Istanbul, Gallipoli, Canakkale, Troy, Pergamum, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince, Pamukkale, Koycegiz, Fethiye, Kayakoy, Oludeniz, Kekova, Antalya, Aspendos, Konya, Cappadocia, Ankara, Safranbolu
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Discover the incredibly diverse cultural and natural beauty of Türkiye on this comprehensive tour across a country that straddles two continents
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 (external visit), 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)
*Some departures may overnight in Izmir instead of Kusadasi.
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 – 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
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. (B)
Day 9 – Sunday: 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. (B,D)
Day 10 – Monday: Antalya – Aspendos – Konya – Cappadocia
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. (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
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. (B)
Day 14 – Friday: Istanbul
After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul New airport. End of our services. (B)
2024 ACCOMMODATION (or similar):
SUPERIOR PLUS:
ISTANBUL: Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Piyalepasa (Beginning of tour)
CANAKKALE: Kolin Hotel
KUSUDASI: Charisma Deluxe or Izmir Kaya Thermal (Izmir)
PAMUKKALE: Adempira Termal & Spa Hotel
FETHIYE: Marina Boutique or Alesta Hotel
ANTALYA: B.W Khan Hotel
CAPPADOCIA: Crowne Plaza Nevsehir
SAFRANBOLU: Imrem Lokum Konak
ISTANBUL: Kent Hotel (End of tour)
SUPERIOR:
CANAKKALE: Akol Hotel
KUSUDASI: Casa Del Sole
PAMUKKALE: Lycus River
FETHIYE: Marina Boutique
CAPPADOCIA: Burcu Kaya
2025 ACCOMMODATION (or similar):
KUSUDASI: Elite World Kusadasi
PAMUKKALE: Adem Pira Hotel
KUSUDASI: Ramada Kusadasi
ISTANBUL: Kent Hotel(End of tour)
Includes:
– Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
– Accommodation as listed below or similar
– Meals as per itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
– 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.
– 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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