Turkey Undiscovered Tour/ 12 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Gallipoli Battlefields

Stop At: Gallipoli Battlefield, Eceabat Turkey
Early morning departure to Gallipoli from Istanbul. 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.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 2: Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum

Stop At: Ruins of Pergamum, 8 km (5 mi) from Bergama, Bergama Turkey
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.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 3: Ephesus, Kusadasi

Stop At: Ephesus, Türkmen, Atatürk Blv. Yat Sitesi 130/A D:C, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Turkey
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.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 4: Pamukkale, Hierapolis

Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkey
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.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 5: Aphrodisias, Fethiye

Stop At: Aphrodisias, 80 km from Pamukkale, Geyre Turkey
Today we drive south towards the Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 6: Fethiye

Stop At: Fethiye Market, Fethiye 48300 Turkey
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.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 7: Kayakoy, Antalya, Kaleiçi

Stop At: Antalya Bazaar, Meydankavagi Mh, Antalya 07200 Turkey
This morning we will visiting Kayakoy. The morning light provides excellent photos of this deserted Greek village. Afterwards we drive to the resort town of Antalya. Here we will take a walking tour of the old town area of Antalya known as "Kaleiçi". Amongst other things we'll visit Hadrian's Gate, the Ancient Harbour and Suna-Inan Kiraç Kaleiçi Museum which even has a Greek Orthdox Church in its garden!
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 8: Aspendos, Manavgat Waterfalls

Stop At: Aspendos Bridge, Aspendos Yolu Belkıs Mevkii, Side, Manavgat Turkey
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.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 9: Konya

Stop At: Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden, Parsana Mah. Ismail Kaya Cad. No:244 Bunyamin Sok. Sille Parsana, Konya 42250 Turkey
Early departure for Konya and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 10: Goreme, Uchisar Castle

Stop At: Uchisar Castle, Uchisar Turkey
Today we depart for Cappadocia visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia, en route. We continue onto Cappadocia and 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!
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 11: Pigeon and Love Valleys, Underground City

Stop At: Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu Turkey
Today we visit trek through the Pigeon and Love Valleys and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 12: Ankara

Stop At: Ankara Castle, Kale Mh., Ankara 06240 Turkey
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul. Our tour concludes with the arrival to Istanbul at approximately 7 pm.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.