Your itinerary
Day 1 Istanbul Welcome to Istanbul, the only city in the
world connecting two continents: Asia and Europe. Our
representative will transfer you from the airport to your hotel.
This evening you will meet with your tour leader - and fellow
travellers -, who will brief you on the next days of our journey.
You have the evening free to explore Istanbul on your own.
Day 2 Istanbul After breakfast we begin to experience the
magnificence of Istanbul. We stroll through the old town visiting
Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia
Sophia Museum.
Day 3 Gallipoli Today we depart Istanbul for Gallipoli. We
visit all the important memorial sites in the region including the
Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine.
Day 4 Troy, Pergamum, Selcuk After breakfast we head to the
ancient city of Troy, the setting of Homer's epic, Iliad, involving
a giant wooden horse. We then continue to Pergamum, and the remains
of the Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan, library and theatre cut
into the hillside. In the evening we arrive in Selcuk.
Day 5 Ephesus, Pamukkale The best preserved ancient town in
Turkey, Ephesus, will be our first stop. In the afternoon we depart
for Pamukkale and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, which was
the cure centre founded in around 160 BC by the king of Pergamum.
Our day continues as we take in the unusual and beautiful landscape
of the "Cotton Castle".
Day 6 Pamukkale, Dalyan, Boat Trip, Mud bath, Iztuzu,
Fethiye After breakfast we make our way to Dalyan, a small town
in the south-western coast of Turkey, set in the centre of a broad
delta, popular for its natural and unspoiled beauty. We join a boat
trip to visit the most popular mud bath in Turkey, and we then
continue to Iztuzu beach, homeland of world famous Caretta Caretta
turtles. After a fantastic boat travel we reach Iztuzu sandbar with
fine sand and turquoise sea. In the afternoon we depart for
Fethiye, the "traveller's paradise" on the Mediterranean coast.
Day 7 Fethiye, Kayakoy, Oludeniz This morning we set out for
Kayakoy, the interesting old Greek town famous for its stone
houses. We then make our way to Oludeniz. Besides its spectacular
beaches, glittering waters and breathtaking natural scenery,
Oludeniz is also popular for its water sport activities. Here you
can relax on the exquisite beach or join one of the adventure
activities including paragliding and microlighting. Late in the
afternoon we depart for our overnight stay in Fethiye.
Day 8 Fethiye, Saklikent, Kaputas, Kas Another awesome day
is awaiting us ! After breakfast we depart for Saklikent Gorge, a
popular spot for canyoning. Plunging into cyristal clear, cool
pools of water, abselling down waterfalls, swimming through narrow
passages and clambering over boulders will be a memorable
experience. We then make our way to Kaputas, a gorgeous sandy beach
at the foot of the striking Taurus mountain gorge. Kaputas is
considered to be one of the most pristine beaches in Turkey. We
then move on to the fishing village of Kas, a great base for
adventure activities and water sports.
Day 9 Kas A free day in this charming town. Today you can
lounge on the serene beaches or join adventure activities including
diving, trekking, biking, paragliding, jeep safari and more.
Day 10 Kas, Kekova Boat Cruise, Simena After breakfast we
depart for Ucagiz and join a boat cruise to discover the sunken
city of Kekova and the ancient city of Simena. You can also
participate in optional activities like sea-kayaking on the sunken
city. We return for our overnight stay in Kas.
Day 11 Kas, Olympos, Antalya Today we escape to Olympos, a
peaceful valley ideal for unwinding on unspoiled beaches or below
towering pinetrees. Olympos is also famous for its tree houses and
trekking & walking activities. In the afternoon we depart for
Antalya, the most popular sea resort in Turkey.
Day 12 Antalya, Konya, Sultanhan, Cappadocia After a full
week on the Mediterranean coast, today we set out for mainland
Turkey. We stop in Konya to visit the world famous Mevlana Museum
of whirling dervishes and we then make our way to historical
Sultanhan kervansarai. Late in the evening we arrive in
Cappadocia.
Day 13 Cappadocia After breakfast we begin exploring all the
important sights in Cappadocia including the Goreme Open Air
Museum, Cavusin, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley... ending in a visit to
local handicraft manufacturers and learn about traditional art.
Day 14 Cappadocia, Underground City, Ihlara Valley This
morning we visit the impressive underground city and we then make
our way to the dramatic Ihlara Valley where we also have lunch. We
spend the afternoon in this impressive valley. We remain in
Cappadocia overnight.
Day 15 Cappadocia, Istanbul Today we depart for Istanbul
where we remain overnight.
Day 16 Istanbul Our trip ends after breakfast. Today you can
shop for keepsakes in the old town, visit the splendid Ottoman
palaces or discover its many evocative mosques.
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