Best of Turkey
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Istanbul.
Day 2 - Arrive Istanbul You are met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, we enjoy a Welcome Drink and meet our travelling companions.
Day 3 - Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale We drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula. Later we see Anzac Cove and visit Lone Pine Cemetery, the Dardanelles and Canakkale. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 4 - Canakkale - Troy - Izmir (Smyrna) In Troy we see the famous legendary Wooden Horse before a visit to the Acropolis of ancient Pergamon. Then we continue south to Izmir where we have dinner in our hotel tonight. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 5 - Izmir - Ephesus - St. Mary's House - Pamukkale Today we visit the extensive excavations at Ephesus, with its 2,000 year old marble streets. Our journey continues pausing at Virgin Mary's stone cottage, to Pamukkale. Dinner is at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 6 - Pamukkale - Hierapolis - Antalya (2 nights) First to the health spa of Hierapolis, then we have an afternoon arrival in the coastal town of Antalya. The rest of the day is free to explore the Old Town.(Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 7 - Antalya - Perge and Aspendos Excursion We visit the Antalya Archaeological Museum. Then to the Roman cities of Perge and Aspendos where we see the best preserved Roman theatre in the world. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 8 - Antalya - Konya See the 'Whirling Dervishes' at the former covent in Konya, once the centre for the mystic sect, then on to Karatay Koran School. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 9 - Konya - Cappadocia (2 nights) Journey to Biblical Cappadocia, then we visit the underground city of Kaymakli and see the cone of Uchisar. Dinner is at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / dinner)
Day 10 - Cappadocia - Urgup and Goreme Excursion A full day to explore this unique region of volcanic landscapes, dotted with caves and troglodyte dwellings. Then to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 11 - Cappadocia - Ankara We visit the 13th century Seljuk caravansary of Agzikarahan. At Ankara enjoy a guided sightseeing tour which includes the mausoleum of Ataturk. Dinner is at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 12 - Ankara - Gordion - Bursa First stop is Gordion, city of King Midas. Then to Bursa, to visit the Green Ottoman Complex and the Grand Mosque. The rest of your day is free to explore. Dinner tonight is at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 13 - Bursa - Istanbul (2 nights) We board our ferry to cross the Sea of Marmara to Istanbul. The rest of your day is free to explore the vast, bustling Grand Bazaar (Buffet breakfast)
Day 14 - Istanbul sightseeing First a guided tour of Istanbul, the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Later enjoy a traditional Farewell Dinner with music.(Buffet breakfast/ Farewell Dinner)
Day 15 - Istanbul - USA We transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 16 - Please Note Depending on the availability of Kaymakli, we may visit one of the other underground cities instead.
Day 17 - Please Note When demand is heavy, some extra departures may operate in reverse.
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