A guided tour explores ancient city highlights including Topkapi Palace (the main residence of Ottoman sultans) and the Old City`s unusual and large underground cistern. Visit Saint Sophia Basilica, built in 537 AD as the Byzantine Church`s seat, now a museum whose mosaics, stained glass windows, and decorated domes are breathtaking: finally the Grand Bazaar with 3.000 exotic shops along covered lanes and alleyways. Overnight in Istanbul (B, L)

In the morning we cross the Bosphorus waterway that separates Europe and Asia and drive to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, at the foot of Mt. Olympus of Asia Minor. In the afternoon visit the lovely Green Ottoman complex and the Grand Mosque, you might like to spend the remainder of the day shopping in Bursa`s colorful Covered Bazaar. Tonight you have an excellent opportunity to take a “Turkish Bath” at your hotel`s hot spring baths. Overnight in Bursa (B, L)

After breakfast, we depart on a scenic ride to the heart of the Anatolian Highland toward Turkey`s capital, Ankara. En route, we stopped for a visit at Gordion, where according to legend Alexander the Great cut the Gordion Knot thus opening the way to Asia. Overnight in Ankara. (B, L)

This morning we visit the impressive Mausoleum of Ataturk, founder of the modern Turkish Republic, and then the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations with its display of Hittite Treasures and artifacts from the world`s oldest city, Catalhoyuk. After lunch we drive to Biblical Cappadocia, famous for unique landscapes, underground cities as well as towns carved from the region`s soft volcanic rock. En route, we visit the 13th-century Seljuk Caravan Inn of Agzikarahan. Overnight in Cappadocia (B, L)

A full day touring the “moon-like” topography of Cappadocia: We begin our day with a great panorama of the region from Uchisar citadel, a Roman watchtower and shelter. We drive to the Goreme open-air museum via Avcilar Valley. Goreme's rock-hewn churches dating between the 6th and 13th-century chapels decorated with Christian frescoes are an unforgettable experience. After lunch, we drive via Urgup to Dervent Valley to view the formations where your imagination takes you to the world of Wonders. Zelve Valley was inhabited until the 1950s and then to Pasabag Valley for the poetic Fairy Chimney formations where St. Simeon once sought shelter. We finished the day in Avanos, the pottery heaven of Turkey. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B, L)

Kaymakli underground city where early Christians refuged in times of danger. We drive to Soganli and then to Mustafapasa a Greek origin village with its beautiful typical houses and Churches. After lunch, we explore the rest of the region for great photo and bargain opportunities. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B, L)

Early departure to Konya. You cross the rolling steppe of central Anatolia to Konya for a tour of the Mevlana Mausoleum, founder of the Order of Whirling Dervishes (an ecstatic Muslim sect,). After a delicious Konya lunch, we continue driving to Pamukkale via the lake district. Pamukkale is famous for its natural hot springs and Travertine terraces. Overnight in Pamukkale. (B, L)

Early morning visit the vast ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis and stroll through the travertine terraces of Pamukkale, in the name refers to the “Cotton Castle” appearance of the spectacular white lime cascades formed by hot mineral springs. Overnight in Pamukkale. (B, L, D)

Drive to Aphrodisias one of the Aegean region’s most interesting archeological sites. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B, L)

This morning drive to the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus and we head to glorious Ephesus, the capital of Roman Asia Minor, to see extensive ruins which include 2.000-year-old marble streets, a huge theater, the library of Celsus, a gymnasium and the temple of Hadrian. In the afternoon, we visit the temple of Artemis one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and an active Selcuki mosque from the 14th century named Isabey Mosque. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B, L)

Early departure via Izmir (ancient Symirna and the birthplace of Homeros) The first stop on your northbound journey is the acropolis of ancient Pergamum, famous for work done by the great Roman physician, Galen, Sights include the Altar of Zeus, and the Asklepion, a famous Roman Medical Center. Continuing north, we visit the ruins of Troy where Greek and Trojan heroes fought the Trojan War for the honor of beautiful Helen. Also, visit its legendary walls, buildings, and a replica of the famous Wooden Horse. Overnight in Canakkale. (B, L)

After breakfast, we cross the Dardanelles waterway to the Gallipoli Peninsula and see Anzac Cove, where the Gallipoli legend was created by Anzac and Turkish heroes after fighting for over 280 days in the peninsula during the First World War. Along the Sea of Marmara to Istanbul. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. (B, L)

Morning, board a ferry boat for a relaxing cruise along the Bosphorus waterway. The afternoon is yours to explore the city, or you can join an optional tour of Dolmabahce Palace. Overnight in Istanbul. (B, L)

Your driver transfer you to the airport for the flight home. (Your driver transfer you to the airport for the flight home. (B)