7-Day Turkey Classics Tour

Discover Classical Turkey on a 7-day trip from Istanbul visiting Ankara, Saratli, Uçhisar, Goreme, Pamukkale, Ephesus, ?zmir, Troy, and Çanakkale.

Turkey Classics: 7-Day Tour

Day 1: Istanbul & Ankara

Pickup will be from a selected meeting point in Istanbul before departing for Ankara, located 450 km away. The journey includes crossing the Bosphorus Bridge. After arrival, enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Day 2: Ankara, Saratli & Cappadocia

After breakfast, a guided tour of Ankara's landmarks will take place, including the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and An?tkabir, Atatürk's mausoleum. Next, travel to Cappadocia with a stop at the Underground City of Saratli. Dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia follow.

Day 3: Cappadocia

Breakfast is followed by exploration of Cappadocia’s landscape, including Göreme, Uçhisar, Monks Valley, and Derbent Valley. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel continue the day.

Day 4: Pamukkale

Depart for Pamukkale after breakfast, stopping at Sultan Han caravanserai. Free time is available to explore Pamukkale’s thermal pools before returning to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Ephesus & ?zmir

Travel to Ephesus to visit sites including the Odeon, Hadrian Temple, and the House of the Virgin Mary. A stop at a leather factory occurs en route to ?zmir. Dinner and overnight stay in ?zmir are included.

Day 6: ?zmir, Pergamon, Troy & Çanakkale

Visit Pergamon’s ruins, then proceed to Troy to see the archaeological site. Dinner and overnight stay in Çanakkale conclude the day.

Day 7: Çanakkale, Gallipoli & Istanbul

After breakfast, tour Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, visiting significant historical sites. Return to Istanbul for drop-off in Taksim or the old city.

Tour Accommodation

The tour includes 6 nights’ accommodation in 4 or 5-star hotels with half board:
Ankara: Etap Alt?nel Ankara 5* or Ickale 5Cappadocia: Dinler Urgup 5 or Avrasya Hotel 5Pamukkale: Colossae Hotel 5 or Richmond Hotel 5*?zmir: Blanca 4* or Palm City 4Çanakkale: Iris 4, Akol 4* or Idakale 4*

Prices are per person in a double room. Extra bed requests have the same price as double rooms. Single room supplements apply. Group bookings can request adjoining rooms, subject to availability.

Pickup Points

The tour includes pickup at the following points in Istanbul:
Marmara University Campus (Sultanahmet)Ataturk Cultural CenterMarmaray Yenikapi Station (Aksaray entrance)Marmaray Sirkeci Station (Sirkeci Gar entrance)

Itinerary Changes

The itinerary may vary based on factors like arrival day and holidays. Monuments may close without prior notice, leading to exterior visits only.