Turkey Tours - 10 days and longer
'Flying Carpet Tour'
15 - Day itinerary

Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace.

Istanbul Old City

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Tonight you get to know your travelling companions a little better at your welcome dinner.

Gallipoli Battlefields

Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels and the Gallipoli Museum.

Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum

Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.

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.

Pamukkale, Hierapolis

This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to 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.

Aphrodisias, Fethiye

Today we drive south towards the Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way.

Fethiye

Today you have the option to relax on a day cruise around the 12 Islands of Fethiye or experience one of Turkey’s highlights on an optional day tour to Saklikent Gorge, Turkey’s longest and deepest canyon.

Kayakoy, Antalya

Relaxing morning, before a late afternoon drive to the resort town of Antalya visiting the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy on the way.

Perge, Aspendos

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.

Konya, Cappadocia

Early departure for Cappadocia, stopping en-route to visit Konya and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum. This afternoon we also stop to visit Sultanhani Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia.

Goreme, Uchisar Castle

Marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!

Ihlara Valley, Underground City

Today we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore the many levels of an underground city.

Ankara

Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.
(Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri, Cappadocia)

Istanbul

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

• 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
• 14 nights - 5 star / 4 star accommodation.
  2 nights
  5 star
  Antalya
  Dedeman Park Antalya
  
  
  1 night
  4 star
  Çanakkale
  Iris Hotel
  
  
  3 nights
  5 star
  Cappadocia
  Crystal Kaymakli Hotel
  
  
  2 nights
  4 star
  Fethiye
  Ata Park Hotel
  
  
  3 nights
  5 star
  Istanbul
  Crown Plaza Hotel - Harbiye
  
  
  2 nights
  4 star
  Kusadasi
  Grand Önder Hotel
  
  
  1 night
  5 star
  Pamukkale
  Colossae Thermal Hotel
  
  
• 14 Breakfasts, 10 Dinners

• Suggested optional activities
• Tips – driver and guide

Tour Type :- Guaranteed Departure

This tour is a 'Guaranteed Departure' tour. This means that it will depart regardless of how many people are booked on to it.