Turkey undiscovered tour
Day 1 Monday
Gallipoli Battlefields
Early morning departure to Gallipoli from Istanbul. Today we visit the WW1 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 Tuesday
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� 5 star Suhan 360 (B, D)
Day 3 Wednesday
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� 5 star Suhan 360 (B, D)
Day 4 Thursday
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 Friday
Aphrodisias, Fethiye
Today we drive south towards the Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way.
Overnight Fethiye Boutique Marina Vista - Fethiye (B)
Day 6 Saturday
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 Boutique Marina Vista - Fethiye (B)
Day 7 Sunday
Kayakoy, Antalya
Relaxing morning, before a late afternoon drive to the resort town of Antalya visiting the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy on the way.
Overnight Antalya 4 star Best Western Khan Hotel (B, D)
Day 8 Monday
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 resting spot.
Overnight Antalya 4 starBest Western Khan Hotel (B, D)
Day 9 Tuesday
Konya, Cappadocia
Early departure for Cappadocia, stopping en-route to visit Konya and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum. This afternoon we also stop to visit Sultanhani Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia.
Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel (B, D)
Day 10 Wednesday
Goreme, Uchisar Castle
Marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel (B, D)
Day 11 Thursday
Ihlara Valley, Underground City
Today we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel (B, D)
Day 12 Friday
Ankara
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul. Our tour concludes with the arrival to Istanbul at approximartely 7 pm. (B)
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
Day 1 Monday
Gallipoli Battlefields
Early morning departure to Gallipoli from Istanbul. Today we visit the WW1 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 Tuesday
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� 5 star Suhan 360 (B, D)
Day 3 Wednesday
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� 5 star Suhan 360 (B, D)
Day 4 Thursday
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 Friday
Aphrodisias, Fethiye
Today we drive south towards the Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way.
Overnight Fethiye Boutique Marina Vista - Fethiye (B)
Day 6 Saturday
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 Boutique Marina Vista - Fethiye (B)
Day 7 Sunday
Kayakoy, Antalya
Relaxing morning, before a late afternoon drive to the resort town of Antalya visiting the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy on the way.
Overnight Antalya 4 star Best Western Khan Hotel (B, D)
Day 8 Monday
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 resting spot.
Overnight Antalya 4 starBest Western Khan Hotel (B, D)
Day 9 Tuesday
Konya, Cappadocia
Early departure for Cappadocia, stopping en-route to visit Konya and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum. This afternoon we also stop to visit Sultanhani Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia.
Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel (B, D)
Day 10 Wednesday
Goreme, Uchisar Castle
Marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel (B, D)
Day 11 Thursday
Ihlara Valley, Underground City
Today we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel (B, D)
Day 12 Friday
Ankara
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul. Our tour concludes with the arrival to Istanbul at approximartely 7 pm. (B)
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)