Turkey Tours - 6 to 9 days
'Ancient Turkey Tour'
9 - Day itinerary

Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul. You will transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul

Istanbul Old City

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Tonight you get to know your travelling companions a little better at your welcome dinner. Overnight Istanbul (B, D)

Ankara

Explore at your own pace this morning, or join an optional Bosphorous Cruise. Leave Istanbul in the afternoon and head to Ankara. Overnight Ankara (B,D)

Ankara, Cappadocia

This morning, we will visit Anatolian Civilisation Museum and Mausoleum of Ataturk in Ankara before heading onto Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia (B,D)

Goreme, Underground City

Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag and Uchisar castle and 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)

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 to tour the Mevlana Museum. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D)

Pamukkale, Aphrodisias

Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale before heading onto the resort town of Kusadasi. Overnight Izmir (B, D)

Ephesus

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the house of the Virgin Mary. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Izmir (B, D)

Izmir

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and you will be transferred to the airport. (B)

• Inbound airport transfer – Istanbul
• Outbound airport transfer - Izmir
• Transportation in a fully air conditioned , non smoking coach
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Tips except driver and guide
• Entrance fees
• 8 nights - 5 star accommodation in total.
  • - 1 night in Ankara
  • - 2 nights in Cappadocia
  • - 2 nights in Istanbul
  • - 2 nights in Izmir
  • - 1 night in Pamukkale
• 8 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners

• Suggested optional activities
• Tips – driver and guide