Ancient turkey tour
Day 1FridayIstanbul
Welcome to Istanbul. You will transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul 5 star Dosso Dossi Downtown Hotel
Day 2SaturdayIstanbul Old City
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.
Cruisebetween two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'.
Overnight Istanbul5 starDosso Dossi Downtown Hotel(B)
Day 3SundayAnkara, Cappadocia
After breakfast we drive towards the nation's capital, Ankara to visit Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Ataturk before continuing on to the surreal landscape of Cappadocia.
Overnight CappadociaBoutique CaveBlue Valley Hotel(B, D)
Day 4MondayGoreme, Underground City
Today we tour the Goreme Open Air Museum, Pasabag, Uchisar Castle and Kaymakli Underground City. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at a carpet village we learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers... a night you won't forget!
Overnight CappadociaBoutique CaveBlue Valley Hotel(B, D)
Day 5 TuesdayKonya, Pamukkale
Leaving Cappadocia we head south along the ancient Silk Road just as the ancient traders did. Along the way we visit Sultanhani Caravansary, before stopping at Konya to tour the Mevlana Museum.
Overnight Pamukkale5 starColossae Thermal Hotel(B, D)
Day 6WednesdayPamukkale, Aphrodisias
Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. We then drive to Aphrodisias, the famous city of Aphrodite.
Overnight Kusadasi 5 starSuhan 360(B, D)
Day 7ThursdayEphesus
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. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before driving to Izmir.
Overnight Kusadasi 5 starSuhan 360(B)
Day 8Friday
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 - Izmir - Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Tips except driver and guide Entrance Fees
7 nights accommodation
2 nights Boutique Cave Cappadocia Blue Valley Hotel
2 nights 5 star Istanbul Dosso Dossi Downtown Hotel
2 nights 5 star Kusadasi Suhan 360
1 night 5 star Pamukkale Colossae Thermal Hotel 7 Breakfasts, 4 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
Ankara - Atatürk's Mausoleum Göreme Open Air museum
Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City Cappadocia - Üçhisar - Citadel
Sultanhani Caravansary Konya - Mevlana Museum
Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines Pamukkale - Hierapolis
Aphrodisias - Ancient Site
Site of the Temple of Artemis Ephesus
Day 1FridayIstanbul
Welcome to Istanbul. You will transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul 5 star Dosso Dossi Downtown Hotel
Day 2SaturdayIstanbul Old City
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.
Cruisebetween two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'.
Overnight Istanbul5 starDosso Dossi Downtown Hotel(B)
Day 3SundayAnkara, Cappadocia
After breakfast we drive towards the nation's capital, Ankara to visit Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Ataturk before continuing on to the surreal landscape of Cappadocia.
Overnight CappadociaBoutique CaveBlue Valley Hotel(B, D)
Day 4MondayGoreme, Underground City
Today we tour the Goreme Open Air Museum, Pasabag, Uchisar Castle and Kaymakli Underground City. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at a carpet village we learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers... a night you won't forget!
Overnight CappadociaBoutique CaveBlue Valley Hotel(B, D)
Day 5 TuesdayKonya, Pamukkale
Leaving Cappadocia we head south along the ancient Silk Road just as the ancient traders did. Along the way we visit Sultanhani Caravansary, before stopping at Konya to tour the Mevlana Museum.
Overnight Pamukkale5 starColossae Thermal Hotel(B, D)
Day 6WednesdayPamukkale, Aphrodisias
Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. We then drive to Aphrodisias, the famous city of Aphrodite.
Overnight Kusadasi 5 starSuhan 360(B, D)
Day 7ThursdayEphesus
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. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before driving to Izmir.
Overnight Kusadasi 5 starSuhan 360(B)
Day 8Friday
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 - Izmir - Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Tips except driver and guide Entrance Fees
7 nights accommodation
2 nights Boutique Cave Cappadocia Blue Valley Hotel
2 nights 5 star Istanbul Dosso Dossi Downtown Hotel
2 nights 5 star Kusadasi Suhan 360
1 night 5 star Pamukkale Colossae Thermal Hotel 7 Breakfasts, 4 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
Ankara - Atatürk's Mausoleum Göreme Open Air museum
Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City Cappadocia - Üçhisar - Citadel
Sultanhani Caravansary Konya - Mevlana Museum
Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines Pamukkale - Hierapolis
Aphrodisias - Ancient Site
Site of the Temple of Artemis Ephesus