Turkey Adventure

Welcome to Turkey!

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed and transferred directly to your hotel by shuttle service.

After checking in, the rest of the day and evening are free for you to relax or explore Istanbul at your own pace.

Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, meet your professional local guide at the hotel and begin your walking tour through Istanbul’s historic Old City.

Visit the Hippodrome of Constantinople, the magnificent Blue Mosque, and the iconic Hagia Sophia. Continue to the colourful Grand Bazaar and explore the aromatic Spice Bazaar, filled with spices, Turkish delights, teas, dried fruits, and local products.

An optional visit to the Basilica Cistern can also be arranged. The entrance fee is not included.

Highlights
Hippodrome of Constantinople
Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia
Grand Bazaar
Spice Bazaar
Optional Basilica Cistern

Overnight in Istanbul.

Important Notes:
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays due to prayers; we are unable to enter

After breakfast, meet your professional guide at the hotel and visit the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly four centuries.

Explore the palace courtyards, imperial chambers, historical collections, and panoramic views over the Bosphorus.

After the palace visit, enjoy a scenic two-hour Bosphorus Cruise between Europe and Asia. Along the way, admire Istanbul’s waterfront palaces, mosques, fortresses, traditional Ottoman mansions, and spectacular skyline.

Highlights
Topkapi Palace
Golden Horn
Galata Tower
Dolmabahce Palace
Cıragan Palace
Ortakoy Mosque
Bosphorus Bridge
Rumeli Fortress
European and Asian shores

Overnight in Istanbul.

Important Notes:
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays

After an early morning departure from Istanbul, you will travel to Eceabat, located on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

Upon arrival, you will enjoy lunch before joining a fully guided tour of the Gallipoli battlefields. During the tour, you will visit important war memorials, original trenches, and the cemeteries of Australian, New Zealand, British, and Turkish soldiers.

You will also visit the museum, where historical artefacts discovered in the region are displayed. This meaningful tour offers time to reflect on the heroism, tragedy, and friendships that emerged between the nations during the Gallipoli Campaign.

Overnight in the Gallipoli region.

Transfer From Gallipoli To Troy
 Rise and shine early in the morning for your journey toTroy and Pergamon. Start with the region's most iconic site: the Trojan Horse. You will then tour the Houses of Troy, which were built between 3,000 B.C. and 2,500 B.C, and see the Sacrificial Altars. Visit the Senate Building, known as the “Bouleuterion”, and the concert hall known as the “Odeon”. See what is left of the different cities from Troy I to Troy IX.
 
Transfer From Troy To Pergamon
 Take a break for lunch before continuing to ancient Pergamon.
 Here you will visit the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena, the Library, Gymnasium, and the Temple of Trajan. Other highlights include the Hellenistic Theater, an amphitheatre that holds up to 10,000 people, and the Temple of Dionysus in the Lower Agora.
 
 Transfer From Pergamon To Ephesus
 Once this tour is finished, you will start your journey towards Ephesus, arriving late evening and being taken to your accommodation near the ancient city of Ephesus.
 
 Overnight in the Ephesus region. (Selcuk or Kusadasi)

Transfer From Ephesus To Pamukkale
After breakfast, you will be collected from your accommodation and depart for Pamukkale, which in Turkish translates to "cotton castle". On arrival, you will instantly understand why, laid out before you are pools of white stacked one on top of the other. You will have lunch before taking in the magnificent views of the “cotton castle” travertines and dipping your toes into these refreshing pools. You will have a guided tour over the white cliffs of Pamukkale and then of the ancient, historical ruins of the city of Hierapolis, constantly under excavation as this immense and wealthy city of over 3000 years ago gives up its secrets to us.

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.

Overnight in the Ephesus region. (Selcuk or Kusadasi)

Ephesus Tour
Today, you will explore the wonders of the Ephesus region. You are picked up from your accommodation and will see some of the best-preserved marble ruins in the modern world. Ephesus was one of the Ancient Capitals of Roman Asia - the second-largest ancient city of the world!

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. Then on to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world – The Temple of Artemis.

Transfer To the Airport and Flight To Cappadocia
After your Ephesus tour, you will be dropped off at Izmir Airport for your domestic flight to Kayseri. From Kayseri Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

This morning, you arrive at the unusual and breathtaking scenery of Goreme, Cappadocia, and are taken to your accommodation.

South Cappadocia Tour
You will be picked up from your accommodation after breakfast to start exploring parts of the South Cappadocia Region. The highlights of the day will include the Underground City, Uchisar Castle Panorama, and the beautiful sights of the Meskendir Valley, to name a few. The day is full of some of the most beautiful places to see in Cappadocia.

- Evening -
OPTIONAL TOUR: TURKISH NIGHT SHOW & DINNER.
Tonight's tour is a special evening, organized not only so that you can delight in Turkish Culture and Traditions, but also to have an entertaining night you will never forget after your day of sightseeing in Cappadocia. You will be picked up from your hotel in the evening and taken to a cave restaurant in the heart of Cappadocia,

Overnight in Cappadocia.

- Early Morning -
OPTIONAL TOUR: CAPPADOCIA HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT

In the morning, why not float over this place of wonder in a Magical Hot Air Balloon? This activity is a must in Cappadocia and is the perfect way to start the day. Seen from above, Cappadocia is like no other place on earth. This optional tour comes at an extra cost.

North Cappadocia Tour
You have one more day in this spectacular region to soak up the rest of the sights. Today you will be picked up from your accommodation in Goreme and will visit some of the oldest settlements in the North 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 Monks Valley, Devrent Valley, and the Three Beauties.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

- Evening -
OPTIONAL TOUR: TURKISH NIGHT SHOW & DINNER.
But the fun isn't over once the sun is down! Don't miss out on the most exciting event of the trip: this evening we offer the option to add on an evening of traditional food, entertainment, and fun at our Special Turkish Night. Spend the night watching traditional Turkish belly dancing while trying foods that are unique to Turkey, which you can't find anywhere else. This fully catered evening is an event too good to turn down!

Transfer To the Airport and Return Flight To Istanbul

Following your breakfast, you will be dropped off at the airport for your domestic flight back to Istanbul, where your tour will come to an end.