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Highlights
Istanbul - Marvel at the Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture that has stood at the heart of the city for centuries
Gallipoli - Reflect at Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair, key sites of the 1915 campaign
Troy - Explore the ruins of the legendary city of Troy, famed for its epic war and iconic wooden horse
Pergamum - Visit the ancient Asklepion, once a renowned centre of healing in the classical world
Pamukkale - Admire the gleaming white travertine terraces shaped by natural thermal springs over millennia
Hierapolis - Wander through the ancient spa city’s ruins, including its vast theatre and thermal baths
Fethiye - Stroll the harbour town’s lively Fish Market and see the remains of the Telmessos Theatre
Antalya - Discover the historic Kaleici district with its Ottoman houses and picturesque Old Harbor
Caravanserai - Stop at a 13th-century Seljuk inn that once sheltered merchants along the Silk Road
Saratli - Descend into the fascinating underground city, carved from volcanic rock as a place of refuge
Cappadocia - Stay in a cave hotel amid landscapes of fairy chimneys and valleys unique to this region
Hierapolis - Wander through the ancient spa city’s ruins, including its vast theatre and thermal baths
Fethiye - Stroll the harbour town’s lively Fish Market and see the remains of the Telmessos Theatre
Antalya - Discover the historic Kaleici district with its Ottoman houses and picturesque Old Harbor
Caravanserai - Stop at a 13th-century Seljuk inn that once sheltered merchants along the Silk Road
Saratli - Descend into the fascinating underground city, carved from volcanic rock as a place of refuge
Cappadocia - Stay in a cave hotel amid landscapes of fairy chimneys and valleys unique to this region
What's Included
Accommodation
10 nights in 4-5 star hotels & 2 nights in a cave hotel in Cappadocia
Meals
12 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 8 dinners
Transport
Arrival airport transfer on day 1 & departure airport transfer on day 13Relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
Others
Services of licensed guides throughout TurkeyLuggage handlingLocal taxes and service charges
Journey through Turkey on this 13-day tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia. Begin with Istanbul’s grand landmarks, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the bustling Grand Bazaar, before heading to Gallipoli and across the Dardanelles. Step back in time at Troy and Pergamum, then wander the ancient streets of Ephesus. Admire Pamukkale’s dazzling white terraces, soak up coastal charm in Fethiye and Antalya, and travel inland to Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes and cave cities.
day 1Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. In the evening, we gather for a welcome briefing and orientation, giving you the chance to meet your fellow travellers.
OverNight
Istanbul
day 2Istanbul City Tour
day 3Gallipoli Peninsula & Canakkale
day 4Troy & Pergamum
day 5Izmir at Leisure
day 6Izmir to Pamukkale
day 7Pamukkale to Fethiye
day 8Fethiye at Leisure
day 9Fethiye to Antalya
day 10Antalya at Leisure
day 11Caravanserai & Saratli Underground City
day 12Cappadocia at Leisure
day 13Departure from Cappadocia
13 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
22 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Ends
Istanbul, Turkey
Cappadocia, Turkey
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