Private Best Landmarks Turkey Classic: 7-day from Istanbul

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Gallipoli Battlefields⌄

   Early morning departure from Istanbul for the Gallipoli Gallipoli Peninsula, one of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey. Here we will visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, The Nek and original trenches and tunnels.

   Overnight: 2025 at MD Barbaros Hotel. 13.04.2026 MD Barbaros Hotel. Other 2026 dates (01-12.04 & 14.04-31.12.2026) at Kolin Hotel.

2. 2Troy, Behramkale, Kusadasi⌄

   Leaving Çanakkale, our journey begins in the legendary ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, we'll explore its historical layers and visit the new, award-winning Troy Museum. Next, we head to the old village of Behramkale (Assos). This picturesque settlement, with its stone houses and narrow streets, offers a tranquil glimpse into traditional Turkish village life. You'll have time to soak in the beautiful scenery and enjoy a local Turkish tea or coffee. Finally, we continue our drive south, making our way to the coastal town of Kuşadası.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kusadasi or similar

3. 3Ephesus, 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.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kusadasi or similar

4. 4Pamukkale and Hierapolis⌄

   Our morning begins with a display of locally handcrafted leather goods. Afterward, we head to the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale, famously known as the Travertines. Here, we will tour the ancient city of Hierapolis and have the opportunity to take a therapeutic dip in the ancient hot springs—once used by the Romans—where you can swim among submerged ancient columns.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Adem Pira Hotel in Pamukkale or similar

5. 5Silk Road and Konya⌄

   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!

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Hanedan Cave Hotel in Cappadocia or similar

6. 6Cappadocia Goreme⌄

   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.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Hanedan Cave Hotel in Cappadocia or similar

7. 7Ankara⌄

   Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul. Our tour concludes with the arrival to Istanbul at approximately 7pm.

   Meals: Breakfast