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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, Gulet Cruise (L, D) Today we board our Gulet
at the Fethiye harbor. Before noon we begin cruising in the
tranquil waters ofthe Mediterranean Sea. We first sail to Butterfly
Valley for a swimming and lunch break and then continue to the
peaceful lagoon of Oludeniz where you can also join adventure
activities like paragliding and microlighting. St. Nicholas Island
will be the last stop of the day.
Day 9 Gulet Cruise (B, L, D) Early in the morning we depart
for the famous Aquarium Bay near the charming village of Kalkan for
breakfast and a swim in the glittering waters. We then cruise to
the fishing village of Kas where we stop for shopping and lunch
before sailing on to one of the relaxing bays near Kekova.
Day 10 Gulet Cruise (B, L, D) Today we visit the Sunken City
of Kekova and the traditional fishing village of Simena famous for
its Byzantine & Ottoman castle. We trek to the castle with its
fantastic view of Kekova Bay and then sail on to Gokkaya Bay where
we remain overnight.
Day 11 Gulet Cruise, Olympos, Antalya (B, L) After breakfast
we stop at Pirates Cave for a break before disembarking the boat in
Demre. We then escape to Olympos, the exquisite 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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