12-Days Turkey Undiscovered Tour From Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 12 days
Turkey has so much to offer the traveller, during their vacation, with its breathtaking natural beauty, unique historical sites and the famous Turkish hospitality. You discover as you step foot on the soil that holds intact remains from the Hittites to the Ottomans and more classical Hellenistic sites than Greece! On this Turkey Undiscovered tour, we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli, Trojan Horse, and the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum, Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis, Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way visit Fethiye, Antalya and Cappadocia with famous fairy chimneys.
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Turkey has so much to offer the traveller, during their vacation, with its breathtaking natural beauty, unique historical sites and the famous Turkish hospitality. You discover as you step foot on the soil that holds intact remains from the Hittites to the Ottomans and more classical Hellenistic sites than Greece! On this Turkey Undiscovered tour, we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli, Trojan Horse, and the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum, Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis, Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way visit Fethiye, Antalya and Cappadocia with famous fairy chimneys.
Day 1
Gallipoli Battlefields
Pick up between 6:15 am - 6:45 am from your hotel in the old city of Istanbul or Taksim. We then depart for the Gallipoli Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove.
Overnight Çanakkale
Büyük Truva Hotel
(D)
Day 2
Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum.
Overnight Kuşadası
Suhan 360
(B, D)
Day 3
Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis, continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince. 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 Kuşadası
Suhan 360
(B, D)
Day 4
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis.
Overnight Pamukkale
Colossae Thermal Hotel
(B, D)
Day 5
Aphrodisias, Fethiye
Today we drive south towards the Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way.
Overnight Fethiye
Marina Vista - Fethiye
(B)
Day 6
Fethiye
Today you have the option to relax on a day cruise around the 12 Islands of Fethiye or experience one of Turkey's highlights on an optional day tour to Saklikent Gorge, Turkey's longest and deepest canyon.
Overnight Fethiye
Marina Vista - Fethiye
(B)
Day 7
Kayakoy, Antalya
Relaxing morning, before a late afternoon drive to the resort town of Antalya visiting the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy on the way.
Overnight Antalya
Best Western Khan Hotel
(B, D)
Day 8
Aspendos, Manavgat Waterfalls
Today, we will visit famous theatre at Aspendos which is known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, still used today. Then we will visit Manavgat Waterfalls for a pleasant resting spot.
Overnight Antalya
Best Western Khan Hotel
(B, D)
Day 9
Konya, Cappadocia
Early departure for Cappadocia, stopping en-route to visit Konya and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum. This afternoon we also stop to visit Sultanhani Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia.
Overnight Cappadocia in a Cave Hotel
(B, D)
Day 10
Goreme, Uchisar Castle
Marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more.
Overnight Cappadocia in Cave Hotel
(B, D)
Day 11
Ihlara Valley, Underground City
Today we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Overnight Cappadocia in a Cave Hotel
(B, D)
Day 12
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. Our tour concludes with the arrival to Istanbul at approximartely 7 pm.
(B)
Day 1
Gallipoli Battlefields
Pick up between 6:15 am - 6:45 am from your hotel in the old city of Istanbul or Taksim. We then depart for the Gallipoli Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove.
Overnight Çanakkale
Büyük Truva Hotel
(D)
Day 2
Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum.
Overnight Kuşadası
Suhan 360
(B, D)
Day 3
Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis, continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince. 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 Kuşadası
Suhan 360
(B, D)
Day 4
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis.
Overnight Pamukkale
Colossae Thermal Hotel
(B, D)
Day 5
Aphrodisias, Fethiye
Today we drive south towards the Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way.
Overnight Fethiye
Marina Vista - Fethiye
(B)
Day 6
Fethiye
Today you have the option to relax on a day cruise around the 12 Islands of Fethiye or experience one of Turkey's highlights on an optional day tour to Saklikent Gorge, Turkey's longest and deepest canyon.
Overnight Fethiye
Marina Vista - Fethiye
(B)
Day 7
Kayakoy, Antalya
Relaxing morning, before a late afternoon drive to the resort town of Antalya visiting the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy on the way.
Overnight Antalya
Best Western Khan Hotel
(B, D)
Day 8
Aspendos, Manavgat Waterfalls
Today, we will visit famous theatre at Aspendos which is known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, still used today. Then we will visit Manavgat Waterfalls for a pleasant resting spot.
Overnight Antalya
Best Western Khan Hotel
(B, D)
Day 9
Konya, Cappadocia
Early departure for Cappadocia, stopping en-route to visit Konya and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum. This afternoon we also stop to visit Sultanhani Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia.
Overnight Cappadocia in a Cave Hotel
(B, D)
Day 10
Goreme, Uchisar Castle
Marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more.
Overnight Cappadocia in Cave Hotel
(B, D)
Day 11
Ihlara Valley, Underground City
Today we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Overnight Cappadocia in a Cave Hotel
(B, D)
Day 12
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. Our tour concludes with the arrival to Istanbul at approximartely 7 pm.
(B)
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