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DAY 1 WELCOME TO ISTANBUL Welcome to Istanbul. On arrival, a representative will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Join your Travel Director at 18:30 for a Welcome Dinner, where you'll get to know your fellow travellers. (DW) Grand Hyatt Istanbul. DAY 2 BOSPHORUS CRUISE AND BURSA Embark ona cruise along Bosphorus Strait. Travel towards the old city and see the beautiful Ottoman palaces and fortresses, on the waterfront. Later, leave Istanbul for Bursa. This evening, venture to a local restaurant for a tasty meal. (B) (DW) Mévenpick Bursa Hotel and Thermal Spa. DAY 3 CUMALIKIZIK AND GORDION Begin your day of culture in Bursa with a visit to the Green Mosque, the Grand Mosque and the Mausoleum complex. Continue to the charming village of Cumalikizik. Later move on to Gordion, before making your way to Ankara.(B) Ankara HiltonSA, Ankara. DAY 4 SoPHISTICATED ANKARA Sightseeing includes a visit to the Hittite Museum and Anit Kabir, the Mausoleum of Atatiirk. Later, head to Avanos in Cappadocia. Famed for its unique geological formation, Cappadocia is a scenic delight with golden hills and panoramic views. (B) (DW) DoubleTree by Hilton Avanos, Cappadocia. DAY 5 THE UNDERGROUND CITIES OF CAPPADOCIA EXPERIENCE Today, you'll travel to the striking town of Géreme. Explore its rock-hewn churches decorated with ancient wall paintings. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Uchisar Kadineli Restaurant and get a taste of Anatolia's regional flavours. This establishment KEY 38 Join/Leave Options ff uNesco Heritage Site O central Hotels + Nights @) scenic Hotels + Nights ag @Place Vi d CHOOSE YOUR GROUP SIZE This trip operates Errata (Days 10 & 11), Ephesus Se ue et eects Notte ur eel ger ANS MT pest ISTANBUL (Days 1.13, 14815) ff) y/ (Day 2) PAMUKKALE (Day 9) provides employment for the women of the village and supports their financial freedom. Next, continue on to the Pasabag Valley and visit the underground city of Ozkonak. You will be welcomed into the home by a local Cappadocian living in an authentic cave house. Explore this unique way of living, learning about local traditions and family life. Dinner tonight will be at a local restaurant, later you'll witness a performance of Whirling Dervishes. (B)(L) (DW) DAY 6 Konya Learn more about traditional pottery making in Avanos before journeying along the famous Silk Road to visit a 13th century caravanserai. Later, travel to Turkey's most religious city, Konya See the Karatay Medrese and Ince Minaret, and visit the Meviana Museum. (B) (DW) Novotel Konya Hotel. DAY 7 THROUGH THE TAURUS MOUNTAINS Take a scenic drive down the Taurus Mountains to Aspendos, an ancient city in Antalya province. (8) (OW) Akra Barut Antalya. DAY 8 ANTALYA's OLD TOWN Visit Antalya's pretty Old Town The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the leisure facilities at your hotel. (B) DAY 9 THE POOLS OF PAMUKKALE Cross the Taurus Mountains to see the remains of the ancient city of Hierapolis. Next to the ruins, you can see the gleaming white travertine terraces of Pamukkale. (B) (DW) Doga Thermal Health & Spa, Pamukkale. DAY 10 izmir Visit the Temple of Aphrodite in Geyre. End your day in the quaint Aegan port of Izmir. (B) Swissotel Biyiik Efes, Izmir. TURKEY BURSA ANKARA (Day 3) Ughisar CAPPADOCIA (Days 465) KONYA (Day 6) ne ANTALYA Aphrodisias (Days 7&8) DAY 11 ANCIENT EPHESUS Spend the day exploring the fascinating archeological sites of Izmir. Later, journey to one of the world’s finest archaeological sites, Ephesus. Walk through the colonnaded Arcadian Way, see the Library of Celsus and the huge Amphitheatre, before visiting the house of the Virgin Mary. (B) (DW) DAY 12 PERGAMON, TROY AND GANAKKALE. Start your day in Pergamon, where you find the Asklepion. Next, head to Homer's city of Troy, the focal point of the Trojan war and the backdrop to one of history's most famous love stories. A replica of the mighty Trojan Horse can be found beside the city's walls. After some time exploring, continue your journey to Canakkale. (B) Kolin Hotel, Canakkale. DAY 13 GALLIPOLI AND ANZAC COVE Cross the Dardanelles Strait by ferry to the Gallipoli Peninsula. Located in the southern part of East Thrace, it was here that, for nine months during the Great War, Anzac troops fought, in an attempt to gain control of the Dardanelles Strait. Learn more about these events as you visit Anzac Cove and pay your respects at the Lone Pine Cemetrey. Later, return to Istanbul. (B) Grand Hyatt Istanbul. DAY 14 IsTANBUL AND THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE In the morning, visit the historic Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and see the Hippodrome where Roman chariot races were held, Visit the Topkapi Palace, perched above the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, the primary inlet of the waterway. Enjoy the excitement of bargaining in the bustling Grand Bazaar. In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a Celebration Dinner. (B) (DW) DAY 15 FAREWELL ISTANBUL It’s time to say goodbye to your new friends, as your trip comes to an end. A transfer will take you to the airport for your onward flights. (B) INSIGHT EXPERIENCE Meet a Cappadocian local and tour their cave house. (Photo by @Susz7, Day 5, Cappadocia) Rei Tun Cog ae full details of this Matis z eq Wi ea Fd a [a4 Wi = fa} iri} = Zz [a Ww bE wn Pd prt
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