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West Anatolia Grand Tour: 14 Days from Istanbul

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14 daysDuration

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EN · AR · TRLanguages

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Overview

14-day grand tour of western and central Türkiye: Istanbul, Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Konya, Cappadocia, Ankara and Bursa with a guide.

Our most complete itinerary loops through western and central Anatolia in two weeks. From Istanbul you cross the Dardanelles to Troy, follow the Aegean through Pergamum, Ephesus and Sardis, see the white travertines of Pamukkale and Aphrodisias, then reach Antalya for Perge and Aspendos. The return leg runs via Konya and Cappadocia to Ankara and Bursa, ideal for travellers who want to see Türkiye's great ancient sites in one journey.

An escorted grand tour covering Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus, Sardis, Aphrodisias, Perge and Aspendos, Mevlana, Cappadocia, Agzikarahan, Anitkabir and Bursa. For the price of this package please contact us.

Highlights

Topkapi
Hagia Sophia
Troy
Pergamum
Ephesus
Sardis
Pamukkale
Aphrodisias
Perge
Aspendos
Mevlana
Goreme
Kaymakli
Anitkabir
Bursa

Itinerary · 14 days / 13 nights

AirportMeet & greet

Istanbul2 nights

Çanakkale1 nights

Izmir1 nights

Kusadasi1 nights

Pamukkale1 nights

Antalya2 nights

Cappadocia2 nights

Ankara1 nights

Bursa1 nights

Istanbul1 nights

AirportSend-off

Day 1Arrival transfer

Airport meet & greet and transfer to hotel

Our team meets you in arrivals with a name sign; private transfer to your hotel and check-in.

Day 1Private drive

Meet and greet, a short orientation tour, then transfer to the hotel for a welcome briefing. Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast

Day 2Guided tour

the royal Topkapi Palace, home of the Ottoman sultans; the Blue Mosque, unique with its six minarets; the Roman Hippodrome square; and St. Sophia, considered one of the world's greatest architectural marvels. Evening at leisure.

Breakfast

Day 3Cruise

Morning visit to the Grand Covered Bazaar with over 4,000 tiny shops. Drive to Gallipoli through the European lands of Türkiye; cross the Dardanelles Strait by ferryboat. Visit ancient Troy, see its legendary walls and the replica of the wooden horse. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.

Breakfast

Day 4Guided tour

visit the Acropolis with the steepest theatre of the ancient world, the Temple of Trajan, the Library, the Asklepion (the ancient healing centre) and the Red Basilica, one of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. Evening at leisure, overnight in Izmir.

Breakfast

Day 5Guided tour

visit the House of the Virgin Mary, ancient Ephesus, the Archaeological Museum and the Temple of Diana, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Breakfast

Day 6Private drive

visit the Temple of Cybele, which later became a church, the famous synagogue from the third century, the gymnasium and the new excavation area; see the golden river Pactolus. Proceed to Pamukkale for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast

Day 7Private drive

Morning visit to Pamukkale, the noted ancient spa where pure white travertine forms frozen waterfalls. Drive to Aphrodisias, the city of the Goddess of Love: see the well-preserved Stadium, the Odeon, the Theatre and the Agora. Continue to Antalya for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast

Day 8Guided tour

Full-day excursion to the ancient Pamphylian Hellenistic and Roman cities of Perge and Aspendos and to the rich Antalya Museum. Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast

Day 9Guided tour

Early departure to Konya; visit the Mevlana Museum, the 13th-century Whirling Dervish monastery. After lunch continue to Cappadocia, where nature has scoured surrealistic moonscape shapes and where persecuted Christians dug underground cities and churches during the 9th century. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia; tonight optional folkloric show at one of the cave restaurants.

Breakfast

Day 10Guided tour

Full day in Cappadocia, including the Goreme Open-Air Museum, Avanos the pottery-making town, the natural citadel of Uchisar and the underground city of Kaymakli. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Breakfast

Day 11Guided tour

Morning sightseeing in Cappadocia; after lunch visit the Agzikarahan Caravanserai from the Seljuk period. Evening at leisure, overnight in Ankara.

