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