A classic twelve-day loop across Turkiye that strings together the country's greatest sights — imperial Istanbul, the battlefields of Gallipoli, the ruins of Troy and Pergamon, the white terraces of Pamukkale, Mediterranean Antalya, the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia and the capital Ankara. Planned in-house by Inca Tour, a TURSAB-licensed operator and guided in English, it balances history, landscape and city life in one comfortable overland journey.
Two days in Istanbul open the tour before you cross to the Gallipoli Peninsula and Canakkale, then on to Troy and Pergamon and a night in Izmir. From the Aegean you turn inland to Pamukkale and Hierapolis, continue to Antalya on the Mediterranean, and drive through the Sultanhani caravanserai to Cappadocia for its underground city, the Goreme Open-Air Museum and the fairy-chimney valleys.
The final days bring you to Ankara — the Mausoleum of Ataturk (Anitkabir) and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations — before returning to Istanbul for a Golden Horn tour of the Fener and Balat quarters and a farewell dinner. Comfortable hotels, open-buffet breakfasts, daily dinners, all entrance fees, a private air-conditioned coach, airport transfers and an English-speaking guide are included throughout.
Your full program, day by day — click a day to see every stop.
You are met at Istanbul Airport and transferred to your hotel, where your guide confirms the days ahead. The rest of the day is free to begin exploring the city. Overnight in Istanbul.
A full guided day on the historic peninsula: the Hippodrome, the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque), Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern. Dinner is included in the evening. Overnight in Istanbul.
You travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula for a guided tour of the 1915 battlefields: the Gabatepe Museum, Ariburnu Cemetery, Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair. Lunch during the day. Overnight in Canakkale.
After breakfast you visit the archaeological site of Troy with its wooden-horse replica, then the acropolis and museum of Pergamon (Bergama), continuing to Izmir. Lunch en route, dinner and overnight in Izmir.
A tour of Izmir including the Konak Clock Tower and the historic Kizlaragasi Han bazaar, with free time in the Aegean city. Dinner and overnight in Izmir.
You travel to Pamukkale to walk the white calcite travertines and explore the ancient city of Hierapolis — the Temple of Apollo, the nymphaeum, the theatre and the necropolis — then continue to Antalya. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.
A tour of Antalya's Kaleici old quarter and marina: the clock tower, Hadrian's Gate, the Broken Minaret and the Hidirlik Tower, followed by the Duden Waterfalls. Lunch during the day, dinner and overnight in Antalya.
You drive north across the Anatolian plateau, stopping at the great Sultanhani caravanserai before reaching Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
A full day among the fairy chimneys: an underground city, the Goreme Open-Air Museum, the village of Cavusin, an Avanos pottery workshop and the valleys of Love and Devrent with the Three Beauties rock formations. Lunch during the day, dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
You travel to the capital Ankara to visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk (Anitkabir) and the superb Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Dinner and overnight in Ankara.
Returning to Istanbul, you tour the Golden Horn with its colourful Fener and Balat districts and the Karakoy quarter. A farewell dinner is included. Overnight in Istanbul.
After breakfast you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight. End of our services.
Handpicked 3-, 4- and 5-star hotels along your route. Choose your category — the price adapts.
Exact hotels are confirmed on booking based on availability and your chosen category; equivalent alternatives may be offered.
Istanbul → Gallipoli, Canakkale → Troy, Pergamon, Izmir → Izmir → Pamukkale, Antalya → Antalya → Sultanhani, Cappadocia → Cappadocia → Ankara → Istanbul
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Real, verified reviews from travellers who explored Turkey with us.
My husband and I chose Inca Tour for our honeymoon and we are so glad we did. The boutique hotel selection was beautiful and the Bosphorus dinner cruise was so romantic. Thank you for making our trip special!
It was important for us to have a guide who spoke Russian, and Ender was wonderful. He explained every detail at Dolmabahce Palace. The Princes Islands day trip was a beautiful break from the busy city.
Our guide Ender was incredibly knowledgeable about Turkish history. The hot-air balloon ride at sunrise in Cappadocia was the highlight of our trip. Everything was perfectly organized — from airport pick-up to the last d...
Ender was our Italian-speaking guide and we felt like family. He took us to local spots tourists never see. The hotel choice in Sultanahmet was perfect for walking everywhere.
10+ years later we still talk about our Cappadocia balloon ride and the Bosphorus sunset cruise. Some memories are timeless. Thank you Inca Tour!