12
Day
Orient Express Tour of Turkey
This tour is
designed for arrivals from the Greek Islands.
Departing Kusadasi, visit the Roman ruins
of Ephesus, the natural calcium terraces
of Pammukale, the lakeside village of
Koycegiz before jumping aboard a Turkish
gulet for some mediterranean sungazing.
Go inland to explore Cappadocian caves
& the cultural offerings of Istanbul.
Day
1 - Arrival Day: Welcome to Kusadasi
Today is an arrival day, so without further
ado…welcome to Turkey! Today, we
meet our guide and fellow traveling companions.
Day 2 - Ephesus
Tour (B)
Guided tour of one of the best-preserved
ruins in Turkey, Ephesus. Visit the Grand
Theatre, Celcus Library as well as the
House of the Virgin Mary and Cave of the
Seven Sleepers.
Day 3 - Kusadasi
to Koycegiz via Pamukkale (B + D)
Drive east to calcium terraces of Pamukkale
for guided tour of Hierapolis. This afternoon,
drive to Koycegiz for night stop.
Day 4 - Sailing
the Med! (B + L + D)
This morning we set sail and launch ourselves
into some of the clearest waters in the
world. Our hardest decision today will
be whether we swim, snorkel, ski, or just
soak up the rays on deck.
Day 5 - Sailing
the Med! (B + L + D)
We continue sailing today without a worry
in the world.
Day 6 - Sailing
the Med to Fethiye (B + L)
Yet another full day sailing the Mediterranean!
Late afternoon we arrive in the port town
of Fethiye where we check-in to our hotel.
Day 7 - Fethiye
to Antalya via Saklikent Gorge (B + L)
Trek through Saklikent canyon and/or tube
down the rapids. This afternoon, drive
to coastal city of Antalya.
Day 8 - Antalya
to Cappadocia via Konya (B + D)
Buckle your seat belts, as we drive across
the Anatolian plain to Konya. Along the
way to Cappadocia we visit the caravanseray
at Sultanhani.
Day 9 - Cappadocia
Tour (B)
This morning we marvel at the surreal
landscape that is Cappadocia.We will visit
the Goreme open-air museum, Zelve, Avanos
Pottery Village and Uchisar Castle. This
evening we have the option of attending
a traditional Turkish folklore night.
Day 10 - Cappadocia
Tour (B)
After breakfast we have another full day
of touring this amazing region visiting
an underground city, the old Greek village
of Mustafa Pasa and Pigeon Valley. We
return to our Hotel late afternoon.
Day 11 - Cappadocia
to Istanbul via Ankara(B)
Drive to the nation's capital in Ankara.
We visit Ataturk's Mausoleum and Ancient
Civilisations museum. This afternoon,
drive back to Istanbul.
Day 12 - Tour
Finishes (B)
Tour finishes after breakfast.
What's
Included
11 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
* Professional English speaking guide
and guided tours of Ephesus, Pamukkale/Hierapolis
and Cappadocia * 3 full days of sailing
on the Mediterranean on-board a Gulet
* Transport in a fully air-conditioned
non-smoking coach * One-way arrival transfer
* 8 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels,
plus 3 nights accommodation on-board a
Gulet.
Tour Does Not Include
Entrance fees to the various sites * Personal
expenses
Optional Activities
Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening *
Hot Air Ballooning * Turkish Bath
