Upgraded - Discover Turkey
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- See Turkey's highlights and contrasts from the Turquoise Coast to captivating Istanbul
- Visit remarkable Greco-Roman ruins and the stunning travertine terraces of Pamukkale
- Stay in our Upgraded Range of hand-picked Premium hotels along the way
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Our tour starts in Antalya, Turkey's main gateway to the Mediterranean. This lively city on the Turquoise Coast makes a perfect starting point for our journey. For those arriving in time today, our tour leader will meet you in the hotel reception at 7pm and there'll...
This morning we can get our first taste of a traditional Turkish breakfast, which usually consists of yogurts, cheese, and breads along with cucumbers, tomatoes, eggs, olives and fruits. The buffet will also have some international options. Beyond its golden coastl...
Today we'll start our journey through Turkey with a scenic drive to Kas, along the coastal road where the Taurus mountains meet the Mediterranean Sea. Our first stop is at Camyuva to walk along part of the Lycian Way long-distance footpath. The trail is through pine t...
After a leisurely breakfast this morning, we'll drive to nearby Ucagiz and board our traditional wooden Gulet. We've planned a relaxed day cruising around the bay, landing at places of interest, stopping to swim and there will be a BBQ lunch on board. The sea temperat...
This morning we'll continue our journey along the Turquoise Coast with a scenic three hour drive to Dalyan. We'll start our walk near the walls of ancient Caunos and, after admiring views of the delta and beach in the distance, the footpath meanders downhill through t...
We'll leave after breakfast and drive three hours inland to the very impressive Greco-Roman site of Aphrodisias, where the goddess of love once bestowed her sensual favours on her willing devotees. This site is in many ways as spectacular as Ephesus, but far quieter b...
This morning we'll explore one of Turkey's most amazing natural wonders, the 'cotton castle'. The castle takes its name from the white calcareous concretions deposited by mineral springs. Above the natural terraced pools you'll find the ancient spa town of Hierapolis ...
Today we visit Selcuk's historic neighbour, the great Greco-Roman city of Ephesus. We aim to get there in time for the site opening and before it becomes overly crowded with visitors. Once visited by Mark Anthony and Cleopatra, and also by St. Paul, inspiring the ...
This morning we'll have a slightly earlier start as we leave our hotel at about 8 am. We continue our journey north past endless olive groves and pomegranate trees, to the Greco-Roman remains of Pergamon, set impressively on the hill overlooking the modern-day town of...
We'll have an early start this morning, leaving our hotel around 6.30am to board the 30-minute ferry crossing from the Dardanelles Straits to the Gallipoli Peninsula on the European side of the waters. It was here in 1916 that, after much bloody hand-to-hand fight...
We'll head out on foot this morning, firstly towards the Sultanahmet Square. Also known as the Hippodrome of Constantinople, the square was used for chariot racing in the Roman era. Today it's much more sedate but houses iconic landmarks such as the Byzantine Hagia So...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Istanbul. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart at any time. If your flight leaves later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. A transfer to Istanbul Airport (...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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