Journey from Istanbul to Antalya via Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus and Pamukkale, with a family-led cooking class and a tour leader throughout.
  • Discover the Blue Mosque and monuments of Sultanahmet Square.
  • Visit the Gallipoli battlefields and remembrance cemeteries.
  • Explore the ruins of Troy, setting of the Iliad.
  • Discover Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus and amphitheatre.
  • Master Turkish meze in a family-run cooking class in Sirince.
  • Bathe in Pamukkale’s Cotton Castle thermal pools and terraces.
  • Walk among Hierapolis’ Roman ruins, from theatre to necropolis.
  • Explore Perge and the well-preserved theatre at Aspendos.

We aim to secure locally owned accommodation that is well located, offers good value for money, and plenty of comfort. To help you find your ideal adventure, each trip is given a Comfort Level rating, which indicates the overall standard of accommodation. For more on our ratings, see our Comfort Level guidelines.



Tailor your trip: Extend your adventure by securing extra hotel nights before or after the main itinerary. Speak to your sales representative to book.



Private rooms: Like most tour operators, we room solo passengers together. If you’d prefer to have a private room, it’s normally possible to do this for a supplement. Speak to your sales representative to book.



Room upgrades: Upgrade to a suite on Day 1 and Day 4 of this itinerary – speak to your sales representative for more details.