Istanbul, Gallipoli, Canakkale, Troy, Pergamum, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince, Pamukkale, Koycegiz, Fethiye, Kayakoy, Oludeniz, Kekova, Antalya, Aspendos, Konya, Cappadocia, Ankara, Safranbolu
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Marvel at all the wonders that Turkey has to offer
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.
Guided tour of Topkapi Palace (excluding Harem), St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, and the Spice Market. Overnight Istanbul.
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.
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*.
*Some departures may overnight in Izmir instead of 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 Kusadasi*.
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.
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.
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 Fethiye.
2023 Departures: Today optional boat tour to visit sunken city of Kekova.(If the weather condition do not permit to make this tour we will visit St. Nicholas Churh instead). After boat trip we will continue to Antalya. Dinner at your hotel. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
2024 Departures:
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 Antalya.
After breakfast, early departure for Konya. En route visit Aspendos Theatre. Upon arrival to Konya visit Mevlana Mausoleum and Whirling Dervishes convent. Journey on to biblical Cappadocia. Visit ancient caravanserai on the Silk Road. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Early morning optional hot air balloon tour. 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.
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.
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. Overnight Istanbul.
Transfer to the new Istanbul airport. Transfer departs at 9am and 1pm. End of services.
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Accommodation in 4* and 5* hotels
Touring with English speaking guide
Tours as per itinerary
13 Breakfasts, 8 Dinners
Transportation by air conditioned vehicle
Optional boat tour to visit Kekova on day 9
Optional hot air balloon tour on day 11
Optional night tour with a Turkish show and dinner on day 11
Entrance fees and local taxes
Passport and visa fees
Tips, gratuities and tourist taxes
Baggage and personal insurance of an kind
Drinks with meals
Any other items of personal nature
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.
Itinerary is based on Saturday departures. This tour also operates on a Sunday departure. Sunday departures will have day 2 of the Istanbul sightseeing occur on day 14 instead.
Transfers are not included if arriving or departing on a different day.
Istanbul departure transfer is shared. Departure transfer will be from the tour hotel at either 09:00am and 13:00pm to Istanbul New Airport. Transfers at other times or to Sabiha Gokcen airport will be at an additional cost.
Tours can be a combination of different regular tours therefore the same people may not be travelling throughout your tour.
Some sites may be closed during special event periods and religious holidays.
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