Turkey Classics 7 Day Escorted Tour from Istanbul

Start your adventure with an early morning departure from Istanbul, where optional pre-tour accommodation and airport transfers can be arranged for a stress-free start to your journey. Travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula, one of Turkey's most moving historical sites, and walk through the WWI battlefields. Visit ANZAC Cove, the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, Johnston's Jolly, The Nek, and the original trenches and tunnels. Reflect on the poignant history of this iconic location before heading to Çanakkale for your overnight stay.

Depart from Çanakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum. We continue on to the old village of Behramkale, a picturesque settlement with stone houses and narrow streets that offer a glimpse into traditional Turkish village life. You will have time to explore the village, take in the beautiful scenery, and perhaps enjoy a cup of Turkish tea or coffee at a local café. From Behramkale, we head south to Kuşadası.

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 exploring the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the region. 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.

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.

Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum, the fairy chimneys and explore the many levels of an underground city.

Choose how to end your journey! Opt for an early morning departure to Ankara, where you’ll visit Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, before returning to Istanbul by evening. Alternatively, skip Ankara and take a morning flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul at an additional cost. Optional post-tour accommodations in Cappadocia or Istanbul can also be arranged.