Highlights
Ankara – Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations and the Atatürk Mausoleum
Cappadocia – Explore the Göreme Open Air Museum, and an underground city
Pamukkale – See the travertine terraces of the “Cotton Castle” and visit Sultanhan Caravanserai en route
Ephesus - Discover ancient ruins including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre
İzmir – Enjoy time in Turkey’s third-largest city after visiting Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary
Bergama - Tour the Asclepion, an ancient healing centre
Troy – Walk through the ruins of the legendary city linked to Homer’s Iliad
Gallipoli – Visit ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and other WWI memorials
Bergama - Tour the Asclepion, an ancient healing centre
Troy – Walk through the ruins of the legendary city linked to Homer’s Iliad
Gallipoli – Visit ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and other WWI memorials
Itinerary
PARTIALLY GUIDED TOUR: Discover Turkey on this 7-day tour, beginning in Istanbul and travelling to Ankara to visit the Atatürk Mausoleum and Museum of Anatolian Civilisations. In Cappadocia, marvel at otherworldly rock formations, cave churches and artisan workshops. Continue to Pamukkale’s striking white travertines before exploring ancient Ephesus and the nearby House of the Virgin Mary. Visit the ruins of Pergamon and legendary Troy, then reflect at the WWI memorials of Gallipoli before returning to Istanbul.
day 1Istanbul to Ankara
Istanbul - Ankara. Today, you’ll be collected between 12:00 and 13:00 from your centrally located hotel as we begin our journey to Ankara, approximately 450 km away.
We will be travelling by coach, crossing the intercontinental bridge in Istanbul, and continuing through changing landscapes of rural Turkey, passing rolling hills and small towns along the way. Upon arrival in the capital, dinner will be served at the hotel. After, you will have the remainder of the evening at your leisure.
Please note: Arrive in Istanbul the day prior to the start of the tour, to ensure you are not late for the pick up on day 1. The order of activities on this tour may vary depending on your arrival day. All Inclusions remain the same. This tour is conducted in English. However, dependent on the mix of the group, touring may also be bilingual, in one additional language as well as English.
day 2Discover Ankara & Cappadocia
day 3Cappadocia City Tour
day 4Sultanhan Caravanserai & Transfer to Pamukksle
day 5Discover Ephesus & Transfer to Izmir
day 6Exploring Pergamon, Troy & Transfer to Canakkale
day 7Gallipoli Tour & Transfer back to Istanbul
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