Tour Silk Road Explorer
Highlights
Kusadasi & Ephesus & Pamukkale / Hierapolis & Konya & Capadoccia & Ankara & Istanbul
Duration
07 Days & 06 Nights
SILK ROAD EXPLORER
Turkey Tour Itinerary ( 07 Days & 06 Nights )
Day 1 Tuesday: Kusadasi
Welcome to Kusadasi! Check into your hotel at your leisure and the rest of the day you are free to explore this harbourside resort town. Tonight you meet your guide and fellow travelling companions. Overnight Kusadasi (D)
Day 2 Wednesday: 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. 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. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)
Day 3 Thursday: Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the 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. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D)
Day 4 Friday: Silk Road, Konya
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia (B, D)
Day 5 Saturday: Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D)
Day 6 Sunday: Ankara
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul. (Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri, Cappadocia) Overnight Istanbul (B)
Day 7 Monday: Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)
(B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
Tour includes
Inbound harbour transfer (only) – Kusadasi
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
6 nights - 4 star & 5 star accommodation in total.
- 1 night in Istanbul
- 2 nights in Kusadasi
- 2 nights in Cappadocia
- 1 night in Pamukkale
6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
Tour does not include
Suggested optional activities
Tips
Entrance fees
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.
Definite Departure dates For Tour Anatolian Highlights
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2012
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10,24
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13,27
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2012
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14 March 2012 – 31 October 2012
24 December 2012 – 03 January 2013
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01 January 2012 – 13 March 2012
01 November 2012 – 23 December 2013
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Pp in Dbl
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899 US$
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799 US$
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Single
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1,175 US$
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1,045 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.
Travel insurance is professionally advised to (F.I.T.) travelers for unpredictable incidents.
