Pick-Up Location | Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport | ||||||||||||||||
Drop-Off Location | Izmir Airport for the flight to Istanbul Airport | ||||||||||||||||
Departure Time | Arranged according to your flight arrival time | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 1:
Saturday – Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel, and the rest of the day is free for you to explore this vibrant city at your own pace.
Overnight: Nidya Hotel Galataport, Istanbul (4-star)
Day 2:
Sunday – Istanbul Old City Tour
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Istanbul, the only city that spans two continents. Visit the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem), and the Hippodrome. In the afternoon, you have the option to take a half-day Bosphorus cruise, sailing between Europe and Asia.
Overnight: Nidya Hotel Galataport, Istanbul (4-star)
Day 3:
Monday – Gallipoli Battlefields
Today, we visit the emotionally significant World War I Gallipoli Battlefields, including the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston’s Jolly, and the original trenches and tunnels.
Overnight: MD Barbaros Hotel, Çanakkale (Special Class Hotel)
Day 4:
Tuesday – Troy, Behramkale, Kuşadası
We begin the day by exploring the ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the award-winning Troy Museum. Continuing south, we visit Behramkale, a picturesque village with traditional stone houses and narrow streets, offering a glimpse into rural Turkish life. Afterward, we head to Kuşadası for the evening.
Overnight: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, Kuşadası (Boutique Hotel)
Day 5:
Wednesday – Ephesus Tour
Today, immerse yourself in history with a guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities. Visit the Temple of Artemis and the ancient theatre, then explore the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, which houses incredible artifacts from the city’s past. In the afternoon, visit a local carpet village to learn about the traditional art of Turkish carpet weaving.
Overnight: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, Kuşadası (Boutique Hotel)
Day 6:
Thursday – Pamukkale and Hierapolis
This morning, enjoy a display of handcrafted leather goods before heading to Pamukkale. Explore the stunning white calcium terraces (Travertines) and the ancient city of Hierapolis. You’ll also have the opportunity to take a dip in the hot springs, once used by the Romans for their therapeutic benefits.
Overnight: Adem Pira Hotel, Pamukkale (4-star)
Day 7:
Friday – Silk Road and Konya
Travel along the ancient Silk Road, stopping at the Sultanhani Caravansary before heading to Konya. Visit the Mevlana Museum, home to the tomb of the famous Sufi poet Rumi. In the evening, don’t miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening featuring local music and dance.
Overnight: Gamirasu Hotel, Cappadocia (Boutique Cave Hotel)
Day 8:
Saturday – Cappadocia: Göreme and Underground City
Today, discover the surreal landscape of Cappadocia. Visit the Göreme Valley Open Air Museum, explore the famous fairy chimneys, and venture into the depths of an underground city.
Overnight: Gamirasu Hotel, Cappadocia (Boutique Cave Hotel)
Day 9:
Sunday – Ankara
Depart early for Ankara, the capital of Turkey. Visit Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, before returning to Istanbul.
Overnight: Nidya Hotel Galataport, Istanbul (4-star)
Day 10:
Monday – Departure from Istanbul
After breakfast, our tour concludes. Bid farewell to your new friends before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Highlights
Ankara – Atatürk’s Mausoleum
Ephesus – UNESCO Heritage site
Ephesus Archaeology Museum
Gallipoli – Battlefields Tour
Gallipoli – Johnson’s Jolly – original tunnels
Gallipoli – The Nek – original trenches
Göreme – UNESCO Heritage site
Istanbul – Hippodrome
Istanbul – St. Sophia Museum
Konya – Mevlana Museum
Pamukkale – Hierapolis
Site of the Temple of Artemis
Troy – Ancient City and Museum – UNESCO Heritage site
Behramkale (Assos) Village
Cappadocia – Kaymakli – Underground City
Gallipoli – ANZAC Cove
Gallipoli – Chunuk Bair – New Zealand Memorial
Gallipoli – Lone Pine – Australian Memorial
Göreme – Open Air Museum (Dark Church)
Istanbul – Blue Mosque
Istanbul – Old City – UNESCO Heritage site
Istanbul – Topkapi Palace (Hagia Irene and Harem)
Pamukkale – Calcium Travertines – UNESCO Heritage site
Sultanhani Caravansary
Tour Price List (Prices are in US Dollars)
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