2009 Turkey Tours
'Traditional Escape Tour'
9 - Day itinerary

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

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,D)

After breakfast, we head inland towards the Uludag, also called the Mount Olympus of Mysia. Today we visit the Green Ottoman complex, the Great Mosque and the ancient silk bazaar. Overnight Bursa (B,D)

After breakfast we drive to the nation's capital, Ankara, visiting the award winning Anatolian Civilisation's Museum. Overnight Ankara (B,D)

Head through the salt steppes and swamps of central Anatolia towards the volcanic plateau of Cappadocia and visit the walled 13th-century Seljuk, Agzikarahan Caravansary. Overnight Cappadocia (B,D)

Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag and Uchisar castle. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore, music and belly dancers, a night you won't forget! Overnight Cappadocia (B,D)

Leaving Cappadocia we head south along an ancient Silk Road for the stunning Mediterranean Coast. Along the way we visit Sultanhani Caravansary, before stopping at Konya, where we tour the Mevlana Museum. Overnight Antalya (B)

Today we visit the ruins of the Greco Roman city of Perge, including the theatre, the stadium and the gate towers leading into a street where chariot ruts can still be seen. Then it’s on to Aspendos to visit the best preserved Roman theatre of the ancient world. Afternoon free. Overnight Antalya (B)

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

This tour runs in conjunction with our Anatolian Highlights

Tour Includes

o Inbound airport transfer to Ataturk Airport or shuttle service to Sabiha Gokcen airport
o Transportation in a fully air conditioned , non smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide fort he duration of the tour
o Entrance fees to various sites, tips
o 8 breakfasts, 5 dinners
o 8 nights - 4 star accommodation in total.
  - 1 night in Ankara
  - 2 nights in Antalya
  - 1 night in Bursa
  - 2 nights in Cappadocia
  - 2 nights in Istanbul