

Tour Information Starts in: Istanbul Ends in: Istanbul Prices & Departures: Click Here Local Payment Required: No Breakfast: 11, Lunch: 2, Dinner: 8 Hotel rating: 4 Tour Leader: Yes
Day 1: 8 November Welcome to Turkey! Arrive Istanbul Atatürk International Airport and transfer to hotel in Sultanahmet. Rest of day free. Overnight - Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul - breakfast Enjoy a tour of old Istanbul. Rest of day free. Tonight, we enjoy a group Welcome Dinner at our hotel. Dinner and overnight - Istanbul.
Day 3: Istanbul – Gallipoli - breakfast Travelling south to Gallipoli, en route we enjoy lunch and visit Troy - home of the famed Trojan Horse. Lunch, dinner and overnight - Gallipoli region
Day 4: Remembrance day - Gallipoli - breakfast We commence today with a small unofficial Remembrance Day service at ANZAC Cove before lunch and exploration of the many poignant memorials, cemeteries and trenches. Lunch, dinner and overnight - Gallipoli region
Days 5 - 6: Gallipoli - Kusadasi - breakfast En route to coastal Kusadasi on day 5, we visit the Roman ruins of Pergamum. On day 6, we explore the impressive ruins of Ephesus. Walking Curetes Way, you’ll see the famous facade of the ‘Library’. We also visit a leather/carpet manufacturer. Later, we dine in the beautiful wine-growing town of Sirince. Dinner and overnight (2) - Kusadasi
Day 7: Kusadasi – Pamukkale - breakfast Heading inland, we arrive at Pamukkale - home of the famous cascading calcium mineral pools. Perhaps opt for a dip! We also visit Roman Hierapolis. Dinner and overnight - Pamukkale
Day 8: Pamukkale – Cappadocia - breakfast En route to Cappadocia, we visit an ancient Silk Road caravanserai. An optional and fun Turkish folklore evening is available tonight. Overnight – Cappadocia
Days 9 - 10: Cappadocia - breakfast On days 9 and 10, we explore the stunning Cappadocia region - famed for its troglodyte villages and wind-sculpted landscape. Cappadocia is Turkey’s crowning jewel. Dinner and overnight (2) - Cappadocia
Day 11: Cappadocia - Istanbul En route to Istanbul, we stop at Ankara, the capital of Turkey, and visit the Ancient Civilisation’s Museum. Overnight - Istanbul
Day 12 - Istanbul - breakfast After breakfast tour ends.
Note: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, whilst the Hagia Sofia is closed on Mondays. Please consider this when booking. Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Spice Market are both closed on Sundays.
The airport arrival transfer is included for all flights arriving into Attaturk International Airport in Istanbul and also for Easy Jet and Turkish Airways flights from London Luton Airport, that arrive in Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
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