Tour itinerary
Day 1 Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul, the only city in the world connecting two continents: Asia and Europe. Our representative will transfer you from the airport to your hotel. This evening you will meet with your tour leader - and fellow travellers -, who will brief you on the next days of our journey. You have the evening free to explore Istanbul on your own.
Day 2 Istanbul
After breakfast we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul. We stroll through the old town visiting Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Museum.
Day 3 Gallipoli
Today we depart Istanbul for Gallipoli. We visit all the important memorial sites in the region including the Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine.
Day 4 Troy, Pergamum, Selcuk
After breakfast we head to the ancient city of Troy, the setting of Homer's epic, Iliad, involving a giant wooden horse. We then continue to Pergamum, and the remains of the Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan, library and theatre cut into the hillside. In the evening we arrive in Selcuk.
Day 5 Ephesus, Pamukkale
The best preserved ancient town in Turkey, Ephesus, will be our first stop. In the afternoon we depart for Pamukkale and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, which was the cure centre founded in around 160 BC by the king of Pergamum. Our day continues as we take in the unusual and beautiful landscape of the “Cotton Castle”.
Day 6 Pamukkale, Cappadocia
Today we depart for Cappadocia where we visit the world famous Underground City before checking into our hotel to stay overnight.
Day 7 Cappadocia
After breakfast we begin exploring all the important sights in Cappadocia including the Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley... ending in a visit to local handicraft manufacturers and learn about traditional art.
Day 8 Cappadocia, Ihlara, Istanbul
This morning we visit the dramatic Ihlara Valley before departing for Istanbul where we arrive late in the evening.
Day 9 Istanbul
Our trip ends after breakfast. Today you can shop for keepsakes in the old town, visit the splendid Ottoman palaces or discover its many evocative mosques.