14-Day Exploration of Historic Turkey Tour from Istanbul

Begin your exclusive private tour at the historical junction of Europe and Asia. Your adventure in the vibrant city of Istanbul commences as you check into your hotel, followed by a lively Welcome Gathering with your Tour Guide and fellow travellers.

Dive into Istanbul, a city where time periods effortlessly overlap. Tour the famed Topkapi Palace and get an inside look into the power of the Ottoman Empire. Gaze upon the 4th-century Egyptian obelisk, the Hagia Sophia, and the Hippodrome. Admire the breathtaking Blue Mosque and explore the Grand Bazaar. Optional evening activity includes a dinner featuring Turkish folk and belly dancing.

Honour the memory of the fallen at Gallipoli. Visit Anzac Cove, the Dardanelles, and the cemeteries of Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair. Afterward, head towards Çanakkale for dinner and an overnight stay.

Delve into the legendary city of Troy and explore the replica of the renowned Wooden Horse. Visit Pergamon's ancient Asclepion Medical Centre before settling down in the seaside city of Izmir for the night.

Take a leisurely stroll through Ephesus, an ancient Greek city. Witness the well-preserved Library of Celcus and the House of Virgin Mary at Mt. Koressos. In the evening, consider an optional dinner in a local Izmir restaurant and sample the local raki.

Leave the coastal city of Izmir behind and travel to Pamukkale. Enjoy the thermal pools at your hotel before a relaxing dinner.

Walk in the footsteps of the ancients at the Roman health spa, Hierapolis, then marvel at the Cotton Castle Springs of Pamukkale. Join the Yazir community in the Taurus Mountains for a local lunch, then head to Antalya for a two-night stay. Enjoy a Regional Dinner at a local restaurant.

Spend the morning absorbing the enchanting atmosphere of the Turkish Riviera. In the afternoon, travel to the Roman city of Perge and visit the renowned Antalya Archaeological Museum.

Begin your day in Aspendos, home to the best-preserved ancient theatre, before continuing to Konya. Learn about the mystic Whirling Dervish sect and the Seljuk-tiled dome at the Karatay Tile Museum.

Witness a 13th-century caravanserai before arriving in Cappadocia. Visit the underground city of Saratli on the ancient Silk Road. Enjoy a traditional pottery kebab dinner at a local restaurant before settling in your unique hotel by the Ortahisar rock castle.

Immerse yourself in the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia. Visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum and the pottery makers of Avanos.

Arrive in Ankara, the vibrant capital of Turkey. Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations and pay your respects at Atatürk's Mausoleum.

Return to Istanbul and enjoy a day at your leisure. Optional activities include a cruise along the Bosphorus before a memorable Farewell Dinner.

Your incredible journey into antiquity concludes as we bid farewell to Istanbul.