Turkey Escorted Tours - 15 day tour
Flying Carpet

Overnight Stop Tour Route Stop

Highlights :-   - Ankara - Civilizations Museum   - Antalya - Aspendos Tour   - Bergama - Pergamum Tour   - Cappadocia - Civilizations Museum   - Cappadocia - Northern Cappadocia Tour   - Ephesus - Tour   - Fethiye - Boat Cruise   - Gallipoli - Battlefields Tour   - Istanbul - Old City Tour   - Myra - Tour   - Pamukkale - Hieropolis Tour   - Saklikent - Saklikent Gorge   - Troy - Tour Accommodation :- 14 nights - Boutique, 4 star accommodation in total.   - 2 nights in Antalya   - 1 night in Canakkale   - 3 nights in Cappadocia   - 3 nights in Fethiye   - 3 nights in Istanbul   - 2 nights in Kusadasi

Oludeniz Beach - Fethiye

Welcome to Istanbul where you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica underground cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B,D)

Today we visit the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali (B,L,D)

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. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D)

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and stadium. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. At the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D)

Tour the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Marmaris (B,D)

Today you are free to relax and stroll the Harbour town of Marmaris or maybe take an optional day trip to the Greek Island of Rhodes. Marmaris (B,D)

This morning we drive towards the picturesque lakeside town of Koycegiz, where we join a day cruise to visit turtle beach and the mud baths. Late afternoon we head to the resort town of Fethiye visiting the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy on the way. Overnight Fethiye (B)

Today you have the option to relax on a day cruise around the 12 Islands of Fethiye, go paragliding or maybe chill out on a nearby beach, the choice is yours. Overnight Fethiye (B)

Experience one of Turkey’s highlights today as we trek up Saklikent Gorge, Turkey’s longest and deepest canyon. Saklikent is literally a mountain split down the middle by an earthquake. Overnight Antalya (B)

Early departure for Konya, stopping en-route to visit the natural beauty of Tinaztepe sink hole and cave. Once in Konya we visit the Mevlana Museum and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi. This afternoon we drive to Cappadocia via Sultanhani, where we see a fine example of a Seljuk Caravanserai and the largest in Anatolia. Overnight Cappadocia (B,D)

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia 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! Overnight Cappadocia (B,D)

Today we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore Derinkuyu underground city. Overnight Cappadocia (B,D)

Today we visit the nation's capital, Ankara, with a tour of the Ancient Civilisation Museum. Overnight Istanbul (B) (Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri, Cappadocia)

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)

Tour includes

o Inbound airport transfers to Ataturk Airport or shuttle service from Sabiha Gokcen
o Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
o Koycegiz lake cruise
o 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 9 dinners
o 14 nights - 4 star accommodation in total.
  - 1 night in Antalya
  - 1 night in Canakkale
  - 3 nights in Cappadocia
  - 2 nights in Fethiye
  - 3 nights in Istanbul
  - 2 nights in Kusadasi
  - 2 nights in Marmaris

Tour does not include

o Entrance fees to various sites, tips