20 Days Best Türkiye Tour

Istanbul • Gallipoli • Troy • Pergamon • Ephesus • Pamukkale • Bodrum • Marmaris • Fethiye • Antalya • Konya • Cappadocia

A perfectly balanced journey through Türkiye’s ancient civilizations, scenic coastlines, cultural treasures, and natural wonders, combining guided sightseeing with relaxing free time.

Day 1 – Istanbul

Welcome to Türkiye! Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met by our staff and transferred to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is free for you to explore this magical city at your own pace.
Overnight in Istanbul

Day 2 – Istanbul Walking City Tour (B / L)

After breakfast, depart for a guided tour of Istanbul’s historic Old City, home to magnificent Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks.

Visits include:

• Blue Mosque

• Hagia Sophia

• Hippodrome

• Topkapi Palace

• Grand Bazaar

• Little Hagia Sophia Mosque

After the tour, return to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul

Day 3 – Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour (B / L)

Discover Istanbul, the only city in the world spanning two continents.

Highlights:

• City Walls

• Golden Horn

• Spice Market

• Bosphorus Cruise

• Rumeli Fortress (viewed from the sea)

• Bosphorus Bridge

• Çamlıca Hill

• Beylerbeyi Palace

Return to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul

Day 4 – Princes’ Islands Tour (B / L)

Cruise across the Sea of Marmara to the Princes’ Islands, once retreats for Byzantine royalty.

Visit Büyükada, the largest island, famous for pine forests, beaches, and charming streets. Enjoy free time to explore or relax.
Return to Istanbul in the evening.
Overnight in Istanbul

Day 5 – Gallipoli Tour (L)

Early morning departure for the Gallipoli Peninsula, a deeply moving World War I site.

Visits include:

• Lone Pine Memorial

• Chunuk Bair Memorial

• ANZAC Cove

• Johnston’s Jolly

• Gallipoli Museum

Transfer to your hotel in Çanakkale.
Overnight in Çanakkale

Day 6 – Troy & Pergamon Tour (B / L)

After breakfast, visit the legendary Ancient City of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse.

Continue to Pergamon, once a powerful cultural center, known for its Acropolis and steep theatre.
Enjoy a presentation of locally handcrafted leather goods.
Transfer to Kuşadası.
Overnight in Kuşadası

Day 7 – Ephesus Tour (B / L)

Full-day guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world.

Visits include:

• Temple of Artemis

• Ephesus Ancient City (Agora, Odeon, Library of Celsus, Hadrian Temple, Roman Baths, Grand Theatre, Marble Street)

• House of the Virgin Mary

Overnight in Kuşadası

Day 8 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour (B / L)

Visit the spectacular white travertine terraces of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis.

Highlights:

• Necropolis

• Roman Baths

• Main Street

• Theatre

• Basilica of St. Philip

• Cleopatra’s Thermal Pool (optional swimming)

Overnight in Pamukkale

Day 9 – Pamukkale → Bodrum (B)

After breakfast, travel by comfortable bus to Bodrum (approx. 5 hours).
Free time to relax or explore the seaside town.
Overnight in Bodrum

Day 10 – Bodrum Boat Tour (B / L)

Enjoy a full-day boat cruise along the stunning Bodrum coastline.

Swim and snorkel in crystal-clear bays and visit Black Island, famous for its mineral water grotto.
Return to Bodrum in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Bodrum

Day 11 – Bodrum → Marmaris (B)

Bus transfer to Marmaris (approx. 2 hours).
Free time upon arrival.
Overnight in Marmaris

Day 12 – Marmaris → Fethiye (B)

Travel to Fethiye by bus (approx. 3 hours).
Free afternoon to explore the town or relax.
Overnight in Fethiye

Day 13 – Fethiye 12 Islands Boat Tour (B / L)

Full-day cruise aboard a traditional wooden boat through the Gulf of Fethiye.

Stops may include:

• Dockyard Island

• Red Island

• Göcek Island

• Cleopatra’s Bath

• Rabbit Island

Swim in turquoise waters and relax on the sun deck.
Overnight in Fethiye

Day 14 – Fethiye → Antalya (B)

Bus transfer to Antalya (approx. 4 hours).
Free time in the afternoon.
Overnight in Antalya

Day 15 – Perge • Aspendos • Side Tour (B / L)

Guided tour of Pamphylia’s ancient cities:

• Perge – colonnaded streets, stadium, and theatre

• Aspendos – one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world

• Side – ancient harbor city with ruins and beaches

• Kursunlu Waterfall – scenic natural retreat

Return to hotel.
Overnight in Antalya

Day 16 – Antalya → Konya (B)

Bus transfer to Konya (approx. 6 hours), the city of Mevlana Jalaleddin Rumi.
Free evening.
Overnight in Konya

Day 17 – Konya → Cappadocia (B)

Explore Konya:

• Mevlana Museum

• Alaeddin Mosque

• Historical bazaars

Bus transfer to Cappadocia (approx. 4 hours).
Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 18 – North Cappadocia Tour (B / L)

Optional hot air balloon flight at sunrise

Visits include:

• Göreme Open Air Museum

• Devrent (Imagination) Valley

• Paşabağ (Monks Valley)

• Uçhisar Castle

• Avanos pottery village

• Ürgüp fairy chimneys

Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 19 – South Cappadocia Tour → Istanbul (B / L)

Visits include:

• Pigeon Valley

• Derinkuyu Underground City

• Selime Monastery

• Ihlara Valley

Evening flight to Istanbul and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul

Day 20 – Departure (B)

After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul Airport for your international flight.
End of Services

Included

• Domestic flights

• All mentioned transfers

• Accommodation

• Daily guided tours

• Entrance fees

• Mentioned meals

• All local taxes

Excluded

• Drinks

• Tips

• Personal expenses