You’ll uncover the beauty, history, and unique landscapes of each destination on this comprehensive journey through Turkiye. Discover the best of Turkiye’s Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, along with the enchanting central Anatolia region. Explore Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethiye, Kas, Antalya, and Cappadocia.
After landing in Istanbul you’re greeted by your driver guide and transferred to the hotel in the heart of the city. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in Istanbul.
Overnight: Istanbul
Optional Add-On | Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Pick up from your hotel. Join on regular group tour (private guided available on request) to explore some of the most important sights in the historical Sultanahmet area. Visit the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome, Obelisk and also Topkapi Palace (excluding Harem). Tour will finish with a visit to the dazzling Grand Bazaar, where you’ll hunt for local treasures. Drop off to hotel.
Overnight: Istanbul | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
This morning start the tour with a visit to the bustling Spice Market – a colorful bazaar heaped with various sweets and spices. Then take a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise between the continents of Europe and Asia, during which you’ll have views of various historical sights that line its shores. After cruise drive through the Bosphorous Bridge and stop at Camlica Hill for panoramic views over Istanbul. Finally, stop at the Dolmabahce Palace for interior visit. Drop off to hotel.
Overnight: Istanbul | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Depart from Istanbul over land to Canakkale. After lunch at local restaurant, visit Gallipoli National Park including the Gallipoli Battlefields, Anzac Cove, original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly, the Nek Cemetery, Chunuk Bair New Zealander Memorial, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Brighton Beach. Drop off to hotel.
Overnight: Canakkale | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Breakfast and check out. Depart on a morning excursion to visit the famous archaeological and mythological city of Troy, home of the “Trojan Horse” and “Helen of Troy”. In the afternoon, drive to Kusadasi, stopping at the beautiful ruins of Pergamon on the way. These stunning ruins, beautifully located on a hill top, demonstrate that the architects and sculptors of Pergamon were among the most talented in the Hellenistic world. Continue the journey and spend the night in Kusadasi.
Overnight: Kusadasi | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Begin the tour at the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments such as the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian’s Gate, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the Temple of Artemis and Isabey Mosque. Drop off to hotel.
Overnight: Kusadasi | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Pick up at your hotel. Drive to Pamukkale or ‘Cotton Castle’. Following lunch break, visit the ancient Roman City ruins of Hierapolis. Explore the magnificently preserved Necropolis, Avenue of Tombs, Gates, Thermal Baths, Devil’s Hole and also the Masterpiece Theater. Free time for Cleopatra’s pool. Drop off to hotel.
Overnight: Pamukkale | Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
With the conclusion of check-out, you will be met by your driver and proceed to Fethiye which will take around 3hrs. Check in to your hotel and the rest of the day at your leisure to explore the town or relax by the beach.
Overnight: Fethiye | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
You will be transferred to Fethiye Harbour to embark your private boat. A professional captain is at your service to make sure that you spend a relaxing day out with your friends cruising among the picturesque bays near Fethiye, enjoying a swim in the secluded places of clear turquoise sea and also snorkel.
Overnight: Fethiye | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Today you will be met by your tour guide and driven to Antalya. On the way, will have a stops at Kas Town and Kaputas Beach and take a boat ride (2 hrs) to visit Kekova Sunken City and Simena Castle. After arrival and check in to your hotel in Antalya, evening is at your leisure.
Overnight: Antalya | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Your guided tour of today starts with a visit to Perge Ancient City, which once was one of the most important cities along the Mediterranean coast. Here you will visit the world famous ancient Greco – Roman Amphitheater Aspendos, which is the most well preserved example in the world. You will have a lunch break followed by a visit to Side. Today’s tour will end with the visit of the Kursunlu Waterfalls. Finally you will be transferred to Antalya Airport. Fly to Cappadocia.
Overnight: Cappadocia | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Start with a gentle walk through orchards, unusual volcanic rock formations and rock-cut houses at Red and Rose Valley. Visit the old Christian Village of Cavusin, followed by lunch and then an excursion to Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon, visit Kaymakli Underground City, which hid local Christians from Arab invaders, Ortahisar Castle and Mustafapasa Greek village. Drop off to hotel.
Overnight: Cappadocia | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Optional Add-On | Hot-Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia
Second day in Cappadocia region. Morning visit includes Kaymakli underground City and Ortahisar Castle. Followed by lunch and then an excursion to Pigeon Valley. Photo stop will be at Esentepe View Point. Finally enjoy a view of the moonscape valleys from the rock-perched natural citadel at Uchisar. Transfer to Kayseri Airport. Fly to Istanbul.
Overnight: Istanbul | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
After a beautiful breakfast it’s time to bid farewell to Turkey. Your driver will transfer you to the airport for your international departure. Now it’s your chance to export the beauty of Turkish history and culture everyone back home.
Meal: Breakfast included.
Hotel accommodation in the category of your choice.
Sightseeing tours on regular group basis (private basis on request).
Licensed tour guide assistance during the sightseeing tours.
Main entrance fees to all sites visited per the itinerary.
Meals where shown in the itinerary.
Deluxe a/c vehicles during the tours and airport transfers.
Domestic land/air transport between each destination.
Taxes and handling service.
24×7 support during your trip.