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Turkey & The Black Sea Odyssey - 16 days

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16 daysDuration
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28 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
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Highlights

Istanbul - Tour Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque before browsing the vibrant Spice Market

Gallipoli - Reflect at Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair on the First World War battlefields

Troy - Discover the legendary city of Troy, famed in history and mythology as the site of the Trojan War

Pergamum - Visit the ancient Acropolis, once a powerful centre of learning and culture

Ephesus - Walk the streets of one of the best-preserved cities of the ancient world

Sirince - Stroll through a hillside village known for its characterful houses and fruit wines

Pamukkale - Admire the striking white travertine terraces and explore the ruins of ancient Hierapolis

Koycegiz - Cruise across the lake to Iztuzu Turtle Beach and experience the local mud baths

Kayakoy - Explore the poignant deserted Greek village with its abandoned stone houses

Antalya - Wander the atmospheric Old Town and see Hadrian’s Gate and the Düden Waterfalls

Cappadocia - Explore cave churches at the Göreme Open-Air Museum and an underground city once used as a refuge

Safranbolu - Experience a UNESCO-listed Ottoman town with cobbled streets, wooden mansions and traditional Turkish delight

Itinerary

Journey across Turkey on this 16-day tour, beginning in Istanbul with its grand mosques and palaces. Continue to Gallipoli’s battlefields, the ruins of Troy and Pergamum, and the ancient streets of Ephesus alongside the hilltop village of Sirince. Marvel at Pamukkale’s white cascades, sail on Koycegiz Lake, and unwind by Oludeniz’s turquoise bay. Travel through Antalya and Konya towards Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes, then on to Safranbolu, a UNESCO-listed Ottoman town. In Trabzon, visit the cliffside Sumela Monastery before returning to Istanbul.

day 1Arrival in Istanbul

Once you have arrived in Istanbul, you will be met and transferred to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure, giving you time to begin exploring Istanbul at your own pace. You may wish to take a stroll through the lively neighbourhoods near your hotel, sample some traditional Turkish cuisine, or simply relax and unwind.

OverNight
Istanbul

day 2Istanbul City Tour

day 3Gallipoli Battlefields & Transfer to Canakkale

day 4Troy, Pergamum and Kusadasi

day 5Ancient Ephesus & the Village of Sirince

day 6Pamukkale and Ancient Hierapolis

day 7Boat Cruise, Turtle Beach and Fethiye

day 8Kayakoy and Oludeniz

day 9Antalya Old Town & Düden Waterfalls

day 10Aspendos, Konya and Arrival in Cappadocia

day 11Cappadocia City Tour

day 12Ankara & Safranbolu

day 13Safranbolu, Grand Bazaar & Trabzon

day 14Sumela Monastery in the Macka Valley

day 15Flight back to Istanbul

day 16Departure from Istanbul

What's Included

Accommodation
15 nights in 4-5 star hotels
Meals
15 breakfasts & 9 dinners
Transport
Arrival airport transfer on day 1 & departure airport transfer on day 16All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
Others
Escorted by professional tour guides2 economy flight Istanbul - Trabzon & Trabzon - IstanbulLuggage handling in the hotelsLocal taxes

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