Best of Türkiye | Guided Small Group Tour | 11 Days

DAY 1:                                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 in Istanbul.

DAY 2:                                ISTANBUL

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

DAY 3:                                ISTANBUL – GALLIPOLI – CANAKKALE

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

DAY 4:                                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 in Kusadasi*. (B, D)

*Some departures may overnight in Izmir instead of Kusadasi.

DAY 5:                                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 will have the opportunity to shop and taste delicious wines of the village. Overnight in Kusadasi*. (B, D)

*Some departures may overnight in Izmir instead of Kusadasi.

DAY 6:                                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 in Pamukkale. (B, D)

DAY 7:                                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 in Fethiye. (B, D)

DAY 8:                                FETHIYE – KAYAKOY – OLUDENIZ – FETHIYE

After breakfast explore the quaint Greek village of Kayakoy. In the afternoon, we will drive you to Oludeniz for an opportunity to swim in the beautiful Turkish waters. Return to your hotel in Fethiye. Tonight, optional sunset cruise with dinner is available. Overnight in Fethiye. (B)

DAY 9:                                FETHIYE – ANTALYA

Today we will drive to Antalya. Walk in the Old Town and see the Hadrian gate and also visit Duden Waterfalls in Lara. Overnight in Antalya. (B, D)

DAY 10:                             ANTALYA

Day is at leisure to discover the coastal city of Antalya at your own pace. Overnight in Antalya. (B, D)

DAY 11:                             ANTALYA

Transfer to Antalya port or to Antalya airport. End of services. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

ISTANBUL: Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Piyalepasa            

CANAKKALE: Kolin Hotel

KUSUDASI: Elite World Kusadasi

PAMUKKALE: Adempira Termal & Spa Hotel

FETHIYE: Marina Boutique

ANTALYA: B.W Khan Hotel

INCLUDES:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Accommodation in 4* hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Touring with English speaking guide
• Entrance fees and local taxes

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.
• Internal visit to St. Sophia is not included.