2009 Turkey Tours
'Glories of Turkey Tour'
10 - Day itinerary

Today is an arrival day, so without further ado... welcome to Turkey! Today, we meet our guide and fellow travelling companions. Ovenight Marmaris. (D)

Today you are free to relax and stroll the Harbour town of Marmaris or maybe take an optional day trip to the Greek Island of Rhodes. Marmaris (B,D)

This morning we drive towards the picturesque lakeside town of Koycegiz, where we join a day cruise to visit turtle beach and the mud baths. Late afternoon we head to the resort town of Fethiye visiting the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy on the way. Overnight Fethiye (B)

Today you have the option to relax on a day cruise around the 12 Islands of Fethiye, go paragliding or maybe chill out on a nearby beach, the choice is yours. Overnight Fethiye (B)

Experience one of Turkey’s highlights today as we trek up Saklikent Gorge, Turkey’s longest and deepest canyon. Saklikent is literally a mountain split down the middle by an earthquake. Overnight Antalya (B)

Early departure for Konya, stopping en-route to visit the natural beauty of Tinaztepe sink hole and cave. Once in Konya we visit the Mevlana Museum and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi. This afternoon we drive to Cappadocia via Sultanhani, where we see a fine example of a Seljuk Caravanserai and the largest in Anatolia. Overnight Cappadocia (B,D)

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia (B)

Today we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore Derinkuyu underground city. Overnight Cappadocia (B,D)

Today we visit the nation's capital, Ankara, visiting the award winning Anatolian Civilisation's Museum. Overnight Istanbul (B) (Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri, Cappadocia)

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)

After tour, you could extend your Istanbul stay with optional ore and/or post accommodation and city tours.

This tour runs in conjuntion with our Flying Carpet Tour

Tour includes

o Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
o Koycegiz lake cruise
o 9 breakfasts, 4 dinners
o 9 nights - 4 star accommodation in total.
  - 1 night in Antalya
  - 3 nights in Cappadocia
  - 2 nights in Fethiye
  - 1 night in Istanbul
  - 2 nights in Marmaris

Tour does not include

o Entrance fees to various sites, tips