Day 1 – Arrive Istanbul (D)

Upon arrival at Istanbul International Airport, meet your local guide and driver for a transfer to the hotel. Check in and gather for a Welcome Dinner in the evening.

Day 2 – Istanbul (B-D)

After breakfast, visit Pierre Loti for photos and morning coffee before exploring the magnificent Süleymaniye Mosque, designed by renowned architect Sinan. Continue to the scenic Golden Horn and discover the historic Old City, where wooden houses reflect Istanbul’s rich multicultural heritage. Return to the hotel to freshen up before gathering for dinner.

Day 3 – Istanbul (B-D)

After breakfast, explore Istanbul’s iconic landmarks, including Topkapi Palace and its impressive treasury, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia. Discover the atmospheric Basilica Cistern, an underground marvel supported by 336 ornate pillars. Return to the hotel for a relaxing afternoon before gathering for dinner.

Day 4 – Istanbul (B-L-D)

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before crossing the Bosphorus Bridge from Europe to Asia. Visit Camlica Hill for panoramic views before taking a scenic Bosphorus cruise. After lunch at a local restaurant, explore the vibrant Egyptian Spice Bazaar, filled with fragrant spices and local treasures. Return to the hotel to freshen up before dinner.

Day 5 – Istanbul – ANZAC Cove – Canakkale (B-D)

After breakfast, check out and cross the Dardanelles Strait to Gallipoli, a significant World War I battlefield. Visit ANZAC Cove, the landing site, Ceremonial Platform and Lone Pine, exploring historic trenches while reflecting on the sacrifices made here. Continue to Çanakkale, approximately five hours away, for dinner before checking into the hotel.

Day 6 – Canakkale – Bergama – Kusadasi (B-D)

After an early breakfast, check out and travel to Pergamon, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, to explore its historic remains. Continue to Bergama to visit the ancient Asclepion healing centre and Acropolis, known for its early medical practices. Arrive in Kusadasi in the afternoon, check into the hotel and gather for dinner.

Day 7 – Ephesus (B-D)

After breakfast, explore ancient Ephesus, walking its historic streets and discovering its temples, gymnasiums and grand amphitheatre. Visit the famous Library of Celsus, the remains of the Temple of Artemis and the Basilica of St. John the Evangelist. Return to the hotel in the afternoon to freshen up before dinner.

Day 8 – Sirince Village (B-L-D)

After breakfast, travel to the charming village of Sirince, known for its traditional 200-year-old Greco-Turkish houses. Explore the village before joining a hands-on cooking class in a local home, where you’ll prepare and enjoy authentic Turkish dishes using fresh ingredients. Finish with Turkish tea or coffee overlooking the village before returning to the hotel to relax ahead of dinner.

Day 9 – Kusadasi – Miletus – Bodrum (B-D)

After breakfast, check out and travel to Bodrum, stopping at ancient Miletus, where Paul delivered his farewell address to the Ephesian elders. Explore the impressive ancient theatre, once accommodating 15,000 spectators, before continuing to Bodrum. Check into the hotel on arrival and gather for dinner.

Day 10 – Bodrum (B-L-D)

After breakfast, head to Bodrum Marina to board a traditional gulet boat for a scenic day on the water. Enjoy swimming stops at Tavsan and Green Bay, followed by lunch on board and visits to Karaada, Yildirim, Goktasi and Camel Beach. Return to the pier and transfer back to the hotel to freshen up before dinner.

Day 11 – Bodrum (B-D)

After breakfast, visit Bodrum’s Underwater Archaeology Museum, housed within the historic Castle of St. Peter, featuring towers built by different European nations. Continue to the ancient Myndos Gate and explore the remains of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Return to the hotel to relax before dinner.

Day 12 – Bodrum – Pamukkale (B-D)

After breakfast, travel to Pamukkale, famous for its dazzling white travertine terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters. Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, including the Temple of Apollo, monumental Nymphaeum, Roman Theatre and remarkably preserved Necropolis. Check into your hotel on arrival and gather for dinner.

Day 13 – Pamukkale – Konya (B-D)

After breakfast, check out and travel by coach to Konya. On arrival, visit the Mevlâna Museum, a former dervish lodge housing the mausoleum of Rumi, the renowned Persian Sufi mystic associated with the Whirling Dervishes. Check into your hotel and gather for dinner in the evening.

Day 14 – Konya – Cappadocia (B-D)

After an early breakfast, depart for Cappadocia, stopping en route at the 13th-century Sultanhan Caravanserai, a historic resting place for traders along ancient trade routes. Continue to Nevşehir, arriving in the evening. Check into your hotel and gather for dinner.

Day 15 – Cappadocia (B-D)

Start the day with an optional early-morning hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s spectacular landscape. After breakfast, explore the Göreme Open Air Museum, featuring ancient rock-cut churches and Byzantine frescoes, followed by a visit to Özkonak Underground City to discover the region’s fascinating history. Return to the hotel for dinner in the early evening.

Day 16 – Cappadocia (B-D)

After breakfast, explore Cappadocia, beginning in Soganli Valley, one of the region’s earliest settlements. Travel through traditional villages to visit the Seljuk-era Taskinpasa Medrese and Mustafapaşa, known for its beautifully preserved Greek houses and architecture. Enjoy lunch at your own expense before returning to the hotel for a relaxing afternoon, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 17 – Cappadocia – Ankara (B-D)

After breakfast, travel to Ankara, Turkey’s capital. Visit Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Turkey, followed by the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, home to remarkable archaeological treasures spanning thousands of years. Check into your hotel and gather for dinner.

Day 18 – Ankara – Istanbul (B-D)

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Ankara Airport for your flight to Istanbul. On arrival, explore the vibrant Grand Bazaar, with its colourful lanes and thousands of shops. Check into your hotel before gathering at a local restaurant for a Farewell Dinner.

Day 19 – Depart Istanbul

Enjoy breakfast and some leisure time with a late check-out, followed by a final lunch before transferring to Istanbul International Airport for your onward flight.

* Please note that tour itineraries are subject to change at any time by the tour company and are not guaranteed