Day 1:
Arrive at Istanbul and take the evening flight to Ankara
then transfer to your hotel, overnight in Ankara.
Day 2: Ankara
/ Cappadocia
The tour starts in the morning from
the hotel, with a visit to the fascinating Hittite Museum, where the remains of
the 16 different civilizations, which have inhabited Anatolia, are displayed.
Continue to Mausoleum of Atatürk, the resting place of the founder of Modern Turkey,
who was responsible for revolutionizing the country, and is still revered as a
great national hero. After lunch drive to Cappadocia, Dinner & overnight (B,
L, D).
Day
3: Cappadocia
Breakfast at the hotel followed
by a morning visit to the underground city of Kaymaklı, once inhabited by the
early Christians, who sheltered here from the persecution of the Romans. We then
continue to the Citadel of Uçhisar before resting for lunch. In the afternoon,
visit the stunning valley of Göreme and the open-air museum, where the remains
of Churches and Christian Dwellings, hewn from the rock, date back thousands of
years. Finally, visit the Paşabag valley, with its surreal mushrooming pinnacles,
and Avanos, renowned for its handmade pottery. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B, L,
D)
Day
4: Cappadocia / Konya / Eğirdir
Early departure
for Konya. On the way visit the 13th century Seljuk caravanserai "Sultan
Han". The next stop is Konya, which is famous for its Mevlana Museum and
the Theological School of Whirling Dervishes. As it was in the past, Konya is
today, still heavily influenced by the Islamic culture. Lunch enroute, then drive
to Eğridir. We will visit The Lake Eğridir then dinner and overnight in Eğridir.
(B, L, D).
Day
5: Eğirdir / Pamukkale
After breakfast, we drive
to Pamukkale. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and have lunch, then visit the
ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the
ancient world. Then Roman Baths, Basilica and calcium cliffs. After lunch. Free
time to swim in the antique pool where you can feel the history just below your
feet, with columns other remains in the pool. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale
(B,L,D).
Day
6: Pamukkale / Kuşadası
After breakfast, we leave
Pamukkale for Kuşadasi, On the way, a visit to The ancient city of Aphrodisias.
Lunch enroute, and upon getting to Selçuk, we visit Şirince Village which has
been inhabited by both Turkish and Greek People. After that, drive to Kuşadasi
and check in to the hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Kuşadası
/ Ephesus
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to
Ephesus, the Roman Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, Hercules Gate,
the temple of Hadrian, the magnificent library, Agora and fantastic Greco-roman
theatre. Continue to Meryem Ana and visit the House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica
of St.John and after lunch return to Kuşadasi. The Afternoon will be free time
for you to enjoy around the pool or Discover the city of Kusadası. Dinner and
overnight in Kuşadasi (B, L, D).
Day 8: Ephesus
/ Assos
After breakfast at the hotel,drive to Pergamum,the
city was one of the richest and most powerful small kingdoms in Anatolia. Its
ruins are very impressive. After lunch drive to Assos. The city flourished as
a port,agricultural town and centre for Platonic learning. Dinner and overnight
in Behramkale (Assos)
Day 9: Assos
/ Troy
After breakfast drive to Troy. The legendary
town in the iliad of Homeros, visit the Athena temple. And cross the Dardanelles
and visit Gelibolu's world war 1 memorials. After lunch we drive to Istanbul.
Dinner and overnight in Istanbul
Day 10:
Transfer to Airport for your return flight home.
