Mystic Mosaic: Grand Tour of Ancient Türkiye with Luxury Cunard Mediterranean Voyage

Arriving in Cappadocia, you’ll check into the four-star Crowne Plaza Cappadocia for a three-night hotel stay. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to explore the area, finding your feet amid its bustling markets and picturesque scenery.

Spend another day at leisure in Cappadocia, wandering inviting villages, discovering local crafts, sampling regional cuisine, and enjoying the unique landscapes. Relax, explore at your own pace, and soak up the region’s atmosphere.

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

Transferring from Cappadocia to Konya, you’ll visit Sultanhanı Caravanserai, a well-preserved example of Seljuk architecture, and investigate the Mevlana Museum, the final resting place of Rumi, a recognised Sufi mystic. Then, check into your hotel for an overnight stay.

Next, you’ll transfer to Pamukkale. Revel in a day at leisure, where you could choose to visit the UNESCO Ancient City of Hierapolis to admire the geological marvel where thermal springs create a terrace of white baths.

Leaving Pamukkale behind, soar through the skies on a cable car to the Acropolis of Pergamon to reach Kuşadası. Here, you’ll be treated to an escorted tour of Ephesus, before finishing the day with dinner at your hotel.

Today, you’ll enjoy a photo stop at the Trojan Horse before roaming around the Gallipoli region. Visit the serene Lone Pine Memorial with views of the 1915 front line and the historic Anzac Cove landing site. 

Today, you’ll uncover the history of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk among the legendary ruins, trace the tales of Homer’s Iliad, and admire the reconstructed wooden horse before continuing to your hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.

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

Embark the regal Queen Elizabeth, one of the finest cruise liners at sea. Enjoy Cunard’s spectacular heritage, sense of occasion and huge array of activities, including ballroom-dancing, lawn bowls and Afternoon Tea in the Garden Lounge.

Sail along this legendary waterway connecting the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara, and be captivated by its idyllic shores. Marvel at the ruins of ancient Troy, which come into view as you glide by.

Kuşadası’s harbour welcomes you to its lively bars, shops, and restaurants. Delve into a past spanning Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires, or laze on white-sand Aegean beaches, absorbing the region’s maritime heritage.   

Rhodes is steeped in history. Its medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts cobbled streets, ancient walls, and the impressive Palace of the Grand Master, while the island’s stunning beaches, like Faliraki and Lindos, offer crystal-clear waters.

Famous as the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, this site is steeped in mythology and athletic tradition. Explore the archaeological ruins, or wander along Katakolon’s delightful waterfront lined with cafes, shops, and a small beach.

Sail along this narrow passage to witness the picturesque landscapes and charming coastal towns on both sides. The strait is known for its stunning views of the Calabrian and Sicilian coasts, as well as the Messina skyline.

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