Turkey Tours - 10 days and longer
'Traditional Escape Tour'
11 - Day itinerary
Day 1
Sunday
Kusadasi
Welcome to Kusadasi! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace. Tonight you meet your tour guide and fellow travelling companions. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)
Day 5
Monday
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 before continuing to the house of the Virgin Mary. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)
Day 3
Tuesday
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D)
Day 4
Wednesday
Perge, Antalya
Today we drive to Antalya, visiting the ancient site of Perge before heading to our hotel. Overnight Antalya (B,D)
Day 5
Thursday
Antalya
Today you have option to see rock tombs in Myra & St. Nicholas Church in Demre or explore famous Duden waterfalls. Overnight Antalya (B,D)
Day 6
Friday
Aspendos, Konya
Early departure for Konya, en-route visiting famous theatre at Aspendos and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum. Overnight Konya (B, D)
Day 7
Saturday
Konya, Cappadocia
This morning we visit Sultanhani Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia before we trek through the beautiful Ihlara Valley. Tonight, don’t miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D)
Day 8
Sunday
Goreme, Uchisar Castle
Marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D)
Day 9
Monday
Ankara
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and Anatolian Civilisations Musuem. Overnight Ankara (B,D)
Day 10
Tuesday
Istanbul
This morning, we will drive back to Istanbul. In the afternoon, you will enjoy some free time. Overnight Istanbul (B)
Day 11
Wednesday
Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
(B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
- Inbound harbour transfer – Kusadasi
- Outbound airport transfer - Istanbul
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
- Tips except driver and guide
- Entrance fees
- 10 nights - 4 star & 5 star accommodation in total.
- - 1 night in Istanbul
- - 2 nights in Kusadasi
- - 1 night in Ankara
- - 2 nights in Antalya
- - 2 nights in Cappadocia
- - 1 night in Konya
- - 1 night in Pamukkale
- 10 Breakfasts, 9 Dinners
- Suggested optional activities
- Tips – driver and guide
Tour Type :- Guaranteed Departure
This tour is a '
Guaranteed Departure' tour. This means that it will depart regardless of how many people are booked on to it.
