Magical Turkey by Land

Welcome to Turkey! At the Istanbul airport terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Meet in the hotel lobby at 7:00pm for an informal meeting with your group and guide. Until then, you can start to explore Istanbul like climbing to the top of the Galata Tower for epic views or splash some cash at the Grand Bazaar. After the meeting, join in an optional group dinner at a local restaurant to get to know your new travel mates.

• Accommodation
  Legacy Ottoman Hotel – 5 Star
• Included Activities
  Welcome Meeting
• Optional Activities
  Group Dinner

After breakfast, we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul. We will stroll through the historical heart of the old city, making stops along the way to the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia. In the afternoon take an optional cruise down the Bosphorus river and see the epic skyline.

• Accommodation
  Legacy Ottoman Hotel – 5 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Blue Mosque
  Sightseeing of Hagia Sophia
  Sightseeing of Topkapi Palace Museum
• Optional Activities
  Bosphorus Boat Cruise – 10 EUR
• Entrance Fees
  Blue Mosque – Free
  Hagia Sophia – 25 EUR
  Topkapi Palace Museum 1700 TL

Today we sit back and relax in the coach. Watch the amazing Turkish scenery unfold before us and see small towns and villages as we pass on by. We will drive through the capital city of Ankara before we reach Cappadocia. In the afternoon, we will visit Derinkuyu Underground City, a city complete with a church, wells, food stores, and even stables which is all located 60m under the ground. End the day with an optional traditional Hammam (Turkish bath).

• Accommodation
  Avrasya Hotel – 5 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Derinkuyu Underground City
• Optional Activities
  Turkish Bath Experience – 30 EUR
• Entrance Fees
  Derinkuyu Underground City – 13 EUR

Rise and shine, it will be an early start for our optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over the stunning landscapes and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Or if preferred enjoy a leisurely start to the morning before we all fill up on breakfast. We will explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed Göreme, and tick off bucket list sights along the way including Göreme Musuem, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar and Cavusin. Tonight, get your dancing shoes on for our optional Turkish Night.

• Accommodation
  Avrasya Hotel – 5 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Goreme Open Air Museum Visit
  Sightseeing of Cavusin
  Sightseeing of Pigeon Valley
  Sightseeing of Uchisar
• Optional Activities
  Turkish Night Show – 35 EUR
  Hot Air Balooning – 290 EUR
• Entrance Fees
  Goreme Open Air Museum – 20 EUR

Start an unforgettable day by exploring the famous underground city of Kaymakli where ancient Christians took refuge to escape raids and wars for centuries. Here you will discover the complex network of underground tunnels, storerooms, burial chambers and chapels dating back to various eras. Together with the unique geology, each civilization and culture have shaped this marvelous heritage over thousands of years into a one-of-a-kind experience for all travelers. The journey continues towards Konya, home of the famous whirling dervishes – members of the Sufism order. You can relax at your hotel over dinner and replay cherished moments of discovery.

• Accommodation
  Novotel Konya Hotel – 5 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Kaymaklı Underground City

Meet the diverse Turkish culture and its various facades today. Starting with an 8-century-old center of education and architectural beauty, Karatay Madrasa, continue to the Museum and Mausoleum of Mevlana, also globally known as Rumi. Explore the ideas and works of the famous scholar, poet and theologist of the 13th century, whose teachings of understanding and acceptance have lived on to this day. In the afternoon, breathe in the clean scent of the sea as we drive to Antalya. Giving a break at a marvelous local restaurant for lunch, we will arrive to our hotel late in the afternoon. Antalya is a hugely popular seaside resort with endless beaches and premium service. Dinner at the hotel and personal leisure time in the evening.

• Accommodation
  TBA
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Karatay Madrasa Visit
  Mevlana Museum Visit

Today, our first stop will be Perge located 15 km east of Antalya, and home to remarkable ruins of ancient Pamphylia city. The acropolis here holds incredible mosaics dating back to the Bronze Age. With a short drive away lies Aspendos, the sister town of Perge. Aspendos is known for having the best-preserved theatre of antiquity. Imagine an amphitheater maintained in excellent quality over 2,000 years and an unbelievable capacity of 12,000! Its incredible acoustics haven’t aged a day. We return to Antalya to rest up after an epic adventure.

• Accommodation
  TBA
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Perge
  Sightseeing of Aspendos

After breakfast, we make our way to the beautiful Fethiye. After we check-in to our hotel, the afternoon is yours to explore the buzzing resort town.

• Accommodation
  Hotel Greenland – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast we make our way to Saklikent, one of the deepest canyons in the world. We will then continue our journey to Oludeniz. Besides its spectacular beaches, glittering waters and breathtaking natural scenery, Oludeniz is also popular for its water sport. Here you can relax on the exquisite beach or join one of the adventure activities including paragliding and microlighting. Late in the afternoon we depart for our overnight stay in Fethiye.

• Accommodation
  Hotel Greenland – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Saklikent
  Sightseeing of Oludeniz
• Optional Activities
  Paragliding – EUR 120
• Entrance Fees
  Saklıkent – 13 TL
  Oludeniz Beach – 7 TL

Our next stop is Dalyan, a small town situated along the south-western coast popular for its natural and unspoiled beauty. We will join a boat trip to visit the most popular mud bath in Turkey, and we then continue to Iztuzu beach, homeland of world famous Caretta Caretta turtles. After a fantastic boat ride we will reach Iztuzu sandbar with fine sand and turquoise sea.

• Accommodation
  Hotel Greenland – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Dalyan Boat Trip
  Mud Bath
  Iztuzu Beach
• Optional Activities
  Mudbath
  Iztuzu Beach
• Entrance Fees
  Mud Bath – 90 TL
  Iztuzu Beach – 20 TL

It’s time to get your cameras out, because today is a photographers dream! Today we will visit Pamukkale, or ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish. Pamukkale is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertine, giving the appearance of terraces made by carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. Spend time bathing in its pools, or explore the natural and unusual landscape.

• Accommodation
  Hierapark Hotel – 5 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Pamukkale White Terraces
• Entrance Fees
  Pamukkale White Terraces – 30 EUR

Get your cameras ready, as it is time to visit Pamukkale, or ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish. Pamukkale is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertine, giving the appearance of terraces made by carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white castle and people have bathed in its pools for thousands of years. Our next stop is the spectacular, well preserved ancient city of Ephesus. Ephesus was cited in the book of Revelations, and historians believe the Gospel of John was written here. Famed for the Temple of Artemis which was completed around 550 BC and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. We will sleep overnight in the seaside town of Kusadasi.

• Accommodation
  Signature Blue Resort – 5 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Pamukkale White Terraces
  Sightseeing of Ephesus Ancient City
• Entrance Fees
  Pamukkale White Terraces – 30 EUR
  Ephesus Ancient City – 40 EUR

After breakfast, transfer to İzmir airport for your flight to Istanbul. Your tour ends in Istanbul Airport

• Meals Included
  Breakfast