From the spectacular Mediterranean coast to whirling dervishes and ancient bazaars. Turkey is an enchanting land full of surprises.
Tour highlights:
- Blue Mosque, Istanbul
- Cappadocia
- Pamukkale and its cascading limestone
- Ephesus
- Gallipoli & Troy
Day 1: Istanbul
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of day at leisure.
Day 2: Istanbul
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Istanbul including Topkapi Palace, St Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar. Evening at leisure or enjoy an optional dinner with a Turkish show. (B)
Day 3: Istanbul-Cappadocia
Morning departure for Ankara where you will visit the Anatolian Civilizations Museum and the Mausoleum of Ataturk before continuing to Cappadocia. (B,D)
Day 4: Cappadocia
Breathtaking early morning optional balloon tour. Afterwards, explore the unique landscape of this region with its 'fairy chimneys', see Oztanik Underground City, Goreme and the natural fortress in Uchisar. (B,D)
Day 5: Cappadocia-Pamukkale
Early morning departure for Konya travelling via a 13th century Caravanserai. Visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana before driving to Pamukkale (B,D)
Day 6: Pamukkale-Kusadasi
In the morning visit ancient Hierapolis with its magnificent Necropolis, graveyard and the unique cascades of limestone. Afterwards, continue to Kusadasi. (B,D)
Day 7: Kusadasi
Enjoy a morning tour to the ancient city of Ephesus with its amazing ruins. Return to Kusadasi travelling via the Virgin Mary's House. (B,D)
Day 8:Kusadasi-Bergama-Troy-Canakkale
Early departure for Bergama to visit the Acropolis of Pergamum. Continue to Troy, the place where the legendary Trojan War took place before driving to Canakkale. (B,D)
Day 9: Canakkale-Gallipoli-Istanbul
After breakfast cross the Dardanelles and continue to Gallipoli, visit Anzac Cove, Nek, Conk Bai, Lone Pine and the 57th Regiment Memorial and the War Museum. Afterwards return to Istanbul for an evening of leisure. (B)
Day 10: Istanbul
After breakfast transfer to the airport where tour arrangements conclude. (B)
Tour departs Fridays
- 01, 08, 15, 22 May 2009
- 05, 12, 19, 26 June 2009
- 10, 24, 31 July 2009
- 14, 28 August 2009
- 04, 11, 18, 25 September 2009
- 02, 09, 16, 23 October 2009
- 6, 13 November 2009
- 18 Dec 2009
*17 April departure will be modified to include ANZAC Day Dawn Services. Please ask for full details.
Conditions
* Conditions apply. Land only. Prices are per person twin share. Valid travel from 23 Jan - 18 December 2009. 17 April departure will be modified to include ANZAC Day Dawn Services. Please ask for details. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates apply. Minimum/Maximum stay restrictions may apply. Subject to availability. Price includes 4-5 star accommodation with private facilities, meals, transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary, English only guiding throughout, air-conditioned transportation, luggage handling, tax and service charges. Children 0-4 years are not permitted on this tour. Strict deposit/amendment/cancellation policy applies to this tour. Please ask our office for details. Credit card service fees apply. Prices, conditions and inclusions are correct as at 06 May 2009 and are subject to change. Offers may be withdrawn at anytime without notice.