About the Journey 

Join an in-depth, Princeton-exclusive adventure through Türkiye, from Istanbul, magnificent “Empress of the World,” to the dramatic – and legendary – Turquoise Coast. Begin with four nights in Istanbul, Türkiye’s cultural and spiritual heart. Tour the city’s highlights, including the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar, and take a private cruise on the Bosphorus, the waterway that separates Europe from Asia.

Travel to Gallipoli, the haunting World War I battlefield, then ferry across the Dardanelles to fabled Troy. Discover windswept Pergamum, one of Türkiye’s most spectacular ancient sites, and spend three nights in Kusadasi, where you’ll tour Türkiye’s incomparable classical city of Ephesus. 

Head next to the breathtaking Turquoise Coast, staying two nights in the port city of Fethiye. Spend a day cruising along the stunning coastline, with opportunities to swim and snorkel in secluded coves. Take the scenic coastal road to the resort town of Antalya where your journey concludes, witnessing the enigmatic Lycian Rock Tombs, carved into the side of a mountain, en route. 

For those wishing to continue the adventure, a post-program extension to Cappadocia and Konya will be offered. 

Accommodation 

Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus Istanbul 
Overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and surrounded by gardens, Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus is situated in the heart of the city’s European side within easy walking distance of the shops and restaurants of Taksim Square and the neighborhood of Nisantasi. This hotel features an array of amenities, including two restaurants, a lobby bar, indoor and seasonal outdoor swimming pools, terraces, gardens, spa with massage and beauty services (for a fee), tennis court, fitness center, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. 

DoubleTree by Hilton Canakkale Canakkale 
DoubleTree by Hilton Canakkale enjoys a location on the shores of the Dardanelles Strait, close to shopping, entertainment, and dining in the center of Canakkale. The hotel offers amenities such as a restaurant and bar, patio, indoor and seasonal outdoor swimming pools, spa with massage services (offsite, for a fee), fitness center, sauna, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. 

Charisma De Luxe Hotel Kusadasi 
The Charisma De Luxe Hotel stands on the shores of the Aegean Sea, offering breathtaking water views from every point of the property, along with access to a private beach. The Charisma’s amenities include two restaurants, three bars, two cafés, indoor and outdoor infinity swimming pools, Jacuzzi hot tubs, terrace with ocean views, spa with massage and beauty services (for a fee), fitness center, diving and water sports opportunities, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. 

Alesta Yacht Hotel Fethiye 
A lovely coastal property, the cozy yet modern Alesta Yacht Hotel sits where the Mediterranean and Aegean seas merge, just a five-minute walk from the center of town. Guests can enjoy private beach access, a restaurant and bar, outdoor swimming pool with poolside bar, spa with massage and beauty services (for a fee), laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. 

Akra Hotel Antalya Antalya 
The dramatic Akra Antalya stands perched on a cliff along the Mediterranean, overlooking both the sea and the Taurus Mountains in the distance. Among the hotel’s amenities are four restaurants, two cafés, four bars (including a beach bar, poolside bar, and a jazz club with live music), social club, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, cliffside beach platform, spa with massage and beauty services (for a fee), fitness and sports center, diving training (for a fee), free bicycle rental, laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. 

Reservations 

Registration is not yet open for this journey. Please request a brochure or contact the Princeton Journeys team at journeys@princeton.edu / 609.258.8686 with questions.