Turkish Delight
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Highlights
- Istanbul : Welcome dinner, and a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing including visits to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Seraglio, and Grand Bazaar; receive the famous Evil Eye Turkish amulet; visit the Underground Cistern
- Bursa: Guided sightseeing including visits to the Green Ottoman Complex and the Great Mosque
- Gordion: Guided visit of the excavation museum and King Midas’ Earth Tumulus
- Ankara : Guided sightseeing including visit to Atatürk’s Mausoleum and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- Cappadocia: Guided visit of the Rock Chapels and a Rock-Cut Cave House and taste Turkish coffee or tea with the family; see the Castle of Uchisar; visit the underground city of Özkonak; group picture; guided visit of the Caravansary of Sultanhani
- Konya: Guided sightseeing including Dervish Mevlana Monastery, Karatay Medrese, and Ince Minaret
- Pamukkale: Guided visit of the Hierapolis
- Ephesus : Guided visit of the archaeological site and Chapel of the Virgin Mary
- Pergamum: Guided visit of the Pergamum Museum and Asclepion
- Troy area: Guided visit of the archaeological site of Troy; lecture on healthy detox Mediterranean cuisine and learn how to prepare Turkish bread
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Welcome to Istanbul! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner. (Dinner)
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East meets West ISTANBUL A full day guided sightseeing includes visits to the Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Enjoy [LF] a traditional Turkish coffee experience at an historical coffee roaster. (Breakfast)
TOUR HIGH...
Heart of Turkey ISTANBUL [LF] Visit the underground Basilica Cistern. ANKARA Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk. (Breakfast,Dinner) 277 mi / 445 km
LOCAL FAVORITE HISTORIC SPOT The Basilica Cistern, also known locally as “the sunken palace,” is the underground ciste...
Going Underground ANKARA Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations OZKONAK Guided visit of the underground city. CAPPADOCIA Free-time this evening. (Breakfast,Dinner) 217 mi / 350 km
LOCAL FAVORITE ARCHITECTURAL FEATS In 1972 a local farmer was curious as to...
Rock of Ages GOREME Visit the open-air museum to see the rock-cut chapels and monasteries. PASABAG VALLEY See the earth pillars in the middle of a vineyard. PIGEON VALLEY Enjoy views of this distinctive landscape. RED VALLEY Admire the beautiful valley with its rose-...
The Silk Road SULTANHANI Visit the Caravanserai, an historic stopover on the Silk Road. KONYA Visit Karatay Medrese and Mevlana Monastery of the Dervishes which is now a museum. (Breakfast,Dinner) 149 mi / 240 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT MUSIC & MEDITATION Originati...
Pearl of the Mediterranean ANTALYA – Stop at Upper Duden Falls and guided walk of the Old Town. (Breakfast) 168 mi / 270 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURAL GEM Founded by the Greeks, and later an important Roman port, Antalya today is a popular resort, the gateway to...
An Architectural Love Duel ANTALYA Free day to explore on your own. (Breakfast)
ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE The day is yours to do as you choose - discover more of Antalya, have a lazy day on the coast or why not take advantage of an excursion to Aspendos t...
The Cotton Castle PAMUKKALE – Visit the ancient city of Hieropolis founded as a thermal resort around 190 BC. See the stunning travertine terraces with the thermal water pools. (Breakfast,Dinner) 149 mi / 240 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDER When the mineral ric...
Ancient Civilization Preserved EPHESUS Follow your Guide for a walk through the ancient ruins and the archaeological museum. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. IZMIR Orientation tour upon arrival (Breakfast,Lunch) 186 mi / 300 km
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Elevated Views IZMIR Free day to explore on your own. (Breakfast)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURAL GEM Considered one of Turkey’s hidden gems, Izmir is a cultural hub located on the Aegean Sea. It offers lots of cultural and historical sites to visit such as the Agora, t...
A Gift Horse & A God of Healing PERGAMUM Guided visit of the Asklepion, a shrine to the Greek God of medicine. TROY Guided visit of the excavations and see the symbolic wooden Trojan Horse that commemorates the Trojan War. (Breakfast,Dinner) 211 mi / 340 km
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Bravery on the Beach GALLIPOLI Visit the WWI battlefields on the Gallipoli peninsula, the Anzac Cemetery and the Lone Pine Memorial before crossing the Dardanelless by ferry. ISTANBUL Free time this afternoon. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (Breakfast,Dinner) ...
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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