Jewels of anatolia tour
Day 1 Saturday
Gallipoli Battlefields
Pick up between 6:15 am - 6:45 am from your hotel in the old city of Istanbul, Taksim or 7 am from Sultan Hostel, and depart to Gallipoli from Istanbul. Today we visit the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Overnight Çanakkale 4 star Büyük Truva Hotel (D)
Day 2 Sunday
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 Ku�adas� Boutique Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (B, D)
Day 3 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 former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. 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 Ku�adas� Boutique Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (B, D)
Day 4 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 5 star Colossae Thermal Hotel (B, D)
Day 5 Wednesday
Aphrodisias, Antalya
Today we drive to Antalya, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias, home of the famous Temple of Aphrodite, along the way.
Overnight Antalya 4 star Best Western Khan Hotel (B, D)
Day 6 Thursday
Aspendos, Manavgat Waterfalls
Today, we will visit famous theatre at Aspendos which is known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, still used today. Then we will visit Manavgat Waterfalls for a pleasant respite.
Overnight Antalya 4 star Best Western Khan Hotel (B, D)
Day 7 Friday
Konya
Early departure for Konya, en-route visiting the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum.
Overnight Konya 4 star Novotel Konya (B, D)
Day 8 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 Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel(B, D)
Day 9 Sunday
Goreme, Uchisar Castle
Marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle, explore the many levels of an underground city and more.
Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel (B, D)
Day 10 Monday
Safranbolu
Early morning departure to Safranbolu. Visiting some of the finest surviving traditional Turkish civil architecture. Stroll along the town's cobbled streets to Cinci Caravanserai and Bath, Kaymakamlar (Governors) House, Izzet Mehmet Pasa Mosque and the old bazaar.
Overnight Safranbolu Boutique Havuzlu Asmazlar Konagi (B)
Day 11 Tuesday
Istanbul
This morning, we will drive back to Istanbul. Our tour concludes with the arrival to Istanbul at approximately 7pm. (B)
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
Day 1 Saturday
Gallipoli Battlefields
Pick up between 6:15 am - 6:45 am from your hotel in the old city of Istanbul, Taksim or 7 am from Sultan Hostel, and depart to Gallipoli from Istanbul. Today we visit the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Overnight Çanakkale 4 star Büyük Truva Hotel (D)
Day 2 Sunday
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 Ku�adas� Boutique Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (B, D)
Day 3 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 former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. 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 Ku�adas� Boutique Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (B, D)
Day 4 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 5 star Colossae Thermal Hotel (B, D)
Day 5 Wednesday
Aphrodisias, Antalya
Today we drive to Antalya, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias, home of the famous Temple of Aphrodite, along the way.
Overnight Antalya 4 star Best Western Khan Hotel (B, D)
Day 6 Thursday
Aspendos, Manavgat Waterfalls
Today, we will visit famous theatre at Aspendos which is known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, still used today. Then we will visit Manavgat Waterfalls for a pleasant respite.
Overnight Antalya 4 star Best Western Khan Hotel (B, D)
Day 7 Friday
Konya
Early departure for Konya, en-route visiting the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum.
Overnight Konya 4 star Novotel Konya (B, D)
Day 8 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 Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel(B, D)
Day 9 Sunday
Goreme, Uchisar Castle
Marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle, explore the many levels of an underground city and more.
Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel (B, D)
Day 10 Monday
Safranbolu
Early morning departure to Safranbolu. Visiting some of the finest surviving traditional Turkish civil architecture. Stroll along the town's cobbled streets to Cinci Caravanserai and Bath, Kaymakamlar (Governors) House, Izzet Mehmet Pasa Mosque and the old bazaar.
Overnight Safranbolu Boutique Havuzlu Asmazlar Konagi (B)
Day 11 Tuesday
Istanbul
This morning, we will drive back to Istanbul. Our tour concludes with the arrival to Istanbul at approximately 7pm. (B)
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)