Anatolian Discovery with Black Sea | Guided Small Group Tour | 16 Days

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Anatolian Discovery with Black Sea | Guided Small Group Tour

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  • 16 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Macka, Trabzon, Kusadasi, Troy, Istanbul, Canakkale, Sirince, Gallipoli, Pamukkale, Fethiye, Oludeniz, Antalya, Aspendos, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Safranbolu

    Group Size:
    2-28
    Languages: English
    Type: Guided Small Group Tours

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Tour at a Glance

Tour at a Glance

Discover the iconic sights of Türkiye as well as the fascinating Black Sea region on a trip that is brimming with culture, history and nature

  • Ancient and modern worlds collide in Istanbul, the city that straddles two continents
  • Discover thousands of years of history at the UNESCO Heritage site of Ephesus
  • Relax on the Torquoise Coast – a true paradise on earth – exploring Antalya, Fethiye and Oludeniz
  • Fall in love with the charming village of Safranbolu
  • Immerse yourself in the traditions and natural beauty of Trabzon and Maçka on the Black Sea coast
  • Start Point:
  • End Point:
  • Stops:
  • Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Saturday:                            Istanbul

Upon your arrival into Istanbul New airport, you will be met by our representative before being transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure. Overnight Istanbul.                                


Day 2 – Sunday:                                Istanbul

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided tour to Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Spice Market. Overnight Istanbul. (B)

Day 3 – Monday:                              Istanbul – Gallipoli – Canakkale

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Gallipoli and visit ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine Cemetery, and the 57th Regiment Memorial before crossing the Dardanelles for Canakkale.

Overnight Canakkale. (B, D)

Day 4 – Tuesday:                              Canakkale – Troy – Pergamum – Kusadasi

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Troy; the site where the legendary Trojan War took place. Depart for Pergamum and visit the Acropolis. Continue to Kusadasi. Overnight Kusadasi. (B, D)

Day 5 – Wednesday:                      Kusadasi – Ephesus – Sirince – Kusadasi

After breakfast, a short drive to visit Ephesus where you will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets and leather. Continue to the village of Sirince where you will be able to experience one of the most beautiful villages in Turkey. You have the opportunity to shop and taste delicious wines of the village. Overnight Kusadasi. (B, D)

Day 6 – Thursday:                            Kusadasi – Hierapolis – Pamukkale  

After breakfast drive through the meander plain and cotton farms before arriving at Pamukkale. Enjoy the beauty of the lime cascades and visit ancient Hierapolis. Overnight Pamukkale. (B, D)

Day 7 – Friday:                                  Pamukkale – Koycegiz – Fethiye

This morning, drive to the lakeside town of Koycegiz. Here we take a boat cruise to Turtle Beach and cover ourselves in mud at the local mud-bath. Proceed to Fethiye. Overnight Fethiye. (B, D)

Day 8 – Saturday                              Fethiye – Kayakoy – Oludeniz – Fethiye

Explore the quaint Greek village of Kayakoy. In the afternoon, continue to Oludeniz where you have the opportunity to swim. Return to Fethiye. Overnight Fethiye. (B)

Day 9 – Sunday:                                Fethiye – Antalya

Today optional boat tour to visit sunken city of Kekova. (If the weather condition does not permit to make this tour, we will visit St. Nicholas Church instead). After boat trip we will continue to Antalya. Dinner at your hotel. Overnight Antalya. (B, D)

Day 10 – Monday:                           Antalya – Aspendos – Konya – Cappadocia

Early morning departure for Konya, stopping en-route by Aspendos’ ancient Theatre. Upon arrival at Konya, tour the monastery of the Mevlana Whirling Dervishes. In the afternoon, drive to Cappadocia via Seljuk- a fine example of an ancient Silk Road. Overnight Cappadocia. (B, D)

Day 11 – Tuesday:                           Cappadocia

Early in the morning, an optional hot air balloon tour is available. After breakfast, full day excursion in Cappadocia including visits to the Kaymakli Underground City, Open Air Museum in Goreme and the natural fortress in Uchisar. An optional and fun Turkish folklore evening is available tonight.

Overnight Cappadocia. (B)

Day 12 – Wednesday:                    Cappadocia – Ankara – Safranbolu 

On the way to Safranbolu, stop at Ankara and visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk and its Museum. This is the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. Continue driving to Safranbolu, the UNESCO world heritage town that is considered to be an open-air museum. Tonight, we stay at an old ottoman mansion. Overnight Safranbolu (B, D)

Day 13 – Thursday:                         Safranbolu – Istanbul – Trabzon

After breakfast, visit the old town of Safranbolu where you can taste the fine sample of Turkish delights. Continue to Istanbul and enjoy an afternoon visit to the Grand Bazaar. You will then be transferred to the airport for your flight to Trabzon. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight Trabzon. (B)

Day 14 – Friday:                               Trabzon – Maçka – Trabzon

After breakfast, join a tour to Sumela Monastery, a 1600 year old ancient Orthodox monastery located at a height of 1200m on the steep cliff at Macka region of Trabzon city. Overnight in Trabzon. (B, D)


Day 15 – Saturday:                          Trabzon – Istanbul

After breakfast, transfer back to Trabzon Airport for your flight back to Istanbul. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)

Day 16 – Sunday:                             Istanbul

After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul New airport. End of our services. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (or similar):

ISTANBUL: Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Piyalepasa (Beginning of tour)     

CANAKKALE: Kolin Hotel

KUSUDASI: Elite World Kusadasi

PAMUKKALE: Adem Pira Termal & Spa Hotel

FETHIYE: Marina Boutique

ANTALYA: B.W Khan Hotel

CAPPADOCIA: Crown Plaza Nevsehir

SAFRANBOLU: Imrem Lokum Konagi

TRABZON: Novotel Trabzon

ISTANBUL: Kent Hotel (End of tour)    

Includes:

  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation as listed above or similar
  • Meals as per itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
  • Touring with English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees and local taxes
  • Flight: Istanbul – Trabzon – Istanbul

Things to Note:

–          Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.

–          Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m. Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.

–          Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.

–          On arrival at your hotel, please check the bulletin board of the hotel for more details. Look for the information from the supplier listed on your voucher.

–          Tour does not include entry visa into Turkey

–          Internal visit to St. Sophia is not included

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Pricing & Availability

Filter Dates
2025
2026
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All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.

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Anatolian Discovery with Black Sea | Guided Small Group Tour

From $5,268 AUD
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  • 16 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Macka, Trabzon, Kusadasi, Troy, Istanbul, Canakkale, Sirince, Gallipoli, Pamukkale, Fethiye, Oludeniz, Antalya, Aspendos, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Safranbolu

    Group Size:
    2-28
    Languages: English
    Travel Style: Guided Small Group Tours

Or contact your local travel agent.

Turkey
Speak to our Turkey Expert - Bianca

Bianca has travelled multiple times to Turkey, visiting sites such as Istanbul, Gallipoli, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Izmir, Marmaris as well as cruising on traditional, Turkish Gulets.

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