of King Antiochus
- Visit to Commagene civilization art sites
- Visit to Eskikale (Old Castle)
- Visit to Yenikale (New Castle)
- Visit to Karakus Hill
- Visit to Cendere Bridge
Landmarks Mount Nemrut Karakus Hill Cendere Bridge - Day 9
Adiyaman to Şanlıurfa
Visit Gobekli Tepe, the world's oldest known temple that predates Stonehenge by 6,000 years. After your guided tour, head to Sanliurfa to see the Archaeology and Mosaic Museum, Turkey's largest museum complex with life-size replicas of Gobekli Tepe's megaliths. Then visit Abraham Pool, believed to be where Abraham was thrown into fire before God turned it to water, and the cave thought to be his birthplace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfqgigi-hilton-garden-inn-sanliurfa/?SEO_id=GMB-EMEA-GI-SFQGIGI)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Göbekli Tepe archaeological site
- Visit to Archaeology and Mosaic Museum in Şanlıurfa
- Visit to Abraham Pool
- Visit to cave believed to be Abraham's birthplace
Landmarks Göbekli Tepe Archaeology and Mosaic Museum Abraham Pool - Day 10
Şanlıurfa to Istanbul
Early flight gets you to Istanbul where you'll explore the city's main historical sites. Tour Hagia Sophia, an architectural work built by Constantine and later reconstructed by Justinian. Then through Topkapi Palace you'll see collections of crystal, silver, Chinese porcelain, and imperial treasures including the Holy Mantle. You'll check out the Blue Mosque with its blue Iznik tiles, walk through the ancient Hippodrome with its monuments, and browse the Grand Covered Bazaar with over 4,000 shops before heading to the airport.
- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (ISTANBUL AIRPORT, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Hagia Sophia
- Visit to Topkapi Palace with collections of crystal, silver, Chinese porcelain, and Imperial Treasury
- Visit to Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque)
- Visit to ancient Hippodrome with Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, and Column of Constantine
- Visit to Grand Covered Bazaar
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque Hippodrome Obelisk of Theodosius Grand Covered Bazaar 
