2010 Turkey Tours
'Taste of Turkey Tour'
8 - Day itinerary

Welcome to Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore Istanbul. 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 underground Basilica Cistern and the Hippodrome. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner with the rest of your group. Overnight Istanbul (B, L, D)

Bursa, Kutahya

After breakfast, we head inland towards Mt Uludag and Bursa. Today we visit the Green Ottoman complex, the Great Mosque and the ancient silk bazaar before continuing onto the city of Kutahya. Overnight Kutahya (B)

Aizanoi, Fethiye 

Today we continue south, stopping along the way to visit the ruins of the ancient city of Aizanoi, before driving through the picturesque lake region of Turkey and onwards to the Mediterranean coast. Overnight Fethiye (B)

Koycegiz, Marmaris 

This morning we drive towards the lakeside town of Koycegiz, where we join a day cruise to visit turtle beach and the mud baths. Late afternoon we continue on towards the resort town of Marmaris. Overnight Marmaris (B, L, D)

Pamukkale, Hierapolis

Today we 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 before continuing to Kusadasi. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Ephesus, Kusadasi 

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. 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)

Kusadasi

After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to the ferry port of Kusadasi. (B)

Tour includes

o Inbound transfer from Istanbul airports
o Outbound transfer to Kusadasi ferry port
o Transportation in a fully air conditioned, non smoking coach
o Professional English speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
o Entrance fees to various sites
o Koycegiz lake cruise
o 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners
o 7 nights - 4 star accommodation in total.
  - 1 night in Fethiye
  - 2 nights in Istanbul
  - 2 nights in Kusadasi
  - 1 night in Kutahya
  - 1 night in Marmaris

Tour does not include

o Tips