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16 Days from £599 + Local payment £140 |
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Brief Itinerary |
Day 1 Istanbul
Day 2 Istanbul Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi
Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum
Day 3 Gallipoli Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove,
Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine
Day 4 Troy, Pergamum, Selcuk
Day 5 Ephesus, Pamukkale
Day 6 Pamukkale, Dalyan, Boat Trip, Mud bath,
Iztuzu, Fethiye
Day 7 Fethiye, Kayakoy, Oludeniz
Day 8 Fethiye, Gulet Cruise
Day 9
Gulet Cruise
Day 10
Gulet Cruise
Day 11
Gulet Cruise, Olympos, Antalya
Day 12 Antalya, Konya,
Sultanhan, Cappadocia
Day 13 Cappadocia Goreme, Open Air
Museum, Cavusin, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley
Day 14
Cappadocia, Underground City, Ihlara Valley
Day 15
Cappadocia, Istanbul
Day 16 Istanbul |
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Detailed Itinerary |
Day 1: Istanbul.
At the terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, as we pick you up from the airport. Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide. Listen up for a fast and informal meeting with the leader including registration and a short brief about the adventures ahead and some country info.
Day 2: Istanbul.
After breakfast we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul. We stroll through the old town visiting Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Museum.
Day 3: Gallipoli.
Today we depart Istanbul for the shores of Gallipoli. We visit all the important memorial sites in the region including the Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine.
Day 4: Troy, Pergamum, Selcuk.
After breakfast we head to the ancient city of Troy, the setting of Homer's epic, Iliad, involving a giant wooden horse. We then continue to Pergamum, and the remains of the Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan, library and theatre cut into the hillside. We arrive in Selçuk.
Day 5: Ephesus, Pamukkale.
The best preserved ancient town in Turkey, Ephesus, will be our first stop. In the afternoon we depart for Pamukkale and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, which was the cure centre founded in around 160 BC by the king of Pergamum. Our day continues as we take in the unusual and beautiful landscape of the “Cotton Castle”.
Day 6: Pamukkale, Dalyan, Boat Trip, Mud Bath, Iztuzu, Fethiye.
After breakfast we make our way to Dalyan, a small town in the south-western coast popular for its natural and unspoiled beauty. We join a boat trip to visit the most popular mud bath in Turkey, and we then continue to Iztuzu beach, homeland of world famous Caretta Caretta turtles. After a fantastic boat travel we reach Iztuzu sandbar with fine sand and turquoise sea. In the afternoon we depart for Fethiye, the “traveller’s paradise” on the Mediterranean coast.
Day 7: Fethiye, Kayakoy, Oludeniz.
This morning we set out for Kayakoy, the interesting old Greek town famous for its stone houses. We then make our way to Oludeniz. Besides its spectacular beaches, glittering waters and breathtaking natural scenery, Oludeniz is also popular for its water sport activities. Here you can relax on the exquisite beach or join one of the adventure activities including paragliding and microlighting. Late in the afternoon we depart for our overnight stay in Fethiye.
Day 8: Fethiye, Gulet Cruise.
Today we board our Gulet at the Fethiye harbor. Before noon we begin
cruising in the tranquil waters of the Mediterranean Sea. We first sail to Butterfly Valley for a swimming and lunch break and then continue to the peaceful lagoon of Oludeniz where you can also join adventure activities like paragliding and microlighting. St. Nicholas Island will be the last stop of the day. Both lunch and dinner is provided on board.
Day 9: Gulet Cruise.
Early in the morning we depart for the famous Aquarium Bay near the charming village of Kalkan for breakfast and a swim in the glittering waters. We then cruise to the fishing
village of Kas where we stop for shopping and lunch before sailing on to one of the relaxing bays near Kekova.
Day 10: Gulet Cruise.
Today we visit the Sunken City of Kekova and the traditional fishing village of Simena famous for its Byzantine & Ottoman castle. We trek to the castle with its fantastic view of Kekova Bay and then sail on to Gokkaya Bay where we remain overnight.
Day 11: Gulet Cruise, Olympos, Antalya.
After breakfast we stop at Pirates Cave for a break before disembarking the boat in Demre. We then escape to Olympos, the exquisite valley ideal for unwinding on unspoiled beaches or below towering pine trees. Olympos is also famous for its tree houses and trekking & walking activities. In the afternoon we depart for Antalya, the most popular sea resort in Turkey.
Day 12: Antalya, Konya, Sultanhan, Cappadocia.
After a full week on the Mediterranean coast, today we set out for mainland Turkey. We stop in Konya to visit the world famous Mevlana Museum of whirling dervishes and we then make our way to historical Sultanhan kervansarai. Late in the evening we arrive in Cappadocia.
Day 13: Cappadocia.
We begin exploring all the important sights in Cappadocia including the
Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley... ending in a visit to local handicraft manufacturers and learn about traditional art.
Day 14: Cappadocia Underground City, Ihlara Valley.
This morning we visit the impressive underground city and we then make our way to the dramatic Ihlara Valley where we also have lunch. We spend the afternoon in this impressive valley. We remain in Cappadocia overnight.
Day 15: Cappadocia, Istanbul.
Today we depart for Istanbul where we remain overnight.
Day 16: Istanbul.
Our trip will end after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast
(11:00am)
bid you safe travels, and check-out of the hotel. Today you can shop for keepsakes in the old town, visit the splendid Ottoman palaces or discover its many evocative mosques.
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Accommodation |
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5 and 4 star hotels.
Click for the meeting hotel. |
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Airport Transfer |
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From Istanbul Ataturk and Sabiha Gokcen Airports (on day 1).
Click for details. |
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Meals |
15 breakfasts
3 lunches
12 dinners |
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Transportation |
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Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus |
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Activities |
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Boat trip in Dalyan
Trip to Mud bath in Dalyan
Gulet cruise between Fethiye and Demre |
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Guide |
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Services of experienced guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism |
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Excursions |
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As per the itinerary (entrance fees NOT included) |
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Not included |
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Any
flights, insurance, meals not stated in the
itinerary, items of a personal nature, tips, visa
fees, entrance fees to the sights and museums, other
services not stated in the itinerary, optional
activities |
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ÜIstanbul
including Hagia Sophia Museum,
Topkapi Palace,
Blue Mosque, Hippodrome
ÜGallipoli
including Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair,
Anzac Cove, Kabatepe Museum
ÜTroy
and the ancient ruins
ÜPergamum
ÜAncient
city of Ephesus
ÜPamukkale
and the thermal pools
ÜDalyan
including Mud bath and boat
cruise to Iztuzu Beach
ÜFethiye
ÜKayakoy
ÜDalyan & trip to Mud
bath
ÜOludeniz
ÜGulet Cruise from Fethiye to Derme visiting Butterfly Valley, St. Nicholas Island, Aquarium Bay, Kalkan, Kas, Kekova, Simena, Gokkaya, Pirates Cave, Demre
ÜKas
ÜKekova boat trip
and Simena
ÜOlympos
ÜAntalya
ÜKonya including Mevlana
Museum
ÜCappadocia
including Goreme, Sultanhan, Open Air Museum,
Uchisar, Cavusin
ÜUnderground
City, Kervansaray, Ihlara Valley |
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