Description

Day 1 :
Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative before transfer to your Hotel.  Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure.

Day 2 :
Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, a guided tour to Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar will commence. The day ends with an overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 3 :
Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia
After breakfast, we depart for Ankara where we will visit Mausoleum of Ataturk and its Museum. This is the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. We then depart for Cappadocia. After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake, we will arrive in Cappadocia for an overnight stay.

Day 4 :
Cappadocia 
Early in the morning an optional Balloon tour is available. Then, full day excursion in Cappadocia including visits to the Kaymakli Underground City, Open Air Museum in Goreme and natural fortress in Uchisar. Lunch in a cave rest. to taste famous Pottery Kebap. Here, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets, Turkish tiles, onyx and potteries. Optional night tour with a Turkish show and dinner is available tonight. Overnight stay in Cappadocia. 

Day 5 :
Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale
Early departure for Pamukkale. On the way, visit the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai before arrival in Konya. After visiting the Mausoleum of Mevlana, we continue our drive to Pamukkale for an overnight stay.

Day 6 :
Pamukkale - Izmir
After breakfast, visit the ancient Hierapolis with the magnificent Necropolis, graveyard and the lime cascade. Thereafter, we continue our drive to Selcuk to visit Temple of Artemis "one of the seven wonders of the ancient world" then continue to Izmir for overnight stay.

Day 7 :
Izmir - Ephesus - Sirince - Izmir
Morning drive to Ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library, theater and temples. Lunch in nomadic tent in Selcuk to taste Turkish Gozleme. Continue to marvelous village of Sirince where you be able to experience one of the most beautiful villages in Turkey. You can do shopping and taste delicious wines of the village. Return to Izmir for overnight stay.

Day 8 :
Izmir - Pergamum - Canakkale
Early departure for Bergama to visit the Asklepion with its well preserved remains before continuing to Troy; the site where the legendary Trojan War took place. Drive to Canakkale for an overnight stay.

Day 9 :
Canakkale - Gallipoli - Istanbul
After breakfast, we will cross the Dardanelles then continue to Gallipoli to visit Anzac Cove, Nek, Conk Bair, Lone Pine and 57th Regiment Memorial. Arrival in Istanbul for an overnight stay.

Day 10 :
Istanbul
After breakfast transfer to the airport.

Inclusions

• Arrival and departure airport transfers
• 9 nights in 4-star hotels as per the itinerary
• Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 5 dinners
• Professional tour guide services throughout the programme
• Luggage handling at hotels
• Local taxes
• Museum entrance fees (as per the itinerary)

Hotel Description

Istanbul: Mercure Taksim (or similar)
Cappadocia: Burcu Kaya (or similar)
Pamukkale: Doga Thermal (or similar)
Izmir: Kaya Thermal (or similar)
Canakkale: Kolin (or similar)
Istanbul return:  Ramada Old City (or similar)

Dates

Set departures:
6 October 2017
3 November 2017
15 December 2017
19 January 2018
16 February 2018
16 March 2018
6, 27 April 2018
11, 18, 25 May 2018
8, 15, 22, 29 June 2018
6, 13, 20, 27 July 2018
10, 17, 24 August 2018
7, 14, 21, 28 September 2018
5, 12, 19 October 2018
2, 9 November 2018
14 December 2018

Basic Conditions

• Standard terms and conditions apply
• Price is based on 2 people travelling together at all times and sharing in a double or twin room
• Normal 3rd passenger and child rates are applicable for additional guests
• Prices advertised exclude all domestic and international flights
• Prices advertised exclude any services, meals, drinks, tips, surcharges, levies and other costs not mentioned in the inclusions
• Prices advertised are correct at time of publishing and subject to increase or decrease without prior notice should the currency fluctuate or tariffs alter
• All travel offers are capacity controlled and are thus subject to availability at the time of reservation
• All advertised prices for the travel offers vary by date, departure city, and availability
• All advertised prices are on a per person sharing basis unless otherwise specified
• All travel offers are capacity controlled and are thus subject to availability at the time of reservation
• All travel offers are governed by specific terms and conditions of sale, which include advance purchase restrictions, minimum stay requirements, block-out travel periods and peak season surcharges
• Booking, change and cancellation conditions apply
• Passport & visa costs (if applicable) & items of a personal nature are also not included in the advertised price, unless otherwise stated
• Travel insurance is not included in the advertised price but is strongly recommended
• Extra nights may be required at passenger expense due to flight schedules