Essence of Turkey - 13 days

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13 daysDuration

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18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

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Izmir, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

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Highlights

Izmir - Stroll along the lively waterfront promenade lined with cafés and shops

Pamukkale - See the brilliant white travertine terraces formed by natural thermal springs

Hierapolis - Explore ancient ruins including temples, baths, and a well-preserved Roman theatre

Fethiye - Visit the ancient Telmessos Theatre and the bustling Fish Market in this harbour town

Antalya - Wander the historic Kaleici district with its Ottoman-era houses and charming Old Harbor

Caravanserai - Step inside a 13th-century Seljuk inn once used by Silk Road traders and their caravans

Saratli - Discover an underground city carved into volcanic rock and used as a refuge in antiquity

Cappadocia - Stay in a unique cave hotel amid landscapes of fairy chimneys and valleys

Ankara - Visit Anıtkabir, the monumental mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

Salt Lake - Witness one of the world’s largest salt lakes stretching across the Anatolian plain

Istanbul - Admire Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the bustling Grand Bazaar on a city tour

Caravanserai - Step inside a 13th-century Seljuk inn once used by Silk Road traders and their caravans

Saratli - Discover an underground city carved into volcanic rock and used as a refuge in antiquity

Cappadocia - Stay in a unique cave hotel amid landscapes of fairy chimneys and valleys

Ankara - Visit Anıtkabir, the monumental mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

Salt Lake - Witness one of the world’s largest salt lakes stretching across the Anatolian plain

Istanbul - Admire Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the bustling Grand Bazaar on a city tour

Itinerary

Set off on a 13-day tour of Turkey, travelling from Izmir to Istanbul through a tapestry of history, culture and natural beauty. Walk among the ancient ruins of Ephesus, gaze at the dazzling terraces of Pamukkale, and enjoy the coastal charm of Fethiye before continuing to Antalya with its old harbour and winding streets. Journey inland to Cappadocia, a land of fairy chimneys and underground cities, then move on to Ankara to see the Mausoleum of Atatürk. The adventure concludes in Istanbul, where Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and bustling bazaars reflect centuries of tradition and grandeur.

day 1Arrival in Izmir

Upon arrival in Izmir, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free at leisure. You may wish to relax at the hotel or take a stroll along the waterfront promenade and enjoy one of the local cafés.

Meals

1 Dinner

OverNight

Izmir

day 2Izmir at Leisure

day 3Izmir to Pamukkale

day 4Pamukkale to Fethiye

day 5Fethiye at Leisure

day 6Fethiye to Antalya

day 7Antalya at Leisure

day 8Caravanserai & Saratli Underground City

day 9Cappadocia at Leisure

day 10Cappadocia to Ankara

day 11Ankara to Istanbul

day 12Exploring Istanbul

day 13Departure from Istanbul

What's Included

Accommodation

10 nights in 4-5 star hotels & 2 nights cave hotel in Cappadocia

Meals

12 breakfasts & 8 dinners

Transport

Arrival airport transfer on day 1 & departure airport transfer on day 13Relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Others

Services of licensed guides throughout TurkeyLuggage handlingLocal taxes and service charges

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