Tour Turkey Unplugged - 10 Days

Accommodation

9 nights 4 star and special class hotels

Transport

Airport arrival transfer on day 1 of tour and departure transfer (to Istanbul International Airport) at 9am and 1pm only on day 10 All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Others

Guided sightseeing - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ruins of Ephesus and Pergamum, Pamukkale, Hierapolis and Cappadocia

Meals

Breakfast daily and 1 dinner

Guide

Guided sightseeing - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ruins of Ephesus and Pergamum, Pamukkale, Hierapolis and Cappadocia Escorted by an English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide

Not included:

Others

International flights and visa Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow EUR €5 - 7 per day, per traveller as a tip for your guide and EUR €2 per day for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture

Optional

Optional evening of Turkish folklore

Flights

International flights not included.

Insurance

Every traveler must have suitable travel insurance to take part in this tour.

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Turkey
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Turkey

Saturday. Welcome to Turkey and the start of your holiday. There’s an included arrival transfer to our hotel before the afternoon is at leisure. Relax in the hotel or head out to explore the city. Istanbul is easy to get around on foot and there are plenty of restaurants and cafes dotted about the city.
Day 2 Day 2: The Old City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: The Old City

This morning we’ll embark on a fascinating tour through the Old City of Istanbul, we’ll visit stunning examples of architecture that hail from the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires eras. We’ll visit the stunning Blue Mosque, both inside and out. See the six exterior minarets and the famed blue Iznik tiles. Discover the Hippodrome and view the exterior of Hagia Sophia, which was constructed as a Basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Finally, we explore the impressive interior of Topkapi Palace, which was the main residence of the Ottoman sultans in the 15th century.
Day 3 Day 3: Gallipoli - Ww1 Battlefields
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Gallipoli - Ww1 Battlefields

Istanbul – Gallipoli. Today we explore ANZAC Cove and the many memorials dotted across the WW1 battlefields. Our guided tour takes in sights including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial and cemetery, Chunuk Bair Memorial and cemetery, the Nek, Johnston’s Jolly and the many fortified trenches still clearly visible amongst the scrub after all these years.
Day 4 Day 4: Troy & Kusadasi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Troy & Kusadasi

Gallipoli – Kusadasi. This morning we enjoy a short guided tour of Troy. The legend of the lost city of Troy and Homer’s poetry was brought to life by it’s rediscovery in 1863. Subsequent excavations revealed nine ancient cities, one on top of the other, dating back to 3000 BC. We enjoy a tour of the ruins and admire a replica of the Trojan wooden horse that, as legend goes, was filled with Aechaean soldiers who helped to sack Troy. Driving further south we reach the ancient ruins of Pergamum, home to one of the steepest amphitheatres in the classical world. Pergamum was also famous for its Asclepion (medical centre). We continue to Kusadasi on the Aegean Coast via a leather manufacturing house.
Day 5 Day 5: Ancient Ephesus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Ancient Ephesus

Today, we explore legendary Ephesus - perhaps the best-preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean. Under Roman rule, Ephesus was a vast and prosperous city with a population nearing 250,000. It was an important centre of commerce and a popular destination for pilgrims who came to see the great Temple of Artemis - one of the Seven Ancient Wonders. We have plenty of time to tour the marble ruins of Ephesus. Discover the famous Library of Celsus, the Stadium, the gymnasium of Vedius and the Great Theatre. We’ll see ancient public toilets, a brothel, fountains and various temples. There’s also a visit to a carpet manufacturing house.
Day 6 Day 6: Pamukkale Thermal Pools
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Pamukkale Thermal Pools

Kusadasi – Pamukkale. Driving east, we arrive at Pamukkale - home of the famous gleaming white calcium terraced pools. Known locally as the Cotton Castles, they’re a natural phenomena and gift from Mother Nature. Pamukkale was formed when warm, calcium rich mineral water cascaded over the cliff edge, cooling and depositing in the process. The calcium built natural shelves and pools on the cliffs are known as travertines. Take a barefoot walk along the travertines or opt for a dip in the warm waters of the thermal pool, with its submerged fragments of fluted marble columns. Our last stop of the day is the ruined spa town of Hierapolis, famed for the curative powers of its mineral springs. These were dammed to create communal baths.
Day 7 Day 7-8: Fairytale Cappadocia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7-8: Fairytale Cappadocia

Pamukkale - Cappadocia. On day 7 we drive to Cappadocia, stopping to visit some ancient caravanserais (roadside inns) such as Sultanhani. Tonight there’s a fun optional evening of Turkish folklore. On day 8 we enjoy a guided tour of Cappadocia - perhaps the jewel in Turkey’s crown. Cappadocia is one of Turkey’s most extraordinary national treasures. The utter improbability of the surreal landscape has to be seen to be believed with its ‘stuff of fables’ cave dwellings and phallic ‘fairy chimneys’ landscape. Whole troglodyte villages, subterranean churches and fortresses have been hewn from the soft, porous, eerily eroded rock of Cappadocia. A guided tour of the region takes us to the World Heritage listed Goreme Valley. See stunning examples of rock-cut Byzantine churches, chapels and temples. Marvel at Zelve, with its phallic-like eroded landscape. Stopping on the outskirts of Goreme Village we have the opportunity to see Pigeon Valley, where centuries old pigeon houses are carved into the surrounding cliffs. Our tour also takes in the incredible Uchisar castle-mountain. Enjoy marvelous views of Cappadocia from the summit and explore the underground city of Kaymakli. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit an Onyx shop, which specializes in historic jewellery designs that are unique to Turkey and crafted using local materials. For those not interested in shopping, there’s time to relax and grab a drink from the local cafe. This evening, we enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Day 8 Day 9: Back To Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Back To Istanbul

Cappadocia - Istanbul. Today we head back to Istanbul, stopping en route for lunch (payable locally). We arrive into Istanbul in the evening. If you’d prefer to avoid the long journey over land today, we also offer the opportunity to fly from Cappadocia to Istanbul.
Day 9 Day 10: Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Istanbul

Monday. After breakfast our tour draws to a close. An onward departure transfer is included to Istanbul International Airport and is offered at 9am and 1pm today.

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Turkey Unplugged - 10 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Turkey Unplugged - 10 Days

Day 1: Welcome To Turkey

Day 2: The Old City

Day 3: Gallipoli - Ww1 Battlefields

Day 4: Troy & Kusadasi

Day 5: Ancient Ephesus

Day 6: Pamukkale Thermal Pools

Day 7-8: Fairytale Cappadocia

Day 9: Back To Istanbul

Day 10: Istanbul

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