TOUR ANATOLIAN HIGHLIGHTS 10 DAYS

Tour code: TAT 01

          

DAY 1 Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel located in the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul 3*.

DAY 2 Istanbul ( D )
Tour the city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofia, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Welcome dinner tonight at a typical Turkish restaurant. Overnight Istanbul 3*.

DAY 3 Istanbul to Gallipoli ( L + D )
One of the most emotionally and touching places in Turkey, today we visit WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including LonePine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, Anzac Cove, the Nek, Johnston’s Jolly and Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum.Overnight Gallipoli 4*.

DAY 4 Gallipoli to Kusadasi via Troy and Pergamum ( D )
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse.Then we tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples, l
Library and medical facilities made Pergamum a renowded cultural and political centre in its time. An afternoon leather goods display follows. This evening, relax by the beach. Overnight Kusadasi3*.

DAY 5 Kusadasi to Pamukkale via Ephesus ( D )
Absorb yourself in history today with aguided tour of Ephesus. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city halls and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. We also visit Selcuk Museum. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. At the carpet village we learn how to carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Pamukkale.3*

DAY 6 Pamukkale to Konya ( D )
Tour the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers and then continue to Konya. Overnight Konya4*.

DAY 7 Konya to Cappadocia
Today we visit Mevlana Museum. The Mevlevi order of whirling is a mystic group whose members are followers of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi. We then visit the ancient Silk Road Caravaserais. Afternoon trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley, a region once favoured by Byzantine monks.Tonight, don’t miss the optinal traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia 4*.

DAY 8 Cappadocia ( D )
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia, with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the Fairy Chimneys an done of the largest underground cities, Derinkuyu. Overnight Cappadocia 4*.

DAY 9 Cappadocia to Istanbul via Ankara
In the Nations capital, Ankara we visit the award winnig Ancient Civilisation’s Museum. Overnight Istanbul 3*.

DAY 10 Istanbul
After breakfast your tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. There are two airport transfers from your hotel, 06:30 and 14:30

Tour Includes:
• Inbound and outbound airport transfer to/from your hotel
• Transportation in a fully air – conditioned, non smoking coach
• Professional English speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Tours of Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia
• 5 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels with breakfast
• 4 nights accommodation in 4 star hotels with breakfast
• 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners

Tour does not include:
• Entrance fees to various sites