Turkey Discovered

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 Trip Length
14 Days
 Trip Starts
Istanbul
 Trip Finishes
Istanbul
14 Day Turkey Discovered Itinerary (On The Go Tours)
Countries Explored: Turkey
Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Max. Group Size
24
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
TDIS

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on On The Go Tours 14 Day Turkey Discovered. This ultimate tour of Turkey takes you from bustling Istanbul and the battlefields of Gallipoli, to the whirling dervishes of Konya and the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia over 14 days.

Itinerary

Welcome to Turkey, included arrival transfer to our hotel.

Istanbul. This morning we enjoy a guided tour of Istanbul's old city. Our tour including the Blue Mosque, the ruinous Hippodrome and the Hagia Sofia Museum. (B)

Istanbul – Gallipoli. Today we explore ANZAC Cove and the many memorials dotted across the WW1 battlefields, such as ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial and cemetery, Chunuk Bair Memorial and more. (B/D)

Gallipoli – Kusadasi. Heading south, we enjoy a guided tour of Troy and continue onto ancient Pergamum before visiting a local carpet emporium. (B/D)

Today, we enjoy a guided tour at the legendary Roman ruins of Ephesus. Be sure to see the famous Library of Celcus, the gymnasium of Vedius and Stadium. (B/D)

Kusadasi – Pammukale. Meandering through the sweeping plains we arrive at the hot springs of Pamakkule. There will be time to paddle our feet as we walk the terraces before visiting a leather fashion house. (B/D)

Pamukkale - Koycegiz - Fethiye. Arriving at Koycegiz, we embark upon a boat cruise to Turtle Beach and smother ourselves in mud at the local mud bath. Continue to Fethiye where we'll spend the next two nights. (B/D)

Fethiye - Kayakoy Greek village - Oludeniz - Fethiye. After breakfast we explore the quaint Greek village of Kayakoy. This afternoon we drive to Oludeniz, where you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a swim in the beautiful Blue Lagoon. (B)

Fethiye - Antalya. Today we visit the beautiful Saklikent Gorge, Turkey's longest and deepest canyon. Weaving our way through the Touros Mountains we arrive to Antalya visiting the Duden Waterfalls en route. (B/D)

Antalya – Cappadocia. Early morning departure for Konya, en route we visit the ancient theatre of Aspendos. In Konya we tour the monastery of the Mevlana whirling dervishes and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi. (B/D)

Today we tour the stunning Cappadocia region – today highlights include the World Heritage Listed Goreme Valley to see rock-cut Byzantine churches and chapels, Kaymaki Underground City and Uchisar Castle. Stop on the outskirts of Goreme Village to see Pigeon Valley where century's old pigeon houses are carved into the surrounding cliffs. (B)

Cappadocia - Safranbolu. Opt for an early morning hot air balloon flight (booked locally). Today we head to the World Heritage Listed town of Safranbolu. (B/D)

Safranbolu - Istanbul . This morning we embark on a walking tour of the old town before returning to Istanbul with an afternoon visit to the Grand Bazaar. (B)

Say goodbye to our new friends and our tour concludes after breakfast. Departure transfers are offered at 9am and 1pm to Ataturk airport. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Cappadocia region, UNESCO World Heritage listed Goreme Valley, Kaymakli Underground City and Uchisar Castle
  • Konya - Silk Road, ancient caravanserais and Mevlana Whirling Dervish Museum
  • Greek villages of Sirince and Kayakoy
  • Fethiye, Koycegiz and Olu Deniza - lake, Turtle Beach, mud baths and the beautiful Blue Lagoon
  • Safranbolu - UNESCO World Heritage Listed town, Ottoman architecture and artisians
  • Saklikent Gorge, Antalya and the ancient theatre of Aspendos
  • Istanbul - old City, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar
  • Pamukkale thermal pools and Roman Hierapolis
  • Gallipoli Peninsular - ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair memorials, trenches and battlefields
  • Roman ruins of Ephesus and Pergamum
  • Aegean coast
  • Troy - Trojan horse and ancient ruins
  • Carpet weaving demonstration and leather showroom

  • Airport arrival transfer on day 1 of tour and departure transfer (to Ataturk International Airport) at 9am & 1pm on day 14
  • Guided sightseeing - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ruins of Ephesus, Pergamum, Sirince, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Koycegiz, Kayakoy, Antalya, Konya, Cappadocia and Safranbolu
  • Koycegiz lake cruise and mud baths
  • Wine tasting in Sirince
  • Saklikent Gorge - canyon walk and tubing (optional)
  • Ferry crossing of the Dardenelles
  • Escorted by an English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide
  • All relevant transfers and transportation in private, modern air-conditioned vehicles

  • 13 breakfasts and 8 hotel dinners are included on this tour

  • 12 nights 4 star hotels and special class hotels
  • 1 night Ottoman Mansion home - Safranbolu
  • Radisson Blu Pera (Istanbul)
  • Kolin Hotel (Canakkale)
  • Charisma Hotel (Kusadasi)
  • Pamukkale Doga Thermal Hotel (Pamukkale)
  • Marina Boutique (Fethiye)
  • Best Western Khan Hotel (Antalya)
  • İmren Lokum (Safranbolu)
  • Kent Hotel (Istanbul)

  • Excludes Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow USD$5 - 7 per day, per traveller as a tip for your guide and USD$2 per day for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture
  • Excludes International flights and visa
  • Excludes Entrance Fees: USD$120-140, paid in local currency

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