Fire of Anatolia - Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Troy

Day 1 Istanbul

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   Istanbul

   30 min

   Welcome to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore Istanbul.

Day 2 Istanbul Old City

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   Istanbul

   6 hours

   Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene), Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorus cruise'.

Day 3 Istanbul Bosphorous Cruise

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   Bosphorus Strait

   7 hours Admission ticket included

   After breakfast, cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with a 1 hour Bosphorus cruise by public ferry where your guide will explain the historical sites along the way.
   This afternoon there is a flight to Cappadocia, upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free time to explore.

Day 4 Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City

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   Cappadocia

   6 hours

   Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers.. a night you won't forget!

Day 5 Sultanhani Caravansary, Konya

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   Konya

   7 hours

   Leaving Cappadocia we head south, towards Konya, along the ancient Silk Road, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, just as the ancient traders did. Once in Konya we tour the Mevlana Museum and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi.

Day 6 Pamukkale, Hierapolis

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   Pamukkale

   7 hours

   Today we head for Pamukkale and it's calcium travertines. Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale.

Day 7 Laodicea, Kusadasi

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   Laodicea

   7 hours Admission ticket included

   Today, we will explore Laodicea ancient city which was the chief city of the Lycus River Valley region. The full name of the city was Laodicea ad Lyceum (Laodicea on the Lycus). The city was originally known as Diospolis ("the City of Zeus"). The Greek deity considered to be the greatest of the Olympian gods. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods.

Day 8 Ephesus, Sirince

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   Ephesus Museum

   6 hours Admission ticket included

   Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.

Day 9 Pergamon, Troy

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   Troy (Truva)

   7 hours Admission ticket included

   Step back in time today as we continue on to Bergama and catch the new cable car up to the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. We continue on and visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse

Day 10 Gallipoli, Istanbul

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   Gallipoli

   9 hours

   After breakfast, we visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels before driving to back to Istanbul.

Day 11 Departure Transfer

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   Istanbul

   2 hours

   After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight.