Classical Turkey

Welcome to Turkey! Upon your arrival at Istanbul International Airport, you'll make your way to your hotel in Istanbul. The rest of the day is yours to relax and settle in. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

After a hearty breakfast, the day is yours to explore the vibrant city of Istanbul. You can choose to join our optional full-day city tour or discover the city's rich history and culture at your own pace. Don't miss out on the city's Asian and European sides, each offering a unique charm. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

After breakfast, we set off for Ankara, the capital of Turkey. Here, we'll visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk and its Museum, dedicated to the founder of modern Turkey. We then continue our journey to Cappadocia, stopping en route to marvel at the picturesque Salt Lake. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, the day is yours to explore the enchanting region of Cappadocia. Known for its unique 'moonscape' area, Cappadocia offers a visual feast of caves, clefts, and 'fairy chimneys' formed by erosion. You can choose to join our optional full-day tour to learn more about this unique site. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

We start the day early and head to Pamukkale, known for its stunning white limestone cascades, also known as the 'cotton castle'. On our way, we'll stop at the 13th-century Sultanhan Caravanserai and later in Konya, where we'll visit the Mausoleum of the Sufi philosopher, Mevlana. Overnight stay in Pamukkale.

After breakfast, we'll explore the ancient Greek city of Hierapolis and its magnificent Necropolis. We'll also visit the famous lime cascade and hot springs of Pamukkale. After lunch, we continue to Selcuk to visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. We then proceed to Izmir for our overnight stay.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and a free day to explore Izmir at your own pace. As Turkey's third-largest city and second biggest port, Izmir offers a blend of modern commercial centers and traditional Turkish charm. Explore the broad boulevards, modern shopping centers, traditional red-tiled roofs, and old mosques and churches. Overnight stay in Izmir.

We depart early for Bergama to visit the Asklepion of Pergamum, an ancient medical center. We then continue to Troy, famous for its wooden horse and the setting of the Trojan War. After exploring these historical sites, we head to Canakkale for our overnight stay.

After breakfast, we drive to Gallipoli to visit Anzac Cove and the Lone Pine Cemetery, both significant sites from World War I. In the afternoon, we return to Istanbul for our final night in Turkey.

Your memorable journey through Turkey comes to an end today. After breakfast, make your own way to Istanbul International Airport for your departure flight. Safe travels!