Deal negotiated for you
- A stay of 10 days/9 nights in a 4*, 5-star hotel (local standards)
- Full-board package (excluding drinks)
- Flights departing from the city of your choice
- Round-trip airport/hotel transfer
- Bosphorus cruise
- Visits and admissions according to the programme
- The services of a local English-speaking guide
- Upgrade to a charming troglodyte hotel in Cappadocia for departures until April 15
Customise your trip on the Options page.
Your stay starts here
Le meilleur de la Turquie: d'Istanbul à la mythique ville de Troie 2026 4*
A captivating journey to discover Constantinople’s prestigious monuments, the breathtaking landscapes of Cappadocia, and the historical and natural treasures of the Aegean region and the legendary city of Troy.
Your detailed itinerary
Day 1 - Saturday – Flight to Istanbul
Arrival at Istanbul Airport, meet and greet, then transfer to your hotel.
Your first dinner is at leisure.
Day 2 – Sunday – Istanbul (Süleymaniye Mosque, Egyptian Bazaar and Bosphorus Cruise)
After breakfast, head to the Suleymaniye district, perched on a hill majestically overlooking the Golden Horn, to discover one of the city’s most renowned mosques, that of Suleiman the Magnificent. Built in the 16th century and covering more than 70 hectares, it is a complex comprising several buildings and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.
After lunch in a local restaurant, make your way to the Egyptian Bazaar, a place with a unique charm, full of exquisite colours and aromas. Take the opportunity to buy tea, herbs, nuts and of course local spices.
The day concludes with a cruise on the Bosphorus, the waterway linking two continents: Europe and Asia. Enjoy this trip along the water to admire the beautiful views before you and the magnificent palaces lining the Bosphorus.
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Monday Istanbul (Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace) – Ankara
After breakfast, set off for Istanbul’s historic heart. You will then discover the Hippodrome as well as the fascinating Blue Mosque, facing the basilica, an architectural gem famous for its six minarets and its 21,403 blue tiles.
Next, visit Topkapi Palace, one of the city’s most emblematic landmarks and former residence of the Ottoman sultans, then enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before heading to Ankara, the capital.
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Ankara.
Day 4 - Tuesday – Ankara Cappadocia
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a visit to the Museum of Civilisations in Ankara and Atatürk’s mausoleum, the father of modern Turkey.
On the way to Cappadocia, admire the famous salt lake and stop to take photos in this spectacular setting.
Next, visit a caravanserai, a former inn dating back to the days of the Silk Road.
Lunch in a local restaurant in Ankara and evening arrival in Cappadocia.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Cappadocia.
Day 5 - Wednesday Cappadocia
After breakfast, set off to explore one of Turkey’s most beautiful regions, Cappadocia. Prepare to be amazed by the fascinating and unique landscape, shaped by volcanic lava more than 3 million years ago.
Visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to several chapels carved into volcanic rock and decorated with 13th-century frescoes. You will also discover the splendid valleys of Avcilar and Guvercinlik, famous for their countless fairy chimneys.
Next, we will visit an impressive underground city built by ancient local communities, before ending the day with a visit to a carpet and jewellery centre to learn more about Turkey’s age-old artisanal production.
In the evening, as an optional extra, you can attend a traditional night in a troglodyte setting, where you will discover local folklore and traditional dances (at an additional cost).
Return and dinner at the hotel in Cappadocia.
Day 6 – Thursday – Cappadocia / Pamukkale
Optionally, weather permitting, you can enjoy the unique experience of a hot-air balloon flight to admire the fairy chimneys and the otherworldly landscapes of this region. An exceptional, unforgettable experience!
After breakfast, depart for Pamukkale to visit the ancient city of Hierapolis and the Cotton Castle, a truly stunning natural wonder of dazzling whiteness, where the flow of hot springs saturated with calcium salts has coated the cliff. Marvel at a giant waterfall, as well as impressive stalactites and natural pools.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Pamukkale.
Day 7 – Friday – Pamukkale – Ephesus Izmir Kusadasi
After breakfast, set off for the magnificent site of Ephesus, the city of Artemis and the most famous ancient site in Türkiye. Discover the renowned Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, the splendid theatre and the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The day ends with a visit to a leather factory, followed by a return to the hotel and dinner.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 8 – Saturday – Kusadasi Izmir – Pergamon – Troy Canakkale
Breakfast at the hotel, then departure for Pergamon to discover the largest hospital in ancient history, the Asclepius Hospital. Dedicated to the god of health, this hospital was known at the time as a major centre of culture, art and medicine. The snake-shaped reliefs at its entrance inspired the symbol of modern medicine.
Continue on to Troy, a city long thought to be only a legend from Homer’s Iliad until its discovery in 1868. Visit the archaeological site of the city with its nine levels, as well as the reconstruction of the famous wooden horse.
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Canakkale.
Day 9 – Sunday – Çanakkale – Istanbul (Balat and Fener districts)
After breakfast, depart for Istanbul via the Dardanelles Strait. After lunch, arrive in Istanbul in the afternoon.
You will then have the opportunity to see the ancient walls that once encircled the city of Constantinople, as well as the Roman aqueduct. Continue on to the Jewish quarter of Balat, then the Greek quarter of Fener, and enjoy the magnificent view over the Golden Horn.
Dinner and overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 10 - Monday – Flight from Istanbul
Breakfast and transfer to Istanbul Airport, then boarding for the return flight.
Accommodation
During the stay, guests will be accommodated in 4-star and 5-star hotels (local standards), named or similar:
Clarion Hotel MahmutBey
New Park Hotel
Signature Hotel Cappadocia
Signature Thermal Hotel Pamukkale
Ramada Hotel Kemalpasa Kuşadası
Hotel Iris
Crowne Plaza Harbiye Hotel
Your board basis
During the stay, guests will enjoy the full board offer:
Full board, excluding dinner on the first evening (from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 10).
Please note that lunches during the tour consist of simple dishes, mainly salads, grilled meats and similar options.
Good to know
Please note: The itinerary for this programme may be subject to change due to technical requirements, weather conditions or other circumstances affecting the organisation of the trip.
Maximum group size: 43 people
Guaranteed departure: minimum 2 people. The supplier reserves the right to change the departure date if this minimum is not reached.
The pace of the visits can be quite intense (see all included visits in the detailed day-by-day itinerary), which may involve very early starts in the morning.
The tour guide will be present for the entire duration of the stay.
The shared transfer is included for arrivals between 7:00 and 00:30 on the tour dates. If the client chooses an arrival or departure outside these times, they will have to pay a supplement of €85 for a private transfer. In addition, on day 2 departure is around 8:00 for the first excursion of the tour; please note that the transfer time between the airport and the hotel is approximately 1 to 1.5 hours depending on traffic.
As transfer staff are not allowed to enter the airport building, please follow carefully the instructions provided in the travel documents regarding the meeting point for transfers.