16 Days Turkey Tour with Troy and Antalya

Golden HornSee the waterfront along the inlet that curves into Istanbul. The boat offers an open view of the city from its natural harbour.

Lunch on boardSit down to the included lunch during the cruise. Drinks are charged separately.

Bosphorus StraitThe strait separates the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. Watch the two shores and the busy waterway from the boat.

Hippodrome and ObelisksWalk through the former chariot-racing ground. The monuments in the square include the Egyptian obelisk and the Serpent Column.

Blue MosqueLook up at the domes and patterned tiles inside the mosque. Modest dress is required, and visits follow the mosque opening arrangements.

Hagia SophiaThe wide central dome is the focus of this historic building. Your guide explains its changing role in Istanbul through the centuries.

Grand BazaarBrowse the covered lanes after the guided morning. The bazaar closes on Sundays, when the tour uses another shopping stop.

Troy Ancient CityFollow the excavated remains of several settlements built one above another. The different layers show how the city changed over a long period.

Trojan Horse Movie ReplicaSee the wooden horse used for the film Troy on Canakkale waterfront. This is a separate stop from the archaeological site.

Sacrificial AltarsThe altars mark an area used for religious offerings. They add a view of ritual life to the walls and homes elsewhere in the ruins.

Lunch in EceabatThe included restaurant lunch is on the outward journey from Istanbul, before the Troy visit. Drinks are extra.

3,700-Year-Old City WallsLook along the surviving defences and their stonework. Your guide explains where these walls fit among the settlement layers.

Houses of Troy ILow foundations trace homes from the earliest settlement, dating to around 3000–2500 BC. Their scale differs from the later defences above them.

Agora of TroyThe remains of the agora show the public meeting area of the later city. It was a place for trade and everyday activity.

Ephesus Ancient CityWalk along the ancient streets past the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. The open ruins have uneven stone surfaces and little shade in places.

House of Virgin MaryVisit the small sanctuary on the wooded hill above Ephesus. Pilgrims come here for its association with Mary’s later life.

Restaurant lunchPause for the included lunch between visits. Drinks are not included.

Temple of ArtemisSee the remains of the sanctuary once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Only a small part of the original temple survives.

Pamukkale TravertinesMineral-rich spring water has built the white terraces down the hillside. Remove your shoes where access is permitted to the travertine walking area.

Hierapolis Ancient CityExplore the ancient city above the terraces, including the theatre and remains around the thermal springs. The visit involves walking on exposed ground.

Lunch during the tourA restaurant lunch is included before the onward journey to Antalya. Drinks are extra.

Cleopatra Antique PoolThe pool is open, and looking around it is free. Swimming among the submerged columns is optional and costs extra, payable at the pool.

Duden WaterfallWalk through the park beside the upper falls. Paths close to the cascade can be wet, so take care underfoot.

Karpuzkaldiran WaterfallAt the lower falls, the Duden River drops from the cliffs into the Mediterranean. View the waterfall from the coastal park.

Lunch in AntalyaThe full-day tour includes a restaurant lunch. Order drinks separately if you wish.

Kaleici Old TownWalk through narrow streets lined with old houses towards the historic harbour. The quarter brings together traces of the city’s Roman and Ottoman past.

Panoramic Boat TourTake a short boat trip for a view back towards the harbour and coastal cliffs. This boat outing is part of the Antalya city tour.

Perge Ancient CityWalk among the gates, baths and colonnaded street of the ancient city. The broad ruins give a sense of its public spaces and planned streets.

Aspendos Ancient TheatreSee the Roman theatre with its high stage building and rows of stone seats. Steps lead through the seating area.

Lunch along the routeStop for the included restaurant meal between the sightseeing visits. Drinks are extra.

Side Ancient CityAncient remains sit beside the streets of modern Side. Explore the area around the old harbour and the seaside Temple of Apollo.

Manavgat WaterfallThe river spreads over a wide, low ledge here. Walk to the viewing areas beside the water before returning to Antalya.

Devrent ValleyLook for animal-like shapes among the naturally eroded rocks. The camel-shaped formation is one of the valley’s best-known examples.

Pasabag Open Air MuseumWalk between fairy chimneys with broad stone caps. Some formations contain carved cells once used by monks.

Goreme Panoramic ViewPause above Goreme for a view of the town and surrounding ridges. The different rock shapes are easier to compare from this high point.

Lunch on the Red TourTake a break for the included restaurant lunch before the remaining stops. Drinks cost extra.

Avanos Pottery WorkshopWatch a potter shape the local clay on a wheel. The demonstration introduces a craft that has long been part of life in Avanos.

Zelve Open Air MuseumExplore the former settlement spread across three valleys. Rock-cut homes and religious buildings show how people used the landscape as living space.

Uchisar Castle ExteriorSee the tall rock citadel from outside. The tour includes the viewpoint rather than a climb through the castle.

Rose ValleyLook across folds of pink and cream rock, with small carved churches in the valley sides. The colours vary with the daylight.

Underground CityExplore rooms and connecting tunnels below ground. Some passages are low and narrow, and the route includes stairs between levels.

Pigeon ValleySee dovecotes cut into the cliff faces. They once supplied fertiliser for the fields and vineyards around the valley.

Lunch on the Yellow TourThe included lunch is served during the day, before the final visits and airport transfer. Drinks are extra.

Gulludere ValleyAn optional walk of up to two hours passes through the valley landscape and carved rock features. You can wait with the vehicle if you prefer not to walk.

Cavusin VillageSee the old cave houses beneath the rocky hillside and the remains of the former village. The stop gives another view of Cappadocia’s rock-cut homes.