TOUR TRAVELLERS TURKEY 15 DAYS

Tour code: TAT 08

         

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

DAY 2 Istanbul
Soak up the sites of Istanbul this morning as we partake in a fully guided tour of the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofia, Topkapi Palace, the Underground Cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 3 Istanbul to Cappadocia via Ankara
In the nation’s capital, Ankara, we visit the award winning ancient Civilisations Museum. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 4 Cappadocia
Get ready to be blown away with a tour of Cappadocia, where you will visit the ancient Underground City Derinkuyu, open air museums and strange volcanic cones known as fairy chimneys. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 5 Cappadocia to Egirdir via Konya
We follow the route of the Camel Caravans on the ancient silk trail and visit a Caravanseray. Then onto the deep blue lake Obruk before we reach the Mevlana Museum, home to the whirling Dervishes. Overnight in Egirdir.

DAY 6 Egirdir to Olympos
Explore Kovada Lake, Candir Canyon on the beautiful Saint Paul Trail before arriving in Olympos. Tonight, optional visit to the eternal flames Chimera. Overnight in Olympos. Dinner incl.

DAY 7 Olympos - Optional Gulet Cruise
Today you have a freeday to explore Olympos, its unspoilt scenery and fascinating history. Overnight in Olympos. Dinner incl.

DAY 8 Olympos to Kas
Today we follow one of the most beautiful areas of Turkey, the Turquoise Coast. This is a chill-out day with plenty of swim stops in the gorgeous blue water. Overnight in Kas.

DAY 9 Kas - Gulet Cruise
You have a free day to do whatever you choose. Paraglide, swim, recover, relax or take an optional sea kayaking trip to the Sunken City of Kekova. Overnight in Kas.

DAY 10 Kas to Koycegiz via Saklikent
Get active today as we trek through the Saklikent Canyon and take a tube ride down the rapids. On the way we will visit a Carpet Village we learn how Turkish carpets are made by hand, what determines their value and the historical and cultural context in which this folk art has blossomed. Overnight in Koycegiz.

DAY 11 Koycegiz to Selcuk via Pamukkale
Wonder at the spiendor of the famous calcium terraces of Pamukkale, the hillside soda pools. Overnight in Selcuk

DAY 12 Ephesus
Tour the best preserved classical city in Turkey as we visit the ancient ruins of Ephesus. Here you will see the Celsus Library, Grand Theatre and the world’s first advertisement. We also visit the Selcuk Museum before a Leather goods display. Turkey produces some of the finest leather goods in the world and and manya re made here before branding in Italy. Overnight in Selcuk.

DAY 13 Selcuk to Gallipoli via Pergamum and Troy
Today we drivealong the Aegean coastline to the ancient city of Pergamum and marvel at its impressive temples, library and the steepest amphitheatre in theworld. We then visit Troy where we witness first hand what Homer’s Iliad was all about. Overnight at Gallipoli.

DAY 14 Gallipoli to Istanbul
Today we visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, Anzac Cove, The Nek, Johnston’s Jolly and Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 15 Istanbul
After breakfast your tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.

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.
• 14 nights accommodation in hostels and pensions with breakfast.
• 14 breakfasts, 2 dinners:

Tour does not include:
• Entrance fees to the various sites.