Fifteen days that reach the very heart of Türkiye — the great sights of Istanbul, the battlefields of Gallipoli, the Aegean ruins of Troy, Pergamon and Ephesus, the terraces of Pamukkale, the turquoise coast at Bodrum and Fethiye, Mediterranean Antalya and the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Planned in-house by Inca Tour, a TURSAB-licensed operator, and guided throughout in English, this grand tour balances history and culture with free days on the finest beaches of the Turkish coast.
The tour begins in Istanbul with Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Spice Bazaar, the Basilica Cistern and a cruise on the Bosphorus. You then travel to Canakkale for the Gallipoli battlefields — Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and the Gabatepe Museum — and the ancient city of Troy, before the acropolis and Asclepion of Pergamon. On the Aegean coast at Kusadasi you explore Ephesus with the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary, and taste the fruit wines of Sirince, then marvel at the white terraces of Pamukkale and the ruins of Hierapolis.
Turning south you reach Bodrum, with its Castle of St Peter, the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, the site of the ancient Mausoleum, the marina and the white windmills, then follow the coast to Fethiye and the famous beach and Blue Lagoon of Oludeniz, with free days to swim and relax. From Antalya and its old town of Kaleici you fly to Cappadocia for the Red Tour: Uchisar Castle, the rock-cut churches of the Goreme Open Air Museum, the village of Cavusin, the Avanos pottery workshops, the three-headed fairy chimneys of Pasabagi, the Devrent Valley, wine tasting in Urgup and the Three Beauties, before a final flight back to Istanbul. Prices are per person.
Your full program, day by day — click a day to see every stop.
Welcome to Türkiye. You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, where you receive your room key. The rest of the day is yours to begin exploring Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Departing at 08:30, you tour the historic peninsula: Topkapi Palace, the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque), the Hippodrome and the Spice Bazaar, with a guided cruise on the Bosphorus. There is a lunch break during the day (own account). Overnight in Istanbul.
An early departure takes you to the Gallipoli battlefields, where you visit the Gabatepe Museum, Ariburnu Cemetery, Anzac Cove, the Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley and Plugges Plateau. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.
You drive a short distance to ancient Troy and its wooden horse, then continue to the acropolis of Pergamon with its steep theatre, Altar of Zeus and the healing centre of the Asclepion, with a stop at a jewellery centre. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
A fully guided tour of Ephesus: the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, the Roman baths, the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theatre and the House of the Virgin Mary, with a visit to a carpet-weaving centre. In the afternoon you taste wine in the village of Sirince and visit a leather-production centre. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
You drive to Pamukkale to walk the white calcium terraces and explore the ruins of Hierapolis, with the option to swim in the natural thermal springs. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.
After breakfast you transfer to Bodrum, about four hours away on the Aegean coast. The rest of the day is free to enjoy this stylish resort town. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.
A morning tour of Bodrum takes in the Castle of St Peter with its Museum of Underwater Archaeology, the site of the ancient Mausoleum — one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world — and the old theatre, with time at the marina and windmills. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.
Today you travel by comfortable coach from Bodrum to Fethiye, a harbour town on the turquoise coast. Dinner and overnight in Fethiye.
The day is yours to relax. Enjoy the sunshine, the magnificent beaches and the crystal-clear sea of Oludeniz and its Blue Lagoon, or explore the town at your own pace. Dinner and overnight in Fethiye.
After breakfast you transfer to Antalya, about four hours along the Mediterranean coast. The evening is free. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.
A free day in Antalya to enjoy the beaches and the sea, or to wander the lanes of the old town of Kaleici at your leisure. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.
After breakfast and some free time you transfer to Antalya airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
A full day exploring Cappadocia: Uchisar Castle, the rock-cut churches of the Goreme Open Air Museum, the village of Cavusin, a pottery workshop in Avanos, the three-headed fairy chimneys of Pasabagi, a carpet workshop, the Devrent Valley, wine tasting in Urgup and the Three Beauties. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
After breakfast you have free time for shopping before transferring to Kayseri airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul and your onward journey home. End of the tour.
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, Kusadasi → Ephesus, Sirince → Pamukkale → Bodrum → Fethiye → Antalya → Cappadocia → Istanbul
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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!