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Experience Turkey - Magic Carpet
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Tour Itinerary
Operated all year round, our Magic Carpet Tour uncovers some of Turkey's hidden treasures in North West Anatolia.
Day 1: Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul where you will be transferred to your hotel, located in the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore.
Day 2: Istanbul City Tour (B)
Tour the city that spans both Europe and Asia, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.
Day 3: Istanbul to Gallipoli (B+L)
One of the most emotionally and touching places in Turkey, today we drive to the World War I Battlefields of Gallipoli, visiting Lone Pine & Chunuk Bair Memorials, Anzac Cove, Johnston's Jolly, the Nek and Gallipoli Museum.
Day 4: Gallipoli to Kusadasi (B+D)
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of Pergamum, a magnificent acropolis with one of the steepest amphitheatres in the world. Its impressive temples, library and medical facilities made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
Day 5: Ephesus Tour (B+D)
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus. Walk down Marble Road towards the Celsus Library and Grand Theatre and immerse yourself into the mystical atmosphere of the city halls and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. We also visit the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Day 6: Kusadasi to Egirdir via Pamukkale (B)
Via the calcium terraces of Pamukkale and the Roman Hierapolis, we continue to the little town of Egirdir today, which overlooks Turkey's 4th largest lake. The town has a strong carpet and kilim weaving tradition and myriad apple orchards.
Day 7: Egirdir to Cappadocia (B+D)
En-route to Cappadocia, today we visit the ancient Caravanserais of Sultanhani and Agzikarahan. These ancient structures once served as halfway points for traders on the Silk Road through Anatolia.
Day 8: Cappadocia (B)
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia, with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys and Derinkuyu Underground City. Tonight there is an option of attending a traditional Turkish folklore evening.
Day 9: Cappadocia to Istanbul via Ankara (B)
Via the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley, today we trek through a region once favoured by Byzantine monks, before continuing onto Istanbul.
Day 10: Istanbul (B)
Tour concludes after breakfast

Tour Includes :
* Arrival airport transfer
* 1 lunch, 3 dinners, 9 breakfasts
* 9 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels
* English-speaking professional tour guides
* Guided tours of Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus, Pamukkale/Hierapolis and Cappadocia
* Transport in an air-conditioned, non-smoking bus

Tour Does Not Include :
* Entrance fees to the various sites
* Personal expenses

Optional Activities:
* Traditional Turkish
* Folklore Evening
* Turkish Bath
* Hot-Air-ballooning

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