Day 1- Sunday

Welcome to Istanbul! We meet at the office in Istanbul for an early morning departure heading west along the coast of the Sea of Marmara. This afternoon, you can experience the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli on an optional tour or spend the afternoon exploring the town of Canakkale. Overnight Eceabat

Day 2- Monday- Kusadasi via Troy and Pergamum

This morning, you head south along the Aegean Coast, stopping at the ancient city of Troy for a guided one-hour tour. You also have the opportunity to tour the magnificent antique site of Pergamum before heading to the resort town of Kusadasi. Overnight Kusadasi (B)

Day 3 -Tuesday- Ancient city of Ephesus

Absorb yourself in history this morning with an optional tour of one of the seven ancient wonders of the world, the Temple of Artemis and the former capital of Roman Asia and best-preserved ancient city in Turkey, Ephesus or maybe just spend the day relaxing on an Aegean Beach. Overnight Kusadasi (B)

Day 4 - Wednesday- Kusadasi to Pamukkale

This morning we check out some local Turkish handicrafts before heading to Pamukkale to paddle in the natural calcium formations and visit the ancient spa town of Hierapolis. Maybe take a dip in therapeutic hot springs used in Roman times. Overnight Pamukkale (B)

Day 5 - Thursday- Silk Road to Cappadocia

Today we head out to follow an ancient silk trade route across the Anatolian Plain, on the way you will visit Sultanhani Caravanserai just as the ancient traders did. Overnight Cappadocia (B)

Day 6 - Friday- Cappadocia

This morning you have the option of taking a hot-air balloon ride in a region famed for being one of the best places in the world for ballooning. You will be back in plenty of time for an optional tour to check out the carved cave villages, underground cities and spectacular fairy chimney formations. Tonight, do not miss the optional Turkish Folklore evening, including all the food and drink you can handle! Overnight Cappadocia (B)

Day 7 - Saturday- Istanbul via Ankara

Early morning start today as we head back to Istanbul, via Ankara, the nations Capital. You will have brief stop at a salt lake on the way and then have time to visit the Mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and discover what has happened to the Turkish nation since World War Upon arrival at the office your tour concludes and sadly it is time to say good bye to new friends. (B)