Summary
Discover the grandiose beauty and charming chaos of Istanbul and delve into history while commemorating the fallen on Anzac day at the shores of Gallipoli. Visit ancient cities of Troy, Pergamon and the fascinatingly well-preserved Ephesus with your expert local guide. Soak in the healing waters of Pamukkale and witness the incredible white pool terraces from up close. Embrace Rumi's timeless philosophy under the charm of the whirling dervishes of Konya. Roam among fairy-chimneys of the otherworldly Cappadocia, and explore the capital city, Ankara, where stands the mausoleum of Ataturk, the founder of the Modern Turkish Republic.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Istanbul
- Day 2
- Istanbul
- Day 3
- Istanbul-Canakkale
- Day 4
- Dawn Service
- Day 5
- Troy-Pergamon-Izmir-Kusadasi
- Day 6
- Ephesus-Pamukkale
- Day 7
- Pamukkale, Konya
- Day 8
- Konya-Cappadocia
- Day 9
- Goreme Open-Air Museum
- Day 10
- Cappadocia-Ankara
- Day 11
- Ankara-Istanbul
- Day 12
- Istanbul
Travel Cities (9): Ankara, Bolu, Canakkale, Goreme, Istanbul, Izmir, Konya, Kusadasi, Pamukkale