Standing in the heart of Istanbul, you realize just how much history and beauty Turkey has to offer. Marvel at the Byzantine masterpiece of the Aya Sofya and take in the symmetry of the Blue Mosque. Travel across this ancient land and encounter Cappadocias incredible fairy chimneys and its otherworldly landscape. Then bask in history as you walk through the incredibly preserved Roman ruins of Ephesus. Your handpicked guide will take the hassle out of planning and leave you free to savour the ancient treasures of Turkey.

What's Included

Welcome gift - Walking tour of Istanbul including admission to Aya Sofya - Tour of Ankara including Ataturk’s mausoleum, Roman quarter, and admission to the Museum of Anatolian civilization - Admission and guided walk in Goreme Open Air Museum - Walk in Rose Valley - Dinner with local family in Cappadocia - Orientation walk in Selcuk including temple of Artemis, mosque of Isa Bey and remains of St John Basilica - Entrance and guided tour of Ephesus and entry to Ephesus Museum - Local lunch and wine tasting in Sirence - Entrance and guided visit to Troy.
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner (Allow USD270-300 for meals not included)
Comfort hotels (7 nts), sleeper train (1 nt)
Mini-bus, overnight sleeper train, local flight, walking
Discovery Adventures guide
Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10

Day 1 Istanbul
Arrive at any time and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 Istanbul/Overnight Train (B)
Orientation walk of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and magnificent Aya Sofya. Tonight, board our first-class overnight sleeper train.
Days 3-4 Cappadocia (2B,1D)
Morning tour of Ankara, including the Museum of Anatolian civilization, Ataturk’s Mausoleum and Roman Quarter. On day 4, visit to Goreme open air museum, a complex of medieval painted cave churches. This evening walk in the Rose Valley and enjoy dinner with a local family.
Days 5-6 Selcuk (2B,1L)
Flight to Selcuk. Orientation walk including the remains of the Temple of Artemis, Isa Bey Mosque and St John's Basilica. On day 6 take an excursion to the ancient Roman town of Ephesus and visit to Ephesus Museum. Also experience a local lunch and wine tasting in Sirence Village.
Day 7 Canakkale (B)
Travel to Troy and explore the ancient ruins. Overnight in the harbour town of Canakkale.
Day 8 Istanbul (B)
Continue to Istanbul. Option to visit museums and sites or enjoy some shopping.
Day 9 Istanbul (B)
Depart at any time.