Discover the rich history, diverse culture, and stunning landscapes of Türkiye on this 12-day guided tour. From the bustling streets of Istanbul to the fairy-tale landscapes of Cappadocia, this journey takes you through Turkey's most iconic destinations, blending ancient wonders with modern comforts. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Ephesus, Troy, Pamukkale, and Göreme. Walk in the footsteps of history at the Gallipoli Battlefields, admire the architectural marvels of Istanbul, and immerse yourself in local traditions through experiences like pottery-making and carpet weaving.

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Tour Highlights

• Antalya - Necropol Museum

• Cappadocia - Avanos - Pottery Village

• Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City

• Cappadocia - Red Valley

• Gallipoli - ANZAC Cove

• Gallipoli - Chunuk Bair - New Zealand Memorial

• Gallipoli - Lone Pine - Australian Memorial

• Göreme - Open Air Museum

• Istanbul - Blue Mosque

• Istanbul - Old City - UNESCO Heritage site

• Istanbul - Topkapi Palace (Hagia Irene and Harem)

• Laodicea - Ancient Site

• Pamukkale - Hierapolis

• Side - Ancient Site

• Site of the Temple of Artemis

• Troy - Ancient City and Museum - UNESCO Heritage site

• Aspendos - Ancient Site

• Behramkale (Assos) Village

• Cappadocia - Çavuşin Village

• Cappadocia - Pigeon Valley

• Ephesus - UNESCO Heritage site

• Ephesus Archaeology Museum

• Ephesus Experience 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 - Calcium Travertines - UNESCO Heritage site

• Perge - Ancient Site

• Sultanhani Caravansary

Welcome to Istanbul!

You will be met at agreed meeting point/gate then transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore.

Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : Port Bosphorus Hotel

Meals included: No meals

Sunday Istanbul Old City

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) and the Hippodrome.

OPTIONAL: Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorus cruise'.

Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : Port Bosphorus Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

One of the most emotionally touching places in Türkiye, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.

Overnight : Çanakkale Category : 5 star Hotel : Kolin Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Depart from Çanakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the ancient city, a

UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum.

We continue on to the old village of Behramkale, a picturesque settlement with stone houses and narrow streets that offer a glimpse into traditional Turkish village life.

You will have time to explore the village, take in the beautiful scenery, and

perhaps enjoy a cup of Turkish tea or coffee at a local café. From Behramkale, we head south to Kuşadası.

Overnight : Kuşadası Category : Boutique Hotel : Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis.

Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before exploring the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the region. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Türkiye, and at the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.

Overnight : Kuşadası Category : Boutique Hotel : Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis.

Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.

Overnight : Pamukkale Category : 4 star Hotel : Adem Pira Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner 

After breakfast we head for the resort town of Antalya, stopping along the way to visit the Laodicea which was the chief city of the Lycus River Valley region. The full name of the city was Laodicea ad Lyceum (Laodicea on the Lycus). The city was originally known as Diospolis ("the City of Zeus"). The Greek deity considered to be the greatest of the Olympian gods. Then, we will head to resort town, Antalya. We will visit the Antalya Necropol Museum, which offers fascinating insights into ancient burial practices and showcases

artifacts from various historical periods.

Overnight : Antalya Category : 4 star Hotel : Alp Paşa Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Full day tour of the ancient ruins of Perge and Aspendos. In Aspendos, you can see the Roman Theatre built in the 2nd century and seating 15,000 people.

Side is one of the best classical sites in Turkey with its Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins.

Overnight : Antalya Category : 4 star Hotel : Alp Paşa Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Today we travel to Cappadocia, through the central part of the country, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way.

Overnight : Cappadocia Category : 4 star Hotel : Dere Suites Hotel/Hanedan Cave Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

This morning, we will visit Pigeon Valley and Red Valley, followed by a stop at Çavuşin Village.

Later, we’ll head to Avanos, a charming town famous for its hand-made pottery, where we’ll see a local pottery demonstration.

In the afternoon, marvel at Cappadocia’s unique lunar landscape as we explore the Göreme Open-Air Museum, admire the fairy chimneys, and discover the fascinating multi-level chambers of an underground city.

Overnight : Cappadocia Category : 4 star Hotel : Dere Suites Hotel/Hanedan Cave Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

We will head to the airport for a morning flight to Istanbul.

Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : Port Bosphorus Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast or depending on your flight times, our representative will transfer you back to Istanbul International Airport for your onward journey or return flight home.

We trust we have exceeded your expectations on this journey through Türkiye and we hope you will share your experience with your friends and family and encourage them to visit very soon.

Meals: Breakfast