Spirit of turkey tour
Day 1 Thursday 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 4 star Konak Hotel
Day 2 Friday Istanbul Old City
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.
Overnight Istanbul 4 star Konak Hotel (B)
Day 3 Saturday Safranbolu
After breakfast, we drive 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 Yemeniciler shoe makers' guild bazaar.
Overnight Safranbolu Boutique Havuzlu Asmazlar Konagi (B, D)
Day 4 Sunday Hattusa, Cappadocia
Early morning departure for Cappadocia, visit the ancient Hittite capital of Hattusa. In the Yazilikaya rock sanctuary there are impressive carved reliefs that portray the Hittite gods. We continue to the unique volcanic area of Cappadocia.
Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel (B, D)
Day 5 Monday 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 6 Tuesday Konya, Beysehir
Morning departure to Konya along the old Silk Road, visit Sultanhani Caravanserai and Mevlana Museum. This centre celebrates Rumi, the famous mystic and poet who founded the Sufi Order of the Whirling Dervishes. Afterwards we drive to Beysehir.
Overnight Beysehir Special Class Anamas Konukevi (B, D)
Day 7 Wednesday Antalya, Sagalassos
After breakfast, we drive to ancient site of Sagalassos which dates back to 25 B.C., visiting the Antonin's Fountain, Hamam or large bath house built in second century. After this, we see the still intact ruins of the area, the highest theatre in Anatolia. The theatre was built as a single storey in 180-200 A.D., with the view of the landscape kept in mind for the audience. Sagalassos is one of the best preserved cities in all of Asia.
Overnight Aglasun Boutique Sagalassos Lodge and Spa Hotel (B, D)
Day 8 Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we are 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. End of our visit, drive to Kusadasi.
Overnight Kusadasi Boutique Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (B, D)
Day 9 Friday 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 Kusadasi Boutique Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (B, D)
Day 10 Saturday Pergamum, Troy
After breakfast, we will drive along the Aegean coast to the ancient city of Pergamum. We visit the magnificent Acropolis of Pergamum, its impressive temples and library that made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. We then continue north to tour the legendary city of Troy.
Overnight Çanakkale 4 star Büyük Truva Hotel (B, D)
Day 11 Sunday Gallipoli Battlefields
After breakfast, 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 before driving to back to Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul 4 star Konak Hotel (B)
Day 12 Monday Istanbul
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
(B)
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
Inclusions
Tour includes :-
Inbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul - Atatürk Airport (IST) OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) Outbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul - Atatürk Airport (IST) OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat
Tips except driver and guide Entrance Fees
11 nights accommodation
1 night Boutique Aglasun Sagalassos Lodge and Spa Hotel
1 night Special Class Beysehir Anamas Konukevi
1 night 4 star Çanakkale Büyük Truva Hotel
2 nights Boutique Cave Cappadocia Blue Valley Hotel
3 nights 4 star Istanbul Konak Hotel
2 nights Boutique Kusadasi Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
1 night Boutique Safranbolu Havuzlu Asmazlar Konagi
11 Breakfasts, 8 Dinners
Tour does not include :-
Suggested optional activities Tips - driver and guide
Highlights
Istanbul - Old City Tour
Istanbul - St Sophia Museum Istanbul - Blue Mosque
Istanbul - Topkapi Palace Istanbul - Hippodrome
Safranbolu
Hattusa - Ancient Site
Göreme Open Air museum
Cappadocia - Üçhisar - Citadel
Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City Konya - Mevlana Museum
Sultanhani Caravansary Sagalassos - Ancient Site
Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines Pamukkale - Hierapolis
Aphrodisias
Site of the Temple of Artemis Ephesus
Bergama - Pergamum Tour Troy
Gallipoli Battlefields Tour Gallipoli - ANZAC Cove
Gallipoli - Lone Pine - Australian Memorial Gallipoli - Johnson's Jolly - original tunnels Gallipoli - The Nek - original trenches
Gallipoli - Chunuk Bair - New Zealand Memorial
Day 1 Thursday 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 4 star Konak Hotel
Day 2 Friday Istanbul Old City
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.
