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
Welcome to Kusadasi
Today is an arrival day, so without further ado... welcome to Turkey! Today, we meet our guide and fellow travelling companions. Overnight Kusadasi. (D)
Day 2
Wednesday
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 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)
Day 3
Thursday
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Tour the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by 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)
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)
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)
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
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 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)
Day 9
Wednesday
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)
Day 10
Thursday
Ihlara Valley, Underground City
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)
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 11 breakfasts, 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, tips
