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Day 1 KusadasiToday is an arrival day, so without further ado… welcome to Turkey! Today, we meet our guide and fellow traveling companions. Overnight Kusadasi 4*. Dinner.
Day 2 Ephesus, KusadasiAbsorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. At the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Pamukkale 3*. Dinner.
Day 3 Pamukkale, HierapolisTour the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers and then continue to Konya. Overnight Konya 4*. Dinner.
Day 4 Caravansary , Ilhara Valley, Underground CityToday we visit Mevlana Museum. The Mevlevi order of whirling dervishes is a mystic group whose members are followers of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi. We then visit ancient Silk Road Caravanserais. Afternoon trek through the wildy beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore one of the largest underground cities, Derinkuyu. Tonight, don’t miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia 4*.
Day 5 Cappadocia, Goreme, Uchisar castleMarvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Overnight Cappadocia 4*. Dinner.
Day 6 Nation’s Capital - AnkaraIn the Nations capital, Ankara, we visit the award winning Ancient Civilisation’s Museum. Overnight Istanbul 3*.
Day 7 IstanbulAfter breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.
Tour includes
• Inbound airport transfer to your hotel
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, nonsmoking coach
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• 2 nights 3 star, 4 nights 4 star hotel accommodation with breakfast
• 7 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Tour does not include
• Entrance fees to various sites, tips
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