Day 1

 

Kusadasi

Welcome to Kusadasi! Check into your hotel at your leisure and the rest of the day is yours, free to explore this harbourside resort town. Tonight you meet your tour guide and fellow travelling companions.

Overnight Kuşadası

5 star

Tusan Beach Resort

(D)

 

Day 2

 

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 former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. 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 Kuşadası

5 star

Tusan Beach Resort

(B, D)

 

Day 3

 

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.

Overnight Pamukkale

5 star

Pam Thermal Hotel

(B, D)

 

Day 4

 

Aphrodisias, Fethiye

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

Overnight Fethiye

Boutique

Marina Vista - Fethiye

(B)

 

Day 5

 

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.

Overnight Fethiye

Boutique

Marina Vista - Fethiye

(B)

 

Day 6

 

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.

Overnight Antalya

4 star

Best Western Khan Hotel

(B, D)

 

Day 7

 

Aspendos, Manavgat Waterfalls

Today, we will visit famous theatre at Aspendos which is known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, still used today. Then we will visit Manavgat Waterfalls for a pleasant resting spot.

Overnight Antalya

4 star

Best Western Khan Hotel

(B, D)

 

Day 8

 

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.

Overnight Cappadocia

5 star

Perissia Hotel

(B, D)

 

Day 9

 

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!

Overnight Cappadocia

5 star

Perissia Hotel

(B, D)

 

Day 10

 

Ihlara Valley, Underground City

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

Overnight Cappadocia

5 star

Perissia Hotel

(B, D)

 

Day 11

 

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.

Overnight Istanbul

4 star

Green Parkl Taksim Hotel

(B)

 

Day 12

 

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)