Overnight Istanbul 4 star Konak Hotel (B)
Day 3 Saturday Safranbolu
After breakfast, we drive 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 Yemeniciler shoe makers' guild bazaar.
Overnight Safranbolu Boutique Havuzlu Asmazlar Konagi (B, D)
Day 4 Sunday Hattusa, Cappadocia
Early morning departure for Cappadocia, visit the ancient Hittite capital of Hattusa. In the Yazilikaya rock sanctuary there are impressive carved reliefs that portray the Hittite gods. We continue to the unique volcanic area of Cappadocia.
Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel (B, D)
Day 5 Monday 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 6 Tuesday Konya, Beysehir
Morning departure to Konya along the old Silk Road, visit Sultanhani Caravanserai and Mevlana Museum. This centre celebrates Rumi, the famous mystic and poet who founded the Sufi Order of the Whirling Dervishes. Afterwards we drive to Beysehir.
Overnight Beysehir Special Class Anamas Konukevi (B, D)
Day 7 Wednesday Antalya, Sagalassos
After breakfast, we drive to ancient site of Sagalassos which dates back to 25 B.C., visiting the Antonin's Fountain, Hamam or large bath house built in second century. After this, we see the still intact ruins of the area, the highest theatre in Anatolia. The theatre was built as a single storey in 180-200 A.D., with the view of the landscape kept in mind for the audience. Sagalassos is one of the best preserved cities in all of Asia.
Overnight Aglasun Boutique Sagalassos Lodge and Spa Hotel (B, D)
Day 8 Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we are 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. End of our visit, drive to Kusadasi.
Overnight Kusadasi Boutique Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (B, D)
Day 9 Friday 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 Kusadasi Boutique Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (B, D)
Day 10 Saturday Pergamum, Troy
After breakfast, we will drive along the Aegean coast to the ancient city of Pergamum. We visit the magnificent Acropolis of Pergamum, its impressive temples and library that made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. We then continue north to tour the legendary city of Troy.
Overnight Çanakkale 4 star Büyük Truva Hotel (B, D)
Day 11 Sunday Gallipoli Battlefields
After breakfast, 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 before driving to back to Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul 4 star Konak Hotel (B)
Day 12 Monday Istanbul
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
(B)
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
Inclusions
Tour includes :-
Inbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul - Atatürk Airport (IST) OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) Outbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul - Atatürk Airport (IST) OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat
Tips except driver and guide Entrance Fees
11 nights accommodation
1 night Boutique Aglasun Sagalassos Lodge and Spa Hotel
1 night Special Class Beysehir Anamas Konukevi
1 night 4 star Çanakkale Büyük Truva Hotel
2 nights Boutique Cave Cappadocia Blue Valley Hotel
3 nights 4 star Istanbul Konak Hotel
2 nights Boutique Kusadasi Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
1 night Boutique Safranbolu Havuzlu Asmazlar Konagi
11 Breakfasts, 8 Dinners
Tour does not include :-
Suggested optional activities Tips - driver and guide
Highlights
Istanbul - Old City Tour
Istanbul - St Sophia Museum Istanbul - Blue Mosque
Istanbul - Topkapi Palace Istanbul - Hippodrome
Safranbolu
Hattusa - Ancient Site
Göreme Open Air museum
Cappadocia - Üçhisar - Citadel
Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City Konya - Mevlana Museum
Sultanhani Caravansary Sagalassos - Ancient Site
Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines Pamukkale - Hierapolis
Aphrodisias
Site of the Temple of Artemis Ephesus
Bergama - Pergamum Tour Troy
Gallipoli Battlefields Tour Gallipoli - ANZAC Cove
Gallipoli - Lone Pine - Australian Memorial Gallipoli - Johnson's Jolly - original tunnels Gallipoli - The Nek - original trenches
Gallipoli - Chunuk Bair - New Zealand Memorial