20 Days Turkey Tour with Pergamon, Konya and Southeast

Hippodrome and ObelisksWalk through the square that occupies the former chariot-racing ground. Look at the surviving monuments and follow the line of the old arena.

Blue MosqueStep inside the working mosque to see its tilework and domed prayer hall. Visits follow the mosque’s dress requirements and prayer times.

Hagia SophiaVisit the domed landmark and learn how its role changed over the centuries. Its interior brings several periods of Istanbul’s history together.

LunchTake a break for an included restaurant lunch during the Old City itinerary. Drinks cost extra.

Shopping OpportunityBrowse the shops during the scheduled shopping stop. Any purchases are optional and paid separately.

Topkapi Palace and HaremExplore the former Ottoman palace and the included Harem section. Your guide explains how the courtyards and residential rooms were used.

Grand BazaarFinish among the covered market’s shops and passages. On Sunday, when the bazaar is closed, another shopping stop takes its place.

Gallipoli Battlefield AreasBegin with the peninsula’s geography and the positions used during the campaign. The guide links the individual stops to the wider battlefield.

Brighton BeachView the broad shoreline south of the landing area. Its open ground provides a useful comparison with the smaller coves ahead.

Beach CemeteryVisit the cemetery beside the shore. The graves record the losses suffered close to the landing beaches.

ANZAC CoveLook across the landing cove and towards the slopes behind it. The terrain helps explain the difficulties faced on the first day ashore.

Ari BurnuStop at the headland and cemetery near the landing site. Your guide places this part of the coastline within the campaign’s opening events.

Lunch in EceabatLunch is included during the day’s itinerary. Restaurant drinks are paid separately.

Lone Pine CemeteryVisit the memorial and cemetery on the ridge. Learn about the fighting at Lone Pine and the soldiers commemorated here.

Johnston’s JollySee the ground where opposing trench lines ran close together. The guide uses the battlefield remains to explain life along the front.

Shrapnel ValleyLook into the valley used to move between the coast and the higher ground. Its exposed route was an important part of the battlefield.

Turkish MemorialPause at the memorial to the Turkish soldiers. Their defence of the peninsula forms part of the day’s account.

The NekView the narrow ridge where a major attack took place. The confined space helps make sense of the events described by the guide.

Chunuk BairFinish on the high ridge among its memorials. The surrounding view shows why control of this position mattered.

Troy Ancient CityExplore the excavated remains of the city associated with the Trojan War tradition. The guide separates the archaeological evidence from the stories attached to Troy.

Trojan HorseSee the wooden display horse at the archaeological site entrance. It introduces the story associated with Troy before the visit to the excavated remains.

Ancient City Walls and Settlement LayersFollow the walls and remains from different phases of settlement. Their levels show how the city was repeatedly rebuilt on the same mound.

LunchStop for the included lunch between the archaeological visits. Drinks are extra.

Pergamon AcropolisVisit the hilltop remains above the plain. The stepped layout shows how the ancient city made use of its steep setting.

Temple of AthenaSee the remains of Athena’s sanctuary within the acropolis. Your guide explains its place in the city’s religious and public life.

Hillside TheaterLook down the sharply sloping theatre seating. The building follows the hillside and opens towards the landscape below.

Ephesus Ancient CityWalk through the excavated streets and public buildings of the ancient city. The guide explains how these spaces served its inhabitants and visitors.

House of the Virgin MaryVisit the house associated with Mary’s later life. The quiet sanctuary offers a different setting from the city ruins.

LunchAn included restaurant lunch breaks up the day’s visits. Drinks are at your own expense.

Temple of ArtemisSee the surviving remains of the sanctuary that once stood among the ancient world’s celebrated monuments. Your guide explains its scale and importance.

Pamukkale TravertinesSee the pale terraces formed by mineral-rich water. Walk on the sections open to visitors, following the site’s footwear rules.

LunchTake an included lunch break during the Pamukkale itinerary. Drinks cost extra.

Ancient City of HierapolisExplore the ancient settlement above the terraces. Its ruins show how the thermal springs became part of a substantial city.

Cleopatra Antique PoolYou can see the pool without paying an additional viewing fee. Swimming is optional and requires a separate payment at the site.

Duden WaterfallVisit the waterfall and its green surroundings. Take time to see the water and the landscape around the falls.

Karpuzkaldiran WaterfallView the waterfall where the river drops towards the sea. The coastal setting distinguishes this stop from the inland falls.

LunchLunch is included during the Antalya tour. Drinks and personal purchases are extra.

Kaleici Old TownExplore the historic quarter with your guide. Its lanes and older buildings preserve a different scale from the modern city.

Panoramic Boat TourTake the included boat trip for a view of Antalya from the water. This forms part of the day’s sightseeing itinerary.

