Uncover the marble memories of once-great Greek and Roman cities, explore underground passageways that once hid persecuted Christians, and learn about Sufism from whirling dervishes. Weave through Turkey's breathtaking hinterland to check out treasured archaeological sites on this multi-day tour.

Day 1 Early morning flight to Ankara from Istanbul. Browse artefacts that date back to the Palaeolithic Age at the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations and visit the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the first President of the Republic of Turkey.

Day 2 Scope out fields of monolithic “fairy chimneys” in Cappadocia's Devrent Valley, snap photos of the weather-worn chapel at Göreme, and crawl around the underground passageways between dwellings carved out of the rocks in Kaymakli.

Day 3 Learn about Sufism in Konya, see the swirling steps of whirling dervishes, and hear tales about a famous mystic at the Mevlana Museum before riding to Pamukkale for dinner at your hotel.

Day 4 Breakfast and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Basilica and calcium cliffs. Drive to Meryem Ana and visit House of virgin Mary. After lunch continue to Ephesos, the Romen Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, Hercules Gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificient library, Agora and fantastic greco-roman theatre

Day 5 Early departure for Pergamum. After lunch visits of Asklepion. Contniue for Troy. The legendary town in the iliad of Homeros, visit the Athena temple

Day 6 Cruise across the Dardanelles on a comfortable ferry, and then enjoy a scenic drive along the winding shores of the Sea of Marmara before you arrive back in Istanbul and get dropped off at your hotel.