Duration: 09 Days / 08 Nights
Highlights: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya
Departure Dates: Everyday
Note: All tour packages are modular and you can use these itineraries as a starting point and we can help modify this itineraries to accommodate your personal requirements and desires to find your perfect holiday.

Day 01 Arrival in Istanbul
On your arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel with the remainder of day at your leisure to explore city or relax before your tour commences.

Day 02 Historical Istanbul Sightseeing Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Meet your guide and start the day in the morning with a visit the spectacular Blue Mosque decorated with beautiful 17th century Iznik tiles. Then stroll around the historical Hippodrome where chariot races were once held. Continue with the Hagia Sophia / St. Sophia and Museum. After lunch at local restaurant, you will visit the Topkapi Palace (exluding harem section) and Museum, the residence of the legendary Ottoman Sultans, now converted into a museum. It consists of several exhibition halls, such as the Treasury, the porcelain section, Armoury and Holy Relics. We will complete this historical day with a visit to the Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi).

Day 03 Drive to Gallipoli / Gallipoli (WWI) Battlefields Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Early morning drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula along the Thracian coastline viewing the countryside and villages on the European soil of Turkey. Lunch en- route at Tekirdag. Arriving to the Battlefields and fully guided tour of Anzac Cove, Brighton Beach, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, The Nek, trenches, Simpson's Cemetery then across the Dardanelles Strait by ferryboat to Canakkale and overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Troy & Pergamum Tour / Drive to Kusadasi (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After check-out you will visit Ancient Troy and see the current excavations, 9 layers of old cities, the Trojan Horse, and you will hear and see from your guides remaining of the Trojan War. Then the day will continue with a drive to Pergamum. After lunch start the tour of Pergamum with the Acropolis, the Steepest Theatre of the ancient world, Temple of Trojan, the library, Asclepion, the ancient medical centre, the oldest known hospital in the world. At the conclusion of your day of sightseeing, you will be driven to the hotel for your stay in Kusadasi.

Day 05 Ephesus Ancient City Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Leave for Ephesus, cradle of early Christianity. Visit the house where the Virgin Mary spent the last years of her life; see the remains of the Temple of Diana which used to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.  Afternoon Optional : tour of Sardis, capital of ancient Lydia and legendary King Kroesus famous for his tremendous wealth. Visit the Temple of Cybele which later became a church, the famous Synagogue from the third century, the Gymnasium and the new excavation area. See the Golden River Pactalos.

Day 06 Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Bus to Antalya (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Early in the morning you will depart from your hotel and travel to visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of Hierapolis contains one of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world. We will see magnificent examples of Roman Baths, Basilica and the world famous Pamukkale ‘’Cotton Castle’’. This natural phenomenon leaves thick white layers of limestone and travertine cascading down the mountain slope, which resemble a frozen waterfall. There will be free time to walk on the terraces (where allowed), after which you will be transferred to Denizli bus station for the overnight coach to Cappadocia.

Day 07 Perge, Aspendos, Side Tour(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Your guided tour today starts with a visit to Perge Ancient City, which once was one of the most important cities along the Mediterranean coast. From here you will visit the world famous ancient Greco - Roman Amphitheater Aspendos, which is the most well preserved example in the world. After visiting this impressive site, you will have a lunch break followed by a visit to Side, an ancient site with attractions including Agora, the Gymnasium, the Apollo Temple and the ancient harbour. Evening is at your leisure to explore the old town by night.

Day 08 Free Day in Antalya / Flight to Istanbul (Meal: Breakfast)
After the breakfast at the hotel, the day will be at leisure by your own to spend some time on the beautiful beaches of AntalyaToday your day will at your leisure to explore the Old city of Antalya or relax along the coastline of Mediterranean. At the end of the day you will be transferred to Antalya Airport for the flight to Istanbul. With your arrival to Istanbul, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. You last night in Turkey will be spend in Istanbul.

Day 09 Departure (Meal: Breakfast)
Option to extend package with additional night(s) in Istanbul or we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your return or onward flight.