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21 daysDuration
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8 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
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Highlights

Atatürk's Mausoleum

UNESCO Heritage site

Ephesus Archaeology Museum

Ephesus Experience Museum

Itinerary

Discover the diverse landscapes, ancient civilisations, and cultural heritage. Beginning in Istanbul, explore the treasures of the Old City before travelling through the historic battlefields of Gallipoli and the legendary ruins of Troy and Pergamon. Continue to Ephesus and Pamukkale. Journey inland along the historic Silk Road to Konya, then venture into the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia to explore Göreme and its fascinating underground cities. Continue to Istanbul before heading east towards Van, Kars and the remote frontiers of Türkiye, discovering ancient fortresses, Armenian and Urartian heritage, dramatic mountain landscapes and the atmospheric ruins of Ani. The journey continues beyond Türkiye into the Caucasus, crossing through Georgia and Armenia to discover Gyumri, Etchmiadzin, Yerevan, Garni, Geghard and Lake Sevan before reaching Georgia’s vibrant capital, Tbilisi.

day 1Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore.

Accommodation
Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
OverNight
Istanbul

day 2Istanbul Old City

day 3Gallipoli Battlefields

day 4Troy, Pergamon, Kusadasi

day 5Ephesus, Kusadasi

day 6Pamukkale, Hierapolis

day 7Silk Road, Konya

day 8Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City

day 9Ankara

day 10Byzantium Tour

day 11Flight to Van

day 12Van, Akdamar Island

day 13Doğubeyazıt, Ararat, Kars

day 14Kars, Ani

day 15Georgia - Armenia Border

day 16Gyumri, Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Zvartnots Cathedral, Yerevan

day 17Garni Temple - Symphony of Stones - Geghard Monastery - Vernissage

day 18Sevanavank Monastery, Dilijan, Haghpat Monastery, Bagratashen Border Crossing, Tbilisi

day 19Tbilisi

day 20Tbilisi, Sighnaghi-Sagaredjo

day 21Departure From Tbilisi

What's Included

Accommodation
20 nights accommodation4 Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)1 Kolin Hotel (5 star)2 Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)1 Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)2 Dere Suites Hotel (4 star)2 Karaca Hotel Van (4 star)1 Radisson Hotel Gyumri (4 star)3 Brim Hotel (4 star)
Meal
19 breakfast, 1 lunch and 11 dinner
Transport
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicleTips except Driver and GuideDomestic flight from Istanbul to Van and transfers
Guide
Professional English-speaking tour guide ensuring expert guidance and support throughout your entire journey.
Others
Entrance fees2 Kars Beylerbeyi Palace (Boutique)2 Ani Plaza (4 star)

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