Wild Turkey Adventure

from USD 1873 for 15 days

The excitement of canoeing in Turkey’s Koprulu Canyon and hiking amid the stunning natural beauty of the Lycian Mountains is combined with the equally striking landscapes of Cappadocia, Pamukkale and two wonderful nights on a traditional gulet.

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Day 1 - ISTANBUL

Arrive and check into your hotel. Later this evening you will have the chance to meet your tour leader and the other members of the tour. (No meals)

Day 2 - ISTANBUL

A full free day to explore the city. In the evening we board the overnight couchette train to Ankara. (B) Approx. 10 hrs train journey

Day 3 - ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA

Arrive in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. Visit Ataturk's Mausoleum and continue via the salt flats of Tuz Golu to Cappadocia where we visit the underground city of Kaymakli. Tonight there is the chance to take a Turkish bath (US$15). (B) Approx. 5 hrs driving

Day 4 - CAPPADOCIA

A full morning hiking in the spectacular valleys of the region. Free afternoon. In the evening there is the opportunity to view a Folkshow (US$48) or to see a Whirling Dervish Ritual (US$35). (B)

Day 5 - KONYA - KOPRULU CANYON

You could take an early morning hot air balloon flight (US$190 - US$280). After breakfast we drive to Konya, home to the famous Whirling Dervish sect. Tonight we overnight in Koprulu Canyon. (BD) Approx. 8 hrs driving

Day 6 - CANOEING - RAFTING

Full morning on the Koprulu River. You can chose between canoeing or rafting as our group negotiates the waters. In the afternoon we drive to Olympos where we stay in bungalows. (BLD) Approx 3 hrs driving

Day 7 - KAS - KALKAN - VILLAGE STAY

Today we visit the picturesque towns of Kas and Kalkan before driving to Minare village where we stay with a Turkish family. (BD) Approx. 5 hrs driving

Day 8 - TREKKING

Early morning start for our 6-8 hour trek via P?nara. We will have a picnic lunch on the way to Kara Agac where we stay in an old stone cottage. (BLD)

Day 9 - TREKKING - OLU DENIZ - GULET

We follow a beautiful mountain trail down to the most famous beach in Turkey at Olu Deniz. A short drive takes us to Fethiye where we board our gulet. (BD) Approx 5 hrs trekking

Day 10 - GULET CRUISE

Our cruise takes us to some of the most beautiful bays around Gocek. (BL)

Day 11 - PAMUKKALE - SELCUK

Disembark after breakfast and drive inland to Pamukkale where we can see the calcified falls and ancient Hierapolis. Later we drive to Selçuk.(B) Approx 8 hrs driving

Day 12 - EPHESUS

A full free day to visit the amazing ruins at Ephesus and to explore the picturesque winding streets of Selcuk. Half day guided tour of Ephesus (US$30). (B)

Day 13 - BERGAMA - GALLIPOLI

After breakfast a short drive will bring us to Bergama where we have lunch before continuing to Gallipoli. Half day guided tour of Troy (US$35) (B) Approx. 6 hrs driving

Day 14 - GALLIPOLI - ISTANBUL

Morning visit to the war memorials of Gallipoli. Afternoon drive to Istanbul (B) Approx 5 hrs driving

Day 15 - ISTANBUL

Tour ends after breakfast