Day 1 Istanbul

At the terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, as we pick you up from the airport and take you to our Istanbul hotel. Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide. Listen up for a fast and informal meeting with the leader including registration and a short brief about the adventures ahead and some country info. Click for the arrival details

Day 2 Istanbul

After breakfast we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul. We stroll through the old town visiting Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Museum.

Day 3 Gallipoli

Today we depart Istanbul for the shores of Gallipoli. We visit all the important memorial sites in the region including the Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine.

Day 4 Troy, Pergamum, Selcuk

After breakfast we head to the ancient city of Troy, the setting of Homer's epic, Iliad, involving a giant wooden horse. We then continue to Pergamum, and the remains of the Asklepion. In the evening we arrive in Selçuk.

Day 5 Ephesus, Marmaris, Gulet

The best preserved ancient town in Turkey, Ephesus, will be our first stop. In the afternoon we depart for Marmaris where we can explore the buzzing tourist and resort town!Upon arrival to Marmaris, we embark the superior traditional Turkish Gulet and have a dinner on the boat. Overnight stay in Marmaris Port.

Day 6 Gulet Cruise, Ekincik Gulf, Dalyan

After breakfast we will move towards Ekincik Gulf where we have dinner and overnight stay.You may join optional Dalyan Tour includes Iztuzu beach, homeland of world famous Caretta Caretta turtles.

Day 7 Gulet Cruise, Adali Bay, Manastır, Tersane Island

Another fantastic day ! Today we will cruise earlier than the other days and reach the world - famous Fethiye Gulf.We will anchor at Adalı Bay for breakfast. Then we cruise to Manastir Bay for swimming break and lunch.The Manastir Bay is known as Cleapatra Bay or Sunken Bath Bay due to the beautiful underwater ruins of an old bath.End of the day we will anchor at Tersane Island for dinner and overnight stay.This naturally protected harbour was used as shipyard in Byzantine and Ottoman times.

Day 8 Gulet Cruise, Fethiye, Pamukkale

After breakfast we will cruise the Fethiye for disembarkation.Then we head to Pamukkale meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, this is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertine’s, giving the appearance of terraces made by carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white "castle" and people have bathed in its pools for thousands of years.

Day 9 Pamukkale, Cappadocia

Today we depart for Cappadocia where we visit the world famous Underground City. A region of exceptional natural and man-made wonders, characterized by fairy chimneys and unique historical and cultural heritage. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 10 Cappadocia

After breakfast we begin exploring all the important sights in Cappadocia including the Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley. Ending in a visit to local handicraft manufacturers and learn about traditional art.

Day 11 Cappadocia, Ihlara, Istanbul

This morning we visit the dramatically beautiful Ihlara Valley before departing for Istanbul where we arrive late in the evening.

Day 12 Istanbul

Our trip will end after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast, bid you safe travels, and check-out of the hotel (11:00am)