Turkey Land and Sea

from USD 2379 for 15 days

Visiting: Turkey

Visit picturesque villages like Kas & Kalkan and relax in wonderful secluded bays where you can while away evenings under star filled skies. You will also see the calcified falls at Pamukkale, ancient Ephesus and the extraordinary landscapes of Cappadocia. The balance of historical sites, activity and relaxation is perfect!

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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

Half day walking tour of the old city, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, the Underground Basilica and the Hippodrome. In the evening we board the overnight sleeper train to Ankara. (BD)

Day 3 - ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA

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

Day 4 - CAPPADOCIA

Visit Zelve open air museum and Uchisar ‘Castle’ for a panoramic view of Cappadocia's bizarre rock formations before exploring some of the region's most spectacular valleys on foot. You may have the opportunity to view a Folkshow (US$48), or to see a Whirling Dervish Ritual (US35). (B)

Day 5 - CAPPADOCIA

A free day for independent exploration. You may like to shop for souvenirs in Avanos, well known for its pottery. You could even take a hot air balloon flight (US$190 - US$280). (B)

Day 6 - KONYA – VILLAGE STAY

We visit Konya, home to the famous Whirling Dervish sect, and then continue to Beysehir where we visit an unusual 13th century mosque. We stay tonight in a local home in a peaceful village by a lake, giving us great opportunities to observe rural village life and interact with local people. (BD)

Day 7 - EGIRDIR - ARYKANDA - KAS

Crossing the Taurus Mountains we visit the spectacular site of Arykanda overlooking the River Arykandpos, then drive to Kas with its picturesque old fishing harbour. (B)

Day 8 - KALKAN - FETHIYE - GULET

Following the exquisite Turquoise Coast we drive to Kalkan, a beautiful village that tumbles down the hillside. We continue to Fethiye where we have lunch and then continue to Gocek where we board our gulet for two nights. (BD)

Day 9 - GULET CRUISE

Our gulet cruise takes us around the idyllic bays and islands of the Turquoise Coast. We carry snorkelling equipment on board for those who want more activity but otherwise this is pure relaxation. (BLD)

Day 10 - GULET - PAMUKKALE - SELCUK

Disembark after breakfast. We leave the Mediterranean coast line and drive inland to the calcified falls (or 'cotton castles') of Pamukkale. We then continue to Selcuk. (B)