Pekish Cultural Tour

Arrival to Istanbul, transfer to your hotel. This evening, you will be briefed by your guide then you will enjoy a group dinne.

Accommodation in Aziyade Hotel

After breakfast, we will drive to Safranbolu, a museum-town which has preserved its ancient city structure with some of the most beautiful surviving examples of traditional Turkish civil architecture. You will stroll along the town's cobble streets seeing Cinci Caravanserai and Bath, Kaymakamlar (Governors) House, Izzet Mehmet Pasa Mosque, the old Yemeniciler shoe makers guild bazaar, the blacksmith's bazaar.

Accommodation in Gulevi

Drive to Ankara, the capital city of Turkey. Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations this afternoon, a brief visit to see Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of Ataturk, father of modern Turkey.

Accommodation in Barcelo Ankara Altinel Hotel

Drive to east of Ankara to Hattusas, the capital of ancient Hittites. You will also visit the rock sanctuary of Yazilikaya. Continue journey to Cappadocia.

Accommodation in MDC Cave Hotel

[Optional: Hot Air Ballooning] A full day to explore Cappadocia. Visit the Red Valley, Goreme Valley, an open air museum with rock-cut churches. Learn about art and crafts of rural Turkey with a handcrafts centre, visit and attend a lecture on Turkish hand made rugs. Visit underground city spreading over seven levels and used as shelter during invasions.

Accommodation in MDC Cave Hotel

Another full day in Cappadocia, this time to south of the region. You will see more of rural Turkey today. First visit Mustafapasa, a Greek town until 1920's, then to Keslik Monastery, another centre of Monastic Studies of Cappadocia. We will drive and visit the Soganli Valley. A nice walk to the fairy chimney churches in this most picturesque valley will conclude our day before driving back to our hotel. [Optional: Cultural Turkish Night]

Accommodation in MDC Cave Hotel

Leave Cappadocia early morning, as the day long drive will get us to Antalya. En route, visit Sultanhan Caravanserai then to Konya for lunch break and visit the Mevlana Museum, the famous mystic and poet who founded the Sufi Order of the Whirling Dervishes in the 13th century. We continue our drive to Antalya and transfer to our hotel.

Accommodation in Crowne Plaza Hotel

Drive to Aspendos, which holds the best preserved Roman Theatre. Today is not so busy with ancient sites, we drive back to Antalya to visit the Archaelogical Museum. Free afternoon in the old city of Antalya (Kaleici) before heading back to our hotel.

Accommodation in Crowne Plaza Hotel

Drive to the ancient city of Myra where the best examples of Lycian rock-cut tombs that overlook the Roman Theatre can be seen. Visit the Chuch of St Nicholas, better known as Father Christmas before heading to Kas, a peaceful fishing village in the Mediterranean.

Accommodation in Aqua Park Hotel

Today is our day on a traditional Turkish Yacht, known as GULET. We will be sailing to Kekova Island, where Simena Castle is. The day is filled with mini stops for a swim, snorkle, and a splash. Lunch will be served on board. We head back to our hotel in the afternoon.

Accommodation in Aqua Park Hotel

Today, we drive to visit Pamukkale, a unique natural site. Visit also the ruins of Hierapolis, an ancient Roman health spa where well preserved necropolis is one of the largest in the ancient world. We will stop at Aphrodisias on our way, the ancient city dedicated to Aphrodite.

Accommodation in Pam Thermal Hotel

Drive west towards Kusadasi, afternoon will be at leisure in Kusadasi. Opportunity relax and have personal time. We will have panoramic views and stops during our leisurely drive.

Accommodation in Charisma Hotel

Visit the imposing city of Ephesus, one of the most fascinating cities of antiquity in the entire world. Visit also the remains of the Temple of Artemis, which was one the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Visit the House of Virgin Mary which has been designated by the Vatican as a place of pilgrimage. Visit Sirince, a Greco-Ottoman village where 19th century wooden houses are marvellously preserved.

Accommodation in Charisma Hotel

Proceed to Pergamum in the morning, driving north. Pergamum was the capital of the Attalid Dynasty. Visit the Legendary Troy and continue to Canakkale and overnight.

Accommodation in Akol Hotel

Cross the Dardanelles twice today, one to get to Gallipoli, and the other to get back to our hotel. Visit Kabatepe War Museum, Brighton Beach, Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Johnston's Jolly, The Nek, Chunuk Bair, all within kms from each other at Gallipoli Peninsula.

Accommodation in Akol Hotel

Drive along the south coast of Marmara Sea, to Bursa, located at the foot of old Mount Olympus (Uludag) to explore the first Capital City of Ottoman Empire between 1326-1364. Visit the Great Ulu Mosque, the bazaar, silk market and Muradiye Complex. In the afternoon, visit Green Complex with its Mosque and Mausoleum where the tombs of founding Sultans of the Ottoman Dynasty are.

Accommodation in Gonluferah Hotel

Leave Bursa early morning, visit Iznik, the ancient Nicea, where the first Ecumenical Council in Christianity was held in 327 AD. Visit remains of the St Sophia Church, then a workshop where priceless Iznik Ceramics are produced. We head to Istanbul by a ferry from Yalova to Yenikapi, transfer to our hotel.

Accommodation in Aziyade Hotel

Half day to start exploring Istanbul. First we will visit the Spice Market, then we get on a boat to cruise along the Bosphorus. Our half day concludes at Kabatas ferry port at 12:00. Guests are then free to visit Dolmabahce Palace and later catch the tram back to Sultanahmet or stay on the bus to go back to hotel.

Accommodation in Aziyade Hotel

We are in the old city today. Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, The Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and the amazing Grand Bazaar where there over 4000 shops.

Accommodation in Aziyade Hotel

The day is yours at leisure, whether you find antique shops in little alleys, visit the Underground Cistern or simply stroll to Cemberlitas Historical Turkish Bath.

Accommodation in Aziyade Hotel

Transfer to airport for your return flight home.

What's included

• Arrival & Departure airport transfer (Meet & Greet)
• All accommodation as per itinerary
• Comprehensive Sightseeing
• Private Tour Bus (non-smoking)
• Professional Tour Guide
• Kekova Island (Sunken City) Boat Tour from Kas
• Entry fees to all museums in the itinerary
• Meals as per itinerary
• Istanbul 'Akbil' Public Transport Passes

Not included

• Optional Tours
• Meals and beverages where not mentioned
• Tips, Shopping, Personal Expenses
• International Airfares and Travel Insurance
• Any items not mentioned in the program

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