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Anatolian Adventure (12 Days)

12 days
Start and end in Istanbul
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
  3. Day 2

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Istanbul old city
    • Visit Blue Mosque
    • Visit Hagia Sophia
    • Visit Topkapi Palace including Hagia Irene and the Harem
    • Visit Hippodrome

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day Bosphorus cruise
    Landmarks
    Blue Mosque
    Hagia Sophia
    Topkapi Palace
    Hagia Irene
    Hippodrome
    Bosphorus Strait
  4. Day 3

    Istanbul to Gallipoli to Canakkale

    Istanbul to Gallipoli to Canakkale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Fully guided tour of Gallipoli World War I battlefield
    • Visit Lone Pine memorial
    • Visit Chunuk Bair memorial
    • Visit ANZAC Cove
    • Visit Johnston Jolly
    • Visit The Nek
    • Visit Gallipoli Museum
    • See original World War I trenches and tunnels
    Landmarks
    Lone Pine Memorial
    Chunuk Bair Memorial
    ANZAC Cove
    Johnston Jolly
    The Nek
    Gallipoli Museum
  5. Day 4

    Canakkale to Kusadasi

    Canakkale to Kusadasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Troy UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit Troy Museum
    Landmarks
    Troy
    Troy Museum
    Behramkale
    Acropolis of Pergamon
  6. Day 5

    Kusadasi

    Kusadasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ephesus
    • Visit Temple of Artemis ruins
    • Explore ancient Ephesus theatre
    • Visit Ephesus Archaeology Museum
    • Visit local carpet village and learn hand-weaving techniques
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Temple of Artemis
    Theatre of Ephesus
    Ephesus Archaeology Museum
  7. Day 6

    Kusadasi to Pamukkale

    Kusadasi to Pamukkale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit local leather goods showcase
    • View Pamukkale Travertines (white calcium terraces)
    • Tour ancient city of Hierapolis
    • Bathe in thermal hot springs with submerged marble columns
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale Travertines
    Hierapolis
  8. Day 7

    Pamukkale to Cappadocia

    Pamukkale to Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Sultanhani Caravanserai
    • Visit Mevlana Museum in Konya

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Turkish folklore event
    Landmarks
    Sultanhani Caravanserai
    Mevlana Museum
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  9. Day 8

    Cappadocia

    Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit UNESCO-listed Göreme Open Air Museum
    • Explore rock-cut churches with Byzantine frescoes
    • View fairy chimneys rock formations
    • Descend into underground city and explore tunnels and chambers
    Landmarks
    Göreme Open Air Museum
    Cappadocia Underground Cities
    Fairy Chimneys
  10. Day 9

    Cappadocia to Ankara to Istanbul

    Cappadocia to Ankara to Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Anitkabir mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in Ankara

    Optional Activities

    • Internal flight upgrade from Kayseri to Istanbul
    Landmarks
    Anitkabir
  11. Day 10

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional local tours of Istanbul
    • Extra nights in Istanbul hotel

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