Day : 1
Arrive Istanbul (2 Nights)
Number of Days : 1
Welcome to Istanbul. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Relax after your journey and in the evening attend a Welcome Reception with your Travel Director and meet your fellow travellers.Welcome Reception
Day : 2
Istanbul Sightseeing and Free Time
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Gain an insight into the Ottoman Empire's power and influence during your guided tour of the Topkapi Palace. Visit the Hagia Sophia, the magnificent Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and see the Egyptian obelisk. Later enjoy free time to explore the famous Grand Bazaar markets and this evening consider an optional dinner with Turkish folk dances and belly dancing entertainment. Please note: Certain departures will visit the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul before the trip departs to Gallipoli and Canakkale.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 3
Istanbul – Gallipoli – Çanakkale
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Explore the Gallipoli Peninsula and see Anzac Cove, the site of a bitter battle in WWI. Visit Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Cemeteries, the final resting place of many Allied soldiers. See the Dardanelles and stay overnight in Çanakkale. Dine tonight at your hotel.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 4
Çanakkale – Troy – Pergamon – Izmir (2 Nights)
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Visit the ruins of Troy, and see the famous Wooden Horse. Explore the ancient Asclepion Medical Centre at the ancient city of Pergamon. Dine at your hotel in Izmir this evening.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 5
Excursion to Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary
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Visit the impressive excavations at Ephesus and see the House of Virgin Mary at Mt. Koressos. Consider an optional dinner tonight at a local restaurant in Izmir.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 6
Izmir – Hierapolis – Pamukkale
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Visit the ruins of the Roman health spa at Hierapolis and the Cotton Castle Springs at Pamukkale before arriving at your hotel. This afternoon relax in the hot springs at your hotel before dinner.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 7
Pamukkale – Antalya (2 Nights)
Number of Days : 1
After breakfast travel through scenic countryside and stop in a small local village where you will be guests of some of the locals. Enjoy a delicious Be My Guest lunch with local food prepared by your hosts. Later travel to the city of Antalya and relax on the beach or at the hotel swimming pool. Dine tonight at your hotel. Buffet Breakfast, Be My Guest Dining, Dinner
Day : 8
Perge Excursion
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Visit the impressive Antalya Archaeological Museum and the Roman city of Perge. This afternoon you can either embark on an optional yacht cruise or enjoy free time in Antalya. Dine tonight at a local restaurant of your choice. Buffet Breakfast
Day : 9
Antalya – Aspendos – Konya
Number of Days : 1
This morning visit Aspendos to see one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world. Continue on to Konya where you will visit the Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum, the final resting place for members of the Whirling Dervish mystic sect. Then continue on to the Karatay Tile Museum. Dine tonight at your hotel.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 10
Konya – Cappadocia (2 Nights)
Number of Days : 1
Visit a well preserved 13th century caravansary. Journey on to biblical Cappadocia. Here you visit the underground city of Sarhatli on the ancient Silk Road and see the cone of Uchisar. Dine tonight at a local restaurant.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 11
Göreme Excursion
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Spend the day exploring the volcanic landscape in and around Cappadocia, dotted with caves and troglodyte dwellings. Visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum and learn about pottery making in Avanos. Dine tonight at your hotel.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 12
Cappadocia – Ankara
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Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations and Ataturk's Mausoleum. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant this evening.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 13
Ankara – Istanbul
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Travel back to Istanbul and cross the Bosphorus into Europe. Enjoy some last minute souvenir shopping or perhaps take an optional cruise on the Bosphorus before meeting your Travel Director and fellow companions for a memorable Farewell Dinner.Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day : 14
Depart Istanbul
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This morning bid a fond farewell to this wonderful city as your memorable holiday comes to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply.Buffet Breakfast