ESCORTED CLASSICAL TURKEY 10 DAYS

istanbul - ankara - cappadocia - pamukkale - izmir - canakkale - istanbul

Turkey: The cradle of cultures and civilizations connecting Europe and Asia and capital of civilizations that have reined the lands of Anatolia for centuries

ITINERARY & PRICES

Day 1 Fri Arrive 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. Overnight at Hotel Kent or Konak Hotel Taksim or Avantgarde Levent Hotel.

Day 2 Sat Istanbul Full Day (B)
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 Sun Istanbul- Ankara - Cappadocia (BD)
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 at Dinler Urgup.

Day 4 Mon Cappadocia Full Day (BL)
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 Tue Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale (BD)
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 at Adem Pira Hotel.

Day 6 Wed Pamukkale - Izmir (BD)
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 at Kaya Thermal Hotel.

Day 7 Thu Izmir - Ephesus - Sirince - Izmir (BLD)
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 at Kaya Prestige Hotel.

Day 8 Fri Izmir - Pergamum - Canakkale (BD)
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 at Kolin Hotel.

Day 9 Sat Canakkale - Gallipoli - Istanbul (B)
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 at Kent Hotel.

Day 10 Sun Depart Istanbul (B)
After breakfast transfer to the airport (Ataturk airport ).

INCLUSIONS
• Arrival and departure transfers  (Sabiha Gokcen Airport is subject to surcharge)
• Departure transfer 09:00 and 13:00 shuttles (only new airport)
• Hotel Accommodation proposed as in the above list
• Meals are as indicated in the itineraries with code letters:  B (Breakfast), L (Lunch), D (Dinner)
• Professional tour guides throughout Turkey Programs
• Luggage handling in the hotels
• Local taxes
• Museum entrance fees

EXCLUSIONS
• Any airfares
• Personal expenses
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver