Glories of Turkey Tour

12 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
20 peopleMaximum group size
8 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Highlights

Necropol Museum

Pottery Village

Underground City

Red Valley

Itinerary

Turkey’s wonders await on the Glories of Turkey Tour—a 12-day group journey blending ancient marvels with modern comforts. Start and end in Istanbul, traveling through Kusadasi, Aspendos, Hierapolis, and more. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Ephesus, Troy, Pamukkale, and Göreme, and walk in the footsteps of history at the Gallipoli Battlefields. Local experiences—such as pottery-making and carpet weaving—immerse you in authentic traditions. With accommodations, meals, and transport included, this city sightseeing tour is perfect for those seeking a rich, all-encompassing Turkish adventure. The unique highlight: in-depth cultural immersion paired with classic sightseeing.

day 1 - Istanbul

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 2 - Istanbul Old City

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) and the Hippodrome.
Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorus cruise'.

Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
OverNight:Istanbul

day 3 - Gallipoli Battlefields

One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:MD Barbaros Hotel / Kolin Hotel / MD Barbaros Hotel / Kolin Hotel (5 star)
OverNight:Çanakkale

day 4 - Troy, Behramkale, Kusadasi

Depart from Çanakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum. We continue on to the old village of Behramkale, a picturesque settlement with stone houses and narrow streets that offer a glimpse into traditional Turkish village life. You will have time to explore the village, take in the beautiful scenery, and perhaps enjoy a cup of Turkish tea or coffee at a local café. From Behramkale, we head south to Kuşadası.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
OverNight:Kuşadası

day 5 - Ephesus, Kusadasi

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before exploring the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the region. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey, and at the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
OverNight:Kuşadası

day 6 - Pamukkale, Hierapolis

This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)
OverNight:Pamukkale

day 7 - Laodicea, Antalya

After breakfast we head for the resort town of Antalya, stopping along the way to visit isit the Laodicea which was the chief city of the Lycus River Valley region. The full name of the city was Laodicea ad Lyceum (Laodicea on the Lycus). The city was originally known as Diospolis ("the City of Zeus"). The Greek deity considered to be the greatest of the Olympian gods. Then, we will head to resort town, Antalya. We will visit the Antalya Necropol Museum, which offers fascinating insights into ancient burial practices and showcases artifacts from various historical periods.

Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Ruin Adalia Hotel / Alp Paşa Hotel (4 star)
OverNight:Antalya

day 8 - Perge, Aspendos

Full day tour of the ancient ruins of Perge and Aspendos. In Aspendos, you can see the Roman Theatre built in the 2nd century and seating 15,000 people. Side is one of the best classical sites in Turkey with its Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins.

Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Alp Paşa Hotel / Ruin Adalia Hotel (Boutique)
OverNight:Antalya

day 9 - Konya, Cappadocia

Today we travel to Cappadocia, through the central part of the country, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:Hanedan Cave Hotel (Boutique Cave)
OverNight:Cappadocia

day 10 - Cappadocia

2025 Itinerary: Today we will visit Pigeon and Red Valley and then we visit Cavusin village and lastly Avanos town where we will learn about hand-made pottery

2026 Itinerary: This morning, we will visit Pigeon Valley and Red Valley, followed by a stop at Çavuşin Village. Later, we’ll head to Avanos, a charming town famous for its hand-made pottery, where we’ll see a local pottery demonstration. In the afternoon, marvel at Cappadocia’s unique lunar landscape as we explore the Göreme Open-Air Museum, admire the fairy chimneys, and discover the fascinating multi-level chambers of an underground city.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:Hanedan Cave Hotel (Boutique Cave)
OverNight:Cappadocia

day 11 - Goreme, Underground City, Istanbul

2025 Itinerary: Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city. Then, we will head to airport for an evening flight to Istanbul.

2026 Itinerary: We will head to the airport for a morning flight to Istanbul

Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
OverNight:Istanbul

day 12 - Istanbul

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Meals:Breakfast
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Accommodation
11 nights accommodation3 Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)1 MD Barbaros Hotel / Kolin Hotel / MD Barbaros Hotel / Kolin Hotel (5 star)2 Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)1 Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)1 Ruin Adalia Hotel / Alp Paşa Hotel (4 star)1 Alp Paşa Hotel / Ruin Adalia Hotel (Boutique)2 Hanedan Cave Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Meal
11 breakfast and 6 dinner
Transport
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicleDomestic flight between Cappadocia and Istanbul and transfersTips except Driver and Guide
Guide
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Others
Entrance fees

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