Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and meet your tour director and group at 6 pm for a welcome dinner to start off your Turkish adventure.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Day 2
Istanbul
A guided tour takes you through Istanbul's main landmarks. You'll see the Roman Hippodrome, walk through the Blue Mosque with its six minarets and detailed blue tilework, then stand under the Hagia Sophia's massive dome. Topkapi Palace shows you how the Sultans lived, and you'll spend time browsing the Grand Bazaar with over 4,000 shops across 60 streets. Later, you'll try traditional Turkish coffee at a historical coffee roaster.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Istanbul's highlights
- Visit to the Roman Hippodrome
- Visit to the Blue Mosque
- Visit to the Hagia Sophia
- Visit to Topkapi Palace
- Visit to the Grand Bazaar
- Traditional Turkish coffee experience at a historical coffee roaster
Landmarks/POIs Roman Hippodrome Blue Mosque Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul to Gallipoli to Çanakkale
You'll drive to the Gallipoli peninsula to visit the WWI battlefields, including the Anzac Cemetery, Lone Pine Memorial, and Chunuk Bair Memorial. These sites mark the 1915 campaign where Australian and New Zealand troops suffered heavy losses. After that, you'll cross the Dardanelles by ferry to continue your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to the WWI battlefields on the Gallipoli peninsula
- Visit to the Anzac Cemetery
- Visit to the Lone Pine Memorial
- Visit to Chunuk Bair Memorial
- Dardanelles crossing by ferry
Landmarks/POIs Gallipoli Peninsula WWI Battlefields Anzac Cemetery Lone Pine Memorial Chunuk Bair Memorial - Day 4
Gallipoli to Troy to Pergamon
Your day starts with a guided visit to Troy, an archaeological site with over 4,000 years of history. You'll see the famous wooden Trojan Horse that represents the Trojan War. Then you'll head to Pergamum to visit the Asklepion, an ancient healing temple dedicated to the Greek god of medicine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to the Troy archaeological site
- View of the symbolic wooden Trojan Horse
- Guided visit to the Asklepion at Pergamum
Landmarks/POIs Troy Archaeological Site Trojan Horse Asklepion - Day 5
Pergamum to Ephesus
You'll reach the archaeological site of Ephesus and walk through the ancient ruins with a local guide. The Archaeological Museum lets you learn more about the city's history. Ephesus was one of the Mediterranean's most important cities and the Roman Empire's second largest at its peak.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour through the ancient ruins of Ephesus
- Visit to the Ephesus Archaeological Museum
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus Archaeological Site Ephesus Archaeological Museum - Day 6
Ephesus to Pamukkale to Bursa
You'll visit Hierapolis, an ancient city founded around 190 BC as a thermal resort and supposedly visited by Cleopatra. The main attractions include the white travertine terraces and thermal pools of Pamukkale nearby. Later, you'll arrive in Bursa with free time in the evening to explore the city and try local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to the ancient city of Hierapolis
- Visit to Pamukkale with views of travertine terraces and thermal pools
Landmarks/POIs Hierapolis Pamukkale - Day 7
Bursa to Istanbul
In Bursa, the first Ottoman capital, you'll check out the Great Mosque with its twenty domes and twelve pillars. You'll walk through the historical covered bazaar and silk market, then try Kestane Sekeri, a famous local sweet. Later, you'll head back to Istanbul for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing of Bursa
- Visit to the Great Mosque (Ulu Camii)
- Visit to the historical covered bazaar
- Visit to the silk market
- Kestane Sekeri tasting
Landmarks/POIs Great Mosque (Ulu Camii) Bursa Historical Covered Bazaar - Day 8
Istanbul
Your tour ends this morning with breakfast before you head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
