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Special Interest Tours
'Christmas Turkey Tour'
12 - Day itinerary
Day 1
Wednesday 19th December
Welcome to Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore this exotic city. Overnight Istanbul
Day 2
Thursday 20th December
Istanbul old city
Tour the city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, Aya Sofya, Topkapi and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B)
Day 3
Friday 21st December
Gallipoli battlefields
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels, The Nek and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Canakkale (B, D)
Day 4
Saturday 22nd December
Troy, Pergamum
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and it's famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. It's impressive temples, library and medical facilities made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)
Day 5
Sunday 23rd December
Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the house of the Virgin Mary. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)
Day 6
Monday 24th December
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D)
Day 7
Tuesday 25th December
Christmas Day in Demre
Today we visit Demre, home of the original St. Nicholas (aka Santa Claus), where he lived as the Bishop of the area. We visit his church and tomb before heading to Finike for Christmas Day dinner. Overnight Kemer (B, D)
Day 8
Wednesday 26th December
Perge, Aspendos, Konya
Tour the ancient ruins of Perge with its impressive stadium walls and Aspendos, known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, still used today. Overnight Konya (B, D)
Day 9
Thursday 27th December
Konya, Cappadocia
Today we visit Konya and the Mevlana Museum before heading to the lunar landscape of Cappadocia. En-route, we stop at an ancient Silk Road Caravansary, before we trek through the beautiful Ihlara Valley. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D)
Day 10
Friday 28th December
Underground city, Goreme
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle, Derinkuyu underground city and more. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D)
Day 11
Saturday 29th December
Nation's Capital Ankara
Today we visit the nation's capital, Ankara, with a tour of the Mausoleum of Ataturk. Overnight Istanbul (B)
(Optional flight to Istanbul from Cappadocia)
Day 12
Sunday 30th December
Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
(B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
- Inbound airport transfer - Istanbul
- Outbound airport transfer - Istanbul
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
- Tips except driver and guide
- Entrance fees
- 11 nights - 4 star & 5 star accommodation in total.
- - 1 night in Canakkale
- - 3 nights in Istanbul
- - 1 night in Konya
- - 2 nights in Kusadasi
- - 2 nights in Cappadocia
- - 1 night in Kemer
- - 1 night in Pamukkale
- 11 Breakfasts, 8 Dinners
- Suggested optional activities
- Tips – driver and guide
Tour Type :- Guaranteed DepartureThis tour is a ' Guaranteed Departure' tour. This means that it will depart regardless of how many people are booked on to it.
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