Tour Ancient Turkey
Highlights
Istanbul & Ankara & Cappadoccia & Konya & Pamukkale / Hierapolis & Aphrodisias & Ephesus & Kusadasi
Duration
8 Days & 7 Nights
TOUR ANCIENT TURKEY
Turkey Tour Itinerary (08 Days & 7 Nights)
Day 1 Friday: Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore Istanbul. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner with the rest of your group. Overnight Istanbul (D)
Day 2 Saturday: Istanbul Old City
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica underground cistern and the Hippodrome. Late in the afternoon, we will drive through to Bosphorous bridget to visit Camlica Hill on Asian sideOvernight Istanbul (B, L, D)
Day 3 Sunday: Ankara, Cappadocia
After breakfast we drive towards the nation's capital, Ankara to visit Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Ataturk before continuing on to the surreal landscape of Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia (B, L, D)
Day 4 Monday: Goreme, Underground City
Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag and Uchisar castle and Derinkuyu underground city. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers... a night you won't forget! Overnight Cappadocia (B , L, D)
Day 5 Tuesday: Konya, Pamukkale
Leaving Cappadocia we head south along the ancient Silk Road just as the ancient traders did. Along the way we visit Sultanhani Caravansary, before stopping at Konya to tour the Mevlana Museum. Overnight Pamukkale (B, L, D)
Day 6 Wednesday: Pamukkale, Aphrodisias
Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. We then drive to Aphrodisias, the famous city of Aphrodite, before heading onto the resort town of Kusadasi. Overnight Kusadasi (B, L, D)
Day 7 Thursday: Kusadasi, Ephesus
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, L ,D)
Day 8 Friday: Kusadasi
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to Kusadasi ferry port or to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. (B)
(B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
Tour includes
Inbound transfer from Istanbul airports
Outbound transfer to Izmir Airport & Kusadasi ferry port
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
7 nights - 4 star accommodation in total.
- 2 nights in Cappadocia
- 2 nights in Istanbul
- 2 nights in Kusadasi
- 1 night in Pamukkale
7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
Tour does not include
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.
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Per Person
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in Double
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Single supp.
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2012
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1.299-$US
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480 -$US
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*contact us for special group rates
The times on this itinerary are subject to change without notification.
Our firm is not responsible for last minute delays or change of the schedules. Our company agrees only to partial compensation in an afford to cover particular unprovided service in case of any failure and refuses to pay full refund or full compensation for any disappointment and any extra expenses.
Our firm is not responsible for theft or loss of any belongings of clients.
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