Go Turkey - 9 days

Experience Turkey your way, walk in the paths of the ancient Trojan, Greek, Roman and Anatolian warriors, and wander the routes of the ancient silk traders. Admire the scenery, and the laid back lifestyle of modern Turks, and be amazed at mythical natural wonders, caves, hot springs and underground cities.

AT A GLANCE

Starts in: Istanbul Ends In: Istanbul

Meals: Breakfast: 8 Lunch & Dinner: Not included

Tour Leader: Yes

Accommodation: Shared budget accom.

Compulsory Single Supplement: No

Local Payment Required: No

Entrance Fees: Not Included

Average Group Size: 25-30

	DAY 1: ISTANBUL Welcome to Turkey! Make your own way to the hotel, where you will meet your tour leader and your travelling companions. Overnight - Istanbul. DAY 2: GALLIPOLI Breakfast. We're up bright an early today so that we can head west along the coast of the turquoise Sea of Marmara. The afternoon is free for you to take an optional tour of the Gallipoli Battlefields taking in Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and other memorials, the trenches and of course – ANZAC Cove. Or if you prefer you can explore the seaside town of Canakkale. Overnight Canakkale
,	DAY 3: TROY, PERGAMUM, KUSADASI Breakfast. After breakfast we head South down the beautiful Aegean Coast. On the way we stop at the ancient city of Troy for a guided tour of this fascinating and historical town. There is also the chance to check out the well preserved Roman ruins in the magnificent antique site of Pergamum before heading to the resort town of Kusadasi. Overnight Kusadasi.
	DAY 4: ANCIENT CITY OF EPHESUS Breakfast. We visit the various temples, amphitheatres and ancient buildings of Ephesus, the best-preserved ancient city in Turkey. Check out one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, the fascinating Temple of Artemis. In the afternoon you can visit the site believed to have been the last home of the Virgin Mary, and taste fruit wines at Sirince, After that take a well deserved rest and chill out on a beautiful Aegean Beach. Overnight Kusadasi.
	DAY 5: PAMUKKALE Breakfast. Today we have a relaxed start and make our way to Pamukkale and the ancient spa town of Hierapolis to admire this otherworldly landscape. Bring your swimming gear if you are planning to have a dip in the therapeutic hot springs if not just have a lazy paddle instead! Overnight Pamukkale or Egirdir.
	DAY 6: SILK ROAD Breakfast. We trace the footsteps of the ancient silk route trade across the Anatolian Plain. Like the ancient traders, we stop off at the Sultanhani Caravanserai - a huge and impressive fortress like building that was actually used as a hotel by those following the silk route. Tonight it's time for some partying - Turkish style - as you have the option of going to a Turkish folklore evening, which includes all he food and drink you can manage! Overnight Cappadocia.
	DAY 7: CAPPADOCIA Breakfast. This morning you have the option to fly over the fantastic scenery of Cappadocia in a hot air balloon. Then you can take an optional tour around the Southern parts of Cappadocia. Whatever you choose to do, this region will fill you with wonderment as you explore carved cave villages, underground cities, spectacular coloured valleys and fairy chimney formations. Overnight Cappadocia.
	DAY 8: ANKARA Breakfast. Today we are up bright and early as we make our way back to Istanbul, via Ankara, the nations Capital. We stop off at an impressive salt lake, and then have time to visit the Mausoleum of the famous Mustafa Kemal Atatürk - founder of the Turkish Republic and its first President. Here we can discover wheat happened to the Turkish nation after the ANZACs left. Overnight Istanbul. DAY 9: ISTANBUL Breakfast. Our trip ends after breakfast.

Ankara - Mausoleum of Mustaga Kemal Ataturk & Salt lake
Istanbul - Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace
Gallipoli Peninsular - ANZAC Cove, memorials, battlefields and trenches
Troy & Pergamum tours, Kusadasi - the Aegean coast and beaches
Ephesus & the Temple of Artemis
Pammukale thermal pools
Silk Road & Sultanhani Caravanserai
Cappadocia Region - fairy chimneys & underground city

Inclusions

Breakfast daily
8 nights shared accommodation in budget hotels, hostels & a cave.
English speaking tour leader on the bus to provide information & assist you in booking optional activities.
Guided tour of ancient Troy and Pergamum (entrance fees not included)
Transportation around Turkey in a fully air-conditioned, non smoking bus

Exclusions

Flights and visas
Suggested optional activities and entrance fees.
Guided sightseeing, unless otherwise stated.

Departure Dates

Departs Saturdays from Istanbul

Prices

Twin/Double	Single Supp
USD $719	N/A

The prices shown above are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room.

The 'single supplement' applies for single travellers and needs to be added to the 'Twin/Double' price. If you are happy to be paired up with another single traveller of the same sex on your tour, this can be arranged provided there is another single traveller booked on the tour date of your choosing.

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Go Turkey - 9 days

AT A GLANCE

DAY 1: ISTANBUL

DAY 2: GALLIPOLI

DAY 3: TROY, PERGAMUM, KUSADASI

DAY 4: ANCIENT CITY OF EPHESUS

DAY 5: PAMUKKALE

DAY 6: SILK ROAD

DAY 7: CAPPADOCIA

DAY 8: ANKARA

DAY 9: ISTANBUL

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