Turkey and Greek Island Tours
'Mediterranean Treasures Tour'
19 - Day itinerary

Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore.
Overnight Istanbul

Istanbul Old City

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica underground cistern and the Hippodrome.
Overnight Istanbul (B)

Gallipoli Battlefields

One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum.
Overnight Guzelyali (B, D)

Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum

This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan horse. Then we tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Kusadasi, Patmos

Today you will be transferred to Kusadasi port, to join your Aegean cruise for a midday departure to the Greek Isle of Samos.
Overnight Cruise. (B,D)

Crete, Santorini

This morning you have time to explore the Island of Crete before sailing onto Santorini for the picturesque cliff top sunset.
Overnight Cruise. (B,L,D)

Athens, Mykonos

Today you will have a short time to explore the ancient city of Athens before we head to Mykonos. Our late evening departure gives you a chance to experience the famous Mykonian nightlife.
Overnight Cruise (B,L,D)

Kusadasi

Early morning arrival back in Kusadasi, where we leave our cruise to experience more of Turkey. You will be transferred to your hotel and the rest of the day is yours, free to explore this harbour side resort town. Tonight meet your Turkish guide and fellow travelling companions.
Overnight Kusadasi (D)

Ephesus, Kusadasi

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 theatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Pamukkale, Hierapolis

This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading towards the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale where we will tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Overnight Marmaris (B, D)

Marmaris

Today you are free to relax and stroll the Harbour town of Marmaris or maybe relax on a nearby beach.
Overnight Marmaris (B, D)

Koycegiz, Kayakoy

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, L)

Fethiye

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

Saklikent, Antalya

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)

Tinaz Tepe Cave, Konya, Cappadocia

Early departure for Cappadocia, stopping en-route to visit Konya and the the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum. This afternoon we also stop to visit Sultanhani Caravanseri, the largest in Anatolia.
Overnight Cappadocia (B, D)

Goreme, Uchisar Castle

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)

Ihlara Valley, Underground City

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

Ankara

Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul
(Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri, Cappadocia)
Overnight Istanbul (B)

Istanbul

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

Tour includes

o Inbound airport transfer
o Transportation by Cruise in Greece and a fully air-conditioned non-smoking bus in Turkey
o Transfers between ports and hotels
o Services of an English-speaking professional tour guide in Turkey
o 17 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 11 Dinners
o 18 nights - 4 star & F Class Cabin accommodation in total.
  - 1 night in Antalya
  - 1 night in Canakkale
  - 3 nights in Cappadocia
  - 3 nights in EasyCruise ship
  - 2 nights in Fethiye
  - 3 nights in Istanbul
  - 3 nights in Kusadasi
  - 2 nights in Marmaris

Tour does not include

o Entrance fees to any sites
o Any visas or port taxes

Please note

The Aegean cruising section of this tour is provided by EasyCruise and is subject to their terms and conditions.
Itinerary is subject to change without notice due to EasyCruise timetables changes.
We recommend booking at least 2 weeks in advance of the departure date.