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Sights Visited |
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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 ÜDalyan including Mud bath ÜBoat trip to Iztuzu Beach ÜFethiye ÜKayakoy ÜOludeniz ÜSaklikent Gorge ÜKaputas ÜKas ÜKekova boat trip and Simena ÜOlympos ÜAntalya ÜKonya including Mevlana Museum ÜCappadocia including Sultanhan, Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar, Cavusin, ÜUnderground City, Kervansaray, ÜIhlara Valley |
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| u Essential Turkey |
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| u Adventure Turkey |
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Important : "Ultimate Turkey" offers a full discovery of Turkey and is the only 16 day tour in the market spending a full week in the Mediterranean. |
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Brief Itinerary |
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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, Saklikent, Kaputas, Kas Day 9 Kas Day 10 Kas, Kekova Boat Cruise, Simena Day 11 Kas, Olympos, Antalya Day 12 Antalya, Konya, Sultanhan, Cappadocia Day 13 Cappadocia including the 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 |
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Day 1 Istanbul Welcome to Istanbul, the only
city in the world connecting two continents: Asia and Europe.
Our representative will transfer you from the airport to
your hotel. This evening you will meet with your tour leader
- and fellow travellers -, who will brief you on the next
days of our journey. You have the evening free to explore
Istanbul on your own. 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 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. In the evening we arrive in Selcuk. 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 of Turkey, set in the centre of a broad delta, 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, Saklikent, Kaputas, Kas Another active day is awaiting us! After breakfast we depart for Saklikent Gorge, a popular spot for exploring within a stunning backdrop. Plunging into crystal clear, cool pools of water, swimming through narrow passages and clambering over boulders will be a memorable experience. We then will make our way to Kaputas, a gorgeous sandy beach at the foot of the striking Taurus mountain gorge. Kaputas is considered to be one of the most pristine beaches in Turkey. We then move on to the fishing village of Kas, a great base for adventure activities and water sports. Day 9 Kas A free day in this charming town. Today you can lounge on the serene beaches or join adventure activities including diving, trekking, biking, paragliding, jeep safari and more. Day 10 Kas, Kekova Boat Cruise, Simena After breakfast we depart for Ucagiz and join a boat cruise to discover the sunken city of Kekova and the ancient city of Simena. You can also participate in optional activities like sea-kayaking on the sunken city. We return for our overnight stay in Kas. Day 11 Kas, Olympos, Antalya Today we escape to Olympos, a peaceful valley ideal for unwinding on unspoiled beaches or below towering pinetrees. 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 After breakfast 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 ends after breakfast. 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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Inclusions |
| Ü Accommodation |
| 4 and 3 star hotels |
| Ü Airport Transfer |
| From Istanbul Ataturk and Sabiha Gokcen Airports on arrival day |
| Ü Meals |
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14 breakfasts 12 dinners |
| Ü Transportation |
| Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus |
| Ü Guide |
| Services of experienced guide |
| Ü Activities |
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Boat trip in Dalyan Mud bath in Dalyan Boat trip in Kekova Turkish bath in Cappadocia Traditional Turkish night show in Cappadocia |
| Ü Excursions |
| As per the itinerary (entrance fees NOT included) |
| Ü Entrance Fees |
| Entry fees to historical sights mentioned in the itinerary |
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Not included |
| Any flights, insurance, meals not stated in the itinerary, items of a personal nature, tips, visa fees, other services not stated in the itinerary, optional activities |
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Optional Activities |
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ÜHot-air
balooning in Cappadocia ÜDiving and sea kayaking in Kas |
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Local Payment |
| We ease your cash needs by dividing the tour cost into two payments : tour price and local payment. You just need to pay the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. Please view "Frequently Asked Questions" section for the details of the local payment. |