Tour Details
8 day luxury driving trip starting in Bodrum and finishing at İstanbul, passing through 6 UNESCO heritage sites. Sceninc hikes, rural drives and charming villages provides a great perspective of the country.
Itinerary
Arriving in the Bodrum/Milas Airport, you’ll pick up your car and head to the city of Bodrum. Depending on your arrival time, you may visit some of the nearby sites, the Bodrum Underwater Archaeology Museum, or the old streets of Bodrum.
Overnight at Mavilu Hotel, Bodrum
Driving Distance: 36 km
Today is a journey into history, from Byzantine Period frescoes to Neolithic wall paintings, from Hellenistic city walls to Roman period ruins. Kapıkırı, is an authentic village full of traditional Aegean culture scattered among ancient ruins. Short drive to your rural accommodation.
Overnight in Kairos Farmhouse
Driving Distance: 90 km
A day in the Roman Capitol of Asia Minor, visiting the important sites around Ephesus, including St Jean Basilica, İsa Bey Mosque, the House of Virgin Mary, and the ruins of Ephesus themselves.
Overnight stay in Nisanyan Houses
Driving Distance: 125 km
First on today’s route is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aphrodisias, known for its spectacular marble sculptures and structures. Then you’ll continue on to Pamukkale, leaving you with enough time to explore the ancient city of Hierapolis and the famous travertines.
Overnight in Melrose Hotel, Pamukkale (upgraded room).
Driving Distance: 246 km
First you’ll drive to and stroll around the village of Birgi, its quaint architecture and friendly locals a nice break from so many ancient sites. Next, visit the city of Sardis, capital of ancient Lydia, before carrying on to another UNESCO Heritage Site, the popular ruins of Pergamon.
Overnight at Attalos Suites, Bergama (upgraded room).
Driving Distance: 352 km
Start the morning by visiting the hilltop ruins of Pergamon before driving to the villages of Adatepe and Yesilyurt, where you’ll visit an olive oil museum and wander through narrow streets, enjoying traditional stone architecture. The day ends as you drive to your hotel in Ahmetce Village.
Overnight in Momos Hotel, Ahmetce.
Driving Distance: 157 km
Today’s hike traverses the ruins of Assos, from the theater to the acropolis. Then an hour-long scenic village drive takes you to the legendary city of Troy. Before exploring the site, take a walk through the Troy Museum. The day finishes as you drive to Caeli winery and hotel at countryside Eceabat.
Driving Distance: 126 km
First, you will take a morning ride on the ferry across the Dardanelles, then a 20 min drive will take you to the Gallipoli War Memorials. A usual tour around the Peninsula visits Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Conkbayırı. Then a long drive (approx 5-6 hrs) takes you to Istanbul.
Driving Distance: 330 km






























