Begin your journey in Istanbul, the city where East meets West. Visit the iconic Hagia Sophia, the majestic Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the ancient Hippodrome, and the bustling Grand Spice Bazaar. Continue to Gallipoli to walk the historic battlefields of Anzac Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley and the Plugges Plateau, gaining a profound understanding of World War I history. The tour then takes you to the legendary site of Troy, the acropolis of Pergamon, the magnificent ruins of Ephesus with its Celsus Library and Grand Theatre, and the charming wineβproducing village of Sirince.
From the Aegean coast you head inland to the dazzling travertines of Pamukkale and ancient Hierapolis, then continue to Bodrum. After a city tour of the Castle of St. Peter and the ancient theatre, a full week at an all-inclusive hotel includes a Turkish bath, a village life tour, a picnic boat cruise along the coast and a lively Turkish Night, with free days in between for the beach. It suits travellers who want a thorough introduction to Turkeyβs history in the first week and real time to unwind by the sea in the second.
Meals are included as shown in the itinerary, with all-inclusive board in Bodrum, along with five-star hotels in Istanbul, Kusadasi and Pamukkale, guided tours, entrance fees and all transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle. The itinerary blends history, culture, nature and a long, relaxing beach stay.
| Tour type | Private Β· multi-day tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 14 Days 13 Nights |
| Price | From β¬3,425 per person |
| Departures | Every day |
| Guide | Licensed guide in your language |
| Stops | 9 |
| Entrance fees | Included |
| Booking | Instant request online, confirmation within 24 hours Β· TΓRSAB-licensed operator (A-5751) |
Your full program, day by day β click a day to see every stop.
Arrive at Istanbul Airport, meet your guide and transfer to your accommodation. Spend the afternoon exploring the city at your leisure before settling in for the night.
After breakfast, embark on a fullβday tour of Istanbulβs historic peninsula. Visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the ancient Hippodrome. Lunch is served in a local restaurant, followed by a stroll through the Grand Spice Bazaar. Return to your hotel for dinner.
Early morning departure for Gallipoli. Explore Anzac Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley, and the Plugges Plateau. Enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant and return to your accommodation in Canakkale for dinner.
Visit the archaeological site of Troy, then drive to Pergamon to see the acropolis, temples, and library. Lunch is included en route. Arrive in Kusadasi in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Tour the ancient city of Ephesus, including the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, Roman baths, Celsus Library, and Grand Theatre. After lunch, visit a local carpetβweaving centre and then the Greekβstyle village of Sirince, where youβll taste fruit wines. Return to Kusadasi for dinner.
After breakfast you leave Kusadasi for the two-and-a-half-hour drive to Pamukkale. You walk across the white calcium terraces, where you can paddle in the warm spring water, and explore the ruins of ancient Hierapolis above them. Check in at your hotel in time for dinner; the evening is free to stroll the village or relax by the pool. Overnight in Pamukkale.
Today you drive to Bodrum. The city tour starts at the Castle of St. Peter, raised by the Crusader Knights of St. John in the early 15th century and today the symbol of the town. Around midday you visit the restored 4th-century BC theatre on the hillside, which once seated 5,000 people and offers a wide view over the bay. Afterwards you check in at your all-inclusive hotel in Bodrum, your base for the next week.
A visit to a traditional hamam: steam, a thorough scrub on the warm marble slab and a foam massage leave you completely refreshed. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Bodrum.
A day entirely at your leisure. Enjoy the beach and the clear sea, explore the town and its markets, or choose an optional activity such as an aqua park, horse riding, rafting, diving, snorkelling or a fishing trip. Overnight in Bodrum.
Just 20 minutes from Bodrumβs boutiques and cafΓ©s lies an unspoilt mountain village where rural life has changed little over the centuries. You visit the tea house, the mosque and local homes, taste village cooking and see the hand-woven kilims and carpets made by village women. The afternoon is free. Overnight in Bodrum.
At about 11:00 your boat sets out along the Bodrum coast, stopping in several bays for swimming and snorkelling, with lunch served on board (drinks extra). Near Black Island you can bathe in a grotto fed by warm mineral springs. You are back on land at around 17:00. Overnight in Bodrum.
Another free day for the beach, the town or an optional excursion. Overnight in Bodrum.
The day is yours to relax. In the evening, from about 20:30 until midnight, a Turkish Night brings belly dancing, folk dances from across the country, local mezze and music. Overnight in Bodrum.
After breakfast you are transferred for your journey home, and the tour ends in Bodrum.
Handpicked 3-, 4- and 5-star hotels along your route. Choose your category β the price adapts.
Exact hotels are confirmed on booking based on availability and your chosen category; equivalent alternatives may be offered.
Istanbul Arrival β Istanbul City Tour β Gallipoli Battlefield β Troy & Pergamon β Ephesus & Sirince β Pamukkale β Bodrum
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