10 Days Turkey Tour – Anatolia Bus Tours

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DAY 2: ISTANBUL – OLD CITY WALKING TOUR

After your breakfast at the hotel, we meet around 08:30 – 09:00 am and take on a fascinating tour through the Old City of Istanbul, we will visit stunning examples of architecture that hail from the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires period. We will have guided visit the stunning Blue Mosque, famed for its blue Iznik tiles, the Hippodrome and Hagia Sofia, which was constructed as a Basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian and explore the impressive Topkapi Palace, which was the main residence of the Ottoman sultans in the 15th century. At the end of the tour, return to the hotel and a free afternoon. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day Includes: Entrance Fees | Group Tour | Breakfast | Hotel Accommodation |

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DAY 3: GALLIPOLI AND WW1 – BATTLEFIELDS

Early morning departure to Gallipoli. Around 07:30 am departure from Istanbul Hotel and drive about 5 hrs to Gallipoli. Today we explore ANZAC Cove and the many memorials dotted across the WW1 battlefields. Our guided tour takes in sights including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial and cemetery, Chunuk Bair Memorial and cemetery, the Nek, Johnston’s Jolly, and the many fortified trenches still clearly visible amongst the scrub after all these years. At the end of the tour, transfer to Hotel and a free afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay in Çanakkale City.

Day Includes: Entrance Fees | Group Tour | Breakfast  | Hotel Accommodation |

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DAY 4: TROY & PERGAMUM ANCIENT CITIES

Around 08:00 am departure from Çanakkale Hotel, and drive about 2 hrs to Troy, which will be the first stop our Tour. The legend of the lost city of Troy and Homer’s poetry was brought to life by its rediscovery in 1863. Subsequent excavations revealed nine ancient cities, one on top of the other, dating back to 3000 BC. We enjoy a tour of the ruins and admire a replica of the Trojan wooden horse that, as the legend goes, was filled with Archaean soldiers who helped to sack Troy.

Driving further south we reach the ancient ruins of Pergamum, home to one of the steepest amphitheaters in the classical world. Then continue driving for 3 hours to Kusadasi Town on the Aegean Coast which is the most famous place of Turkey with lambskin leather manufacturing.

Day Includes: Entrance Fees | Group Tour | Breakfast  | Hotel Accommodation |

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DAY 5: EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY & SIRINCE VILLAGE

After your breakfast at the hotel, we will departure around 08:30 am and drive about 20 minutes to Ephesus. Today, we explore legendary Ephesus Ancient City – perhaps the best-preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean. First settlement dated back to 10th century B.C. Constructed by the Greeks. It was an important center of commerce and a popular destination for pilgrims who came to see the great Temple of Artemis – one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient era. We have about 2 hours to walk on the marble streets of the Ephesus Ruins and explore the ancient buildings such as Celsus Library, Trojan Fountain, Senate, the Stadium, the gymnasium of Vedius and the Great Theatre, ancient public toilets, a brothel, fountains and various temples… After the Ephesus, proceed to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines, where you may see the Turkish Village Life.

In the end, we will visit a cooperative where we will see the hand made Carpet art! Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey which last 1.500 years ago. And at the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Plus, you will be able to visit a leather manufacturer as optional according to the interest of the group! At the end of the tour, return to your hotel and free afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay in Kusadasi Town.

Day Includes: Entrance Fees | Group Tour | Breakfast | Hotel Accommodation |

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DAY 6: PAMUKKALE THERMAL POOLS & TERRACES AND HIERAPOLIS ANCIENT CITY

After your breakfast at the hotel, we will departure around 08:00 am and drive 3 hours to Pamukkale. Pamukkale home of the famous gleaming white calcium terraced pools. Known locally as the Cotton Castles. Pamukkale was formed with calcium carbonate and rich spring water cascaded over the cliff edge. The calcium built natural shelves and pools on the cliffs are known as travertines. Take a barefoot walk along the travertines or will have about an hour free time to a dip in the warm waters of the thermal pool, with its submerged fragments of fluted marble columns.
At the end of the Tour, drive a couple of minutes to your Hotel and free afternoon at leisure.

Day Includes: Entrance Fees | Group Tour | Breakfast | Hotel Accommodation |

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DAY 7: PAMUKKALE TO CAPPADOCIA VIA KONYA

Note: This morning around 05:00 – 08:00 am, you will be able to join Hot Air Balloon Tour in Pamukkale as an optional activity.
Around 09:00 am, a departure from the Hotel and after 5 hours drive, we will arrive to Konya City. We will explore the Sultanhani Caravanserai and the Mevlana museum which is very famous with the whirling dervishes. After a relaxing break, we will keep driving to Cappadocia for 3 hours more. Upon arrival, check-in the Hotel and relax.
Turkish Night & Dinner Show in Cappadocia will be offered as an optional activity for this night.

Day Includes: Entrance Fees | Group Tour | Breakfast | Hotel Accommodation |

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DAY 8: CAPPADOCIA TOUR

Note: This morning around 05:00 – 08:00 am, you will be able to join Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia as an optional activity.
After your breakfast at the Hotel, around 09:00 am your tour guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel and start exploring the most popular places in Cappadocia. During the tour, you are going to visit sights below; The Valley of Red, The Çavuşin Valley, The Underground City of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, Göreme Open Air Museum. At the end of the tour around 16:00 – 17:00, return to Hotel and relax.
Whirling Dervishes/Sufi Dance Show will be offered as an optional activity for this night.

You’ll also have the opportunity to visit World-Wide famous hand-made potteries & Turkish Traditional ceramics work-shop and Onyx work-shop, which specializes in historic jewelry designs that are unique to Turkey and crafted using local materials. For those not interested in exploring or shopping these, there’s time to relax and grab a drink from the local cafe.

Day Includes: Entrance Fees | Group Tour | Breakfast | Hotel Accommodation |

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DAY 9: CAPPADOCIA TO ISTANBUL VIA ANKARA

Cappadocia – Istanbul. Today we will head back to Istanbul via Ankara the capital of Turkey. After a 3 hours drive, we arrive to Ankara and will visit Anitkabir, the mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk founder of the modern Turkish Republic, before returning to Istanbul. Around 20:00 – 22:00 arrive to Istanbul and overnight stay.

Day Includes: Entrance Fees | Group Tour | Breakfast | Hotel Accommodation |

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DAY 10: DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL AIRPORT

After breakfast, our tour draws to a close. An onward departure transfer is included to Istanbul International Airport. The departure transfer times will be offered at 9 am and 1 pm, You may take one of those services.
End of your 10 Days Turkey Tour, hope to welcome you again!

Day Includes:  Breakfast  | Airport Transfer |