Glories of Turkey Discovery Tour

Today, we journey to one of the most emotionally resonant sites in Turkey - the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli. Visit the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, and Johnston's Jolly, and explore the original trenches and tunnels. Overnight stay in a special class hotel in Çanakkale.

Step back in time as we visit the ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum. We then continue to Bergama and ascend to the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon, a renowned cultural and political center in its time. Overnight stay in a boutique hotel in Kuşadası.

Immerse yourself in history with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Experience the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Learn about the long traditions of carpet weaving in Turkey at a carpet village. Overnight stay in a boutique hotel in Kuşadası.

Today, we head to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale. Here, we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Pamukkale.

After breakfast, we head for the resort town of Antalya, stopping along the way to visit the ancient city of Laodicea. In the afternoon, we visit the Antalya Archaeological Museum. Overnight stay in a boutique hotel in Antalya.

Enjoy a full day tour of the ancient ruins of Perge and Aspendos. In Aspendos, marvel at the Roman Theatre built in the 2nd century and seating 15,000 people. Visit Side, one of the best classical sites in Turkey with its Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins. Overnight stay in a boutique hotel in Antalya.

Today, we travel to the enchanting region of Cappadocia, visiting the Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Overnight stay in a boutique cave hotel in Cappadocia.

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city. Overnight stay in a boutique cave hotel in Cappadocia.

We depart from Cappadocia in the morning and head to Ankara for our direct flight to Van. Upon arrival, we explore the Citadel with its three thousand Urartian fortress of Van and witness the extraordinary sunset. Overnight stay in a boutique hotel in Van.

After breakfast, we travel by ferry to Akdamar Island to see a spectacular 10th-century church built by an Armenian king. If time permits, take a swim in Lake Van. Then, we visit the largest Urartu Museum in the world and the Van Cat House. Overnight stay in a boutique hotel in Van.

Today, we leave for Dogubayazit via Muradiye and the Bendimaahi Falls. In Dogubayazit, we visit the spectacular Ishak Pasha Palace, which showcases a unique fusion of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, and Armenian-Persian architectural styles. We continue our journey north, skirting around the western edge of Mt. Ararat. Overnight stay in a boutique hotel in Kars.

This morning, we journey to the site of Ani, the former capital of the Armenian kingdom. Visit several churches, the Cathedral of Ani, the citadel, and a mosque. In the afternoon, we visit the 12 Apostles Church and Kars Castle. Overnight stay in a boutique hotel in Kars.