Glories of Turkey 12-Day From Istanbul

Day 1: Istanbul

1. 3h
   Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore.

Day 2: Istanbul Old City

1. Sultanahmet District
   7h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) and the Hippodrome.
   Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorus cruise'.

Day 3: Gallipoli Battlefields

1. Gallipoli
   8h
   One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, 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.

Day 4: Troy, Behramkale, Kusadasi

1. Troy (Truva)
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Depart from Çanakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum. We continue on to the old village of Behramkale, a picturesque settlement with stone houses and narrow streets that offer a glimpse into traditional Turkish village life. You will have time to explore the village, take in the beautiful scenery, and perhaps enjoy a cup of Turkish tea or coffee at a local café. From Behramkale, we head south to Kuşadası.

Day 5: Ephesus, Kusadasi

1. Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu
   8h · Admission ticket included
   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 exploring the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the region. 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.

Day 6: Pamukkale, Hierapolis

1. Pamukkale
   8h
   After breakfast we head for the resort town of Antalya, stopping along the way to visit isit the Laodicea which was the chief city of the Lycus River Valley region. The full name of the city was Laodicea ad Lyceum (Laodicea on the Lycus). The city was originally known as Diospolis ("the City of Zeus"). The Greek deity considered to be the greatest of the Olympian gods. Then, we will head to resort town, Antalya. We will visit the Antalya Necropol Museum, which offers fascinating insights into ancient burial practices and showcases artifacts from various historical periods.

Day 7: Laodacia, Antalya

1. Laodicea
   8h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast we head for the resort town of Antalya, stopping along the way to visit isit the Laodicea which was the chief city of the Lycus River Valley region. The full name of the city was Laodicea ad Lyceum (Laodicea on the Lycus). The city was originally known as Diospolis ("the City of Zeus"). The Greek deity considered to be the greatest of the Olympian gods. Then, we will head to resort town, Antalya. We will visit Antalya Arecheological Museum in the afternoon.

Day 8: Perge, Aspendos

1. Aspendos Ruins
   7h · Admission ticket included
   Full day tour of the ancient ruins of Perge and Aspendos. In Aspendos, you can see the Roman Theatre built in the 2nd century and seating 15,000 people. Side is one of the best classical sites in Turkey with its Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins.

Day 9: Konya, Cappadocia

1. Konya
   8h
   Today we travel to Cappadocia, through the central part of the country, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way.

Day 10: Cappadocia

1. Cappadocia
   7h
   This morning we explore Pigeon Valley and Red Valley, then pause at the village of Çavuşin with its rock-cut dwellings and churches. We continue to Avanos, renowned for its pottery, to visit a workshop and watch artisans at work. In the afternoon, we journey through Cappadocia’s lunar-like landscapes at the Göreme Open-Air Museum, view its iconic fairy chimneys, and end the day touring the intriguing tunnels and chambers of an underground city.

Day 11: Cappadocia, Istanbul

1. Cappadocia
   7h
   We will head to the airport for a morning flight to Istanbul.

Day 12: Istanbul

1. Istanbul
   3h
   After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults