Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Meet your local leader and fellow travelers at 1 pm for a guided walk through Istanbul's Old City. You'll check out the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and Suleymaniye Cami to get oriented. Later, join the group for dinner and try some Turkish cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk of Old City and nearby neighbourhoods
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Grand Bazaar
- Visit Suleymaniye Cami
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group - try Turkish cuisine
Landmarks Blue Mosque Grand Bazaar Suleymaniye Cami 
- Day 2
Istanbul
This morning, you'll participate in a hands-on Ebru water marbling workshop with a local instructor using traditional materials. Create your own piece to take home. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own or consider a Kadikoy Local Taste Tour or Bosphorus cruise based on your leader's suggestions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ebru (water marbling) workshop - hands-on experience with local instructor
Optional Activities
- Kadikoy Local Taste Tour
- Bosphorus cruise
- Day 3
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Head to the airport this morning for a flight to Cappadocia. In the afternoon, you'll join a hands-on cooking class with the Hereni Women's Cooperative. Learn to prepare regional specialties including local soup, manti (Turkish dumplings), tandır bread, and traditional dessert while supporting local women.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cooking class with Hereni Women's Cooperative - hands-on preparation of regional specialties (local soup, mantı, tandır bread, traditional dessert)
- Day 4
Cappadocia
Start with an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia's landscape, or watch balloons from the ground if you prefer. Later, you'll explore Kaymakli Underground City with its 9th-10th century caverns and tunnels built as a defensive stronghold. The rest of the day is free to relax or consider attending a whirling dervish performance tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kaymakli Underground City tour - explore caverns and tunnels
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Regular Flight - EUR200
- Hot Air Balloon Deluxe Flight - EUR230
- Hot Air Balloon Sightseeing from the Valley - EUR20
- Whirling Dervish Performance with transport - EUR40
Landmarks Kaymakli Underground City 
- Day 5
Cappadocia to Antalya
Drive across the Taurus Mountains toward Antalya, stopping in Konya for lunch and a break. Upon arrival, your leader takes you on an orientation walk through the Old City along cobblestoned streets, visiting the clock tower, Hadrian's Gate, the old Roman Harbour, and historic Kaleici. Finish by swimming in the Mediterranean.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Drive across Taurus Mountains
- Kaleici orientation walk - visit clock tower, Hadrian's Gate, old Roman Harbour, and historic Kaleici zone
Landmarks Hadrian's Gate Kaleici 
- Day 6
Antalya
Spend the day exploring Antalya on your own. Consider visiting the Antalya Aquarium and Wax Museum, checking out Lower Duden Waterfalls, or hiking to nearby historic sites. You could relax on the beach and swim instead. Join your group for a farewell dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with group
Optional Activities
- Visit Antalya Aquarium and Wax Museum
- Visit Lower Duden Waterfalls
- Hiking to nearby historic sites
- Beach time and swimming
Landmarks Lower Duden Waterfalls - Day 7
Antalya
You have a free morning in Antalya to continue exploring and relaxing at your pace. At 5 pm, meet your new leader and any other travelers joining this leg. Head out for dinner at a local restaurant to enjoy more Turkish cuisine together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting at hotel with new leader (5 pm)
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Day 8
Antalya to Kas
Say goodbye to Antalya this morning and travel to Kas, the whitewashed coastal town. Check into your hotel, then take an orientation walk through this charming seaside village. The afternoon is free to explore on your own, visit waterfront restaurants for sunset, head to the beach, or browse handicraft markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk through Kas
Optional Activities
- Visit waterfront restaurants
- Beach time
- Explore handicraft markets
- Day 9
Kas
Set sail along the Turkish Mediterranean coast today. You'll jump in a boat and discover sunken ruins of an ancient Lycian city, explore rock tombs, and swim in clear waters while cruising the coastline. Your hosts prepare a homemade lunch mid-way through. Return to Kas for a free evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade lunch made by hosts)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise along Turkish coast - discover sunken Lycian ruins, rock tombs, and coastal features
- Swimming in Mediterranean waters
- Homemade lunch on boat
- Day 10
Kas to Pamukkale to Selcuk
Travel inland to Pamukkale, which means 'cotton castle'. Hot springs with high calcium content cascade over cliff edges creating bright white terraces. You'll take a dip in these thermal springs used as a spa since 200 BC. Walk through ancient Hierapolis, exploring its temples and impressive amphitheatre, then continue to Selcuk for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pamukkale Travertines National Park - swim in hot springs
- Hierapolis ancient city tour - walk through ruins, temples, religious structures, and amphitheatre
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis 
- Day 11
Selcuk
Visit Ephesus this morning, one of the world's best-preserved Greco-Roman cities. A local guide leads you through remarkably intact ruins, showing you running water systems, public toilets, a medical institute, and Roman baths from 2,000 years ago. After the tour, you'll have a gozleme lunch (Turkish stuffed turnover) made by local women. The rest of the day is free to swim, relax on the beach, or visit the Temple of Artemis ruins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Gozleme (Turkish stuffed turnover) demonstrated by local ladies)
Included Activities
- Ephesus ancient city tour with local guide
- Gozleme (Turkish stuffed turnover) demonstration and lunch
Optional Activities
- Swim in pool
- Beach time
- Visit Temple of Artemis ruins
Landmarks Ephesus Temple of Artemis 
- Day 12
Selcuk to Canakkale
Drive to the ancient city of Troy this morning. You'll explore the remarkable ruins with your leader, snap photos with the replica Trojan Horse, and learn how this legendary walled city has fascinated historians for centuries. Climb the 4,500-year-old ruins and enjoy views across the Plains of Troy toward the Dardanelles and Gallipoli Peninsula.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Troy (Troia) ancient city tour - explore ruins, Trojan Horse replica, ancient walls, and 4500-year-old structures
Landmarks Troy (Troia) 
- Day 13
Canakkale to Istanbul
Head to Istanbul today with a stop at Gallipoli for a guided tour of significant WWI sites. You'll visit ANZAC Cove, Brighton Beach, and the ANZAC Commemorative Site while your guide shares the important history of this area. Then continue on to Istanbul.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gallipoli - visit ANZAC Cove, Brighton Beach, and ANZAC Commemorative Site
Landmarks ANZAC Cove ANZAC Commemorative Site - Day 14
Istanbul
Enjoy a free day exploring Istanbul at your leisure, the only city straddling two continents. Wander the streets, hunt for authentic doner kebab and Turkish delight, or consider a day trip to Princes' Islands. You could also arrange a hands-on Ebru class to create a special souvenir. Meet your group this evening for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of your adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with group
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Princes' Islands
- Hands-on Ebru (marble painting) class
- Explore streets and local cuisine
Landmarks Princes' Islands - Day 15
Istanbul
Your Turkey adventure comes to an end after breakfast. There are no planned activities. If you'd like to extend your stay in Istanbul, additional accommodation can be arranged subject to availability by contacting your booking agent.
- Meals
- Breakfast
