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Day 1 - Sunday: Arrival in Istanbul
• Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
• Evening welcome briefing and orientation.
Day 2 - Monday: Istanbul (B)
• Full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s iconic sites:
- Hagia Sophia: A masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, originally a 6th-century church, later a mosque, and now functioning as a mosque again.
- Hippodrome: Once the social and sporting center of Constantinople.
- Blue Mosque: Famous for its stunning blue Iznik tiles and grand architecture.
• Optional entrance ticket: Visit Topkapi Palace Museum, the opulent residence of Ottoman sultans (Harem section excluded).
• Stroll through the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets.
• Optional: Traditional Turkish dinner with belly dancing show.
Day 3 - Tuesday: Gallipoli - Dardanelles - Canakkale (B, D)
• Travel to the historic Gallipoli Peninsula, site of the WWI ANZAC campaign.
• Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, and Chunuk Bair Memorial.
• Cross the Dardanelles Strait to Canakkale.
• Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 - Wednesday: Troy - Pergamum - Izmir (B, L, D)
• Explore the ancient city of Troy, famed for the legendary Trojan War and its wooden horse.
• Enjoy a traditional village lunch with local hosts.
• Continue to Pergamum, home to the ancient Asklepion, an early center of medicine.
• Dinner and overnight in Izmir.
Day 5 - Thursday: Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary - Izmir (B, D)
• Optional full-day tour: Discover the spectacular ruins of Ephesus—marble streets, the Theater, Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, and more.
• Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a place of pilgrimage for Christians and Muslims alike.
• Stop at a regional carpet center to observe traditional Turkish rug weaving.
• Dinner and overnight in Izmir.
Day 6 - Friday: Izmir - Pamukkale (B, D)
• Visit a leather fashion showroom, showcasing Turkish craftsmanship.
• Continue to Pamukkale, renowned for its white travertine terraces formed by thermal springs.
• Tour the ancient spa city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7 - Saturday: Pamukkale - Fethiye (B, D)
• Morning drive to the coastal town of Fethiye.
• Take a walking tour featuring Telmessos Ancient Theatre and the bustling Fish Market.
• Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8 - Sunday: Fethiye (B)
• Free day to relax or join the optional boat cruise along the turquoise coast, with swim stops at secluded bays and islands.
Day 9 - Monday: Fethiye - Antalya (B, D)
• Scenic drive along the Mediterranean to Antalya, the jewel of the Turkish Riviera.
• Orientation walk through the charming Old Harbor and Kaleiçi district.
• Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Antalya.
Day 10 - Tuesday: Perge - Aspendos - Antalya (B)
• Optional excursion: Visit Perge, a well-preserved ancient city, and 3 boasting one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world.
• Free afternoon to explore Antalya or relax at your hotel.
• Overnight in Antalya.
Day 11 - Wednesday: Antalya – Cappadocia (B, D)
• Early departure to Cappadocia, with a stop en route at a 13th-century Seljuk caravanserai.
• Explore the underground city of Saratli, carved into soft volcanic rock.
• Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 12 - Thursday: Cappadocia (B, D)
• Optional early morning: Experience a Hot Air Balloon Ride at sunrise, offering panoramic views of fairy chimneys and lunar landscapes.
• Optional half-day tour: Discover Goreme Open-Air Museum, Avanos (famous for pottery), Devrent (Imagination) Valley, and Red Valley.
• Participate in a hands-on pottery demonstration.
• Optional evening: Witness a Whirling Dervishes ceremony.
• Dinner at the hotel.
Day 13 - Friday: Cappadocia – Ankara (B)
• Depart for Ankara, the capital of Turkey, passing by the striking Salt Lake.
• Visit Anıtkabir, the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Turkey.
• Overnight stay in Ankara.
Day 14 - Saturday: Ankara - Istanbul (B, D)
• Return to Istanbul.
• Optional afternoon tour: Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise, passing Ottoman palaces and waterside mansions between Europe and Asia.
• Visit the Spice Market, ideal for picking up Turkish delights and souvenirs.
• Celebrate the end of your journey with a farewell dinner.
Day 15 - Sunday: Departure from Istanbul (B)
• After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your international departure.
Price Includes
- Deluxe or Superior First Class hotels.
- Meals are indicated on itineraries by (B) breakfast, (L) lunch, (D) dinner
- Licensed guides throughout Turkey
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Small group departure limited to 22 Travelers
- Luggage handling
- Local taxes and service charges
- Arrival/departure transfers: only on arrival and departure days (arrivals and departure from/to Istanbul Airport). Pre or post-stay transfers are not included
Price Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Customary tips
- Drinks
- Optional Trips
Included Highlights
- Hagia Sophia
- Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest and oldest covered market
- Anzac Cove at Gallipoli
- Ancient city of Troy
- Optional visit Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary
- Pamukkale the Cotton Castle
- Optional visit Open Air Museum of Goreme,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Saratli, a hidden underground city
- Hiking through the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia
- The Mausoleum of Ataturk in Ankara
- Lunch with locals
Early Bird Specials for 2026
Book and Pay in Full by Dec 31, 2025 get $300 reduction per person.
Dates and Rates
Departure dates | Price in DBL PP (US$) | PP in Triple Room (US$) | Single Room Suppl. (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
April 12, 26 | 3,795 | 3,645 | 1,395 |
May 10, 24 | 3,945 | 3,795 | 1,495 |
June 7, 21 | 3,945 | 3,795 | 1,495 |
July 19 | 3,795 | 3,645 | 1,545 |
August 16 | 3,795 | 3,645 | 1,545 |
September 6, 20, 27 | 3,945 | 3,795 | 1,545 |
October 4, 11, 18 | 3,945 | 3,795 | 1,545 |
Pre and Post Tour Accommodation Including Transfers: $300 Single, $340 Double, $415 Triple room rates per night include daily breakfast and local taxes.
Hotel List (2026)
City | Deluxe Hotels |
|---|---|
Ankara | Grand Mercure Ankara Hotel |
Cappadocia | Gamirasu Cave |
Antalya | Mercure Antalya Konyaalti |
Fethiye | Alesta Yacht Hotel |
Pamukkale | Adempira Spa & Thermal Hotel |
Izmir | Kaya Thermal Hotels |
Canakkale | Double Tree Hilton |
Istanbul | Burdoch Autograph |