Istanbul, Ataturk & Cappadocia - 11 days
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Highlights
- Istanbul - Take in the highlights of this historic city, including Topkapi Palace & the Blue Mosque, and opt for a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait
- Ankara - Browse the fascinating Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and take in the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey
- Cappadocia - Delve into the underground cities of Saratli and Goreme on an optional tour, and opt for a memorable hot air balloon flight at sunrise
- Pamukkale - Admire the hot springs and take a dip in the famous thermal pools, then visit the Roman spa town of Hierapolis
- Ephesus - Wander the ancient streets of these well-preserved ruins on an optional tour, and marvel at the legendary Library of Celsus
- Pergamum - Marvel at the Roman amphitheatre which is one of the steepest in the classical world
- Troy - Tour the ancient city of myth and legend, and see a wooden replica of the fabled Trojan Horse
- Gallipoli - Visit some of the peninsula's most famous war memorials and battlefields, including ANZAC Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine
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- 10 breakfasts & 5 dinners
- 10 nights 4-5 star hotels
- Guided sightseeing in Istanbul, Ankara, Pamukkale, Troy & Gallipoli
- Escorted by an English speaking tour guide
- Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and airport departure transfer on day 11
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
- Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.
Itinerary
Welcome to Istanbul! On arrival in the city, you will be escorted to our hotel. There is a brief welcome meeting at 19:00 and then the rest of the evening is at leisure for you to relax or head out and explore the city, formerly known as Constantinople.
Today we discover the sights of Istanbul, one of Europe's oldest and most fascinating cities, straddling the border with Asia. We visit Topkapi Palace, which was home to the majority of Ottoman sultans between 1453 and 1852. Take in the Hippodrome, once home to chario...
Istanbul - Ankara. Today you can either enjoy a relaxing morning at the hotel, or join an optional cruise along the Bosphorus, the narrow strait of water that divides Istanbul and marks the border between Europe and Asia. The shores of the Bosphorus are lined with Ott...
Ankara - Cappadocia. Today we enjoy an included visit to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, housed in a historic caravanserai and featuring Hittite artefacts dating back several thousand years. We also visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, father of modern Turkey. Le...
Consider a memorable sunrise hot air balloon ride over the volcanic valleys of Cappadocia this morning. You can then choose to spend the day exploring Cappadocia at your own pace, or join our optional tour of the region. If you choose the optional excursion, you will ...
Cappadocia - Pamukkale. Today we have a long drive (7 - 8 hours) westwards to Pamukkale. Stock up on snacks and watch the world pass by on a scenic drive. Reaching Pamukkale, dinner is included.
Pamukkale - Izmir. Visit the unique cotton fortress of Pamukkale, with its white lime cascades formed by mineral springs, and the ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis. After our visit to this Turkish highlight, we journey to Izmir.
Today you have a day at leisure or can join an optional tour of the world-renowned ruins of Ephesus. This ancient city served as a pivotal cultural hub in the past and continues to captivate visitors today. On this optional tour, walk alongside 2,000 year-old marble s...
Izmir - Pergamum - Troy - Canakkale. Say goodbye to Izmir as we visit the ruined city of Pergamum, including the ancient medical centre of Asclepion. We continue to the historic and fabled town of Troy, complete with a replica wooden horse! As well as featuring in a w...
Canakkale - Gallipoli - Istanbul. Our day begins with exploration of the Gallipoli Peninsula. This area is known for the many bloody battles fought here during the First World War. We visit many of these sites and the surrounding war memorials, including ANZAC Cove, L...
Your Turkish adventure comes to an end today. Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before an included transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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- International flights and visa
- Optional tour of Cappadocia on day 5 and optional tour of Ephesus on day 8
- Other optional excursions as per the itinerary
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