Arrival in Istanbul

Istanbul - Arrival in Istanbul

Upon arrival at either Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to relax, unwind, and acclimate after your journey.

Bosphorus Strait - Optional Activities: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

Istanbul City Tour- Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour

Istanbul - After enjoying breakfast, your tour guide will meet you at your hotel between 08:25-08:40 am for a full-day city tour. Experience the grandeur of Istanbul as you explore the historic heart of the old city, visiting the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, the magnificent Topkapi Palace, and the Hagia Sophia Museum. In the afternoon, consider an optional cruise along the Bosphorus River to admire the stunning skyline. After the tour, you will be returned to your hotel around 17:00. Overnight in Istanbul.

Gallipoli Tour

Gallipoli - An early morning pick-up from your hotel between 06:00-07:00 am will take you to the shores of Gallipoli. This site holds great significance for Australians and New Zealanders. You will visit the beach and cemeteries, with a journey of approximately 4.5 hours to the Gallipoli War Fields. There will be a brief stop en route for personal needs. Upon arrival in Eceabat, lunch will be served. Around 1:00 pm, embark on a fully guided tour of Gallipoli, visiting Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, ANZAC Commemorative Site, Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek, and the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. After the tour, transfer to Canakkale for hotel check-in. Overnight in Canakkale.

Troy Tour and Pergamon Tour - Drive to Kusadasi

Troy (Truva) - Troy Tour + Pergamon Tour Drive to Kusadasi.
After breakfast, check out of the hotel in Canakkale. Around 08:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel in Canakkale to travel to Troy. In Troy, you will explore the model of the Trojan Horse, Sacrificial Altars, the 3700-year-old city walls, Houses of Troy I from 3000 – 2500 B.C., the Bouleuterion (Senate Building), The Odeon (Concert Hall), current excavations, and remains of the various cities from Troy I through Troy IX. At approximately 10:30 am, you will conclude your Troy tour and depart for Bergama.

Pergamon Ancient City - Around 1:30 pm, enjoy lunch in Bergama before departing for a fully guided Pergamon Acropolis tour. At Pergamon, a major power of the ancient world, you will visit the Acropolis, the ruins of Zeus Altar “Throne of Satan”, the Hellenistic Theatre with a seating capacity of 10,000, the Great Library which housed 200,000 books, the Gymnasium on terraces, the lower Agora, Temple of Dionysus, Temple of Athena, and Temple of Trojan. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi for check-in. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Ephesus Ancient City Tour and Virgin Mary House Tour

Ancient City of Ephesus - After breakfast at the hotel around 08:30-09:00, you will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin your full-day tour of Ephesus. Your guide will provide an overview of the day’s activities. You will first visit the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Next, explore the world-renowned ancient Greco-Roman City of Ephesus, the best-preserved example globally. After visiting this remarkable site, enjoy a lunch break. Post-lunch, visit the House of Virgin Mary, believed to be where she spent her final days, a sacred site for both Christians and Muslims. Afterwards, visit the Isabey Mosque. The tour concludes around 16:00 pm, and you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Virgin Mary’s House - Virgin Mary House

The Temple of Artemis - Begin with a visit to the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Then, explore the world-famous ancient Greco-Roman City of Ephesus, the most well-preserved example worldwide.

Isa Bey Mosque - Afterwards, visit the Isabey Mosque.

Pamukkale Tour & Bus to Fethiye

Pamukkale - After breakfast at the hotel, pick-up is around 07:15 am. Today, visit Pamukkale, or “Cotton Castle” in Turkish. Pamukkale is a natural site featuring hot springs and travertine, creating terraces formed by carbonate minerals from flowing water. Enjoy bathing in its pools or exploring the unique landscape.

Hierapolis & Pamukkale - Additionally, visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on natural hot springs believed to have healing properties and used as a spa since the 2nd century BC. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Denizli - At the end of the Pamukkale tour, transfer to Denizli bus station. The bus departs at 16:30 to Fethiye.

