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Tour Name: Turkey Discovered Tour Package PTT50
Tour Duration: 15 Days
Tour Departs: Every Saturday 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 / Saturday - Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free days. You can visit the Galata Areas and Taxim Square . Overnight Istanbul..
DAY 02 / Sunday - Istanbul Old Town
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the underground Basilica Cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (Includes Breakfast).
DAY 03 / Monday - 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 / Tuesday - Troy and Acropolis of Pergamum
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).
DAY 05 / Wednesday - Ephesus and Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).
DAY 06 / Thursday - Pamukkale and Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).
DAY 07 / Friday - Aphrodisias and Fethiye
Today we drive south towards the Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way. Overnight Fethiye (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).
DAY 08 / Saturday - Fethiye
Today you have the option to relax on a day cruise around the 12 Islands of Fethiye or experience one of Turkey's highlights on an optional day tour to Saklikent Gorge, Turkey's longest and deepest canyon. Overnight Fethiye (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).
DAY 09 / Sunday - Fethiye
Another day for choices, get your adrenaline pumping paragliding over Oludeniz beach or maybe chill out on the beach below. Overnight Fethiye (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).
DAY 10 / Monday - Kayakoy and Antalya
Relaxing morning, before a late afternoon drive to the resort town of Antalya visiting the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy on the way.. Overnight Antalya (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).
DAY 11 / Tuesday - Konya and Cappadocia
Early departure for Cappadocia, stopping en-route to visit Konya and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum. This afternoon we also stop to visit Sultanhani Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia. Overnight Cappadocia (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).
DAY 12 / Wednesday - Goreme and Uchisar
Marvel at the lunar 1 with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more.. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).
DAY 13 / Thursday - Ihlara Valley and Underground City
Today we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore the many levels of an underground city. Overnight Cappadocia (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).
DAY 14 / Friday - Ankara
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk before returning to Istanbul.. (Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri, Cappadocia) Overnight Istanbul (Includes Breakfast).
DAY 15 / Saturday - Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends (Includes Breakfast)..
Accomondations;
- 14 nights, 4 star and 5 star accommodation in total.
- 1 night in Antalya
- 1 night in Canakkale
- 3 nights in Fethiye
- 3 nights in Istanbul
- 2 nights in Kusadasi
- 3 nights in Cappadocia
- 1 night in Pamukkale
Tour Includes;
- Inbound and outbound airport transfer.
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned and non-smoking coach.
- Professional English speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour.
- 14 Breakfasts and 10 Dinners.
- Entrances fees to the various sites..
Tour NOT Includes;
- Tips and Personal Expenses
- Drinks and Beverages
- Suggested optional activities