10
Day
Magic Carpet Tour of Turkey
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
What's
Included
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
