Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Your guide meets you at Istanbul International Airport and takes you to your hotel. This city's split between Europe and Asia, so you'll get a real sense of how it bridges two continents right from the start. Bazaars, mosques, churches, palaces and museums are all waiting for you to explore over the coming days.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Central Palace Taksim Hotel)
- Day 2
Istanbul
After breakfast at 08:30, you'll join an Islamic and Sahabe tour focusing on the city's most important religious sites. The Eyup Sultan Mosque comes first, then you'll see the Sahabe tombs and the Süleymaniye Mosque. Your guide will fill you in on how Istanbul served as a religious center for centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Central Palace Taksim Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided Istanbul Islamic and Sahabe tour
- Visit Eyup Sultan Mosque
- Visit Sahabe Cemetery tombs
- Visit Süleymaniye Mosque
Landmarks Eyup Sultan Mosque Sahabe Cemetery Süleymaniye Mosque - Day 3
Istanbul to Bursa
After breakfast at 07:30, you're heading to Bursa for a guided tour of its Islamic heritage. You'll see the Great Mosque and Green Mosque, check out the Green Tomb, then walk through Cumalikizik Village. There's a stop at Ozdilek Factory before you return to Istanbul by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Central Palace Taksim Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bursa
- Visit Ulucamii (Great Mosque)
- Visit Cumalikizik Village
- Visit Green Mosque
- Visit Green Tomb
- Visit Ozdilek Factory
Landmarks Ulucamii (Great Mosque) Cumalikizik Village Green Mosque Green Tomb - Day 4
Istanbul
Pickup at 08:30 for a historic Istanbul tour. Topkapi Palace shows off the imperial treasures, then you'll see the Blue Mosque and visit the ancient Hippodrome. After lunch, you'll head to the Grand Spice Bazaar for some shopping before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Central Palace Taksim Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Istanbul
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Visit Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque)
- Visit Hippodrome
- Visit Grand Spice Bazaar
Landmarks Topkapi Palace Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque) Hippodrome Obelisk of Theodosius Serpentine Column Column of Constantine Grand Spice Bazaar - Day 5
Istanbul to Gallipoli to Canakkale
You leave at 07:30 heading to Gallipoli to see the World War I battlefields. The Gabatepe Museum, Ariburnu Cemetery, Anzac Cove, Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley and Plugges Plateau are all part of the itinerary. You'll end the day in Canakkale for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Troia Tusan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gallipoli battlefields
- Visit Gabatepe Museum
- Visit Ariburnu Cemetery
- Visit Anzac Cove
- Visit Beach Cemetery
- Visit Shrapnel Valley
- Visit Plugges Plateau
Landmarks Gabatepe Museum Ariburnu Cemetery Anzac Cove Beach Cemetery Shrapnel Valley Plugges Plateau - Day 6
Canakkale to Troy to Pergamon to Kusadasi
Departing at 08:30, you visit Troy first, the archaeological site famous for the Trojan horse story. After that, you drive to Pergamon to explore the Acropolis with its temples and library. A jewelry center visit is included, and you'll arrive in Kusadasi by 18:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Odelia Resort Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Troy archaeological site
- Guided tour of Pergamon Acropolis
- Visit jewelry center
Landmarks Troy Pergamon Acropolis - Day 7
Kusadasi
Departing at 08:30, you get a full guided tour of Ephesus, one of the world's best-preserved ancient sites. The Temple of Artemis, Celsus Library and Grand Theatre are highlights. After lunch, you'll visit a carpet weaving center and Sirnice Village known for traditional architecture and fruit wines, then stop at a leather production center heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Odelia Resort Hotel )
Included Activities
- Fully guided tour of Ephesus
- Visit Temple of Artemis
- Visit Curetes Street
- Visit Roman baths
- Visit Celsus Library
- Visit Grand Theatre
- Visit carpet weaving center
- Turkish Village tour in Sirince
- Visit leather production center
Optional Activities
- Fruit wine tasting in Sirince
Landmarks Ephesus Temple of Artemis Curetes Street Celsus Library Grand Theatre Sirince Village - Day 8
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
Departing at 08:30 toward Pamukkale, you'll take a lunch break partway through. Then you see the calcium terraces called the 'cotton castle' and explore Hierapolis ruins. You have the option to soak in the natural hot spring waters if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Pamukkale calcium terraces
- Visit Hierapolis ruins
- Optional natural spring pools
Optional Activities
- Bathe in natural hot spring waters
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis - Day 9
Pamukkale to Denizli to Istanbul
You leave Pamukkale heading to Denizli Airport for a domestic flight back to Istanbul, then catch your international flight home. The tour wraps up and hopefully you'll have had a memorable trip through Turkey's history and culture.
- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul)
- Meals
- Breakfast
