Turkey Tours
'Ancient Turkey Tour'
8 - Day itinerary
Welcome to Istanbul. You will transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours, free to explore. Overnight Istanbul
Day 2
Saturday
Istanbul Old City
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica underground cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight in Istanbul (B,D)
Day 3
Sunday
Ankara, Cappadocia
After breakfast, drive to the nation's capital, Ankara, visiting the award winning Anatolian Civilisation's Museum. With Ankara behind us, we head for the surreal moonscape of Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia (B,D)
Day 4
Monday
Goreme, Underground City
Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag and Uchisar castle and Derinkuyu underground city. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers... a night you won't forget! Overnight Cappadocia (B,D)
Day 5
Tuesday
Konya, Pamukkale
Leaving Cappadocia we head south along the ancient Silk Road just as the ancient traders did. Along the way we visit Sultanhani Caravansary, before stopping at Konya, where we tour the Mevlana Museum. Overnight Pamukkale (B,D)
Day 6
Wednesday
Pamukkale, Aphrodisias
Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. We then drive to Aphrodisias, the famous city of Aphrodite, before heading onto the resort town of Kusadasi. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D)
Day 7
Thursday
Kusadasi, Ephesus
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and stadium. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. At the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D)
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say good bye to our new friends. (B)
This tour is run in conjunction with our Fire of Anatolia Tour.
Tour includes
o Inbound airport transfers from Ataturk Airport or shuttle service from Sabiha Gokcen and outbound transfer to Kusadasi harbour
o Transportation in a fully air conditioned , non smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
o Entrance fees to various sites, tips
o 7 Breakfasts, 6 dinners
o 7 nights - 4 star accommodation in total.
- 2 nights in Cappadocia
- 2 nights in Istanbul
- 2 nights in Kusadasi
- 1 night in Pamukkale
