From Ankara into the ancient kingdom of Phryge to Gordion, where according to legend Alexander the Great cut the proverbial knot. Visit King Midas' tomb. Via Eskisehir to historic Bursa in the shadow of the Olympus of Mysia. Morning drive to the shores of the Sea of Marmara, then by way of Izmit to Istanbul. This afternoon enjoy the included sightseeing with visits to the Roman Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque.
Tonight make the best of the optional dinner outing in Istanbul.
The view of the city at dusk with its 600 mosques and the Bosporus is unforgetttable. All this included Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Istanbul. Services of a professional tour director. Hotels listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges.