Welcome to Istanbul.
You will be transferred to your hotel and at 13:00 we will have a short visit to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar and a cruise along the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorous.
Overnight Istanbul.
After breakfast we drive towards the nation's capital.
Ankara to visit Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk before continuing on to the surreal landscape of Cappadocia.
Overnight Cappadocia.
Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag and Uchisar castle.
Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand what determines their value. Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers... a night you won't forget!
Overnight Cappadocia.
This morning we visit and explore Kaymakli underground city.
Then 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 Alaeddin Mosque.
Overnight Konya.
Today we head for Pamukkale and it's calcium travertines.
Along the way we visit the ancient site of Sagalassos. Conquered by Alexander the Great in 333 BC, earthquakes and plague saw its demise in 541-2. Today it is one of the best preserved sites in Turkey and is on the UNESCO Tentaice list.
Overnight Pamukkale.
Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale.
This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods.
Overnight Kuşadası.
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis.
Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand what determines their value. Then you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul(Optional Bosporus By Night Dinner Cruise).
Your day is free until your return transfer to the airport where your tour concludes.
