Legends of the Aegean
Istanbul | Troy | Çanakkale | Pergamum | Ephesus (7 Days)
This one-week itinerary takes you deeper into Türkiye's history, ancient cities and beautiful backdrops.
Highlights
- Experience the energetic city of Istanbul, a bridge between continents
- Tour the Sultanahmet district, the keeper of Istanbul’s ancient landmarks
- Enjoy a ferry cruise on the Bosphorus waterway
- Uncover ancient history at Troy and Çanakkale
- Tour the magnificent acropolis of ancient Pergamum
- Step back in time on the streets of ancient Ephesus
Brief Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Istanbul and private transfer to your hotel. | Istanbul |
| Day 2 | Full-day private tour including the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum, Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar. | Istanbul |
| Day 3 | Full-day private tour including Topkapi Palace, Spice Market, and a Bosphorus boat ride. | Istanbul |
| Day 4 | Visit ancient Troy and ancient Assos en route to your hotel in Çanakkale. | Çanakkale |
| Day 5 | Visit ancient Pergamum en route to your hotel in the area nearby Ephesus. | Ephesus |
| Day 6 | Full-day private tour of ancient Ephesus and the Archaeological Museum, with included farm-fresh lunch. | Ephesus |
| Day 7 | Private transfer to Izmir for an included flight back to Istanbul for departure. |