Escorted Tours
Welcome to İstanbul! Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free at leisure for you to explore at your own pace. Overnight stay in İstanbul.
Today, tour this exotic City, which spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Topkapı Palace (including Hagia Irene and Harem), the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum and the Hippodrome. Overnight stay in İstanbul. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy a cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia with a 1 Hour Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry where your Guide will explain the historical sites along the way. This afternoon, you will take a flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free time at leisure to explore. Overnight in Cappadocia. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Today, marvel as the Lunar landscape of Cappadocia as we visit the Göreme Valley Open-Air Museum and the Fairy Chimneys. You will also be able to explore the many levels of an Underground City. There are great photo opportunities everywhere so have your cameras ready. Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish Folklore Evening featuring Folklore and Belly Dancers, a night you won't forget. Overnight stay in Cappadocia. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we will visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rūmī, the great 13th Century Sufi Mystic and Poet, whose teachings continue to inspire people Worldwide. Inside the Mevlana Museum, we will explore his beautifully adorned Tomb, Ancient Manuscripts and exhibits on the Whirling Dervishes and their spiritual traditions. Afterwards, we continue our journey along the legendary Silk Road where we will visit the Çatalhöyük Museum, which brings to life the fascinating history of one of the World’s oldest and most advanced Neolithic Settlements. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we head for Pamukkale and it's Calcium Travertines. Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis and stroll over the magnificent White Calcium Terraces of Pamukkale. Overnight stay in Pamukkale. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we will explore the Ancient City of Laodicea, which was the Chief City of the Lycus River Valley Region. The full name of the City was Laodicea ad Lyceum, 'Laodicea on the Lycus', and the City was originally known as Diospolis, 'the City of Zeus'. The Greek Deity considered to be the greatest of the Olympian Gods. This afternoon, we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods. Overnight stay in Kuşadası. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Absorb yourself in history today with a Guided Tour of Ephesus, which was once a bustling Trade Hub and Religious Centre. Today, Ephesus whispers of Ancient marvels from Site of the Temple of Artemis to the Library of Celsus' Grand Façade and the impressive Grand Amphitheatre. We will also visit the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, where artifacts from the Ancient City bring its history to life. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Türkiye and at the Carpet Village we will learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Afterwards, we head to Şirince for a Wine tasting experience. Overnight stay in Kuşadası. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Step back in time today as we continue on to Bergama and up to visit the magnificent Acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive Temples and Library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. We continue on and visit Troy where we will explore the Ancient City, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new award winning Troy Museum. Overnight in Çanakkale. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, 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 before driving to back to İstanbul. Overnight stay in İstanbul. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, the tour concludes. Say goodbye to your new friends before being transferred to the airport for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (fz)