Breakfast

Day 12Private drive

Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk; after lunch drive to Bursa for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast

Day 13Private drive

Visit the Green Mosque, the Green Tomb and Bursa's colourful Silk Bazaar. Drive to Istanbul, the only city in the world spanning two continents. Evening at leisure, overnight in Istanbul.

Breakfast

Day 14Departure transfer

Escorted transfer to Istanbul airport for the flight back.

Your private vehicle waits at the hotel lobby 3 hours before your flight.

Breakfast

What's Included / Not Included

What's Included

All transfers mentioned in the program
Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis
Guiding in Arabic or English upon request
Modern A/C buses
Entrance fees to museums

Not Included

International flight tickets
Lunches and dinners (except as stated)
Personal expenses
Tips

Tour Route

1Istanbul Airport (IST)2Istanbul3Çanakkale4Izmir5Ephesus6Pamukkale7Antalya8Konya9Cappadocia10Ankara11Bursa12Topkapi Palace13Blue Mosque14Hippodrome15Gallipoli16Return · Istanbul Airport (IST)

Meeting Point & Pickup

Hotel pickup is included (Fatih, Sultanahmet, Taksim, Şişli, Beşiktaş). The exact time is confirmed with your booking.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour; 50% within 48 hours and 100% within 24 hours. Full refund if the tour is cancelled due to weather.

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West Anatolia Grand Tour: 14 Days from Istanbul

Overview

Highlights

Itinerary · 14 days / 13 nights

Airport meet & greet and transfer to hotel

Meet and greet, a short orientation tour, then transfer to the hotel for a welcome briefing. Dinner and overnight.

the royal Topkapi Palace, home of the Ottoman sultans; the Blue Mosque, unique with its six minarets; the Roman Hippodrome square; and St. Sophia, considered one of the world's greatest architectural marvels. Evening at leisure.

Morning visit to the Grand Covered Bazaar with over 4,000 tiny shops. Drive to Gallipoli through the European lands of Türkiye; cross the Dardanelles Strait by ferryboat. Visit ancient Troy, see its legendary walls and the replica of the wooden horse. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.

visit the Acropolis with the steepest theatre of the ancient world, the Temple of Trajan, the Library, the Asklepion (the ancient healing centre) and the Red Basilica, one of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. Evening at leisure, overnight in Izmir.

visit the House of the Virgin Mary, ancient Ephesus, the Archaeological Museum and the Temple of Diana, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Overnight in Kusadasi.

visit the Temple of Cybele, which later became a church, the famous synagogue from the third century, the gymnasium and the new excavation area; see the golden river Pactolus. Proceed to Pamukkale for dinner and overnight.

Morning visit to Pamukkale, the noted ancient spa where pure white travertine forms frozen waterfalls. Drive to Aphrodisias, the city of the Goddess of Love: see the well-preserved Stadium, the Odeon, the Theatre and the Agora. Continue to Antalya for dinner and overnight.

Full-day excursion to the ancient Pamphylian Hellenistic and Roman cities of Perge and Aspendos and to the rich Antalya Museum. Dinner and overnight.

Full day in Cappadocia, including the Goreme Open-Air Museum, Avanos the pottery-making town, the natural citadel of Uchisar and the underground city of Kaymakli. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Morning sightseeing in Cappadocia; after lunch visit the Agzikarahan Caravanserai from the Seljuk period. Evening at leisure, overnight in Ankara.

Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk; after lunch drive to Bursa for dinner and overnight.

Visit the Green Mosque, the Green Tomb and Bursa's colourful Silk Bazaar. Drive to Istanbul, the only city in the world spanning two continents. Evening at leisure, overnight in Istanbul.

Escorted transfer to Istanbul airport for the flight back.

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