Turkey Tours - 10 days and longer
'Western Treasures Tour'
10 - Day itinerary

Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace. Overnight Istanbul

Istanbul Old City

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Tonight you get to know your travelling companions a little better at your welcome dinner. Overnight Istanbul (B, D)

Gallipoli Battlefields

Today we visit the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Canakkale (B, D)

Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum

Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. 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 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)

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)

Aphrodisias, Fethiye

Today we drive south towards the Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way. Overnight Fethiye (B)

Fethiye

Today you have the option to relax on a day cruise around the 12 Islands of Fethiye or experience one of Turkey’s highlights on an optional day tour to Saklikent Gorge, Turkey’s longest and deepest canyon. Overnight Fethiye (B)

Fethiye

Another day for choices, get your adrenaline pumping paragliding over Oludeniz beach or maybe chill out on the beach below. Overnight Fethiye (B)

Fethiye

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

• Inbound 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
• 9 nights - 4 star & 5 star accommodation in total.
  • - 1 night in Canakkale
  • - 3 nights in Fethiye
  • - 2 nights in Kusadasi
  • - 2 nights in Istanbul
  • - 1 night in Pamukkale
• 9 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners

• Suggested optional activities
• Tips – driver and guide