What’s Included
10 nights hotel accommodation (BB in Istanbul, HB elsewhere)
Daily breakfast, 5 dinners, 1 Turkish Night Show with dinner
Professional English-speaking guide
Entrance fees to all sites in the program
Private air-conditioned coach transportation
Airport transfers, porterage, daily 1 bottle of water, on-board Wi-Fi
What’s Not Included
International flights (if not included in package)
Lunches, drinks at meals
Tips for guide/driver (recommended CAD 10/day)
Personal expenses, travel insurance
Optional excursions
Magnificent Turkiye
Turkey
11 Days / 10 Nights
Airplane
Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, Izmir, Canakkale
Tour : MAG
Experience the very best of Turkiye with Academy Travel’s Magnificent Turkey Tour—an 11-day journey where timeless history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes come together in one unforgettable adventure.
From the lively streets and Ottoman treasures of Istanbul to the surreal valleys and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, every step reveals a new wonder. Continue through Konya, the spiritual home of the Whirling Dervishes, and marvel at Pamukkale’s dazzling white travertine terraces. Walk among the ancient ruins of Ephesus, once a thriving Roman city, explore Pergamon’s legendary past, and stand before the mythical ruins of Troy where history and legend meet.
Your itinerary is designed to balance guided exploration with moments of leisure, giving you the freedom to experience Turkiye at your own pace. Optional highlights such as a Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia, or an evening Turkish Night Show enrich your journey with unforgettable memories.
Relax in carefully selected 4★ accommodations, travel in comfort aboard a modern coach, and enjoy the expertise of professional guides at every stage of your adventure. This is more than just a trip—it’s your chance to see Turkiye’s most iconic sights, immerse yourself in its culture, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
General Information
What’s Not Included
International flights (if not included in package)
Lunches, drinks at meals
Tips for guide/driver (recommended CAD 10/day)
Personal expenses, travel insurance
Optional excursions
What’s Included
10 nights hotel accommodation (BB in Istanbul, HB elsewhere)
Daily breakfast, 5 dinners, 1 Turkish Night Show with dinner
Professional English-speaking guide
Entrance fees to all sites in the program
Private air-conditioned coach transportation
Airport transfers, porterage, daily 1 bottle of water, on-board Wi-Fi
1
DEPARTURE FROM CANADA
Overnight in Istanbul Meals: In-flight
Overnight Journey to the Crossroads of Continents
Arrival in Istanbul. Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon with the option to join the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. Overnight in Istanbul.
2
ISTANBUL
Overnight in Istanbul Meals: Breakfast
Exploring the Treasures of Two Continents
Morning free or join the Istanbul Classics Tour including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.
3
ISTANBUL – ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA
Overnight in Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Capital Landmarks & Journey to Cappadocia
Visit Ankara, the capital city, including Atatürk’s Mausoleum and the Anatolian Civilizations Museum. Continue through Salt Lake to Cappadocia. Dinner & overnight in Cappadocia.
4
CAPPADOCIA
Overnight in Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Surreal Landscapes of Cappadocia
Full-day sightseeing in Cappadocia: Göreme Open-Air Museum, Avcilar and Güvercinlik Valleys, handicraft workshops. Optional evening Turkish Night Show. Dinner & overnight.
5
CAPPADOCIA
Overnight in Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Hot Air Balloon & Underground Cities
Optional sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride. Later visit Uçhisar, Paşabağ, Devrent Valley, and underground cities. Dinner & overnight in Cappadocia.
6
CAPPADOCIA – KONYA – PAMUKKALE
Overnight in Pamukkale Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Whirling Dervishes & Thermal Wonders
Drive to Konya to visit Mevlana Museum. Continue to Pamukkale, famous for its white travertine terraces. Dinner & overnight in Pamukkale.
7
PAMUKKALE – KUSADASI
Overnight in Kusadasi Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Ancient Hierapolis & Coastal Journey
Explore Hierapolis and Pamukkale’s terraces. Optional swim in Cleopatra’s Pool. Drive to Kusadasi for dinner & overnight.
8
KUSADASI – EPHESUS TOUR
Overnight in Kusadasi Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Walking Through Ancient Ephesus
Full-day visit to Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus, the Theater, and the House of Virgin Mary. Stop at a leather fashion show. Dinner & overnight in Kusadasi.
9
KUSADASI – PERGAMON – CANAKKALE
Overnight in Canakkale Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
From Healing Temples to the Dardanelles
Drive north to Pergamon and visit the Asclepion, an ancient medical center. Continue to Canakkale. Dinner & overnight.
10
CANAKKALE – TROY – ISTANBUL
Overnight in Istanbul Meals: Breakfast
Legendary Troy & Return to Istanbul
Morning visit to the ancient city of Troy. Continue to Istanbul via the Dardanelles. Overnight in Istanbul.
11
ISTANBUL – RETURN TO CANADA
Meals: Breakfast
Farewell to Turkiye
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Istanbul International Airport for flight back to Canada. End of services.
1
DEPARTURE FROM CANADA
Overnight in Istanbul Meals: In-flight
Overnight Journey to the Crossroads of Continents
Arrival in Istanbul. Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon with the option to join the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. Overnight in Istanbul.
2
ISTANBUL
Overnight in Istanbul Meals: Breakfast
Exploring the Treasures of Two Continents
Morning free or join the Istanbul Classics Tour including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.
3
ISTANBUL – ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA
Overnight in Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Capital Landmarks & Journey to Cappadocia
Visit Ankara, the capital city, including Atatürk’s Mausoleum and the Anatolian Civilizations Museum. Continue through Salt Lake to Cappadocia. Dinner & overnight in Cappadocia.
4
CAPPADOCIA
Overnight in Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Surreal Landscapes of Cappadocia
Full-day sightseeing in Cappadocia: Göreme Open-Air Museum, Avcilar and Güvercinlik Valleys, handicraft workshops. Optional evening Turkish Night Show. Dinner & overnight.
5
CAPPADOCIA
Overnight in Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Hot Air Balloon & Underground Cities
Optional sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride. Later visit Uçhisar, Paşabağ, Devrent Valley, and underground cities. Dinner & overnight in Cappadocia.
6
CAPPADOCIA – KONYA – PAMUKKALE
Overnight in Pamukkale Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Whirling Dervishes & Thermal Wonders
Drive to Konya to visit Mevlana Museum. Continue to Pamukkale, famous for its white travertine terraces. Dinner & overnight in Pamukkale.
7
PAMUKKALE – KUSADASI
Overnight in Kusadasi Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Ancient Hierapolis & Coastal Journey
Explore Hierapolis and Pamukkale’s terraces. Optional swim in Cleopatra’s Pool. Drive to Kusadasi for dinner & overnight.
8
KUSADASI – EPHESUS TOUR
Overnight in Kusadasi Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Walking Through Ancient Ephesus
Full-day visit to Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus, the Theater, and the House of Virgin Mary. Stop at a leather fashion show. Dinner & overnight in Kusadasi.
9
KUSADASI – PERGAMON – CANAKKALE
Overnight in Canakkale Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
From Healing Temples to the Dardanelles
Drive north to Pergamon and visit the Asclepion, an ancient medical center. Continue to Canakkale. Dinner & overnight.
10
CANAKKALE – TROY – ISTANBUL
Overnight in Istanbul Meals: Breakfast
Legendary Troy & Return to Istanbul
Morning visit to the ancient city of Troy. Continue to Istanbul via the Dardanelles. Overnight in Istanbul.
11
ISTANBUL – RETURN TO CANADA
Meals: Breakfast
Farewell to Turkiye
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Istanbul International Airport for flight back to Canada. End of services.