7D Ancient & Modern Wonders

Price from $7096 per person on Twin sharing basis

This 14 day tour, starts from Istanbul, Turkey, and ends at Tbilisi, Georgia.

 

Itinerary

Day 1

Istanbul

Arrival and transfer to your hotel.

 

Day 2

Istanbul (B)

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. 

Day 3

Safranbolu(B)

This morning we drive to the coastal town of Akçakoca. Its old town area, situated on a gentle hill is a well preserved neighbourhood of traditional houses of wood and firebricks, lining square-shaped blocks. We then drive to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Safranbolu.

Day 4

Amasra (B)

After breakfast, we start our tour from Hidirlik Hill to get a city view then discover Safranbolu's well-preserved wooden houses, Cinci Inn and Bath, old goverment building, the clock tower and the Arasta Bazaar where we will learn about the traditional handicraft shops. In the afternoon we drive to Amasra and visit the Roman castle and walls, wood-carving handicraft bazaar and the outer and inner piers of the city.

Day 5

Kastamonu (B)

After breakfast we will drive to Kastamonu, which is one of the rare cities where you can find great examples of traditional Turkish houses. Along the way we'll stop at the crystal terrace, an unbreakable glass platform attached to a cliff edge 80 meters above the Incekaya Canyon.

Day 6

Inebolu, Sinop(B)

This morning we head for Inebolu with its wooden houses reflecting Rum (Byzantine or Ottoman Greek) architecture, dark green nature and excellent coastline which amazes visitors.

Day 7

Akliman, Hamsilos, Erfelek Waterfall (B)

Day 8

Ordu, Trabzon (B)

Today we will drive towards the Black Sea coast to Trabzon, stopping on the way for a short visit to Yason Church which stands along one of the most picturesque locations on the Black Sea coast. Then you will have great photo opportunity at Boztepe before heading to Trabzon.

Day 9

Trabzon (B)

Today we tour Trabzon and surrounds, visiting the breathtaking Byzantine Sumela Monastery and Uzungol, a picturesque lake surrounded by thick woods before returning back to the hotel.

Day 10

Trabzon - Batumi (Georgia) (B)

After a border crossing into Georgia we head for Batumi. Batumi city tour starts starts with Orta Mosque ,Old Batumi, Piazza Square, Europe Square and Medea, Theatre Square and Neptune Fountain which took its origin from Greek mythology, Boulvard of Batumi, Statue of Ali and Nino about the love story of Azeri boy and Georgian girl, Alphabet Tower and transfer to the hotel.

Day 11

Batumi - Kutaisi (B)

Today our destination is Kutaisi. On the way we visit the famous Prometeus Cave and Sataplia to see 120 million year old dinosour footprints. Once in Kutaisi we will visit Gelati Monastry and Bagrati Cathedral.

 

Day 12

Kutaisi - Tbilisi (B)

After breakfast our destination is Gori, where the Stalin was born and Caucasian Mountain Kazbeki. Visit the UNESCO Site of Gergeti Monastry by 4x4 WD offroad vehicles.

Day 13

Mtskheta - Tbilisi (B)

After breakfast we visit Mtskheta, ancient capital of Georgia. Svetitshoveli Cathedral, a UNESCO Site and Jvari Monastry also UNESCO Site and the oldest church in Georgia. We continue on to the current capital, Tbilisi. Here we will have a city tour visiting Sameba Cathedral, Europe Square, Cable car, Kartlis Deda, Narikala Castle, Juma Mosque, Sulfur Baths, Meydani, Metekhi Church, Peace Bridge, Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theatre, Liberty Square and Rustavelli Street.

Day 14

Tbilisi (B)

Departure transfer.

Included: Accommodation in good 3 star or 4-star hotels, meals as specified, transport using aircon vehicles, Shared tours with local English speaking guides.

Departures: TBA

Prices quoted are valid till 31 October 2026. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in AU Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call +61 8 7070 8434 or 1800 316 379 or email us on info@exotic.net.au for more information.