Central Turkey tour: History, Cappadocia & the Turquoise Coast
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- Visit the home of the Whirling Dervishes in Konya.
- Relax in Kas, on the stunning Turquoise Coast.
- Visit the ancient ruined theatre Aspendos.
- Explore the fairy chimneys and cave houses of Cappadocia.
- Marvel at the astounding Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
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Accommodation options: Levni Hotel, Pera Palace Hotel, Hotel Sultanhan & The Bank Hotel Istanbul
Upon arrival into Istanbul airport you'll be met by your local driver and driven to your centrally located hotel.
Accommodation options: Levni Hotel, Pera Palace Hotel, Hotel Sultanhan & The Bank Hotel Istanbul
Today you embark on a tour of some of the main highlights of Istanbul with your private guide, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Spice Market.
Accommodation options: Levni Hotel, Pera Palace Hotel, Hotel Sultanhan & The Bank Hotel Istanbul
Another day exploring with your guide; today you'll visit the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar.
Accommodation options: Levni Hotel, Pera Palace Hotel, Hotel Sultanhan & The Bank Hotel Istanbul
This is your final day in Istanbul. Today you'll visit the Dolmabahce Palace, Suleymaniye Mosque, the Chora Museum, and embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus.
Accommodation options: Kayakapi Premium Caves, Argos in Cappadocia, Yunak Evleri & Esbelli Evi
You'll be taken to the airport today, ready for your flight to Cappadocia. Here, you'll be met and driven to your hotel. In the evening you'll be taken to an ancient caravanserai to watch the mesmerising whirling dervish ceremony.
Accommodation options: Kayakapi Premium Caves, Argos in Cappadocia, Yunak Evleri & Esbelli Evi
Today, explore the cave churches of Goreme Open Air Museum with your guide, then embark on a jeep safari to some of the area's best panoramic viewpoints.
Accommodation options: Kayakapi Premium Caves, Argos in Cappadocia, Yunak Evleri & Esbelli Evi
Today you'll take part in a traditional cookery course in a local family home.
Accommodation: Hich Hotel
You leave Cappadocia today and drive to Konya, via Kaymakli underground city and Sultanhan caravanserai.
Accommodation options: Puding Marina Residence & Kempinski Hotel The Dome
This morning you visit the Mevlana Museum, home of the first whirling dervishes. You'll also visit Karatay Madressah, before driving to Antalya.
Accommodation options: Puding Marina Residence & Kempinski Hotel The Dome
Visit the excellent Antalya Museum with your private guide this morning, then head out to the ruined city of Perge, and nearby Aspendos.
Accommodation options: Olea Nova Hotel, Lukka Hotel, The Upper House Hotel & Lycia Hotel
Leave Antalya today on the coast road south toward Kas. On the way, you'll visit the rock tombs of Myra, St Nicholas' Church and take a boat trip out to Kekova sunken city.
Accommodation options: Olea Nova Hotel, Lukka Hotel, The Upper House Hotel & Lycia Hotel
Today is at your leisure to explore Kas at your own pace. We suggest meandering through the attractive, vibrant streets and soaking up the laid-back atmosphere.
Accommodation options: Olea Nova Hotel, Lukka Hotel, The Upper House Hotel & Lycia Hotel
A further day at leisure. There are several local buses which could take you along the coast to explore the coves, bays and pebbly beaches nearby. Alternatively, you could take a boat trip from the waterfront, to head out along the coast or to some nearby islands.
Drive to Dalaman airport, ready for your flight back to Istanbul. Here you will catch your return flight home.
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