Classic Turkey - 7 day tour

Pickup is scheduled between 12:00 and 13:00 from centrally located hotels. Departure for Ankara, 450 km away, will be on our deluxe coach, crossing the intercontinental bridge in Istanbul. Upon arrival in the country's capital, dinner will be served at the hotel. Overnight stay: Ankara Meals: Dinner.
Overnight: Ankara

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing to explore Ankara, Turkey's capital. Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, which features exhibitions showcasing artifacts from the Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Hittite, Phrygian, and Urartu periods, among others. Explore the Ataturk Mausoleum, a monument dedicated to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic. Please note that the mausoleum may be closed for government ceremonies without prior notice, and if our schedule coincides, we will opt for a panoramic view instead, with a photo stop. Afterward, depart for Cappadocia, covering a distance of 290 km. En route, visit an ancient underground city built by Christian communities to protect themselves from Arab raids. This city features preserved stables, communal areas, meeting rooms, and small family quarters. Continue to the Cappadocia region for your overnight stay. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Cappadocia

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before spending the day exploring this magnificent region, known for its world-famous fairy chimneys and the unique Göreme Valley, home to cave churches adorned with paintings from the 10th and 11th centuries. Visit the troglodyte village of Uçhisar, take in the spectacular landscape of Avcilar, and explore the Derbent Valley, famous for its intriguing natural rock formations. Additionally, there will be opportunities to visit artisan workshops featuring crafts such as carpets and onyx stones set in silver jewelry. Conclude the day with dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Overnight stay in Cappadocia. Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner. Optional Activity: Hot Air Balloon Flight over Cappadocia. Depart from your hotel before sunrise for a balloon ride that offers a unique perspective of Cappadocia from above. Experience breathtaking views of the region’s rock formations, fairy chimneys, and lunar landscapes. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Overnight: Cappadocia

Begin the day with breakfast before departing for Pamukkale, located 610 km away. En route, visit the Sultanhan Caravanserai, a medieval Seljuk inn. Continue traveling to Pamukkale, where you'll have free time to explore the "Cotton Castle," known for its unique natural limestone hot spring pools and petrified travertine waterfalls. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at a hotel in Pamukkale. Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner.

Have breakfast at the hotel before departing for Selçuk-Efeso, approximately 200 km away. Upon arrival, explore the archaeological site of Ephesus, a city devoted to the goddess Artemis. Visit notable landmarks such as the Odeon, the Temple of Hadrian, the House of Love, the Library of Celsus, the Agora, Marble Street, and the largest theater from antiquity. Next, tour the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the final residence of Jesus' mother. Stop at a leather production center, then continue to İzmir, located about 85 km away and recognized as the third-largest city in Turkey. Enjoy dinner and spend the night at the hotel. Overnight stay in İzmir. Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for Pergamon, now known as Bergama, located 110 km away. Upon arrival, explore the ruins of Asclepion, renowned as the most significant hospital in Asia Minor and its therapeutic center. Next, travel approximately 190 km to Troy, an iconic archaeological site famed for its connection to Homer's Iliad saga. After visiting Troy, continue to Çanakkale, about 25 km further. There, have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel. Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Overnight: Canakkale