Jewels of Sultans Crown - 12 days

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12 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

2 peopleMinimum to book

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Starts

Istanbul, Turkey

Ends

Istanbul, Turkey

Highlights

Istanbul - Marvel at the Old City, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Underground Cistern and Topkapi Palace

Gallipoli Peninsula - Explore ANZAC Cove and pay your respects at Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, trenches, and battlefields

Troy - Turn back time and examine the Trojan horse replica, ancient ruins and the Aegean Coast

Explore Anatalya and the ancient city of Perge

Aegean Coast - Visit Kusadasi and Cannakale

Pergamum and Ephesus - Examine more historic Roman ruins and let your historical imagination run wild

Pamukkale - Admire the hot springs and take a dip in the famous thermal pools, then visit the Roman spa town of Hierapolis

Aspendos - Explore the magnificent amphitheatres

Konya - Visit the Silk Road and Mevlana Museum

Cappadocia - Tour Uchisar Castle, fairy chimneys and underground city

Ankara - Explore the Mausoleum of Ataturk and museum

Pergamum and Ephesus - Examine more historic Roman ruins and let your historical imagination run wild

Pamukkale - Admire the hot springs and take a dip in the famous thermal pools, then visit the Roman spa town of Hierapolis

Aspendos - Explore the magnificent amphitheatres

Konya - Visit the Silk Road and Mevlana Museum

Cappadocia - Tour Uchisar Castle, fairy chimneys and underground city

Ankara - Explore the Mausoleum of Ataturk and museum

Itinerary

From the grandeur of Istanbul’s mosques to the moon-like landscape of Cappadocia, the "Jewels of Sultans Crown - 12 days" tour is an expertly guided, private sightseeing trip that showcases Turkey’s most treasured destinations. Tailored for experienced travelers and seniors, this journey blends ancient history, natural wonders, and architectural marvels across Istanbul, Antalya, Pamukkale, and beyond.

Marvel at the world’s most beautifully preserved amphitheatres in Perge and Aspendos, wander bustling bazaars, and soak in the surreal travertine terraces of Pamukkale. Each stop is punctuated by comfortable accommodations, seamless logistics, and insightful local guides.

What sets this tour package apart is its comprehensive itinerary, offering deep dives into Turkey’s classics as well as lesser-known gems. For those craving a rich, multi-faceted exploration of Turkish heritage and scenery, this tour delivers an experience worthy of a sultan.

day 1 - Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul. You will be met upon arrival at the airport by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel. The

rest of the day is free.

OverNight:Istanbul

day 2 - Old City sights

After breakfast enjoy a full day tour of the magnificent city of Istanbul. Explore Topkapi Palace, the exterior of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Roman Hippodrome; once home to chariot races, gladiatorial battles and public executions, before trying your hand at a spot of haggling in the Grand Bazaar. Tonight, there is an optional Turkish dinner with traditional Turkish entertainment.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Istanbul

day 3 - Cappadocia

Istanbul - Cappadocia. Driving to Ankara we visit the mausoleum and museum of Kemal Ataturk, one of Turkey’s most revered leaders, famous for his progressive reform of Turkish society and his incredible strategic command during World War I, thwarting the Allied attempts at invading Turkey. You will then enjoy a picturesque journey through the Lakeland before arriving in Cappadocia.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Cappadocia

day 4 - Cappadocia

Cappadocia. This morning opt for a hot air balloon ride over the incredible landscape of Cappadocia, before embarking upon a full day sightseeing tour of the region. Discover the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, visit the Kaymakli Underground City where early Christians took refuge from their persecutors and the Open Air Museum in Goreme - where you can view some of the best examples of Byzantine art in the rock cut churches with frescoes and paintings dating back to the 10th century. You will also visit the natural fortress of Uchisar before

being given a demonstration of the local handicrafts of hand-made carpets, Turkish tiles, onyx and potteries.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Cappadocia

day 5 - Konya

Cappadocia - Konya. Today we drive onward to Pamukkale via the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece of Sultanhan Caravanserai and Konya. In Konya visit the 13th century Mevlana Museum; the original lodge of the Mevlevi Whirling Dervishes, a mystical Sufi Muslim group. It contains the tomb of Mevlana, a leading philosopher and mystic of Islam, which remains an important place of pilgrimage. Tonight you have the option to watch a Whirling Dervishes performance.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Konya

day 6 - Antalya

Konya - antalya. This morning drive to Antalya and visit the ancient city of Perge, originally settled by the Hittites around 1500BC. Perge has an impressive colonnaded street and is the site where most of the statues on display at the Antalya Museum were unearthed. Also visit Aspendos, which is home to one of the best preserved

amphitheatres in the world.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Antalya

day 7 - Pamukkale

Antalya - Pamukkale. After breakfast depart for Pammukale. Remainder of the day at leisure. Perhaps try the beautiful thermal baths of your hotel.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Pamukkale

day 8 - Pamukkale

Pamukkale - Kusadasi. After breakfast visit the incredible white calcium terraces of Pamukkale and ancient Hierapolis, with its Necropolis graveyard of over 1200 graves. The Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium, dating back to third century BC and the sacred pool are some of the highlights of Hierapolis. The shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath. This afternoon, en route to Kusadasi we visit the ruins of the great Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World), which is situated in a marshy basin between Selcuk and Ephesus.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Kusadasi

day 9 - Ancient Ephesus

Kusadasi. This morning you will drive to the ancient and magnificent city of Ephesus, one of the largest and most well preserved ancient city’s in the Mediterranean, with Roman theatres, fountains, buildings, churches and temples. Ephesus was originally built on the north slope of Mount Pion in 1000 BC but was later relocated to its current location in 4th century BC. This afternoon you can visit a Turkish leather manufacturing house where products are available for

sale.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Kusadasi

day 10 - Pergamum

Kusadasi - Canakkale. This morning, departing early we visit Bergama, the site of the ancient city of Pergamum which remained hidden from the modern world until 1871 when the German engineer Carl Humann rediscovered it when some locals showed him an interesting and strange mosaic that turned out to be the Altar of Zeus. Pergamum, one of Turkey’s oldest civilised settlements, inhabited since pre-historic times through to Ionic, Roman and Byzantine civilizations. You will have the chance to visit the ancient acropolis situated on top of a steep hill and the aforementioned Altar of Zeus. We continue to Troy, the ancient city made famous by Homer’s Odyssey and the fable of Helen, Achilles and

the Trojan horse. Afterwards drive on to Canakkale.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Canakkale

day 11 - Gallipoli

Canakkale - Istanbul. After breakfast cross the Dardanelles to visit the evocative battlefields of Gallipoli. In World War 1 the Allies tried in vain to capture Turkey in order to better supply troops in Europe via access to the Black Sea and also open up better supply routes to Russia. It was on the beaches of the Gallipoli peninsula where the Allies landed and over 11,000 Anzacs lost their lives. Visit key sites such as Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, The Nek and other Turkish and Allied trenches.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Istanbul

day 12 - Istanbul

Istanbul. Your tour arrangements end after breakfast. Onward transfer to the airport.

Meals:1 Breakfast

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Accommodation

11 nights 4 star hotels

Meals

Breakfast daily and 8 dinners

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfers on days 1 and 12 (one each day)All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Guide

English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide

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Touring as per itinerary

Entrance

Entrance fees for all included sightseeing

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