Anatolian Civilizations Small Group Tour
This 10-day small group tour follows a classic route through Turkey, linking Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, İzmir, Çanakkale and the Gallipoli Peninsula. It combines major historical sites with practical overland travel and guided visits throughout. The programme includes the Spice Market and a Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul, the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and Atatürk’s Mausoleum in Ankara, the underground city and open-air museum in Cappadocia, the travertines of Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy and the Gallipoli battlefields. English-guided departures follow the Istanbul to Gallipoli route shown here. A Spanish-guided option follows a different route and does not include some of the Istanbul visits listed in the English programme. From 1 January 2027, the English-guided version will run one day longer and will include an extra night in Konya, along with a visit to the Mevlana Convent. Until 31 December 2026, the current itinerary remains in place. Guide language can be requested at booking. In low season, the tour may operate bilingually. Entrance fees are included in the total trip cost and added at checkout. The trip notes, timings and visit order may change, and the final document issued after booking is the only valid reference for hotels, meeting points and emergency contact details.
Key details
10 days
9 nights
Route
Turkey
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Tour style
Small groups
Duration
10 days
Market
Global
Guide language
English by default; Spanish on request
Travel mode
Road
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- Ancient Wonders
- Family
- Group
Itinerary
- 1
Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul
Arrive at Istanbul Airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.Not included - 2
Istanbul
Istanbul city visits
Visit the Spice Market, take a Bosphorus cruise, and continue with guided visits to Sultanahmet Mosque, the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar area.Breakfast, lunch - 3
Ankara
Istanbul to Ankara
Visit Topkapi Palace in Istanbul before travelling overland to Ankara for dinner and overnight stay.Breakfast, dinner
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 9 nights of hotel accommodation
- Official guide during visits
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sites
- 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners
- All transfers as per itinerary and air-conditioned transport during visits and excursions
- One complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off transfer per room
- Vegetarian and halal meal options on request
What's not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips for the guide and driver
Dates & availability
Updating availabilitySelect departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
4 dates · 4 optionsImportant information
Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.