Devrent ValleyLook at the isolated rock shapes spread across the valley. Erosion has produced outlines that invite comparisons with animals and other familiar forms.

Pasabag Open Air MuseumWalk among the tall, capped formations at Pasabag. See how softer rock has worn away beneath the harder stone above.

Goreme Panoramic ViewPause above Goreme for a broad view of the settlement and surrounding valleys. The stop helps place the day’s individual sites within the landscape.

LunchAn included lunch provides a break between the northern Cappadocia visits. Drinks are extra.

Avanos Pottery WorkshopVisit a pottery workshop in Avanos and learn about the local craft. Purchases are optional and are not part of the package price.

Zelve Open Air MuseumExplore the rock-cut spaces of the former settlement. The surviving rooms and openings show how people used the valley’s soft stone.

Uchisar Castle (Exterior View)See the rock citadel from outside. Its high position makes it a clear landmark above the surrounding settlements.

Rose ValleySee the pale and rose-coloured rock slopes. The guide explains how the valleys developed within Cappadocia’s volcanic landscape.

Underground CityVisit the chambers and connecting passages beneath the ground. Expect steps and some low, narrow sections along the visitor route.

LunchLunch is included between the day’s visits. Drinks cost extra.

Pigeon ValleyLook across a valley known for its rock-cut pigeon houses. These openings reflect the way earlier communities used the landscape.

Gulludere ValleyThere is an optional walk of up to two hours through the valley. Guests who prefer not to walk can wait in the vehicle.

Cavusin VillageVisit the old village and see buildings shaped by its rocky setting. The stop brings the day back from the valleys to a place where people lived.

Cendere BridgeStop at the Roman bridge across the river gorge. Its stonework is one of the surviving landmarks on the route through the region.

Arsameia Ancient CityVisit the remains associated with the rulers of Commagene. Your guide explains the site’s place within the same kingdom that built the Nemrut monument.

LunchLunch is included as part of the Nemrut circuit. Drinks and the evening meal are extra.

Karakus TumulusSee the burial mound and the columns that mark the monument. The stop introduces another part of the royal history of Commagene.

Mount Nemrut SummitWalk from the car park to the terraces and statues for sunset. This required uphill route is about 800 metres on a steep, stepped stone path, roughly 20 minutes at an average pace; vehicles cannot reach the terraces.

GobeklitepeSee the monumental stone enclosures and carved pillars at the prehistoric site. The guide explains the discoveries and the questions they raise about early communities.

Sanliurfa Archaeology MuseumExplore the museum collections connected with the region’s archaeological sites. The displays add context to the settlements and monuments visited on this journey.

LunchLunch is included during the Sanliurfa itinerary. Drinks are paid separately.

Haleplibahce Mosaic MuseumSee the mosaics preserved and displayed at Haleplibahce. Their figures and detailed work bring a later period of the region’s history into view.

BalikligolWalk beside the pools and surrounding religious buildings. Your guide explains the traditions associated with this part of Sanliurfa.

Hasimiye SquareVisit the square and the streets around it. This stop introduces the market life of the old city after the archaeological visits.

KarahantepeVisit the prehistoric site after yesterday’s introduction to Gobeklitepe. The guide explains its excavated spaces and its place among the early settlements of the region.

Sogmatar Ancient SettlementExplore the remains at Sogmatar. The site adds a later religious and settlement landscape to the day’s archaeological route.

Bazda CavesSee the extensive spaces cut into the rock at Bazda. Your guide explains their connection with stone extraction and building in the surrounding area.

LunchAn included lunch breaks up the journey across the Harran plain. Drinks are extra.

HarranVisit the settlement on the open plain. Learn about the routes and communities that made Harran an important regional centre.

Traditional Harran Beehive HousesSee the distinctive conical houses. Their form shows a local approach to building with the materials and conditions of the plain.

Historic Harran AreaExplore the historic remains around the settlement with your guide. This final stop brings together the different periods visible at Harran.

Halfeti VillageVisit the riverside village after the drive from Gaziantep. The waterfront provides the setting for the included boat trip.

Euphrates Boat TripTake the included boat trip on the Euphrates. See the river landscape from the water before returning for the road journey.

Zeugma Mosaic MuseumExplore the museum’s mosaic collections after returning to Gaziantep. The detailed floors preserve scenes and patterns from the region’s ancient houses.

LunchLunch is included during the full Halfeti and Gaziantep itinerary. Drinks cost extra.

Gaziantep Castle (Exterior)View the castle from outside. Your guide explains its position above the city without including an interior visit.

Coppersmiths BazaarWalk through the bazaar associated with the city’s metalworking craft. Any shopping is optional and paid separately.

Almaci MarketVisit the market before leaving the old city. Browse the stalls during the scheduled stop; purchases are extra.