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Itinerary
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Day 1 - IstanbulWelcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace.
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Day 2 - Istanbul Old CityAfter breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'.
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Day 3 - Gallipoli BattlefieldsToday we visit the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
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Day 4 - Troy, Acropolis of PergamumStep 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.
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Day 5 - Ephesus, KusadasiAbsorb 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.
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Day 6 - Pamukkale, HierapolisThis 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.
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Day 7 - Aphrodisias, AntalyaToday we drive to Antalya, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias, home of the famous Temple of Aphrodite, along the way.
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Day 8 - Aspendos, Manavgat WaterfallsToday, 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 respite.
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Day 9 - KonyaEarly departure for Konya, en-route visiting the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum.
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Day 10 - Konya, CappadociaThis morning we visit Sultanhani Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia before we trek through the beautiful Ihlara Valley. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening.
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Day 11 - Goreme, Uchisar CastleMarvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle, explore the many levels of an underground city and more.
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Day 12 - SafranboluEarly morning departure toSafranbolu. Visiting some of the finest surviving traditional Turkish civil architecture. Stroll along the town's cobbled streets to Cinci Caravanserai and Bath, Kaymakamlar (Governors) House, Izzet Mehmet Pasa Mosque and the old bazaar.
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Day 13 - IstanbulThis morning, we will drive back to Istanbul. In the afternoon, you will enjoy some free time.
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Day 14 - IstanbulAfter breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
What's included
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat
Tips except driver and guide
Entrance fees
Meals as shown in the itinerary
What you might consider
Suggested optional activities
Tips - driver and guide
Highlights
Istanbul - Old City - UNESCO Heritage site
Istanbul - St Sophia Museum
Istanbul - Blue Mosque
Istanbul - Topkapi Palace
Istanbul - Hippodrome
Gallipoli Battlefields Tour
Gallipoli - ANZAC Cove
Gallipoli - Lone Pine - Australian Memorial
Gallipoli - Johnson's Jolly - original tunnels
Gallipoli - The Nek - original trenches
Gallipoli - Chunuk Bair - New Zealand Memorial
Troy - UNESCO Heritage site
Pergamum - UNESCO Heritage site
Site of the Temple of Artemis
Ephesus - UNESCO Heritage site
Sirince - Village
Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines - UNESCO Heritage site
Pamukkale - Hierapolis - Tour
Aphrodisias - Ancient Site
Aspendos - Ancient Site
Manavgat Waterfalls
Konya - Mevlana Museum
Cappadocia - Ihlara Valley
Sultanhani Caravansary
Göreme - UNESCO Heritage site
Göreme Open Air museum
Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City
Cappadocia - Üçhisar - Citadel
Safranbolu - UNESCO Heritage site
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