Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul
You'll arrive at the airport and get transferred to your hotel. Once you've settled in, there's a welcome briefing in the evening where you'll meet the other travelers and learn about what's ahead in Istanbul.
- Day 2
Istanbul
A full day of guided touring takes you through Istanbul's main sights like Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, and the Blue Mosque. If you want to see Topkapi Palace Museum, that's optional and you'd pay extra. Later, you'll walk through the Grand Bazaar, and there's an option for traditional Turkish dinner with a belly dancing show in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Visit to Hippodrome
- Guided tour of Blue Mosque
- Stroll through Grand Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Topkapi Palace Museum entrance ticket
- Harem section of Topkapi Palace
- Traditional Turkish dinner with belly dancing performance
Landmarks/POIs Hagia Sophia Hippodrome Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace Museum Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul to Canakkale
You'll head west to the Gallipoli Peninsula to see Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, and Chunuk Bair Memorial, all important sites from 1915. A ferry crossing takes you over the Dardanelles Strait, and then you continue to Canakkale where dinner and an overnight stay are included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Anzac Cove
- Visit to Lone Pine Cemetery
- Visit to Chunuk Bair Memorial
- Ferry crossing of Dardanelles Strait
Landmarks/POIs Anzac Cove Lone Pine Cemetery Chunuk Bair Memorial - Day 4
Canakkale to Izmir
After breakfast, you'll visit Troy with its historic nine settlement layers and the famous wooden horse replica. A traditional lunch happens at a local village, then the day moves to Pergamum's Asklepion, the old healing sanctuary. You'll finish the day in Izmir with dinner and overnight accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch in local village), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Troy archaeological site
- Visit to Asklepion, Pergamum
- Traditional lunch in local village
Landmarks/POIs Troy Asklepion - Day 5
Izmir
Izmir is free for the day. You can choose to join an optional full-day tour to Ephesus, seeing the Theatre, Library of Celsus, and Temple of Hadrian plus the House of the Virgin Mary and a carpet centre where you'll watch traditional rug weaving. Dinner and overnight stay are in Izmir.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-day tour to Ephesus (booked and paid locally)
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary
- Regional carpet centre and Turkish rug weaving demonstration
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus Library of Celsus Temple of Hadrian House of the Virgin Mary - Day 6
Izmir to Pamukkale
Starting from Izmir, you'll check out a leather fashion showroom showing Turkish craftsmanship. Then it's on to Pamukkale to see the white travertine terraces created by thermal springs. You'll also tour Hierapolis, the ancient spa city that's a UNESCO site, with temples, baths, and an old theatre to walk through.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to leather fashion showroom
- Visit to Pamukkale travertine terraces
- Guided tour of Hierapolis
Landmarks/POIs Pamukkale Hierapolis - Day 7
Pamukkale to Fethiye
The drive takes you to Fethiye on the Turquoise Coast. Once there, a walking tour shows you the ancient Telmessos Theatre and the lively Fish Market. You'll stay the evening and night in Fethiye with dinner provided.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Fethiye
- Visit to Telmessos Theatre
- Visit to Fish Market
Landmarks/POIs Telmessos Theatre Fish Market, Fethiye - Day 8
Fethiye
Fethiye is yours to spend as you like. Walk around town, relax at the harbour, or take it easy at your own pace. If you want something more active, there's an optional boat cruise down the Turquoise Coast with swimming stops at quiet bays and islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Boat cruise along Turquoise Coast with swim stops at secluded bays and islands
- Day 9
Fethiye to Antalya
The drive along the Mediterranean coast heads toward Antalya with nice views of turquoise water and steep cliffs. After arriving, you'll get an orientation walk through the Old Harbor and the historic Kaleici area with its Ottoman-style houses. Dinner's at a local restaurant, then you stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk through Old Harbor
- Walking tour of Kaleici district
Landmarks/POIs Old Harbor, Antalya Kaleici - Day 10
Antalya
Antalya is free for the day. Check out the Old Town, browse bazaars, or relax by the marina. You can also take an optional excursion to Perge and Aspendos to see ancient city ruins and a remarkable Roman theatre. The rest of your time is open for exploring, dining, or relaxing at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Perge and Aspendos
- Walking tour of ancient city of Perge
- Visit to Aspendos Roman theatre
Landmarks/POIs Perge Aspendos - Day 11
Departure from Antalya
After a final breakfast, you'll head to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
