Welcome to Turkey!

Transfer from Istanbul Airport to your accommodation in Istanbul for check-in.

Overnight Istanbul.

Today you will enjoy a unique tour showing parts of Istanbul that is normally only seen by locals. Beginning at the Grand Bazaar you will be able to enjoy shopping in one of the largest covered markets, with 4399 shops and 497 stalls with 2195. After shopping, you will take a Bosphorus cruise where you will view some historical monuments. As you cruise you will pass under the many bridges that separate the Asian and European side of the city. These bridges will show you the change in architectural style throughout the generations.

Following your time on the water, you will head to Taksim Square where the open park offers a great place to relax in the sun, where you can find families playing, people chatting the day away, and others reading books in the sunshine.  After your time at this famous meeting point, you will walk some of the streets less seen by tourists. Walking from Taksim Square you will follow Istiklal Street, passing by Galata Tower into the Karakoy waterfront area before ending your walk at Galata Bridge. During your time you will have the chance to enjoy some homemade savoury food and delicious traditional sweet treats.

Important - During this walking tour you will have the chance to try a selection of street food, these are optional but highly recommended.
- Lunch is not included in the day tour.

Overnight in Istanbul.

08:30 am - Pick up from accommodation in Istanbul 

Today you get another look at the magical city of Istanbul. You will be picked up from your accommodation, heading off to see some of the major attractions of this historical, mystical city. You will visit the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome & Obelisk along with the breathtaking Hagia Sophia and then go into the old Sultan's Palace of Topkapi to see some of the Sultan's many ancient treasures and visit the Palace rooms and gardens. You also get a look at some of the best shopping in Istanbul and the world.

Our recommendation:
After the day's tour ends and you have your own free time, we recommend also visiting the Spice Bazaar to enjoy the sights and smells of Turkish tea, spices, and candies. You will be on your own here as it's not part of your tour package, but you will have plenty of time and can make your own way back to your hotel.

Important Notes:
-Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays
-Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday
-Blue Mosque Entrance is limited on Fridays due to prayers, therefore we are unable to enter on Fridays.

We provide pickups from hotels in central areas in the following vicinities:
Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Laleli, Aksaray, Taksim area. Pickup from anywhere outside these areas may incur an extra charge. Please speak to our crew if you have any questions.

Overnight Istanbul.

06:30 am - 07:00 am- Pick up from your accommodation.

Depart for Eceabat (Gallipoli region) by non-smoking, A/C minibus.

12:00 pm - Arrive in Eceabat and restaurant lunch.

Gallipoli Tour
1:00 pm - Fully guided regular Gallipoli tour.

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 57. Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek
Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial

18.00 - Check-in at your hotel.

Overnight Eceabat or Canakkale.

07:30 am - Breakfast at the hotel.

Troy Tour - 08:00 am - 12:00 pm
Departure for a fully guided regular Troy tour for 4 hours until 12:00. During the Troy tour, you will visit the Trojan Horse, the 3700-year-old city walls, the first Houses of Troy the Bouleuterion (Senate Building), the Odeon (Concert Hall) and the remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX. You will return to Canakkale at around 12:00 in the afternoon.

Free Time - 12:00 - 20:00
 After your tour of the ancient city of Troy, you will have the rest of the day free to rest before your departure for Anzac Cove for the commencement of the Dawn Service. If you wish you may use this time to visit the many famous attractions in a nice coastal town including Cimenlik castle, various beaches (Habbele Plaji), and museums (Canakkale Naval Museum).

Departure to Anzac Cove - 20:00 - Departure from Eceabat or Canakkale to Anzac Cove.
20:00 - Departure from Eceabat to the Commemorative Site at Anzac Cove.

Overnight Anzac Cove (no hotel tonight)

Breakfast box.

05:30 - Dawn Service at Anzac Cove.

10:30 - Australian Service at Lone Pine.

11:45 - New Zealand Service at Chunuk Bair.

Return to Eceabat or Canakkale.

Overnight Eceabat or Canakkale.

10:00 am - Pick up from Accommodation and depart for Bergama (Pergamum / Pergamon Ancient city)

Pergamon Tour: 13:00 - 17:30
1:30 pm Lunch in Bergama & depart for Fully guided Pergamon Acropolis tour

Ancient Pergamon, which was once one of the ancient world's major powers will be the highlight of your day. Amongst the many breathtaking sites you will visit today, are some of the most intricately designed architectural structures of the ancient city. The Acropolis which was once the capital of the Hellenistic Attalid dynasty, is one of the major centers for learning and the arts of the ancient world.

