Day 1 Wednesday 8th November
Welcome to 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. Overnight Istanbul 3*.

Day 2 Thursday 9th November
Istanbul old cityTour the city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Welcome Dinner at hotel. Overnight Istanbul 3*. Dinner.

Day 3 Friday 10th November Troy
Today we travel south visiting ancient Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse, before checking into our hotel. Overnight Guzelyali 4*. Lunch and dinner.

Day 4 Saturday 11th November
Remembrance Day at GallipoliOne of the most emotional and touching places in Turkey, today we start our WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli tour with a small unofficial service at ANZAC Cove at 11 am, then we continue on to visit the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, the Nek, Johnston’s Jolly and the Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali 4*. Lunch. Dinner.

Day 5 Sunday 12th November Acropolis of Pergamum
We tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. It’s impressive temples, library and medical facilities made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. This evening, relax by the beach. Overnight Kusadasi 4*. Dinner.

Day 6 Monday 13th November Ephesus
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city halls and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. We also visit Leather goods display. Turkey produces some of the finest leather goods in the world and many are made here before branding in Italy. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. At the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Tonight we dine in the beautiful fruit wine producing and craft town of Sirince. Overnight Kusadasi 4*. Dinner.

Day 7 Tuesday 14th November Kusadasi to Pamukkale
Today we head inland and visit the famous calcium terraces of Pamukkale and the ancient Roman city of Hierapolis. Overnight Pamukkale 4*. Dinner.

Day 8 Wednesday 15th November Konya
Today we visit Konya and the Mevlana Museum. The Mevlevi order of whirling dervishes is a mystic group whose members are followers of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi. Overnight Konya 4*. Dinner.

Day 9 Thursday 16th November Caravanseray, Underground city
En-route, we stop at an ancient Silk Road Caravanseray, before we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore Derinkuyu Underground City. Tonight, don’t miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia 4*

Day 10 Friday 17th November Cappadocia, Goreme, Uchisar castle
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Overnight Cappadocia 4*. Dinner.

Day 11 Saturday 18th November Nation’s Capital Ankara
In the Nations capital, Ankara, we visit the award winning Ancient Civilisation’s Museum. Overnight Istanbul 3*.

Day 12 Sunday 19th November Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.

Tour includes
o Inbound airport transfer to your hotel
o Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
o 3 nights 3 star, 8 nights 4 star hotel accommodation with breakfast
o 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 8 dinners

Tour does not include
o Entrance fees to various sites
o Flight tickets