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Tour highlights
See the impressive limestone terraces of Pamukkale.
Explore the pretty village of ´¡±ô²¹Ã§²¹³Ù¾±.
Visit the home of the Whirling Dervishes in Konya.
Travel to ancient Termessos in the Taurus Mountains.
Price includes:
- Domestic flights in destination
- In-destination transfers
- Activities and excursions as detailed
- All accommodations
- 24-hour support while you travel
Itinerary idea
Ask us if you would also like us to arrange your international flights at our preferred rates.
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Upon arrival in Istanbul, you'll be met at the airport and driven to your centrally located hotel.
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Today you embark on a tour of some of the main highlights of Istanbul with your private guide, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Spice Market.
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Another day exploring with your guide; today you'll visit the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar.
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This is your final day in Istanbul. Today, you'll visit the Dolmabahçe Palace, Süleymaniye Mosque, and the Chora Museum and embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus.
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You leave Istanbul today and head toward the Gallipoli Peninsula. Here, you'll explore some of the many battlefields and memorials, before continuing across the Dardanelles to Dz¹²Ô²¹°ì°ì²¹±ô±ð, where you spend the night.
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Today you'll drive to Pergamon, where you explore the ancient Acropolis and Asclepion. Later, you'll continue onto the seaside town of ´¡±ô²¹Ã§²¹³Ù¾±.
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At leisure enjoy ´¡±ô²¹Ã§²¹³Ù¾± and its surroundings by yourself. We suggest exploring the pretty streets filled with boutique shops, characterful cafés and interesting antique stores. Alternatively, the beaches of the ÇeÅŸme Peninsula have lovely views across the water and are easy to get to via local public bus.
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Drive onto ½¢¾±°ù¾±²Ô³¦±ð today, stopping on the way to visit the ancient city of Ephesus.
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At leisure to explore ½¢¾±°ù¾±²Ô³¦±ð and its surroundings. The mountainside village is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, and there are a few walking trails which lead through these.
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You leave ½¢¾±°ù¾±²Ô³¦±ð today and drive further inland to the striking Pamukkale terraces.
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This morning, explore the ruins of Hierapolis atop the Pamukkale terraces. Later, you drive to Antalya via the beautiful ruined city of Aphrodisias.
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Visit the excellent Antalya Museum with your private guide this morning, then head out to the ruined city of Perge and nearby Aspendos.
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Drive through the mountains to Konya today. Here, visit the Mevlana Museum, home of the first whirling dervishes, and the Karatay Madrasa.
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Continue onto Cappadocia, visiting Sultanhan Caravanserai and Kaymakli underground city on the way.
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Today, explore the cave churches of Göreme Open Air Museum with your guide, then embark on a jeep safari to some of the area's best panoramic viewpoints.
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Today you'll take part in a traditional cookery course in a local family home. In the evening you'll be taken to an ancient caravanserai to watch the mesmerizing whirling dervish ceremony.
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Drive from Cappadocia to Ankara. On arrival, visit the Anatolian Civilizations Museum.
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Transfer to the airport, ready for your flight back to Istanbul. Here, you will catch your return flight home.
Accommodation
- Istanbul
- Alaçati
- ½¢¾±°ù¾±²Ô³¦±ð
- Pamukkale
- Antalya
- Konya
- Cappadocia
The specialist who designs your trip to Turkey will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip.
When to go
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