Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be welcomed by our professional representative at the arrivals hall and transferred to your hotel in the historic city center. After check-in, the remainder of the day is free to rest after your journey or explore the surrounding area at your own pace. You may take a walk around Sultanahmet Square, discover local cafés, or experience Istanbul’s vibrant atmosphere.

Optional evening activities such as a Bosphorus dinner cruise or Turkish bath experience can be arranged.

Overnight in Istanbul.
Meal(s): No Meal Service

After breakfast, you will join a full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s historic peninsula. Begin with a visit to Hagia Sophia, one
of the world’s most remarkable architectural masterpieces reflecting both Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. Continue to the Blue Mosque, famous for its elegant domes and beautiful interior decorated with thousands of İznik tiles.

Next, explore the historic Hippodrome, once the center of political and social life in Constantinople, where you will see
monuments such as the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column.

After lunch, visit Topkapi Palace, the imperial residence of Ottoman sultans, where you will explore royal courtyards, imperial collections, and treasury exhibits. The tour concludes with free time at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s largest covered markets offering traditional crafts, jewelry, and textiles.

Overnight in Istanbul.
Meal(s): Breakfast & Lunch

Early in the morning, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and begin exploring this extraordinary region, shaped by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago and known for its surreal landscapes and ancient cave settlements.

The tour starts at Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley), known for its unusual rock formations shaped by natural erosion into animal-like figures. Continue to Pasabag (Monks Valley), where Cappadocia’s iconic mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys can be seen.

Next, visit Avanos, a historic town along the Kızılırmak River famous for its centuries-old pottery tradition. You may observe local artisans demonstrating traditional ceramic techniques.

After lunch, explore the Zelve Open-Air Museum, an ancient rock-cut settlement that once housed early Christian communities. The tour concludes with panoramic views from Uchisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia offering breathtaking scenery.

After the tour, transfer to your hotel. The evening is free for optional activities such as ATV safari, horseback riding, Turkish Night show, or Whirling Dervish ceremony.

Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast box & Lunch

OPTIONAL SERVICE: You can begin your day with an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon ride, offering spectacular aerial views of Cappadocia’s valleys and fairy chimneys.

After breakfast, and check out your hotel, depart for a full-day exploration of South Cappadocia’s natural and historical wonders. Visit Red Valley and enjoy a scenic walk through Rose Valley, known for colorful rock formations and hidden cave churches.

Continue to Cavusin Village, an ancient settlement featuring historic cave houses and early Christian churches carved into rock formations. After lunch, visit Pigeon Valley, famous for pigeon houses carved into volcanic rock and beautiful panoramic views.

The tour concludes with a visit to Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, vast subterranean complexes used by early communities for shelter and protection. Explore tunnels, living spaces, storage rooms, and ventilation systems that demonstrate remarkable ancient engineering.

After your tour ends, transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Izmir (Direct or via Istanbul flight).

Upon arrival, meet our representative and you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Overnight in Kusadasi.
Meal(s): Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast around 07:30 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel in Kuşadası and transferred to the designated meeting point in Selçuk, where you will join the rest of the group.

From Selçuk, the journey continues toward Pamukkale at approximately 08:30 AM, covering a scenic drive of around 3 hours through the Aegean countryside. Along the way, a short 10-minute comfort stop will be made for rest and refreshment before arriving at your destination.

Begin your professionally guided exploration of the world-famous Pamukkale White Travertine Terraces, a natural wonder formed by mineral-rich thermal waters cascading down the hillside over thousands of years. As you walk barefoot across the dazzling white calcium formations, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and experience one of Turkey’s most photographed UNESCO-listed landscapes.

Continue to the ancient city of Hierapolis Ancient City, a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site built as a Roman thermal spa. During your guided Hierapolis tour, discover the impressive Roman Theatre of Hierapolis, the well-preserved ancient baths, sacred Temple of Apollo, and the vast Necropolis, one of the largest ancient cemeteries in Anatolia.

