Day 1 - Day 1SaturdayWelcome to IstanbulWelcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel located in the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul 3*.
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Day 2 - Day 2SundayIstanbul old cityTour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Cistern and the Hippodrome. Group dinner tonight. Overnight Istanbul 3*. Dinner.
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Day 3 - Day 3MondayGallipoli battlefieldsOne of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston’s Jolly and the Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali 4*. Lunch and dinner.
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Day 4 - Day 4TuesdayTroy, Acropolis of PergamumThis morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse. Then we tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples, library and medical facilities made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. An afternoon leather goods display follows. Overnight Kusadasi 4*. Dinner.
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Day 5 - Day 5WednesdayEphesus, KusadasiAbsorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. At the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi 4*. Dinner.
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Day 6 - Day 6ThursdayPamukkale, HierapolisTour the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale 4*. Dinner.
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Day 7 - Day 7FridayCaravansaryToday we travel the ancient Silk Road passing several Caravanserails and visiting Sultanhani Caravansary. Tonight, don’t miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia 4*.
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Day 8 - Day 8SaturdayCappadocia, Goreme, Underground CityMarvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, an underground city and more. Overnight Cappadocia 4*. Dinner.
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Day 9 - Day 9SundayNation’s Capital - AnkaraIn the Nations capital, Ankara, we visit the award winning Ancient Civilisation’s Museum. Overnight Istanbul 3*.
(Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri, Cappadocia)
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Day 10 - Day 10MondayIstanbulAfter breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.
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