Day 3 (Sunday): Ankara - 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 stay in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 (Monday): Goreme Open-Air Museum - Pasabag - Uchisar
Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag and Uchisar castle. 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 stay in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 (Tuesday): Underground City - Konya
This morning we visit and explore Kaymakli underground city. Then leaving Cappadocia we head south, towards Konya, along the ancient Silk Road, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, just as the ancient traders did. Once in Konya we tour the Mevlana Museum and Alaeddin Mosque. Overnight in Konya.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 (Wednesday): Sagalassos - Pamukkale
Today we head for Pamukkale and it's calcium travertines. Along the way we visit the ancient site of Sagalassos. Conquered by Alexander the Great in 333 BC, earthquakes and plague saw its demise in 541-2 AD. Today it is one of the best preserved sites in Turkey and is on the UNESCO tentative list. Overnight stay in Pamukkale.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 (Thursday): Pamukkale
Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods. Overnight in Kuşadası.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 (Friday): 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 in Kuşadası.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 (Saturday): Pergamon - Troy
Step back in time today as we visit the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. We continue on and visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse. Continue onto Çanakkale where you will stay overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 (Sunday): Gallipoli - Istanbul
After breakfast, we visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels before driving to back to Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 (Monday): Istanbul
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Escorted Tour Includes:
- Inbound/outbound airport transfer – Istanbul
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Professional English speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
- Entrance fees
- Breakfast daily
- 7 dinners
- 10 nights in Boutique, 3 and 4 star hotel accommodation
Not Included:
- Suggested optional activities
- Tips for driver and guide
- Compulsory Travel insurance
Hotels (or similar):
- Istanbul: Port Bosphorus Hotel 4*
- Cappadocia: Gul Konaklari Hotel (Boutique)
- Konya: Hilton Garden Inn Konya 4*
- Pamukkale: Colossae Thermal Hotel 4*
- Çanakkale: MD Barbaros Hotel 3*
- Kusadasi: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (fz)