Classics of Turkey Escorted Tour

Itinerary

• Day 1: Istanbul

• On arrival, transfer to your hotel.

• Day 2: Istanbul

• Embark on a full day’s sightseeing of this vibrant city, including the vast Topkapi Palace, picturesque Blue Mosque and lively Grand Bazaar.

• Day 3: Istanbul – Ankara

• Enjoy some leisure time before an afternoon departure to Turkey’s capital. 

• Day 4: Ankara – Cappadocia

• Depart this morning to see Ankara’s Hittite artifacts at the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations and stop by the Mausoleum of Ataturk. Proceed to awe-inspiring Cappadocia, stopping at a 13th century caravan inn en-route. 

• Day 5: Cappadocia

• A fascinating day, taking in Goreme’s Open Air Museum, decorated with 6th century frescoes, then visit Zelve’s cliffside Byzantine monastic complex and Uchisar’s natural citadel. 

• Day 6: Cappadocia – Pamukkale

• Depart the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia and drive to Pamukkale, famous for its unique ‘Cotton Fortress’. En-route stop at the mausoleum of the philosopher, Mevlana, famed for his positive and peaceful teachings. 

• Day 7: Pamukkale – Kusadasi

• Visit the white calcium pools and ancient site of Hierapolis, the first spa centre of the ancient world with its hot water springs. Continue to the seaside town of Kusadasi. 

• Day 8: Ephesus

• Explore the famous ruins of Ephesus and holy St Mary’s House before free time in Kusadasi. Perhaps take this opportunity to try a Turkish bath, a truly authentic experience. Kusadasi has a wealth of hamams to choose from. 

• Day 9: Kusadasi – Canakkale

• Depart for Pergamum and Troy, to see the famous wooden horse and ancient ruins, from here journey to your Canakkale hotel. 

• Day 10: Gallipoli – Istanbul

• Experience a sobering reminder of war at Gallipoli, visiting ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Chunuk Bair and the Kabatepe War Museum. Return to Istanbul.

• Day 11: Istanbul

• Your tour ends with a transfer to the airport.

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