Duration: 16 Days / 15 Nights
Highlights:Istanbul, Bosphorus, Safranbolu, Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamum, Troy
Departure Dates: Everyday
Note: All tour packages are modular and you can use these itineraries as a starting point and we can help modify this itineraries to accommodate your personal requirements and desires to find your perfect holiday.

Day 01 Arrival in Istanbul
On your arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel with the remainder of day at your leisure to explore city or relax before your tour commences.

Day 02 Historical Istanbul Sightseeing Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast at hotel meet with the guide to depart on the full day regular group tour to explore some of the most important sights in Istanbul. Visit the Blue Mosque, the St Sophia, Hippodrome and Obelisk, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (exluding harem section). Today tour wil be completed with a visit to Rustem Pasha Mosque.

Day 03 Bosphorus Cruise & Dolmabahce Palace Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
This morning you will drive Eminonu Port to board the regular city boat for a 2 hour Bosphorous Cruise. Enjoy this relaxing cruise along the shoreline while your guide explains to you the history of sights seen while onboard. We then continue on land to visit the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace and then also visit Camlica Hill.

Day 04 Bus to Safranbolu (Meal: Breakfast)
Upon check-out you will be transfered to Istanbul central bus station to board the intercity day coach to Safranbolu. On arrival in Safranbolu, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel with your evening free to discover the Old and New Towns of Safranbolu, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994.

Day 05 Day at leisure in Safranbolu (Meal: Breakfast)
Today is at your disposal to further explore Safranbolu. The Old Town preserves many old buildings, with over 1000 registered historical artifacts as well as a large number of ancient settlements, rock tombs and historical bridges. The Old Town is situated in a deep ravine in a fairly dry area in the rain shadow of the mountains. The town derives its name from saffron, since Safranbolu was a trading place and a center for growing saffron.

Day 06 Day bus to Cappadocia (Meal: Breakfast)
Upon check-out you will be transfered to Safranbolu central bus station to board the intercity day coach to Safranbolu via Ankara. On arrival in Cappadocia, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel with your evening free.

Day 07 North Cappadocia Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Start the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches and monasteries. Depart for a panaromic view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar Castle.

Day 08 South Cappadocia Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Another full day tour this time to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. Stop at the Agzikarahan Caravansarai is included. After the tour, you will be transferred to Cappadocia bus station for the overnight intercity coach to Antalya.

Day 09 Perge, Aspendos, Side Tour(Meals: Lunch, Dinner)
Arrive in Antalya and start your day tour with a visit to Perge Ancient City, which once was one of the most important cities along the Mediterranean coast. From here you will visit the world famous ancient Greco - Roman Amphitheater Aspendos, which is the most well preserved example in the world. After visiting this impressive site, you will have a lunch break followed by a visit to Side, an ancient site with attractions including Agora, the Gymnasium, the Apollo Temple and the ancient harbour. Evening is at your leisure to explore the old town by night.

Day 10 Bus to Pamukkale (Meal: Breakfast)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Antalya bus station for the day bus to Pamukkale. On your arrival to Pamukkale, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight you will have the chance to enjoy the hot spring pools of your hotel.

Day 11 Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Kusadasi(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After some free time in the morning, start the day tou with the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of Hierapolis contains one of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world. You will see magnificent examples of Roman Baths, Basilica and the world famous Pamukkale ‘’Cotton Castle’’. There will be free time to walk on the terraces (where allowed), after which you will be transferred to Kusadasi to your hotel.

Day 12 Ephesus Ancient City Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today you will be met at your hotel and start the tour to Ephesus; one of the grandest cities in the Roman world. Drive to Meryemana and visit the house of Virgin Mary. Continue to Ephesus the Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, herculas gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificent library, Agora and fantastic Greco Roman theatre. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Day 13 Pergamum Tour / Bus to Canakkale (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast drive to Pergamum to visit Acropolis where the steepest theatre of the world, the temple of Troijan and the place of the famous Zeus altar can be seen & Asclepion, the foremost medical centre of the ancient world and Acropolis. After the tour, you will be transferred to Bergama bus station for the day bus to Canakkale where you will be met on your arrival and transferred to your hotel.

Day 14 Troy Tour / Travel to Istanbul (Meal: Breakfast)
After check-out, you will continue onto Troy. This is the legendary city of ‘Homer’ which has nine principal levels of occupation covering a period of 3000 years. Then cross the strait by ferry and drive to Istanbul along the shores of Marmara sea. After arrival in Istanbul, transfer to the hotel for your final night in Turkey.

Day 15 Free Day in Istanbul (Meal: Breakfast)
Your last day and night of your vacation will be in Istanbul, at your leisure to take advantage of last minute shopping or relax with a Hamam ‘’Turkish Bath’’.

Day 16 Departure (Meal: Breakfast)
Option to extend package with additional night(s) in Istanbul or we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your return or onward flight.