Tour Name: Christmas Turkey Tour Package PTT41
Tour Duration: 12 Days
Tour Departs: Departs on December 19th from Istanbul
Guaranteed Departure: This tour is a Guaranteed Departure tour.. This means that it will depart regardless of how many people are booked on to it.

DAY 01 / Monday, 19th December - Welcome to Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore this exotic city.. Overnight Istanbul.

DAY 02 / Tuesday, 20th December - Istanbul Old City
Tour the city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the underground Basilica Cistern, Archeological Museum and the Hippodrome.. Overnight Istanbul (Includes Breakfast).

DAY 03 / Wednesday, 21st December - Gallipoli Battlefields
Today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 04 / Thursday, 22nd December - Troy and Pergamum
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and it's famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. It's impressive temples, library and medical facilities made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 05 / Friday, 23rd December - Ephesus and Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus. We'll visit the site of the Temple of Artemis, walk down the Marble Road towards the Celsus Library and Grand Theatre and immerse yourself into the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city.. We also visit the Selcuk Museum before a local handcrafted leather demonstration. Overnight Kusadasi (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 06 / Saturday, 24th December - Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Take a dip in the hot springs in the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Overnight Pamukkale (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 07 / Sunday, 25th December - Christmas Day in Demre
Today we visit Demre, home of the original St. Nicholas (aka Santa Claus), where he lived as the Bishop of the area. We visit his church and tomb before heading to Finike for Christmas Day dinner. Overnight Kemer (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 08 / Monday, 26th December - Perge, Aspendos and Konya
Tour the ancient ruins of Perge with its impressive stadium walls and Aspendos, known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, still used today.. Overnight Konya (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 09 / Tuesday, 27th December - Konya and Cappadocia
Today we visit Konya and the Mevlana Museum before heading to the lunar landscape of Cappadocia. En-route, we stop at an ancient Silk Road Caravansary, before we trek through the beautiful Ihlara Valley. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening. Overnight Cappadocia (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 10 / Wednesday, 28th December - Underground City and Goreme
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle, Derinkuyu underground city and more... Overnight Cappadocia (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 11 / Thursday, 29th December - Nation's Capital Ankara
Today we visit the nation's capital, Ankara, with a tour of the Mausoleum of Ataturk. (Optional flight to Istanbul from Cappadocia) Overnight Istanbul (Includes Breakfast).

DAY 12 / Friday, 30th December - Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and you will be transferred to the airport for your outbound flight (Includes Breakfast).

Tour Includes;
- Inbound and Outbound airport transfer in Istanbul.
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned and non-smoking coach.
- Professional English speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour.
- 11 nights, 4 star and 5 star accommodation in total..
- 1 night in Canakkale.
- 2 nights in Cappadocia.
- 3 nights in Istanbul.
- 1 night in Kemer.
- 1 night in Konya.
- 2 nights in Kusadasi.
- 1 night in Pamukkale.
- 11 Breakfasts and 8 Dinners.
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Tour NOT Includes;
- Tips and Personal Expenses
- Drinks and Beverages
- Suggested optional activities