Turkey Encompassed Independent Journey
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- Wind and weave your trail through captivating Istanbul.
- Duck underground for an unusual city tour of Derinkuyu.
- Be treated to a local lunch while sailing the Kekova islands.
- Bliss out on the beaches of Fethiye.
- Wander through the pixie-like landscape of Cappadocia.
- Walk the deserted streets of Kayakoy’s haunting ghost town.
- Take a dose of history - straight from the horse’s mouth - at legendary Troy.
- Pay your respects to the fallen at Gallipoli.
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Arrive in Istanbul and get to know this fascinating city on your own terms, before meeting up with your group and trip leader in the evening.
Head out on a guided morning walk of Istanbul’s Old Town that takes in the resplendent Blue Mosque. Drive on to the country’s capital, Ankara.
The next three days are dedicated to exploring the domed, rock-hewn dwellings and chapels dotting the landscape and learning about the region’s local traditions and handicrafts. For the ultimate vantage point of this make-believe landscape, join an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight.
Get a taste of traditional village life on a walk through the Ihlara Valley.
Stop in at the mausoleum of Mevlana, founder of the ‘whirling dervish’ Sufi order, en route to Antalya – Turkey’s premier coastal tourist destination.
Amble among the ancient ruins of Phaselis, a Lycian trading city founded in the seventh century BC. Soak up the area’s serene natural beauty before continuing on to the charming fishing village of Kas. Cruise out into the deep blue Mediterranean yonder, visiting the island hamlets of Ucagiz and Simena.
Departing from Kekova, take to the blue waters of the Aegean for a cruise around the spectacular islands just off the coast.
Ponder the past of desolated Kayakoy, and pamper the senses in picture perfect Fethiye.
Take a restorative dip in the thermal hot springs of Pamukkale, Turkey’s most surreal natural phenomenon.
Admire the astonishingly well-preserved Greco-Roman ruins of Ephesus and learn what life was like during this empire’s reign.
Come face-to-face with myth and legend on an exploratory tour of Troy.
Wander the sombre grounds of Gallipoli and be moved by the relentless courage and epic tragedy that was the culmination of so many young lives. Return to Istanbul for a final night in this fascinating city before this trip comes to an end.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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