Turkey explorer tour
Day 1SundayAnkara, Cappadocia
Pick up between 6:15 am - 6:45 am from your hotel in the old city of Istanbul, Taksim and depart from Istanbul for 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(D)
Day 2 MondayGoreme, Underground City
Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag and Uchisar castle and Kaymakli underground city. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand 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 Cappadocia Boutique CaveBlue Valley Hotel(B, D)
Day 3Tuesday Konya, 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 4Wednesday Pamukkale, 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, home of the famous Temple of Aphrodite.
Overnight Kusadasi5 starSuhan 360(B, D)
Day 5ThursdayEphesus
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to 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 Kusadasi.
Overnight Kusadasi5 star Suhan 360(B)
Day 6 FridayPergamum, Troy, Canakkale
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 starBüyük Truva Hotel(B, D)
Day 7 SaturdayGallipoli Battlefields
After breakfast, we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, Anzac Cove, Johnston's Jolly before driving to back to Istanbul. Our tour concludes with the arrival to Istanbul at approximately 7 pm.
(B)
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
Inclusions
Tour includes :-
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
Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat Entrance Fees
6 nights accommodation
1 night4 starÇanakkale Büyük Truva Hotel
2 nightsBoutique CaveCappadocia Blue Valley Hotel
2 nights5 starKusadasi Suhan 360
1 night 5 starPamukkaleColossae Thermal Hotel 6 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
Tour does not include :-
Suggested optional activities Tips - driver and guide
Highlights
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
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 1SundayAnkara, Cappadocia
Pick up between 6:15 am - 6:45 am from your hotel in the old city of Istanbul, Taksim and depart from Istanbul for 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(D)
Day 2 MondayGoreme, Underground City
Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag and Uchisar castle and Kaymakli underground city. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand 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 Cappadocia Boutique CaveBlue Valley Hotel(B, D)
Day 3Tuesday Konya, 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 4Wednesday Pamukkale, 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, home of the famous Temple of Aphrodite.
Overnight Kusadasi5 starSuhan 360(B, D)
Day 5ThursdayEphesus
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to 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 Kusadasi.
Overnight Kusadasi5 star Suhan 360(B)
Day 6 FridayPergamum, Troy, Canakkale
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 starBüyük Truva Hotel(B, D)
Day 7 SaturdayGallipoli Battlefields
After breakfast, we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, Anzac Cove, Johnston's Jolly before driving to back to Istanbul. Our tour concludes with the arrival to Istanbul at approximately 7 pm.
(B)
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
Inclusions
Tour includes :-
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
Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat Entrance Fees
6 nights accommodation
1 night4 starÇanakkale Büyük Truva Hotel
2 nightsBoutique CaveCappadocia Blue Valley Hotel
2 nights5 starKusadasi Suhan 360
1 night 5 starPamukkaleColossae Thermal Hotel 6 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
Tour does not include :-
Suggested optional activities Tips - driver and guide
Highlights
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
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