Treasures of Turkey & Cyprus - 14 Days

Welcome to Istanbul. On arrival, we transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace.

After breakfast, we explore the historic heart of Istanbul. Highlights include the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace with Hagia Irene and the Harem, and the Hippodrome.

In the afternoon, you may choose to join an optional Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia.

We travel to Gallipoli, one of Turkey’s most moving historical sites. We visit ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, The Nek, Johnston’s Jolly, and preserved trenches and tunnels.

2026 Itinerary: We depart from Canakkale and journey to the ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, we will explore the ruins and visit the new, award-winning Troy Museum, which offers fascinating insights into the city's storied past. Our next stop is the charming village of Behramkale, known for its stone houses and narrow streets that showcase traditional Turkish village life.You will have the opportunity to wander through the village, enjoy the picturesque views, and perhaps savour a cup of Turkish tea or coffee at a local café. Following our time in Behramkale, we travel south to Kusadası.

2027 & 2028 Itinerary: Depart from Çanakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum. We continue on to Bergama and visit the magnificent Acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it one of the most important cultural and political centres of the ancient world. From Bergama, we head south to Kuşadası.

Today we explore Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean, along with the Temple of Artemis. We also visit the Ephesus Archaeology Museum. Later, we learn about traditional carpet weaving in a local village.

We travel to Pamukkale, known for its white travertine terraces. We also explore the ancient city of Hierapolis and have the opportunity to bathe in its thermal waters, once used in Roman times.

Following part of the historic Silk Road, we visit the Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana Museum in Konya. We then continue to Cappadocia. An optional folklore evening is available.

We explore Cappadocia’s unique landscape, including the Goreme Open Air Museum, fairy chimneys and an underground city.

We will explore Mustafapasa (Sinasos), a former Greek village. You will see Greek Orthodox architecture samples and continue to Gomeda Valley. Here you will be able to see churches carved into rocks, shelters, vineyards. Finally, we will visit Sobeses ancient city with its unique geometric mozaic floors.

We transfer to the airport for our flight to Northern Cyprus. On arrival, we transfer to our hotel in Girne. The remainder of the day is free.

We explore Varosha, the abandoned resort area, before visiting Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque - once a Gothic cathedral. We continue to Othello Castle and the ancient city of Salamis. The day ends at St Barnabas Monastery.

Today is free for you to relax or explore at your own pace.

We transfer to the airport for our flight back to Istanbul. On arrival, we transfer to the hotel for our final night.

After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Our tour concludes.