Cultural 14 Days Max People: 8
Treasures of Ancient Turkey Tour
Treasures of Ancient Turkey is a 14-day and 13-night small group package for travellers interested in archaeology and deep history. Major highlights include Istanbul, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Mount Nemrut, Göbekli Tepe, and Karahan Tepe.
Price: $4,490
Availability: All Year
Route: Istanbul to Istanbul
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
ISTANBUL WELCOME (UNESCO World Heritage Site) / ARRIVAL
- Begin your Turkish adventure with a warm welcome at Istanbul Airport, transfer to your centrally located accommodation, and enjoy leisure time in the city. Overnight: 5-Star Holiday Inn Istanbul City.
Day 2
ISTANBUL HISTORIC TREASURES (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar. Travel Distance: 5 km. Included Meal: Breakfast. Overnight: 5-Star Holiday Inn Istanbul City.
Day 3
GALLIPOLI PENINSULA & CANAKKALE CROSSING
- Explore the Spice Bazaar and Rustem Pasha Mosque, then continue to Gallipoli to visit ANZAC Cove, Chunuk Bair, and Lone Pine before crossing the Dardanelles to Canakkale. Travel Distance: 320 km. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Overnight: 4-Star Iris Hotel Canakkale.
Day 4
LEGENDARY TROY & ANCIENT PERGAMON (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
- Explore Troy and Pergamon before continuing to Kusadasi for the evening. Travel Distance: 390 km. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Overnight: 5-Star Elite World Hotel Kusadası.
Day 5
MAGNIFICENT EPHESUS & SACRED SITES (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, explore Ephesus with the Celsus Library and Curetes Street, and conclude at the Basilica of St. John. Travel Distance: 30 km. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Overnight: 5-Star Elite World Hotel Kusadası.
Day 6
APHRODISIAS ARTISTRY & PAMUKKALE WONDERS (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
- Discover Aphrodisias and Laodicea, then continue to Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Travel Distance: 280 km. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Overnight: 5-Star Hierapark Hotel.
Day 7
CATALHOYUK PREHISTORY & KONYA MYSTICISM (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Travel from Pamukkale to Çatalhöyük and continue to Konya for the Mevlana Museum and Sufi heritage. Travel Distance: 390 km. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Overnight: 5-Star Bayir Diamond Hotel Konya.
Day 8
CAPPADOCIA'S UNDERGROUND MARVELS (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Depart Konya for Cappadocia, descend into an underground city, ascend to Uchisar and Ortahisar, and see traditional carpet weaving. Travel Distance: 220 km. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Overnight: MDC Cave Hotel Cappadocia.
Day 9
CAPPADOCIA'S HIDDEN VALLEYS (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore Magic Valley, Zelve Valley, Pasabag, the Göreme Open Air Museum, and Avanos pottery traditions. Optional enhancement: sunrise hot air balloon adventure. Travel Distance: 40 km. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Overnight: MDC Cave Hotel Cappadocia.
Day 10
GAZIANTEP CULTURAL HERITAGE
- Travel from Cappadocia to Gaziantep to visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Gaziantep Castle, and traditional bazaars. Travel Distance: 390 km. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Overnight: 5-Star Ramada By Wyndham Gaziantep.
Day 11
MOUNT NEMRUT GRANDEUR & URFA JOURNEY (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Ascend to Mount Nemrut, cross the Cendere Bridge, explore Arsameia, and continue to Şanlıurfa. Travel Distance: 290 km. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Overnight: 5-Star Elruha Hotel Urfa.
Day 12
GOBEKLI AND KARAHAN TEPE ORIGINS & HARRAN LEGACY (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Göbekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, Harran, the Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum, Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum, and Balıklıgöl. Travel Distance: 180 km. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Overnight: 5-Star Elruha Hotel Urfa.
Day 13
RETURN TO ISTANBUL
- Morning flight from Urfa to Istanbul followed by hotel transfer and leisure time. Included Meal: Breakfast. Overnight: 5-Star Holiday Inn Istanbul City.
Day 14
DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL
- Breakfast and airport transfer for your international departure. Included Meal: Breakfast.
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2026 Departure Dates
April 3–16
April 17–30
May 1–14
May 13–26
May 29 – June 10
June 12–25
August 28 – September 10
September 11–24
October 2–15
October 16–29
October 30 – November 12
December 18 – January 1
What's Included
- Domestic flight from Gaziantep to Istanbul
- Fast track museum pass to all sites in Turkey
- 13 nights hotel accommodation
- 13 breakfast, 10 dinner
- Private tour guide
- All entrance fees
- All transportation in latest model private tour van
Price Excludes
- - Gratitude for guide and driver
- - Any private expenses