Description

Discover Türkiye’s ancient wonders, cruise through the Greek islands and along Italy’s spectacular coastline, then finish with two nights in Rome. From Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and Pamukkale’s white terraces to the beauty of Milos, Sicily and the Amalfi Coast, this journey combines immersive guided touring with an elegant escape aboard Oceania Sirena.

Your fly, stay & cruise package includes:

• $2,500 flight credit per person

• 13-night Trafalgar Best of Turkey escorted tour, roundtrip from Istanbul

• Hotel accommodation throughout the tour

• 25 included meals: 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 11 dinners

• Guided sightseeing and cultural experiences as detailed in the tour itinerary

• 9-night cruise aboard Oceania Sirena, from Istanbul to Rome

• Onboard dining, including all speciality dining, shipboard gratuities and complimentary Wi-Fi

• Choice of complimentary wine and beer or US$400 shore excursion credit per stateroom

• 2 nights in a centrally located 4-star Rome hotel, with daily breakfast

• Select private transfers

Pricing is per person twin share and based on travel 02 - 26 May 2027

Solo traveller pricing available. Please speak to one of our travel consultants for more details.

Best of Turkey 

Day 1 | Welcome to Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers over a welcome dinner as your journey through Türkiye begins.

Day 2 | Discover Istanbul
Explore the historic Hippodrome, view the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, and discover the Ottoman treasures of Topkapi Palace. Browse the colourful Grand Bazaar, filled with spices, ceramics and traditional crafts.

Day 3 | Istanbul – Gallipoli – Çanakkale
Travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula to pay your respects at Anzac Cove and the cemeteries of Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair. See the Dardanelles before continuing to Çanakkale for dinner and your overnight stay.

Day 4 | Çanakkale – Troy – Izmir
Explore the archaeological site of Troy, where layers of ancient civilisation bring legendary stories to life. Continue to Demircidere village for a Be My Guest experience, meeting local women, visiting the bakery and enjoying lunch prepared with homegrown produce. Travel onwards to Izmir.

Day 5 | Explore Ephesus
Discover the ancient city of Ephesus, including the remarkable façade of the Library of Celsus. Learn about traditional carpet weaving and visit the House of the Virgin Mary before enjoying free time. An optional seafood dinner in Izmir is available at additional cost.

Day 6 | Izmir – Pamukkale
Journey inland, stopping for a demonstration of Turkish leather craftsmanship. Arrive in Pamukkale and enjoy time to relax in your hotel’s thermal pools before dinner.

Day 7 | Pamukkale – Hierapolis – Antalya
Explore the ancient spa city of Hierapolis and admire Pamukkale’s dazzling white terraces. Continue to Antalya for a two-night stay, with time to wander its atmospheric old town before dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 8 | Antalya at Leisure
Enjoy a free day on the Turkish Riviera. Explore Antalya’s winding streets and Ottoman architecture at your own pace, or join an optional old-town tour and yacht cruise to Düden Waterfall at additional cost.

Day 9 | Antalya – Aspendos – Konya
Visit the beautifully preserved ancient theatre of Aspendos before travelling to Konya. Discover the spiritual traditions associated with the Whirling Dervishes at the Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum, then admire the intricate decoration of the Karatay Tile Museum.

Day 10 | Konya – Cappadocia
See a 13th-century caravanserai before entering Cappadocia’s extraordinary landscape. Explore Saratli underground city and visit King’s Valley Eco Farm for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience focused on sustainable farming and local traditions. Settle into your hotel overlooking the valley and Ortahisar rock castle.

Day 11 | Explore Cappadocia
Discover the rock-hewn churches of Göreme Open-Air Museum and the fairy chimneys of Paşabağ. Watch local potters at work in Avanos, then enjoy traditional pottery kebabs at dinner. Optional sunrise balloon watching and a Whirling Dervish ceremony are available at additional cost.

Day 12 | Cappadocia – Ankara
Travel to Türkiye’s capital to visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations and the mausoleum of Atatürk, founder of the modern Turkish republic. Enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Day 13 | Ankara – Istanbul
Return to Istanbul and spend time exploring independently, or join an optional Bosphorus cruise at additional cost. Celebrate your journey with your Travel Director and fellow travellers over a farewell dinner.

Day 14 | Farewell Istanbul
Enjoy breakfast before bidding farewell to your Travel Director and fellow travellers as your escorted tour concludes.

Cruise Itinerary