This 10-day tour begins and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. It features visits to Istanbul’s Old City, the Gallipoli WW1 battlefields, ancient Ephesus, the Calcium Terraces at Pamukkale, Konya, and Cappadocia.
Istanbul
Istanbul - Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace.
Istanbul Old City
Istanbul - After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) and the Hippodrome.
Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional ‘Half day Bosphorus cruise’.
Gallipoli Battlefields
Gallipoli - One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston’s Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Troy, Acropolis of Pergamon
Troy (Truva) - Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse
Pergamon Ancient City - followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
Ephesus, Kusadasi
Ancient City of Ephesus - Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis.
Sirince - 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.
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Travertines of Pamukkale - This morning we will head to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale
Hierapolis & 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.
Silk Road, Konya
Konya - Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don’t miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Cappadocia
Cappadocia - Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Cappadocia, Istanbul
Cappadocia - We will explore Mustafapasa (Sinasos), a former Greek village. You will see Greek Orthodox architecture samples and continue to Gomeda Valley. Here you will be able to see churches carved into rocks, shelters, vineyards and underground city. Finally, we will visit Sobeses ancient city with its unique geometric mozaic floors. Then we will take a flight to Istanbul.
Istanbul
Istanbul - After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
- 9 nights - accommodation
- Tips except driver and guide
- Inbound and Outbound Transfer - Istanbul
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
- Entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Flight between Cappadocia and Istanbul and transfers (Forward us passport copies after booking)
- Suggested optional activities
- Compulsory Travel Insurance
- Tips - driver and guide
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.