Day 1 Thursday Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel located in the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. The world famous grand bazaar beckons. Tonight, meet your guide and the rest of your group. Overnight Istanbul 4*.

Day 2 Friday Istanbul old city tour
Enjoy a tour of Istanbul, the city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, Aya Sofia, Topkapi Palace, the Cistern and the Hippodrome. Welcome dinner tonight at the hotel. Overnight Istanbul 4*. Welcome dinner at a special Turkish restaurant. Breakfast and dinner.

Day 3 Saturday Istanbul to Cappadocia via Kayseri
At noon you will fly from Istanbul to Kayseri and drive to Cappadocia. Free day to explore the unique "Land of the Free Horses." Discover the open air museum with its many churches. Overnight Cappadocia S Class. Breakfast and dinner.

Day 4 Sunday Cappadocia
Today we tour one of the famous underground cities and then Uchisar castle. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening. A must see! Overnight Cappadocia S Class. Breakfast.

Day 5 Monday Cappadocia
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia, with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley and the Fairy Chimneys. We will also join a demonstration on pottery today in Avanos. Overnight Cappadocia S Class. Breakfast and dinner.

Day 6 Tuesday Cappadocia to Pamukkale
In the morning trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley, a region once favoured by Byzantine monks. We then visit the ancient Silk Road Caravanserais. Overnight Pamukkale 5*. Breakfast and dinner.

Day 7 Wednesday Pamukkale to Kusadasi
Today tour the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. We also will visit the fantastic ruins and museum of Aphrodisias. Overnight Kusadasi 5*. Breakfast and dinner.

Day 8 Thursday Ephesus
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of the impressive site of Ephesus. Walk down the Marble Road towards the Celsus Library, Domitianus Temple and Grand Theatre. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city halls and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. Visit a carpet weaving village and learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi 5*. Breakfast and dinner.

Day 9 Friday Kusadasi to Gallipoli via Pergamum and Troy
This morning, we tour the magnificent Acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples, library and medical facilities made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. We then visit Troy, famous with the legendary Trojan Horse from the times of beautiful Helen, Queen of Sparta and Paris, the Trojan Prince. Overnight Canakkale 5*. Breakfast and dinner.

Day 10 Saturday Gallipoli to Istanbul
Today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum. In the afternoon drive to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul 4*. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 11 Sunday Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise
After breakfast we take a Bosphorus Cruise through the waterway separating the two continents, Asia and Europe. Then we visit Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence for the Ottoman Sultans and then pass over the Bosphorus Bridge and stop at the Camlica Hill, the best panoramic view point of Istanbul and the Bosphorus. Overnight Istanbul 4*. Breakfast and farewell dinner in the hotel.

Day 12 Monday Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. Transfer to airport.

Includes

• tours of

o Istanbul
o Gallipoli
o Troy
o Pergamum
o Ephesus
o Sirince
o Pamukkale
o Aphrodisias
o Cappadocia

• accommodation

o 4 nights in 4 * hotels
o 4 nights in 5* hotels
o 3 nights in S (special) Class hotels

• 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 8 dinners
• Istanbul - Kayseri flight ticket
• transfers

o Istanbul airport to your hotel on Day 1 arrival
o Istanbul hotel to Istanbul airport on day 3
o Kayseri airport to your Cappadocia hotel on Day 3
o Istanbul hotel to Istanbul airport on Day 12 departure

• transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• entrance fees to various sites