Spirit of Anatolia Tour

On the first day of your arrival in Istanbul, you’ll have free time to chill before we set off the next day. Overnight Istanbul 4 star Port Bosphorus Hotel
Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : Port Bosphorus Hotel

After breakfast, we’ll head for the old town where we’ll be visiting Topkapi Palace, Hagia Irene, Blue Mosque, St Sophia and the Hippodrome. To make the most of Istanbul, we’ll cruise along the Bosphorus which divides the city into two continents, Asia and Europe. Overnight Istanbul. 4 star Port Bosphorus Hotel (B)
Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : Port Bosphorus Hotel

Departing Istanbul for Ankara, we’ll arrive at the capital after a five-hour drive to visit Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of the founder of Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. The day will end in Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Gamirasu Hotel (B, D)
Overnight : Cappadocia Category : Boutique Cave Hotel : Gamirasu Hotel

The day when you’ll be amazed by the power of nature on the renowned fairy chimneys of Goreme Valley, Cappadocia and the power of men on the rocks which were turned into underground cities in the second century. Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Gamirasu Hotel (B, D)
Overnight : Cappadocia Category : Boutique Cave Hotel : Gamirasu Hotel

After breakfast on our way to Konya, along the ancient Silk Road, we visit Sultanhani Caravansary, like the ancient traders used to do. We visit the Mevlana Museum, the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Alaeddin Mosque in Konya. Overnight Konya 5 star Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Konya (B, D)
Overnight : Konya Category : 5 star Hotel : Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Konya

Heading for Pamukkale, we visit Sagalassos ancient city on the way, one of the best preserved ancient sites in Turkey, which was conquered by Alexander the Great in 333 BC. Overnight Pamukkale 4 star Adem Pira Hotel (B, D)
Overnight : Pamukkale Category : 4 star Hotel : Adem Pira Hotel

Highlights of today are Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and cotton-like Pamukkale. Overnight Kuşadası Boutique Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (B, D)
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A day in the ancient city Ephesus to witness the beauty of the Celsus Library and the greatness of the theatre. After visiting the site of The Temple of Artemis, we’ll travel to Sirince village which is a must see when in Kusadasi for its fruit wines and “pretty” scenery, as the name Sirince in Turkish suggests. Overnight Kuşadası Boutique Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (B, D)
Overnight : Kuşadası Category : Boutique Hotel : Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

Leaving Kusadasi in the morning, we arrive in Pergamum to explore this once cultural and political centre due to its temple and the library. After visiting Troy and marvelling at the Trojan Horse we head for our hotel in Canakkale. Overnight Çanakkale Special Class MD Barbaros Hotel (B, D)
Overnight : Çanakkale Category : Special Class Hotel : MD Barbaros Hotel

The day before our tour ends, our last stop is WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston’s Jolly, original trenches and tunnels. In the evening we arrive at our hotel in Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul 4 star Port Bosphorus Hotel (B)
Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : Port Bosphorus Hotel

On the last day of the tour, we will be sad to see our new friends go. After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight out of Istanbul. (B)