Our most popular organised tour allows you to visit the major sites in Western Turkey, with loads of free time to get off the beaten track and discover the undiscovered. This tour also provides you with the option of sailing on a Turkish gulet (yacht). 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, the Underground Cistern 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 via Troy & Pergamum (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 Celcus 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 Köycegiz (B+D) Tour the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis and a dip in the hot springs, which were used in Roman times for their therapuetic powers. Day 7: Köycegiz Boat Trip (B+L+D) Board a boat and cruise around lake Köycegiz. Pass the Kings' Tombs, swim at Turtle Beach or cover yourself in mud and take a dip in the thermal springs. Day 8: Köycegiz to Fethiye (B) Leaving Köycegiz, we drive to the ghost town of Kayaköyü, a Greek village that was given up at the beginning of the 20th Century in accordance with the treaty of Lausanne, which saw an exchange of people between Turkey and Greece. Day 9: Fethiye (B) Today you have a free day to do whatever you like! Paraglide, swim, party, relax or take a boat out to Butterfly Valley. The choice is yours! Day 10: Fethiye to Antalya via Saklikent Gorge (B) Saklikent Gorge, the longest and deepest canyon in Turkey is 18 kms long. Cover yourself in wet clay as you walk through icy water and battle numerous small waterfalls set in sculpted limestone canyon walls. Take a tube ride down the rapids or relax on the platforms. Day 11: Antalya to Cappadocia via Konya (B+D) Follow the ancient silk trade route, while heading north- east via Konya to Cappadocia. Day 12: Cappadocia (B) Enjoy a fully guided tour of this fascinating region. Highlights include Göreme Valley, the fairy chimneys and Derinkuyu Underground City. Tonight there is the option of a traditional Turkish folklore evening. Day 13: Cappadocia (B+D) Free day! Perhaps hire a moped and explore the hidden valleys or take a hot air-balloon ride. Day 14: Cappadocia to Istanbul via Ankara (B) Today we head north-east form Istanbul via the capital, Ankara, visiting the Mausoleum of Atatürk. Day 15: Istanbul (B) Tour concludes after breakfast.

Tour does not Include:
* Entrance fees to the various sites
* Personal expenses

Optional Activities:
* Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening
* Princes' Islands Boat Trip
* Hot Air-Ballooning
* Turkish Bath
* Paragliding
* Butterfly Valley
* Diving
* Bosphorus Boat Trip

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