Fethiye - Upon arrival at Fethiye bus station, meet with the driver and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Fethiye.

Fethiye Saklikent Tlos Yakapark Tour

Saklikent - Fethiye Saklikent Tlos Yakapark Tour (Jeep Safari)
After breakfast, pick-up between 08:30-09:00 am for an exciting adventure. At Saklikent Gorge, prepare to get wet as the icy cold waters tickle your toes. Walk 20 kilometers along the second-largest gorge in Europe, where time has carved beautiful natural rock formations. Depending on the season, a small entry fee may apply. Rafting down the Gorge is available for an additional fee.

Mud Baths - A beautician’s dream, the region is rich in natural clay sources. Whether indulging in a full-body treatment or simply rubbing your hands, enjoy cleansing in the lower stream of the Saklikent gorge.

Tlos - Tlos Ancient City, part of the Lycian region, became a Roman state in 43 AD and was a metropolis. Although the tour does not enter the city, you can enjoy the panoramic view. The Turkish Hammam is the final stop of the day, where you can “blow off some steam.” The warmth from the marble and the delightful sensation of countless tiny bubbles bursting on your skin is unforgettable. Olive Oil Soap, with its timeless scent, will transport you back in time. Return to Fethiye, where your trip concludes. Overnight in Fethiye.

Free Time in Fethiye - Overnight Bus to Cappadocia

Fethiye - Free Time in Fethiye - Overnight Bus to Cappadocia
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and free time until your transfer to the bus station for an overnight bus to Cappadocia. Room check-out is at 12:00 noon. The bus departs at 19:30 for a night journey to Cappadocia.

Cappadocia North Tour

Cappadocia - Cappadocia North Tour
Rise early for an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over the breathtaking landscapes and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Alternatively, enjoy a leisurely morning before breakfast.

Zelve Open Air Museum - Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Göreme, including the Zelve Open Air Museum.

Pigeon Valley - Pigeon Valley

Uchisar Castle - Uchisar Castle panoramic view

Cavusin - Cavusin. In the afternoon, visit local handicraft manufacturers and learn about traditional art.

Devrent Valley - Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley)

Cappadocia South Tour

Red Valley - After breakfast, depart from your hotel to visit the Red Valley and explore the famous rock-cut churches. Then, visit Çavuşin village, known for the Christian Clergymen’s houses and churches. After lunch, head to Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon, visit Özkonak underground city, where early Christians lived in fear and faith.

Cavusin - Next, visit Çavuşin village, renowned for its houses and churches of the Christian Clergymen.

Pigeon Valley - After lunch, proceed to Pigeon Valley.

Ozkonak Underground City - In the afternoon, explore Özkonak underground city, where early Christians lived in fear and faith.

Cappadocia Free Day

Cappadocia - Cappadocia Free Day
Optional Activities: + Quad ATV Safari
Free day in Cappadocia, Overnight in Cappadocia.

From Cappadocia Flight to Istanbul / Tour Ends

Cappadocia - From Cappadocia Flight to Istanbul / Tour Ends
Transfer to Cappadocia Airport for a flight back to Istanbul. The tour concludes upon arrival.
According to flight time, transfer to Cappadocia airport and fly to Istanbul.

Istanbul - Transfer to Cappadocia Airport for a flight back to Istanbul. The tour concludes upon arrival. Early morning pick-up around 05:15 am from the hotel and transfer to Kayseri, Erkilet Airport (ASR).

• Breakfast
• Lunch

• Meals
• Hot Air Balloon Ride

Start your journey in Istanbul with a comprehensive city tour. Explore the historic battlefields of Gallipoli, the ancient city of Troy, the ruins of Pergamon, the archaeological marvel of Ephesus, and the stunning white terraces of Pamukkale. Enjoy the beautiful Azure Coast, visiting Fethiye and Oludeniz, and conclude your tour in the enchanting region of Cappadocia.

Tours are conducted in English.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.