Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace. Overnight stay in Istanbul

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional u0027Half day Bosphorous cruiseu0027. Overnight stay in Istanbul

Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnstonu0027s Jolly, original trenches and tunnels. Overnight stay in Canakkale

Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political center in its time. Overnight stay in Kusadasi

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. rnOvernight stay in Kusadasi

This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight stay in Pamukkale

Today we drive south towards the Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way. Overnight stay in Fethiye

Today you have the option to relax on a day cruise around the 12 Islands of Fethiye or experience one of Turkeyu0027s highlights on an optional day tour to Saklikent Gorge, Turkeyu0027s longest and deepest canyon.rnOvernight stay in Fethiye

Relaxing morning, before a late afternoon drive to the resort town of Antalya visiting the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy on the way. Overnight stay in Antalya

Today, we will visit famous theatre at Aspendos which is known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, still used today. Then we will visit Manavgat Waterfalls for a pleasant resting spot.rnOvernight stay in Antalya

Early departure for Konya and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum. Overnight stay in Konya.

Today we depart for Cappadocia visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia, en route. We continue onto Cappadocia and marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Tonight, donu0027t miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Today we visit trek through the Pigeon and Love Valleys and explore the many levels of an underground city. Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Early morning departure to the nations capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul. Overnight stay in Istanbul

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight. rnrn