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Silk Road Explorer Tour

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7 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
20 peopleMaximum group size
8 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Challenging
Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.
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Highlights

Site of the Temple of Artemis

UNESCO Heritage site

Ephesus Archaeology Museum

Ephesus Experience Museum

Itinerary

Journey along the legendary Silk Road with this seven-day explorer tour, starting in Kusadasi and ending in Istanbul. Trace the path of ancient traders as you travel from the Aegean coast to the mineral-rich terraces of Pamukkale and on to the mystical landscapes of Cappadocia. With visits to Hierapolis, Ankara, and Konya, you’ll encounter a tapestry of art, architecture, and history. This tour package is ideal for those who crave cultural immersion and scenic discovery, offering the unique benefit of walking in the footsteps of centuries-old caravans across Turkey’s most storied sites.

day 1Kusadasi

Welcome to Kusadasi! After being collected from Izmir Airport, you can check into your hotel at your leisure and the rest of the day you are free to explore this harbour side resort town. Tonight you meet your tour guide and fellow travelling companions.

Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
OverNight
Kuşadası

day 2Ephesus, Kusadasi

day 3Pamukkale, Hierapolis

day 4Silk Road, Konya

day 5Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City

day 6Ankara

day 7Istanbul

What's Included

Accommodation
6 nights accommodation2 Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)1 Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)2 Hanedan Cave Hotel / Dere Suites Hotel (4 star)1 Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
Meal
6 breakfast and 5 dinner
Transport
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicleTips except Driver and Guide
Guide
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Others
Entrance fees

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