Classical Turkey Tour – 15 Days, 14 Nights

All the Ancient Classics Plus More
Ancient history buff? This is the tour for you. The best of Turkeys classic sites and wonderful Cappadocia – and free time in Istanbul.

See the most important classic ancient sites of Turkey in this 15 day package. After your first day in Istanbul you will travel via Gallipoli to Troy to wonder at the Acropolis at Pargamum. On to Ephesus to visit the Celsius Library and the Terraced Houses as well as the Home of the Virgin Mary and St Johns Basilica. Afterwards Hireopolis and Pamukkale. On down to Antalya to visit Aspendos and Side. Finally travel to Cappadocia for two days exploring this amazing landscape. Finally a free day after flying back to Istanbul. Time for final shopping in the Bazaars before your flight out!

Day by Day Itinerary
EXPAND DESCRIPTIONS
DAY 1 - Arrival in Istanbul.
Transfer to your hotel. Dinner in local restaurant. Evening in Istanbul.
DAY 2 - Istanbul Old City Tour
Visit; Hagia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Byzantine Hippodrome with its Obelisks, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Dinner at famous lively Kumkapi Fish area with gypsy music. Evening in Istanbul.
DAY 3 - Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Free morning and afternoon private cruise tour on the amazing Bosphorus. Evening in Istanbul.
DAY 4 - Travel to Canakkale/Gallipoli Tour
Check-out and travel to Gallipoli. Lunch on arrival in Eceabat. After lunch visit Anzac Cove, original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly, The Nek Cemetery, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Brighton Beach. Dinner in a horbourside restaurant in Canakkale. Evening in Canakkale
DAY 5 - Troy,Pergamon Tour/Travel to Selcuk
Visit the ancient ruins of Troy,one of the world's most important archaelogical sites.After Troy your tour proceeds to Pergamon. Explore Athena and Trojan Temples, Temples of Zeus and Dionysos, Gymnasium of Youth, Odeon, Library, Agora, Great Theatre, Roman Bath and view Asclepion. Drive to Selcuk. Evening in Selcuk.
DAY 6 - Ephesus Ancient City Tour
Visit to the House of Virgin Mary, the City of Ephesus, Temple of Artemis and Ephesus Museum. Afternoon visit Greek Village of Sirince. Evening in Selcuk.
DAY 7 - Pamukkale,Hierapolis Tour
Drive to Pamukkale. Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis with its Temple of Apollo, the Theatre, Necropolis and baths of Hierapolis Antique City. Finally visit the calcium terraces and pools. Evening in Pamukkale.
DAY 8 - Antalya
A relaxed check out and drive down to Antalya. Evening in Antalya.
DAY 9 - Perge,Aspendos,Side Tour
Visit Perge Ancient City, Greco-Roman Amphitheater at Aspendos, Side, Agora, the Gymnasium, the Apollo Temple. Evening in Antalya.
DAY 10 - Cappadocia via Konya
Depart from Antalya fort he morning drive to Konya where we stop for lunch. A visit to Mevlana Museum before driving to the area known as Cappadocia. Evening in Goreme.
DAY 11 - South Cappadocia Tour
Visit Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley, lunch break in Belisirma Village by the river. After lunch visit Selime, panoramic viewing point and then Agzikarahan, a 13th Century Seljuk Karavansaray on the silk road. Dinner in an authentic Anatolian Restaurant. Evening in Goreme.
DAY 12 - North Cappadocia Tour
Visit Devrent Valley and Pasabaglari Fairy Chimneys, Avanos, Uchisar Castle, Pigeon Valley and Esentepe for a panoramic view of Goreme Valley. Finally Goreme Open Air Museum. Evening Folk Dance Dinner Show. Evening in Goreme.
DAY 13 - Flight to Istanbul
Flight to Istanbul before our farewell dinner. Evening in Istanbul.
DAY 14 - Free Day in Istanbul
Free day in Istanbul before our farewell dinner. Evening in Istanbul.
DAY 15 - Departure
Breakfast,check-out and transfer to International Airport for departure.

* Airport transfers on tour
* Hotel accommodation
* Internal flight tickets
* Confortable Air Conditioned quality Mini Bus
* TURSAB qualified guide fort he whole of your tour – 12 Days
* Entrance Fees
* Meals as per İtinerary (B:Breakfast, L:Lunch, D:Dinner )
* Local taxes
*Private Bosphorus Tour
*Travel Insurance while on tour
*HOTELS
5 x Nights (Ayasofya Hotel or similar) – Istanbul
1 Night (Grand Anzac Hotel or similar) – Canakkale
2 Nights (Kalehan Hotel or similar) -Selcuk
1 Night (Pam Thermal Hotel or similar) – Pamukkale
2 Nights (Alp Pasa Hotel or similar) – Antalya
3 Nights (Stone House Cave Hotel or similar) – Goreme

 

*Meals and drinks other than specified
*Drinks
*Optional activities ie Sunrise Balloon Flight
*Items of a personal nature while travelling

Payment Terms:
Upon booking a non refundable deposit of 20% is required and balance of final payment one month prior to arrival in Istanbul by credit card or bank transfer.

Cancellation Policy:
*Cancellation after booking received – retention of 20% non refundable deposit.
*After one month prior to arrival we reserve the right for a further charge of 20% of cost of tour.