Best of Turkey
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Istanbul.
Day 2 - Arrive Istanbul You are met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, a welcome drink with your Tour Director.
Day 3 - Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale We drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula, where so many troops lost their lives. We see Anzac Cove and visit Lone Pine Cemetery then to the Dardanelles and Canakkale. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 4 - Canakkale - Troy - Izmir (Smyrna) First, to the ruins of Troy to visit the famous Wooden Horse before a visit to the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum. Overnight in Izmir. Dinner is at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 5 - Izmir - Ephesus - St. Mary's House - Pamukkale We drive to the spectacular ruins of Ephesus, with its 2,000 year old marble streets. We continue our journey stopping to visit 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 Roman health spa of Hierapolis. Late afternoon arrival in Antalya. The rest of your day is free. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 7 - Antalya - Perge and Aspendos Excursion We visit the Antalya Archaeological Museum. The rest of the day is in Perge and Aspendos. Dinner is at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 8 - Antalya - Konya First stop, Konya to visit the former convent of the 'Whirling Dervishes' before continuing on to Karatay Koran School. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 9 - Konya - Cappadocia (2 nights) We make our way to Biblical Cappadocia. Later, we will visit the underground city of Kaymakli". Dinner
is at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / dinner)
Day 10 - Cappadocia - Urgup and Goreme Excursion A full day to explore the moon-like landscape of this ancient area. Then to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Day 11 - Cappadocia - Ankara Our day begins with a visit to the 13th century Seljuk caravansary of Agzikarahan. Later, on our arrival at Ankara we enjoy a guided sightseeing tour. 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 lovely Green Ottoman Complex and the Grand Mosque. The rest of your day is free. 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 Grand Bazaar with its 4,000 tiny exotic shops. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 14 - Istanbul sightseeing First a guided sightseeing tour of Istanbul, including the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Tonight, we enjoy a farewell dinner of traditional cuisine with music.
(Buffet breakfast/ Highlight Dinner)
Day 15 - Depart Istanbul We transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 16 - Please Note When demand is heavy, some extra departures may operate in reverse.
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