Price: $2,198* CAD - **Featured price is per person, land only, based on double occupancy, on the departure dates indicated, and includes all taxes and fees and the Globus $650 per person discount.
Booking window: December 11, 2025
Departure date: September 20, 2026
Return date: September 27, 2026
Savings: Save up to $1,300 per couple on select 2026 Globus Worldwide tours
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Inclusions
Globus All Access - Special Features Included in this Tour:
- Guided sightseeing of Istanbul’s highlights featuring visits to the Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace
- Visit to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul with a traditional Turkish coffee experience at a historical coffee roaster
- Visit to the WWI battlefields on the Gallipoli peninsula, the Anzac Cemetery, and the Lone Pine Memorial
- Guided sightseeing of the Troy archaeological site and see the symbolic wooden Trojan Horse• Guided visit to the Asklepion at Pergamon
- Visit to Izmir• Guided walk through the ancient ruins of Ephesus; see St. John’s Basilica.
- Visit to the ancient city of Hieropolis at Pamukkale featuring views of the travertine terraces and thermal pools.
- Visit to the Great Ottoman Mosque (Ulu Camii) of Bursa, plus the Historical Covered Bazaar, and the Silk Market with Kestane Sekeri tasting
- Dardanelles crossing by ferry
Itinerary:
8 days from Istanbul to Istanbul
Day 1
ARRIVE IN ISTANBUL, TURKEY. Welcome to Istanbul! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner.
Day 2
Istanbul East meets West. Discover Istanbul with a captivating, guided sightseeing tour. Visit the Roman Hippodrome and hear about the events held there. Marvel at the six minarets of the Blue Mosque, and the intricate decoration and blue hues of its interior. Stand below the breathtaking dome of the Hagia Sophia, visit Topkapi Palace to see how the Sultans lived, and discover a shopper’s paradise with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, the largest covered market in the world, spread over 60 streets and the location of over 4000 shops! Enjoy a traditional Turkish coffee experience at a historical coffee roaster. TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITIONS Founded by the Greeks as Byzantium more than 2,500 years ago and finally called Istanbul after the Ottoman conquest in the 15th century, the city on the Bosporus remains one of the most exciting places in the world. Its strategic location as a gateway between Orient and Occident, the Islamic and the Christian worlds, and the Black Sea and the Mediterranean predestined it for a turbulent yet exciting history.
Day 3
ISTANBUL–GALLIPOLI–TROY AREA Bravery on the Beach This morning, drive to the Gallipoli peninsula and visit the WWI battlefields, the Anzac Cemetery, the Lone Pine Memorial, and Chunuk Bair Memorial sites before crossing the Dardanelles by ferry.211 mi / 340 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & HERITAGE Visit the moving and inspirational sites, where Allied troops, mainly Australians and New Zealanders, suffered heavy casualties in a disastrous campaign. Pay tribute to the heroes of those tragic months of 1915 at the Anzac Cemetery and the Lone Pine Memorial.
Day 4
TROY AREA–PERGAMON–IZMIRA Gift Horse & A God of Healing Start your day with a guided visit to the archaeological site, dating back over 4000 years. See the symbolic wooden Trojan Horse that commemorates the Trojan War; it was supposedly the winning tactic. Continue to Pergamum for a guided visit of the Asklepion, a healing temple and shrine to the Greek God of medicine.193 mi / 310 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT HEALING THE BODY & THE SOUL Nestled between hills, the Asklepion retains a sense of serenity and history. The sick approached the temple via the Sacred Way, a path that started their health journey, determined according to what dreams the patients experienced, and which also included theatre shows. All of this was done in the belief that healing was a sacred art, and people’s souls needed to be mended as well as their bodies.
Day 5
IZMIR–EPHESUS–PAMUKKALE Ancient Civilization Preserved. Arrive at the incredible archaeological site of Ephesus and be captivated by stories as you follow your Local Guide on a fascinating walking tour through the ancient ruins, including a visit to the St. John Basilica, where St. John the Apostle is said to have been buried.180 mi / 290 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOTS Ephesus was one of the most famous cities of the ancient Mediterranean. It was the second biggest city of the Roman Empire, and today it is one of the largest Roman archaeological sites in the eastern Mediterranean.
Day 6
PAMMUKALE–HIERAPOLIS–BURSA The Cotton Castle. This morning, visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, founded as a thermal resort around 190 BC, and said to have been visited by Cleopatra. See the main attractions and take time to marvel at the stunning backdrop of Pamukkale with its travertine terraces and thermal water pools. Later, arrive in Bursa. Enjoy free time this evening to explore more and try local specialties. 273 mi / 440 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDER When the mineral-rich thermal waters that flowed down the valley side, cooled and hardened, a series of bright white travertine terraces were formed, each containing a thermal pool. This incredible sight gave the area its name – Pamukkale, “Cotton Castle.” The Romans also took advantage of the thermal springs and founded the spa town of Hieropolis close by.
Day 7
BURSA–ISTANBUL In the Shadow of Mount Olympus Bursa was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire and has lots to offer. This morning’s sightseeing tour features a visit to the Great Mosque (Ulu Cai), an architectural masterpiece famous for its twenty domes supported by twelve pillars. Plus, a visit to the historical covered bazaar and silk market, followed by a Kestane Sekeri tasting. Later, return to Istanbul and this evening enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.99 mi / 160 km TOUR HIGHLIGHTANCIENT TASTES ON THE SILK ROAD Wander through the long winding bazaar in Bursa’s centuries-old city center, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the buzzing marketplace. Treat your taste buds to one of the city’s famous sweets, the Kestane Sekeri, and find the perfect gift for yourself or a friend, a piece of authentic Bursa-made silk.
Day 8
ISTANBUL Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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