Essential Turkey Luxury Tour - 2025

After breakfast, we fly to Cappadocia, a region famous for its stunning caves and unique fairy-chimneys. Our adventure begins in Avanos, renowned for its high-quality clay. Here, you'll learn about pottery-making at an interactive workshop. After a day of cultural discovery, unwind at your hotel and join your group for dinner.

Rise early for a once-in-a-lifetime hot-air balloon ride over the magical fairy-chimneys of Cappadocia. After landing, explore the wondrous formations up close at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Goreme Open-Air Museum. Later, visit a carpet-weaving workshop to learn about one of Turkey's oldest crafts. In the evening, relax at your hotel or join an optional live show of whirling dervishes or a wine tasting session.

Start the day by exploring the famous underground city of Kaymakli, where ancient Christians took refuge for centuries. Discover the complex network of tunnels, storerooms, and chapels dating back to various eras. We then continue our journey to Konya, home of the famous whirling dervishes. Relax at your hotel and replay cherished moments of discovery over dinner.

Today, we explore the diverse facets of Turkish culture. Start with a visit to the 8-century-old Karatay Madrasa, then continue to the Museum and Mausoleum of Mevlana, also known as Rumi. In the afternoon, we drive to the popular seaside resort of Antalya. After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, we arrive at our hotel late in the afternoon. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and some leisure time in the evening.

Today, we visit the ancient city of Perge, home to remarkable ruins and incredible mosaics dating back to the Bronze Age. A short drive away is Aspendos, known for its well-preserved theatre of antiquity. Imagine an amphitheater that has maintained its excellent quality over 2,000 years! After an epic adventure, we return to Antalya to rest.

This morning, we head inland to Pamukkale, also known as the Cotton Castle of Turkey. Walk in shallow pools of calcareous waters with breath-taking scenery of snow-white terraces. Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, home to a majestic amphitheater and impressive acoustics. After a day of exploration, relax at your hotel and enjoy dinner.

Today, we drive to the amazing ruins of ancient Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the well-preserved ancient city and the impressive library. We also visit Virgin Mary's house in the mountains, where she is believed to have spent her final days. After a culinary discovery at a local restaurant, we arrive at our seaside hotel in Izmir.

A day of epic adventure awaits. We depart for Pergamon, home to healing waters and the ruins of the Asklepion medical center. Our journey continues with a visit to the ancient city of Troy, where we witness the ruins of the once glorious city. Pose with the famous Trojan Horse before departing for Çanakkale, where we arrive just in time for dinner.

After breakfast, we leave for the famous shores of Gallipoli. Here, we pay our respects to the fallen Turkish and Australian soldiers who bravely fought during World War 1. Visit the Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, and other historical sites. In the afternoon, we drive through the scenic countryside to Istanbul. Relax at your hotel and join your group for dinner.