Turkey Tours - 10 days and longer
'Anatolian Highlights Tour'
14 - Day itinerary

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.

Istanbul Old City

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. Tonight you get to know your travelling companions a little better at your welcome dinner.

Gallipoli Battlefields

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

Troy, Acropolis of 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.

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 house of the Virgin Mary. 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.

Pamukkale, Hierapolis

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.

Perge, Antalya

Today we drive to Antalya, visiting the ancient site of Perge before heading to our hotel.

Antalya

Today you have option to see rock tombs in Myra & St. Nicholas Church in Demre or explore famous Duden waterfalls.

Aspendos, Konya

Early departure for Konya, en-route visiting the famous theatre at Aspendos and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum.

Konya, Cappadocia

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.

Goreme, Uchisar Castle

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.

Ankara

Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and Anatolian Civilisations Museum.

Istanbul

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

Istanbul

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

• Inbound airport transfer - Istanbul
• Outbound airport transfer - Istanbul
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Tips except driver and guide
• Entrance fees
• 13 nights - 4 star / 5 star accommodation.
  1 night
  5 star
  Ankara
  Crown Plaza Hotel - Ankara
  
  
  2 nights
  5 star
  Antalya
  Dedeman Park Antalya
  
  
  1 night
  4 star
  Çanakkale
  Iris Hotel
  
  
  2 nights
  5 star
  Cappadocia
  Crystal Kaymakli Hotel
  
  
  3 nights
  4 star
  Istanbul
  Barcelo Saray
  
  
  1 night
  4 star
  Konya
  Hilton Garden Inn Konya
  
  
  2 nights
  4 star
  Kusadasi
  Grand Önder Hotel
  
  
  1 night
  5 star
  Pamukkale
  Colossae Thermal Hotel
  
  
• 13 Breakfasts, 11 Dinners

• Suggested optional activities
• Tips – driver and guide

Tour Type :- Guaranteed Departure

This tour is a 'Guaranteed Departure' tour. This means that it will depart regardless of how many people are booked on to it.