DAY 1: En Route

Depart the U.S.A. on your flight to Turkey.

DAY 2: Arrive Istanbul Airport

Istanbul holds the remnants of three great empires that ruled the city over the centuries: the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. Begin a tour of the city with Hagia Sophia (St. Sophia's Church) and the great underground cisterns.

DAY 3 - 5 : Istanbul - Cappadocia

Continue sightseeing in Istanbul, taking in Topkapi Palace, home to an impressive collection of priceless jewels and artifacts; the Blue Mosque; and the ancient Roman Hippodrome. Fly then to Cappadocia, a land of churches, rock-hewn dwellings, fairy chimneys, and beautiful valleys.

DAY 6 - 7: Cappadocia - Antalya

Cappadocia is full of amazing sights, including the Goreme Open-Air Museum, underground cities, and remnants from the first civilization of Anatolia. Enjoy a full-day tour of Antalya, including the Perge ruins. Tour the well-preserved Roman theater of Aspendos and the marvelous, classic ruins of Side.

DAY 8 - 9: Kalkan - Gocek

Travel to Kalkan and visit the Church of St. Nicholas, the ancient theater, and the neighboring Lycien Rock Tombs. Tour the wondrous ruins of the Sunken City by boat near the town of Kale. In Goçek, tour the Patara Ruins and the ruins of Letoon and Xanthos – both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

DAY 10- 12: Bozburun - Datca - Bodrum

Spend three remarkable nights aboard a Gulet Yacht. From Marmaris cruise along the coast of Turkey through several scenic inlets to Bozburun, Datça, the Knidos ruins, Gokova Bay, and Bodrum. The way is surrounded by thousands of lush coves and bays, long peninsulas, and picturesque tiny islands.

DAY 13: Bodrum

In the busy coastal town of Bodrum, with views of the Greek Island of Kos, visit the Crusader Castle, featuring a Museum of Underwater Archeology, mausoleum, and wonderful antique theater.

DAY 14 - 15: Pamukkale

Tour the Aphrodisias ruins en route to Pamukkale. The city is well-known for its amazing ruins of the Roman city of Hierapolis. Continue on to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, then return to Istanbul for one final night.

DAY 16: Istanbul

After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul Airport for departure.

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Breakfast Lunch Dinner