Experience the highlights of Turkey on this 8-day tour, starting and ending in Istanbul.

Explore the historic battlefields of Gallipoli, marvel at the impressive Roman ruins of Ephesus, and enjoy the stunning beauty of the Aegean Coast. Discover the natural wonders of Pamukkale’s travertines and the crown jewel of Turkey, Cappadocia, with its surreal landscapes and fascinating underground cities. What truly sets this tour apart is the presence of our professional tour guides, who accompany you from Day 2 to the final farewell. As expert

storytellers and cultural ambassadors, they ensure a seamless, stress-free experience by handling every detail of your journey. Their insights and personalized guidance allow you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty, history, and culture of Türkiye while leaving all the logistics to us.

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• Ankara - Atatürk's Mausoleum

• 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

• Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines - UNESCO Heritage site

• Sultanhani Caravansary

• 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

• Konya - Mevlana Museum

• Pamukkale - Hierapolis

• Site of the Temple of Artemis

• Troy - Ancient City and Museum - UNESCO Heritage site

Saturday

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

Monday

MEETING POINT Port Bosphorus Hotel between 8:00 and 8:15.

Early morning departure from Istanbul for the Gallipoli Gallipoli Peninsula, one of the most emotionally

touching places in Turkey. Here we will visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including the Lone Pine and

Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, The Nek and original trenches and tunnels.

Overnight : Çanakkale Category : 5 star Hotel : Kolin Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Tuesday             

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

Wednesday

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 Turkey, 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 

Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!

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

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city.

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

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Sunday Ankara, Istanbul                            

Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.

Our tour concludes with the arrival to Istanbul at approximately 7pm.

OPTIONAL: Extra night in Istanbul can be booked

Instead of travelling between Cappadocia and Istanbul by bus, an optional morning flight from Kayseri

(Cappadocia) to Istanbul is available at extra cost. Please contact with us for a quote.

Meals: Breakfast