Magic Carpet Tour

Welcome to the vibrant city of Istanbul! Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your 4-star hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax or start exploring this fascinating city that straddles two continents.

After breakfast, embark on a guided tour of Istanbul, the only city in the world that spans two continents. Visit iconic landmarks including the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, and the Hippodrome. In the afternoon, opt for a 'Half day Bosphorus cruise' to sail between Europe and Asia. Overnight in a 4-star hotel in Istanbul.

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 in a special class hotel in Çanakkale.

This morning, we step back in time as we visit the ancient city of Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse. We then continue to Bergama and ascend to the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon, a renowned cultural and political center in its time. Overnight in a boutique hotel in Kuşadası.

Today, immerse yourself in history with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel 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 in a boutique hotel in Kuşadası.

This morning, we head to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale. 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 in a 4-star hotel in Pamukkale.

Today, we travel along the ancient Silk Road, visiting the Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya. In the evening, you have the option to attend a traditional Turkish folklore evening. Overnight in a boutique cave hotel in Cappadocia.

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

We depart early in the morning to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, the mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. We then return to Istanbul for our final night. Overnight in a 4-star hotel in Istanbul.

After breakfast, our unforgettable tour concludes. We say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.