ANATOLIAN HIGHLIGHTS

Single Room 2189 €/pp

Double Room 1549 €/pp

Day 1 Thursday Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace. Overnight Istanbul

Day 2 Friday Istanbul

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul

Day 3 Saturday Gallipoli Battlefields

Today we visit the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.Overnight Canakkale

Day 4 Sunday Troy & Pergamum

Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi

Day 5 Monday Ephesus & Kusadasi

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value Overnight Kusadasi

Day 6 Tuesday Pamukkale

This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.Overnight Pamukkale

Day 7 Wednesday Aphrodisias & Antalya

Today we drive to Antalya, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias, home of the famous Temple of Aphrodite, along the way. Overnight Antalya

Day 8 Thursday Aspendos Manavgat Fall

Today we will visit famous theatre at Aspendos which is known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, still used today. Then we will visit Manavgat Waterfalls for a pleasant respite.Overnight Antalya

Day 9 Friday Konya

Early departure for Konya, en-route visiting the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum. Overnight Konya

Day 10 Saturday Capadoccia

This morning we visit Sultanhani Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia before we trek through the beautiful Ihlara Valley. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish Folklore evening. Overnight Cappadocia

Day 11 Sunday Goreme

Marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar Castle, explore the many levels of an underground city and more. Overnight Cappadocia.

Day 12 Monday Safranbolu

Early morning departure to Safranbolu. Visiting some of the finest surviving traditionals Turkish civil architecture. Stroll along the town's cobbled streets to Cinci Caravansaray and bath, Kaymakamlar (Governors) House, Izzet Mehmet Pasa Mosque and the old Bazaar. Overnight Safranbolu.

Day 13 Tuesday Istanbul

This morning, we will drive back to Istanbul. In the afternoon, you will enjoy some free time. Overnight Istanbul

Day 14 Wednesday Istanbul

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye tou our new friends and are transferre to the airport for your onward flight.

INCLUDED

Inbound & outbound transfers

English speaking guide

Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

Higway tools

Tips except guide and driver

Entrance fees

13 breakfast, 9 dinners

13 Nights Hotel acc.

2 nights 4 stars Antalya BW Khan Hotel

1 Night 4 stars Canakkale Buyuk Truva

2 Nights Cave Cappadocia Blue Valley Hotel

3 nights 4 Stas Istanbul Mercure Istanbul Taksim Hotel

1 Night 4 stars Konya Novotel

2 Nights Boutique Kusadasi Ilayda Avantgarde

1 Night Boutique Safranbolu Havuzlu Asmazlar Konagi

1 Night 5 stars Pamukkale Colossae Hotel

NOT INCLUDED

Suggested optional activities

Personal expenses

Tips for guide and driver

Travel Insurance

Any flight ticket

OPTIONAL

NOTES

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