Ancient Turkiye Grand Tour, Cappadocia and Luxury Mediterranean Voyage

İstanbul: Hotel Stay

İstanbul promises a living mosaic of cultures, evident in its diverse neighbourhoods and culinary delights. With its rich cultural heritage, architectural marvels and vibrant markets, you’ll experience a captivating fusion of old-world charm and contemporary allure.

İstanbul: Hotel Stay & Tour

Today, your guide will whisk you on a fascinating city tour. Visit the iconic Blue Mosque, wander Hippodrome Square, enjoy a photo stop at the magnificent Hagia Sophia, and lose yourself in the colourful Grand Bazaar.

Cappadocia: Hotel Stay & Tour

Following a photo stop at Tuz Gölü, Türkiye’s second-largest lake, known for its stunning salt flats, you’ll visit a Wine House for a sophisticated wine tasting before arriving in Cappadocia for a two-night hotel stay.

Cappadocia: Hotel Stay & Tour

Join an optional early morning tour to witness Cappadocia’s iconic sunrise punctuated with vibrant hot air balloons. Explore the Three Beauties, Pigeon Valley, Uçhisar Valley and Paşabağ Valley before encountering the Avanos Valley’s Red River, Türkiye’s longest river.

Konya: Hotel Stay & Tour

Today, you’ll visit Sultan Han Caravanserai, a well-preserved example of Seljuk architecture and head to Konya, a city rich in cultural heritage. Here, you’ll explore the Mevlana Museum, the final resting place of Rumi, a renowned Sufi mystic.

Pamukkale: Hotel Stay

Next, you’ll transfer to Pamukkale, meaning “Cotton Castle” in Turkish. Enjoy a day at leisure ahead of tomorrow’s tour of the region’s stunning white terraces filled with mineral-rich water.

Pamukkale: Tour & Kuşadası Hotel Stay

Visit the UNESCO Ancient City of Hierapolis to explore “Cotton Castle”, a geological marvel where thermal springs create a terrace of white baths. Enjoy a tour of a local textile outlet before transferring to Ephesus, one of the world’s best-preserved ancient cities.

Kuşadası: Hotel Stay

Relax on the beaches of Kuşadası or opt for an optional tour of the House of Virgin Mary, believed to be the final residence of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Dine on delicious Mediterranean cuisine as you admire the panoramic vistas of the beckoning horizon and surrounding coastline.

Çanakkale: Tour & Hotel Stay

Leaving Kuşadası behind, soar through the skies on a cable car to the Acropolis of Pergamon before reaching Çanakkale. Nestled on the Dardanelles Strait, it promises one of the highlights of your trip. Here, you’ll uncover the history of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Çanakkale: Tour & Hotel Stay

Your day begins with a photo stop at the Trojan Horse before you explore the Gallipoli region. Visit the serene Lone Pine Memorial with views of the 1915 front line and the historic Anzac Cove landing site.

İstanbul: Embark Ship & Overnight in Port

Following breakfast, transfer to the port to embark Oceania’s intimate Sirena, your floating home for the next nine nights as you exchange ancient wonders for adults-only sophistication at sea.

İstanbul

Enjoy a second day discovering İstanbul’s charms, this time from the deck of your ship, perhaps venturing back into the city’s bazaars and waterfront neighbourhoods before settling in overnight in port.

Mitilini

Discover Mitilini, the largest town on the Greek island of Lesbos, where Byzantine castles and olive-clad hillsides give way to a relaxed, sun-drenched waterfront lined with tavernas.

Ephesus

Return to the Ephesus region, having already wandered its ancient streets on your escorted tour, with time now to relax in Kuşadası or revisit sites at your own pace.

Milos

Discover Milos, a volcanic Cycladic island famed for its dramatic coastline of white cliffs, hidden coves and crystal-clear waters, best explored by wandering its whitewashed villages.

Katakolon

From Katakolon, the gateway to ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, discover storied ruins or simply enjoy this laid-back Peloponnese port town at a gentle pace.

Catania

Arrive in Catania, at the foot of Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest active volcano, where baroque architecture and bustling fish markets capture the vibrant spirit of Sicily.

Amalfi Coast

Soak up the pastel-hued glamour of the Amalfi Coast, where cliffside villages tumble down to sparkling waters, and Positano’s colourful houses cascade toward the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Sardinia

Discover Sardinia’s glamorous side in Porto Cervo, a playground for the yachting elite, or explore Olbia’s charming old town and turquoise waters nearby.

Civitavecchia: Disembark & Rome Hotel Stay

Disembark in Civitavecchia and transfer to Rome, checking into the Best Western Universo Rome for an overnight stay, ready to soak up the Eternal City’s timeless charm before flying home.

Rome: Fly Home

Your holiday complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.