Escorted Tour / ISTANBUL TO ANTALYA


Itinerary

Day 1      Sat: Arrive Istanbul

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

 

Day 2      Sun: Tour  Istanbul

A fascinating full day tour of the old city  includes the Topkapi Palace ; the former imperial residence. Then we will continue to the ancient Roman Hippodrome ; the former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. After this we will see Hagia Sophia; the magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world. We will continue our Sultanahmet tour with the Blue Mosque; famous for its delicate blue ceramic tiles. Transfer back to your hotel after the tour. (B)

 

Day 3      Mon:  Istanbul to Canakkale

This morning , drive to Gallipolli for a moving tour of the peninsula . Visit the war museum, the landing beach at ANZAC Cove, the Australian WAR Cemetry at Lone Pine and the New Zealand WAR Cemetry at Chunuk Bair. Proceed to Canakkale for overnight. (BD)

 

Day 4      Tue:  Canakkale to Kusadasi

Today visit the legendary city of Troy. Cross the Kaz Mountains and drive along the Aegean coast to ancient Pergamum the city where parchment was invented. On top of the hill visit the Ancient city of Acropolis. Continue to Kusadasi for overnight  (BD)

Day 5     Wed: Ephesus  Tour

Today we will  make a short drive and visit Ancient City of Ephesus and explore one of the worlds’s finest Greco-Roman cities. A definite must while in Turkey. Then visit old Greek  Sirince village  nearby. You will be able to experience one of the most beautiful villages in Turkey.  After tour, we will drive back to our hotel in Kusadasi. Return back to your hotel after the tour (BD)

 

Day 6     Thu: Kusadasi to Marmaris

Depart Kusadasi for Marmaris. En route we will visit Pamukkale and enjoy unique splendor of its cascading hot springs. Drive to ancient  Hierapolis and visit the remains as well as terraces nearby. We continue our drive south and check in to our in Marmaris. (BD)

 

Day 7     Fri: Marmaris to Fethiye

Depart Marmaris and arrive Koycegiz where we will take a boat cruise for the famous turtle beach . This is one of the few surviving locations that is like a paradise, being an area of great natural beauty and historical interest. You will have great time to relax in the mud baths today! We continue to our hotel in Fethiye for overnight.    (BD)

 

Day 8     Sat: Fethiye

Today we will first visit ancient Kayakoy village.  Today Kayaköy village serves as a museum and is a historical monument. Around 500 houses remain as ruins and are under the protection of the Turkish government, including two Greek Orthodox Churches, which remain the most important sights of the ghost town. The will drive to Oludeniz that remains one of the most photographed beaches on the Mediterranean. It has a secluded sandy bay at the mouth of Öludeniz, on a blue lagoon. The beach itself is a pebble beach. The lagoon is a national nature reserve and construction is strictly prohibited. You will have leisure time to swim and enjoy the amazing landscape. We will return back to Fethiye in the later afternoon (B)

 

Day 9     Sun: Fethiye to Antalya

Today we drive to Antalya, en route we will be visiting Saklilent Canyon which is the second largest canyon in Europe. You will have unforgettable 3km walking experience at the Saklikent Gorge and there will be  lots of great photo opportunities today!  We will continue to Antalya crossing the Taurus mountains, upon arrival visit Duden Waterfalls before check into our hotel in Antalya (BD)

 

Day 10   Mon: Antalya

Today is at your leisure. (BD)

 

Day 11   Tue: Return

After breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Antalya Airport. (B)