Tour Name: Ancient Turkey Tour PTT23
Tour Duration: 08 Days
Tour Departs: Every Friday 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 1 / Friday - Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul!. You will transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore Istanbul. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner with the rest of your group. Overnight Istanbul (Includes Dinner)..

DAY 2 / Saturday - Istanbul Old City
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the St.Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica underground cistern and the Hippodrome.. Late in the afternoon, we will drive through to Bosphorous bridget to visit Camlica Hill on Asian sideOvernight Istanbul (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)..

DAY 3 / Sunday - Ankara and Cappadocia
After breakfast we drive towards the nation's capital, Ankara to visit Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Ataturk before continuing on to the surreal landscape of Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)..

DAY 4 / Monday - Goreme and Underground City
Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag and Uchisar castle and Derinkuyu underground city. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready!.. Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers... a night you won't forget! Overnight Cappadocia (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)..

DAY 5 / Tuesday - Konya and Pamukkale
Leaving Cappadocia we head south along the ancient Silk Road just as the ancient traders did... Along the way we visit Sultanhani Caravansary, before stopping at Konya to tour the Mevlana Museum. Overnight Pamukkale (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)..

DAY 6 / Wednesday - Pamukkale and Aphrodisias
Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. We then drive to Aphrodisias, the famous city of Aphrodite, before heading onto the resort town of Kusadasi. Overnight Kusadasi (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)..

DAY 7 / Thursday - Kusadasi and Ephesus
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to 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 the carpets are made by hand what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)..

DAY 8 / Friday - Izmir and Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to Kusadasi ferry port or to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. (Includes Breakfast)..

Tour Includes;
- Inbound transfer from Istanbul airports.
- Outbound transfer to Izmir Airport and Kusadasi ferry port.
- Transportation in a fully air conditioned and non smoking coach.
- Professional English speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour.
- Entrance fees.
- 7 nights, 4 star accommodation in total..
- 2 nights in Cappadocia.
- 2 nights in Istanbul.
- 2 nights in Kusadasi.
- 1 night in Pamukkale.
- 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 7 Dinners.

Tour NOT Includes;
- Tips and Personal Expenses.
- Drinks and Beverages.
- Suggested optional activities.
- Any visas, border or port taxes.