Gems of Turkey - 12 Day Escorted Program Detail
Visiting Istanbul, Canakkale, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Konya, Cappadocia, and Ankara.
Library of Celsius
Day 1 - Ankara
Check-in to your city-center, deluxe hotel before a welcome drink and
dinner. Meals D Etap Altinel
Day 2 - Ankara / Cappadocia
Tour the capital and visit a 13th century caravan stop en route to Cappadocia
and your deluxe hotel. Meals B,D Cappadocia TH Goreme
Day 3 - Explore Cappadocia
In-depth sightseeing includes Goreme and home-hosted tea with a local
family. Meals B,D
Day 4 - Cappadocia / Konya / Antalya
In Konya, home to the Whirling Dervishes, tour the Mevlana Museum. Drive
to Antalya and relax at your deluxe resort. Meals B,D The Marmara Hotel
Day 5 - Antalya
Visit the Roman stadium in Perge and the well-preserved ancient theater
in Aspendos. Meals B,D
Day 6 - Antalya / Hierapolis / Pamukkale / Kusadasi
See the amazing ‘frozen waterfalls’ in Pamukkale and tour
the ruins at Hierapolis. Arrive Kusadasi and check-in to your deluxe hotel.
Meals B,D Korumar Kusadasi
Day 7 - Excursion to Ephesus
Comprehensive exploration of Ephesus and a visit to the house where the
Virgin Mary is said to have spent the last days of her life. Meals B,D
Day 8 - Kusadasi / Pergamum / Troy / Canakkale
Tour the ancient cities of Pergamum and Troy and drive to Canakkale for
the night. Meals B,D Kolin Canakkale
Day 9 - Canakkale / Istanbul
Cross the Dardanelles by ferry en route to Istanbul and your deluxe hotel
on the Bosphorus. Meals B Radisson SAS Bosphorus
Day 10 - Istanbul
Today’s sightseeing includes the Blue Mosque and St. Sophia. Enjoy
lunch at Pandeli Restaurant before visiting the Topkapi Palace where you
see the crown jewels and Sultans’ treasure. Meals B,L
Day 11 - A FreeStyle Day in Istanbul
Choose one of these fine included excursions:
•Tour the Grand Bazaar with our expert guide.
•Explore the antique shops of Cukurrma
•Turkish Arts: Visit a glass blowing atelier or join a calligraphy
or marbling workshop
•Traditional Turkish Bath Experience.
Your farewell dinner this evening is at a fine restaurant overlooking the Bosphorus. Meals B,D
Day 12 - Istanbul
Your tour with us ends after breakfast. Or, extend your stay with our
FreeStyle Travel. Meals B
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