You will also have free time to explore the archaeological site at your own pace, take photos, or optionally swim in the famous Cleopatra Antique Thermal Pool, where you can relax in warm mineral waters surrounded by submerged Roman columns .

After the tour concludes at approximately 4:00 PM, you will begin your return journey back to Kuşadası. The drive takes around 3.5 hours, passing through scenic countryside routes along the way.

You are expected to arrive at your hotel in Kuşadası around 7:30 PM, where you can relax and unwind after a full day of exploration. 

Overnight in Kusadasi.
Meal(s): Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast, and check out the hotel, depart at approximately 08:30 AM for a full-day guided Ephesus tour, exploring one of the best-preserved ancient cities of the Mediterranean world. Walk along the marble streets of Ephesus Ancient City, once a thriving Greek and Roman metropolis, and admire remarkable landmarks such as the elegant Temple of Hadrian, the monumental Great Theatre of Ephesus—which once seated over 20,000 spectators—and the beautifully decorated Trajan Fountain. Your guide will bring the ruins to life with insights into daily life, trade, religion, and architecture during the Roman period.

After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the sacred House of the Virgin Mary, an important Christian pilgrimage site believed to be the final residence of Mary. The tour also includes a visit to the historic İsa Bey Mosque, an outstanding example of Seljuk architecture, followed by a stop at the remains of the legendary Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

After completing the Ephesus tour, you will return to Kuşadası and prepare for your onward journey to Çanakkale. Around 6:30 PM, you will board a comfortable public intercity bus for the overnight transfer.

The journey takes approximately 6 hours, with two scheduled rest stops along the route for comfort and refreshments. You are expected to arrive in Çanakkale around 12:30 AM.

Upon arrival at the Canakkale Bus Station, our local representative will meet you and assist with your transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Canakkale.
Meal(s): Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Çanakkale and meet your guide at approximately 08:30 AM to begin your full-day exploration of Troy and Gallipoli.

Your morning starts with the legendary Troy Tour, where mythology and archaeology come together. Visit the iconic Trojan Horse replica, the symbolic reminder of Homer’s epic tale, and explore the Sacrificial Altars used in ancient rituals. Walk along the ancient City Walls, dating back thousands of years, and discover the remains of early settlements including Troy I (3000–2500 BC). Continue to the Bouleuterion (Senate Building) and the Odeon, once used for political meetings and cultural performances. The site reveals multiple layers of civilization, from Troy I to Troy IX, offering a rare glimpse into continuous ancient history.

The Troy visit concludes around 11:30 AM, followed by transfer to Eceabat, where you will have some free time until 13:00 PM. A traditional lunch will be served at a local restaurant, allowing you to enjoy regional Aegean flavors before continuing the journey.

In the afternoon, the Gallipoli Battlefields Tour begins, covering one of the most significant WWI sites in the world. Visit Brighton Beach, the intended landing point of the Allied forces, followed by Beach Cemetery at ANZAC Cove, where many soldiers are laid to rest. Continue to Ari Burnu Cemetery and the ANZAC Commemoration Site, honoring the soldiers of the Gallipoli campaign.

The tour then proceeds to the Lone Pine Memorial, marking one of the fiercest battles of the August offensive, and Johnston’s Jolly, where preserved trenches and tunnels remain visible today. You will also visit the 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial, honoring Turkish soldiers, followed by The Nek, a narrow battlefield known for its tragic assault. Finally, arrive at Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, one of the most important strategic points of the campaign.

Around 6:00 PM, the tour concludes and you will depart for Istanbul. The journey takes approximately 5 hours, with arrival in Istanbul expected around 11:00 PM, where you will be dropped off at your hotel. This marks the end of the day’s tour and services.

Overnight in Istanbul.
Meal(s): Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport according to your international flight schedule.

End of our services.
Meal(s): Breakfast