Itinerary

• Day 1

  Flight from Manila to Istanbul

  Begin the journey as you depart from Manila to Istanbul, Turkey.
• Day 2

  Welcome to Turkey!

  Istanbul, Turkey

  Arrive at Istanbul Airport and meet your English-speaking guide. Transfer to your hotel for check-in.
  
  Enjoy free time to explore the city at your own pace.
  
  In the evening, enjoy a Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. As you sail along the strait, take in views of landmarks such as Dolmabahçe Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, Ortaköy, Rumeli Fortress, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, and the Maiden’s Tower.
• Day 3

  Istanbul City Tour

  Visit the famous landmarks that define Istanbul:
  • Topkapi Palace – Served as the primary residence of Ottoman sultans for more than 400 years.
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque – The oldest architectural wonder in Istanbul and the largest Eastern Roman church in the city.
  • Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque) – A remarkable Ottoman masterpiece, still an active place of worship, known for its striking blue tiles.
  
  Take a photo stop at the Hippodrome and visit the Grand Bazaar.
• Day 4

  Gallipoli Tour

  Istanbul – Gallipoli - Canakkale

  Transfer to Gallipoli (250 km / approx. 4 hours) and enjoy a guided tour of this historic battlefield. Explore the Kabatepe Museum, starting with Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove, key sites where the campaign began. Continue to Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley, and Plugges Plateau to gain deeper insight into the area’s history.
  
  Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before arriving at your hotel in Çanakkale for dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 5

  Ancient Cities

  Troy – Pergamon - Kusadasi

  After breakfast, transfer to Troia (Troy), one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites with ruins spanning thousands of years. Continue to Pergamon (190 km / 3 hrs) for lunch and explore its ancient city, a center of political and commercial life.
  
  Visit a Turkish jewelry store in Pergamon, then drive to Kusadasi (210 km / 3 hrs) for dinner and overnight at your hotel.
• Day 6

  Ancient city of Ephesus

  Selcuk – Sirince

  Explore Ephesus, one of the largest and most impressive ancient sites in the world, featuring the Temple of Artemis and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and historical significance.
  
  Visit a leather factory and enjoy a fashion show showcasing local craftsmanship. Then proceed to Şirince Village, a charming hilltop village known for its fruit wines and traditional stone houses.
• Day 7

  Pamukale – Cotton Castle and Heirapolis

  Kusasadi – Pamukkale

  Transfer to Pamukkale (200 km / approx. 3 hours) and explore the Cotton Castle with its famous white terraces, as well as the ancient city of Hierapolis, where impressive ruins offer a glimpse into the past.
  
  Arrive at your hotel in Pamukkale for dinner and overnight. The rest of the day is free to relax. Enjoy the hotel’s thermal pools, so don’t forget your swimwear.
• Day 8

  Konya and the Whirling Dervishes

  Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia

  Depart for Konya (400 km / approx. 7 hours)
  
  In Konya, visit the Mevlana Museum, the mausoleum of 13th-century Sufi mystic Rumi and the spiritual home of the Whirling Dervishes.
  
  Continue to Cappadocia (240 km / approx. 4 hours) and arrive at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 9

  Hot Air Balloon, Rock Churches, and Underground City

  Cappadocia

  Optional hot air balloon.
  
  Visit Göreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring rock-cut churches, ancient frescoes, and winding paths. Explore a pottery workshop, then descend into Özkonak Underground City, a complex network of tunnels and chambers built into volcanic rock.
  
  Stop at Mustafapaşa Village for a traditional Turkish coffee or tea experience. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 10

  Love Valley

  Cappadocia - Manila

  Enjoy a photo stop at Uçhisar Castle, Love Valley, Devrent (Imagination Valley), and the Three Sisters rock formations. Experience Cappadocia’s wine tasting and visit a Turkish handicraft carpet store.
  
  Transfer to Nevşehir Cappadocia Airport for your flight to Manila.
• Day 11

  Arrival to Manila

  That concludes the tour to the Magnificent Scandinavia. Take with you the memorable experiences from the trip.