Visiting
The Acropolis
The ancient Library of Pergamon, which once held over 200.000 books
The Temple of Athena
The Altar of Zeus
The Gymnasium situated on the terraces
The lower Agora
The Hellenistic Theater with a seating capacity of 10,000
Temple of Dionysus (god of wine)

5:30 pm - End of the tour & depart for Selcuk / Kusadasi

8:30 pm - Arrive at your hotel in Selcuk

9:30 pm - Arrive at your hotel in Kusadasi

Overnight in Ephesus region. (Selcuk or Kusadasi)

8:30 am - Pick up from the accommodation.

Today you get to start to explore the wonders of Ephesus. You are picked up from your accommodation and get taken out to see some of the best-preserved marble ruins in the modern world – Ephesus. Ephesus was one of the Ancient Capitals of Roman Asia - the second-largest ancient city of the world! A city where over 200,000 people lived over 3,000 years ago. You also get to visit the House of the Virgin Mary. An important place for the Christian faith, as it is believed it is where Mary spent the last years of her life. You will also visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world – The Temple of Artemis.

Overnight in Ephesus region. (Selcuk or Kusadasi)  

08:30 am - Pick up from the accommodation. After breakfast, you are collected from your accommodation and depart for Pamukkale, which in Turkish translates to "cotton castle". On arrival, you have lunch before taking in the magnificent views of the “cotton castle” travertines. You get a guided tour of the white cliffs of Pamukkale and of the ancient, historical ruins of Hierapolis.

OPTIONAL TOUR: PAMUKKALE PARAGLIDING
Pamukkale’s vistas are stunningly unforgettable, however, the contrast between the natural wonders and ancient ruins is spectacular when laid out beneath you. Paragliding offers a fantastic way to view the region from above while indulging in a heart-racing activity.

21:00 pm - Tonight you will board an overnight bus bound for Cappadocia.

Overnight bus to Cappadocia

This morning you arrive at the unusual and breathtaking scenery of Cappadocia.

Once you checked in to your Cave Hotel, you can relax for the day or catch up on some sleep.

OPTIONAL TOUR: ATV (QUAD) BIKE SAFARI.

If you love Adventure and want to see Cappadocia from a different perspective then our fully guided Quad Safari is suited to you. Ride on a sturdy ATV (quad) bike and experience this landscape in a completely different way. Our Safari starts at approximately 5:00 pm a great opportunity to see an amazing view of this ancient valley.

Overnight Cappadocia region.

- Early Morning - 
OPTIONAL TOUR: CAPPADOCIA HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
If you choose to wake up in the early hours of the morning to take advantage of a Sunrise Hot Air Balloon flight, this experience can be added to the tour. This activity is famous in Cappadocia and is the perfect way to start the day by seeing the awesome views of the mountains from high in the sky. This tour will cost extra.

Full-Day South Cappadocia Tour

09:30 am - Pick up from accommodation in Cappadocia. 
Today you will be picked up from your accommodation after breakfast, to start exploring parts of the Cappadocia region. The highlights of the day will include Underground City, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar Castle, Cavusin Village, and a beautiful stroll through the Rose Valley to name a few. The day is full of some of the most beautiful sites to see in Cappadocia. There is also a 4 km trek from Meskendir Valley, Rose Valley to Red Valley.

- Evening -  
OPTIONAL TOUR: TURKISH NIGHT SHOW & DINNER.
Tonight's optional entertainment is organized so that you have the chance to experience Turkish Culture and Traditions and also enjoy a great show. You will be picked up from your hotel in the evening and taken to a cave restaurant in the heart of Cappadocia, for a night you will always remember.

Overnight Cappadocia.

09:30 am - Pick up from accommodation in Cappadocia. 

North Cappadocia Tour
You have one more day in this spectacular region to soak up the rest of the sites to see. Today you will be picked up from your accommodation and get to visit some of the oldest settlements in the Cappadocia region. You will visit some small villages, take in some local handicrafts, and also get to soak up the natural wonders and visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, Monks Valley, Devrent Valley, and Avanos.

Overnight Bus to Istanbul
20.00 - Tonight you will board an overnight bus bound for Istanbul.

09:00 am - You arrive early into Istanbul this morning where the tour ends. If you require any assistance with onward travel within Turkey, accommodation bookings, or any queries, please let us know & we will be happy to assist.

End of Tour.