11 days / 10 nights
Carian Discovery Tour
Inclusions
meals
accomodation
activities
transfer
sightseeing
Themes
Honeymoon
Adventure
Family
Summer
Snapshot
Ankara - Atatürk's Mausoleum
Aphrodisias - UNESCO Heritage site
Bodrum Antique Theatre
Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City
Cappadocia - Pigeon Valley
Göreme - UNESCO Heritage site
Istanbul - Blue Mosque
Istanbul - Old City - UNESCO Heritage site
Istanbul - Topkapi Palace
Konya - Mevlana Museum
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
Pamukkale - Hierapolis
Aphrodisias - Museum
Aspendos - Ancient Site
Bodrum Castle
Cappadocia - Love Valley
Cappadocia - Üçhisar - Citadel
Göreme Open Air museum
Istanbul - Hippodrome
Istanbul - St. Sophia Museum
Kibyra - Ancient Site
Manavgat Waterfalls
Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines - UNESCO Heritage site
Sultanhani Caravansary
Inclusions
Outbound Transfer - Istanbul
New Istanbul Airport (IST)
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Tips except driver and guide
Entrance fees
10 nights - accommodation.
- 2 nights4 starBodrumMarina Vista - Bodrum
- 1 night4 starPamukkaleColossae Thermal Hotel
- 2 nights5 starAntalyaThe Marmara Antalya
- 1 night4 starKonyaHilton Garden Inn Konya
- 2 nightsBoutique CaveCappadociaHanedan Cappadocia Suites / MDC Hotel
- 2 nights5 starIstanbulRadisson Pera Hotel
10 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
Exclusions
Tips - driver and guide
Suggested optional activities
Compulsory Travel Insurance
Itinerary
Day 1
Tuesday Bodrum
Make your way to your hotel, check in and enjoy the rest of the day free.
Overnight Bodrum
Day 2
Wednesday Bodrum
Today we will visit Bodrum Castle which was built by the Knights of Rhodes in honour of St.Peter. Onto the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, which was constructed as a funeral monument by Artemisia, Queen of Caria, after the death of her brother and husband Mausolos. It is here that the word 'Mausoleum' comes from. Lastly we visit the Antique Theatre which is situated on the hillside over looking Bodrum.
Overnight Bodrum
Day 3
Thursday Aphrodisias
Depart from Bodrum to Aphrodisias the ancient city dedicated to Aphrodite, the goddess of Beauty, Love and Fertility, also famous for its school of sculpture, we visit the stadium, which is the best preserved in Anatolia, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Tetrapylon, the Amphitheatre and Aphrodisias Museum. Afterwards we continue on to Pamukkale.
Overnight Pamukkale
Day 4
Friday Pamukkale, Kibyra, Antalya
Today we will visit Pamukkale, cotton castles and Heirapolis, including magnificently preserved necropolis, the main steet, gates, thermal baths, the Greco Roman theatre and the Basilica of St. Philippe. Swim in a theraputic bath of hot spring mineral waters. From Pamukkale we head to Antalya, visiting, Kibyra, a little-known ancient city, where you will have chance to see the well preserved stadium and bouleuterion.
Overnight Antalya
Day 5
Saturday Kayakoy, Antalya, Kaleiçi
This afternoon we will take a walking tour of the old town area of Antalya known as "Kaleiçi". Amongst other things we'll visit Hadrian's Gate, the Ancient Harbour and Suna-Inan Kiraç Kaleiçi Museum which even has a Greek Orthdox Church in its garden!
Overnight Antalya
Day 6
Sunday Perge, Aspendos, Side
Full day tour of the ancient ruins of Perge, Aspendos and Side. In Aspendos, you can see the Roman Theatre built in the 2nd century and seating 15,000 people. Side is one of the best classical sites in Turkey with Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins.
Overnight Antalya
Day 7
Monday Konya, Cappadocia
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Overnight Cappadocia
Day 8
Tuesday Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Overnight Cappadocia
Day 9
Wednesday Ankara
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.Overnight Istanbul
Day 10
Thursday Istanbul Old City
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.
Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'.
Overnight Istanbul
Day 11
Friday Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
Accomodations
1 STAR
Aspen Hotel, Colossae Thermal Hotel, Galata Istanbul Hotel - MGallery by Sofitel, Hanedan Cappadocia Suites, MDC Hotel, Marina Vista Bodrum or similar
Policies
Please Note:
1. Group Size : Minimum Group Size of 2.
2. Age : Minimum Age of 8. Whilst there is no Maximum Age set it is assumed the customer is fit enough to take part in the activity or tour. Health documents may be requested.
3. Single travellers are obliged to pay Single Supplement and will have the hotel room to themselves.
4. Instead of travelling between Cappadocia and Istanbul by bus, an optional morning flight from Kayseri (Cappadocia) to Istanbul is available at extra cost. Please contact with us for a quote.
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