Cultural Turkey Tours 5 to 7 Days
Did you know?
- Turkey is an extension and homeland of many great civilisations of the world such as Hattians, Hittites, Phrygians, Uratians, Lydians, Ionians, Carians, Lycians, Helenistaic people, Romans, Seljuks, Ottomans and the people of the modern Turkish Republic.
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- Ephesus - Site of the Temple of Artemis
- Ephesus - Tour
- Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines
- Pamukkale - Hieropolis Tour
- Konya - Mevlana Museum
- Cappadocia - Sultanhani Caravansary
- Cappadocia - Northern Cappadocia Tour
- Cappadocia - Underground City Tour
- Ankara - Ataturk's Mausoleum
- 6 nights - 5 star accommodation in total.
- 2 nights in Cappadocia
- 1 night in Istanbul
- 2 nights in Kusadasi
- 1 night in Pamukkale
- 6 Breakfasts, , 4 Dinners
Cultural Turkey Tours 5 to 7 Days
'Silk Road Explorer Tour'
7 - Day itinerary
Day 1
Tuesday
Kusadasi
Welcome to Kusadasi! Check into your hotel at your leisure and the rest of the day you are free to explore this harbourside resort town. Tonight you meet your guide and fellow travelling companions. Overnight Kusadasi (D)
Day 2
Wednesday
Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of 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 and what determines their value.
Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)
Day 3
Thursday
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Overnight Pamukkale (B, D)
Day 4
Friday
Silk Road, Konya
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Overnight Cappadocia (B, D)
Day 5
Saturday
Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Overnight Cappadocia (B, D)
Day 6
Sunday
Ankara
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.
(Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri, Cappadocia)
Overnight Istanbul (B)
Day 7
Monday
Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.
(B)
(B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
- Inbound harbour transfer (only) – Kusadasi
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
- 6 nights - 5 star accommodation in total.
- - 2 nights in Cappadocia
- - 1 night in Istanbul
- - 2 nights in Kusadasi
- - 1 night in Pamukkale
- 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
- Suggested optional activities
- Tips
- Entrance fees
Tour Type :- Guaranteed Departure
This tour is a '
Guaranteed Departure' tour. This means that it will depart regardless of how many people are booked on to it.
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