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, Trekking to Oludeniz This morning we
set out for Kayakoy, the interesting old Greek town famous for its
stone houses. After visiting Kayakoy we walk off the beaten track
through the mountain paths, between passes and pinetrees witnessing
the impressive view and scenery of Taurus and the Mediterranean
Sea. We then reach 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 Canyoning, 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 Jeep Safari The mountains behind Kas are some of the
most beautiful anywhere in Lykia. The scenery is dramatic :
extensive pine and cedar forest, outcrops of juniper and plane and
varied maquis are topped by the impressive Ak Mountains; snowcapped
until July, thereafter turning a light red until the Autumn snow.
Today we safari through this magnificent route and discover the
awe-insiring beauty of the Taurus Mountian.
Day 10 Sea-Kayaking in Kekova After breakfast we depart for
Ucagiz and sea kayak on the sunken city of Kekova. Kekova was once
joined to the mainland but it suffered a series of earthquakes and
these geological influences rendered it a city six metres below the
sea. The area is off-limits to swimmers and divers so kayaking is
the closest you can get to the underwater foundations, walls and
mosaics dating back 2000 years.
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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