Day 1 Saturday
Welcome to IstanbulWelcome 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 Sunday Istanbul old city
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Cistern and the Hippodrome. Group dinner tonight. Overnight Istanbul 3*. Dinner.

Day 3 Monday Gallipoli battlefields
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, 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. Overnight Guzelyali 4*. Lunch and dinner.

Day 4 Tuesday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse. Then 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. An afternoon leather goods display follows. Overnight Kusadasi 4*. Dinner.

Day 5 Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. 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. Overnight Kusadasi 4*. Dinner.

Day 6 ThursdayPamukkale, Hierapolis
Tour the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale 4*. Dinner.

Day 7 Friday Caravansary
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road passing several Caravanserails and visiting Sultanhani Caravansary. Tonight, don’t miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia 4*.

Day 8 Saturday Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, an underground city and more. Overnight Cappadocia 4*. Dinner.

Day 9 Sunday Cappadocia, Corum
Departure from the hotel in Cappadocia in the early morning. Arrival to Corum and we start our trip in Alacahoyuk, one of the most important living places of Hittite civilization. After, we also stop by Hattusa, the capital city of Hittites, have chance to see the exposition of remainders in an open-air museum. Overnight Corum 3*.

Day 10 Monday Gerze, Sinop
Departure from the hotel in the morning after brekfast and drive straight to Sinop, the last north point of Turkey.Lunch in Gerze, a small village not away from Sinop. First place to visit is Hamsaroz and Akliman coves that are really one of the miracles of nature. After having a short break over there, we go to the city center in order to see Sinop Castle, famous Sinop Prison and the ancient walls Overnight Sinop 3*.

Day 11 Tuesday Kastamonu, Safranbolu
Departure from hotel in the morning after breakfast and drive to Kastamonu by passing through Dranaz passageway. Places to be visited in Kastamonu are Nasrullah Square, hand-made art bazaar, Serife Baci Monument and old goverment house. We then drive to Safranbolu by passing Hidirlik Hill. Overnight Safranbolu Special Class.

Day 12 Wednesday Safranbolu, Amasra
After breakfast, we walk around to see Cinci Inn, Koprulu Mosque, Koprulu Mehmet Pasa Mosque, Bartin Houses etc. we can also see quite a lot of examples to traditional Turkish architecture. Check out from the hotel in the late afternoon and drive straight to Amasra. Overnight Amasra 3*.

Day 13Thursday Amasra, Akcakoca
After breakfast, we start our trip by visiting Kusakayasi Road Monument ( ancient Romans architecture ) and have a short photo break at Bakacak Hill ( One of the hills that Fatih Sultan Mehmet, one of the sultans of Osmanli, had adored ). After we visit Kale and Kilise small mosques and Amasra Castle. After lunch and a small break, we go back to the hotel, check out from the hotel in order to drive to Akcakoca. Do not pass eating amazingly delicious fishes and salad with 25 different vegetables inside. Overnight Akcakoca 3*. Lunch.

Day 14Friday Akcakoca, Istanbul
After breakfast, walk around to see Ceneviz Castle, historical streets and houses of Akcakoca. After lunch, we go back to hotel for check out and drive back to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul 3*.

Day 15 Saturday Istanbul
After breakfast, the tour concludes and we say “good-bye” to our new friends.

Tour includes
o Inbound airport transfer from Ataturk airport 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 7 nights 3 star, 6 nights 4 star and 1 night Special Class hotel accommodation with breakfast
o 14 breakfasts, 2 lunch, 6 dinners

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