Day 1: Istanbul Welcome to Istanbul, the only city in the world connecting two continents: Asia and Europe. Transfer from the Ataturk International Airport to your hotel. Free day in Istanbul, so you can shop for souvenirs in the old town, visit the Ottoman palaces or the world famous mosques. This evening, your tour leader will also brief you on the next days of the journey. Day 2: Gallipoli Depart Istanbul for Gallipoli. Discover all the important memorial sites in the region including the Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine.
Day 3: Troy, Pergamum, Selcuk After breakfast, head to the ancient city of Troy, the setting of Homer's epic, Iliad, involving a giant wooden horse. Then continue to Pergamum, and the remains of the Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan, library and theatre cut into the hillside. In the evening you'll arrive in Selcuk. Day 4: Ephesus, Pamukkale The best preserved ancient town in Turkey, Ephesus, will be your first stop. In the afternoon, depart for Pamukkale and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, which was the cure center founded about 160 BC by the king of Pergamum. The day will continue with the discovery of Pamukkale (the Cotton Castle) with its unusual and beautiful landscape. Day 5: Pamukkale, Fethiye, Oludeniz, Kas Depart for Fethiye, the “traveler’s paradise” by the Mediterranean coast. Besides its magnificent beaches, spectacular nature and unspoiled beaches, Fethiye also covers the site of ancient Telmassus. Then head y to the peaceful Lagoon of Oludeniz where you can relax at the magnificent beach or join one of the adventure activities including paragliding, microlighting and loads more. Late in the afternoon, depart for Kas where you will stay overnight. Day 6: Kas Free day in this charming fishing village by the Mediterranean Sea. Today you can relax at the silent beaches or join adventure activities including diving, trekking, mountain biking or paragliding.
Day 7: Kekova, Boat Cruise Another magnificent day awaits! After breakfast, depart for Ucagiz and join the boat cruise to discover the sunken city of Kekova. Today you can also participate in optional activities like sea kayaking on the sunken city. Overnight stay in Kas. Day 8: Olympos Depart for Olympos, the relaxing valley ideal to chill out at the unspoiled beaches or below the huge pinetrees. Olympos is also famous for its tree houses and trekking and walking activities. In the afternoon, return to the hotel in Kas.
Day 9: Kas, Patara, Kas Head to Patara, one of the longest beaches (around 18kms) in the Mediterranean, famous for the finest sand in Turkey. Patara was once a large port city of ancient Lykia. Spend the rest of the day here and enjoy the Mediterranean sun, sea and sand! In the afternoon, drive back to the hotel in Kas.
Day 10: Kas, Kaputas, Kalkan After breakfast, depart for Kaputas, a gorgeous sandy beach at the foot of the striking Taurus Mountain gorge. Kaputas is considered as one of the most impressive beaches in Turkey. After spending some hours here, head to the fishing village of Kalkan, which became a popular resort in the last decade. Today you’ll also visit the amphitheatre of Kas before returning to the hotel. Day 11: Kas, Saklikent Gorge, Pamukkale Canyoning is one of the most interesting activities in the Mediterranean. Jumping into clear cool pools of water, abseiling down waterfalls, sometimes swimming through narrow passages, sometimes climbing boulders... a hectic day in Saklikent Gorge awaits. In the evening you’ll arrive in Pamukkale where you’ll stay overnight. Day 12: Pamukkale, Cappadocia Depart for Cappadocia where you’ll stay overnight. Visit the world famous Underground City before checking into the hotel.
Day 13: Cappadocia After breakfast, start discovering all the important sights in Cappadocia including the Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley... You'll also visit local handicraft manufacturers (traditional pottery and carpet house) and learn about traditional art. Day 14: Cappadocia, Ihlara, Istanbul Visit the Ihlara Valley on the way to Istanbul. Late in the evening, you’ll arrive in Istanbul.
Day 15: Istanbul City Tour Discover the magnificent sights of this fantastic city. Visit the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Museum. Please remember to arrange your flight according to the city tour as it will finish in the afternoon. |