The tour begins with arrival in Istanbul, where participants are welcomed by the guide at the airport and transferred to their hotel for the stay. This city, at the crossroads of East and West, offers an extraordinary historical and architectural heritage: visitors can admire Hagia Sophia, a Byzantine masterpiece; the stunning Blue Mosque with its Iznik tiles; and the ancient Hippodrome, the heart of chariot races. The itinerary continues with a visit to the majestic Topkapi Palace and the lively Grand Bazaar, full of crafts, jewelry, and spices.

The city’s historic and modern sites continue to amaze with the vibrant Istiklal Street and the historic Galata Tower (exterior view), Spice Bazaar, and the refined Rüstem Pasha Mosque, while those who wish can enjoy a scenic Bosphorus cruise, admiring Ottoman palaces and panoramic views between Europe and Asia.

The journey then continues to Çanakkale, crossing Dardanelles Strait, where visitors explore the ruins of ancient Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its ten layers of settlements that tell millennia of history. The discovery continues in Pergamon, with its impressive Acropolis, Temple of Dionysus, the famous library and theater, followed by Asclepius Sanctuary, an ancient healing center dedicated to the Greek god of medicine.

Continuing to Izmir, the spectacular ruins of Ephesus are visited, including Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus, grand theater, and House of Virgin Mary, before reaching Pamukkale, with the ancient Hierapolis and the famous white travertine terraces of the petrified waterfalls, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where visitors can relax in the hotel’s thermal pools.

The tour continues to Konya, a spiritual city famous for Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and the Whirling Dervishes, with a visit to Mevlana Mausoleum. The journey then proceeds to the magical Cappadocia, with a stop at Sultanhani Caravanserai, to admire unique landscapes and, if desired, attend tthe raditional Whirling Dervish performances. Cappadocia enchants with its fairy chimneys, Göreme Open-Air Museum, the valleys of Uchisar, Pasabag, Avcilar, mysterious Underground City of Ozkonak, with the possibility of an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon flight and evening folkloric shows.

The journey concludes in Ankara, with a photo stop at striking Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü) and visits to Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and Atatürk Mausoleum (Anıtkabir), before transfer to the airport for the return flight, leaving travelers with a complete experience of history, culture, architecture, and breathtaking natural landscapes, creating lasting memories of Turkey.