This tour is designed for arrivals from the Greek Islands. Departing Kusadasi, visit the Roman ruins of Ephesus, the natural calcium terraces of Pammukale, the lakeside village of Koycegiz, soaking the Mediterranean jewels such as Marmaris, Fethiye and Antalya for some Mediterranean sungazing before heading inland to explore Cappadocian caves & the cultural offerings of Istanbul.
Turkey Tours
'Orient Express Tour'
12 - Day itinerary
Day 1
Tuesday
Kusadasi
Welcome to Kusadasi! Check into your hotel at your leisure and the rest of the day is yours, free to explore this harbourside resort town. Tonight you meet your guide and fellow travelling companions.
Overnight Kusadasi. (D)
Day 2
Wednesday
Ephesus, Kusadasi ![View our Ephesus video [3.9 kb 1:31 mins]](http://www.feztravel.com/vids/images/Ephesus.jpg)
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)
Day 3
Thursday
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading towards the 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)
Day 4
Friday
Marmaris
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.
Overnight Marmaris (B, D)
Day 5
Saturday
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)
Day 6
Sunday
Fethiye ![View our Paragliding - Fethiye video [4.4 Kb 1:08 mins]](http://www.feztravel.com/vids/images/Fethiye.jpg)
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)
Day 7
Monday
Saklikent, Antalya ![View our Saklikent Gorge video [2.8 Kb 0:43 secs]](http://www.feztravel.com/vids/images/Saklikent.jpg)
![View our The Turkish Mediterranean video [2.4 Kb 0:37 secs]](http://www.feztravel.com/vids/images/The_Med.jpg)
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)
Day 8
Tuesday
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)
Day 9
Wednesday
Goreme, Uchisar Castle ![View our Hot Air Ballooning (1) - Cappadocia video [2.9 Kb 0:34 secs]](http://www.feztravel.com/vids/images/Ballooning01.jpg)
![View our Hot Air Ballooning (2) - Cappadocia video [3.8 Kb 0:59 secs]](http://www.feztravel.com/vids/images/Ballooning02.jpg)
![View our Hot Air Ballooning (3) - Cappadocia video [2.9 Kb 0:44 secs]](http://www.feztravel.com/vids/images/Ballooning03.jpg)
![View our Traditional Turkish Night video [1.6 Kb 0:24 secs]](http://www.feztravel.com/vids/images/Turkish_night.jpg)
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)
Day 10
Thursday
Ihlara Valley, Underground City ![View our Cappadocia video [3.1 Kb 0:46 secs]](http://www.feztravel.com/vids/images/Cappadocia.jpg)
Today we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore Derinkuyu underground city. Overnight
Cappadocia (B, D)
Day 11
Friday
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)
Day 12
Saturday
Istanbul ![View our Istanbul video [5.9 kb 1:31 mins]](http://www.feztravel.com/vids/images/Istanbul.jpg)
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.
(B)
This tour runs in conjunction 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 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners
o 11 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 Kusadasi
- 2 nights in Marmaris
Tour does not include
o Entrance fees to various sites
o Tips
