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TURKEY LAND AND SEA

Trip code:

 im-ttls

Trip length:

 15 days

Group size:

 Maximum 15

Transportation:

 Private air-conditioned coach, sleeper train.

Trip Overview

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 visit Pamukkale, Ephesus and Cappadocia. The balance of historical sites, activity and relaxation is perfect!

This is a trip for you if you love to experience the culture and tradition of a destination but with a level of inclusions, comfort and organisation that won't test your endurance. You enjoy the freedom of using privately charted vehicles but also understand that sometimes the best way to go is 'local'. Whether a seasoned or a first time traveller, you love to explore without roughing it.

Itinerary & Departure Dates

Day 1 Istanbul. Arrival day. No meals.
Day 2 Istanbul. A morning guided tour of Istanbul. Free afternoon. Overnight train to Ankara. (BD)
Day 3 Ankara - Cappadocia. In Ankara we visit Ataturk's Mausoleum then continue via the salt flats of Tuz Golu to Cappadocia where we visit Kaymakli underground city. Tonight you can try a Turkish bath. (BD)
Day 4 Cappadocia. Visit Uchisar 'Castle' for a panoramic view of Cappadocia's bizarre rock formations before exploring some of the region's most spectacular valleys on foot. (B)
Day 5 Cappadocia. Free day. (B)
Day 6 Konya - Egridir. Continue to Konya, home to the famous Whirling Dervish sect, and Egridir, in the heart of Turkey's beautiful Lake District. (BD)
Day 7 Egridir - Termessos - Kas. Crossing the Taurus Mountains we visit the spectacular hilltop fortress of Termessos then follow the coast to Kas, with its picturesque old fishing harbour. (B)
Day 8 Kalkan - Fethiye. Following the exquisite Turquoise coast we drive to Kalkan, a beautiful village that tumbles down the hillside. We continue to Fethiye where we board our gulet. (BD)

Day 9 Gulet Cruise. Our gulet cruise takes us around the idyllic bays and islands of the Turquoise Coast. We carry canoeing and snorkelling equipment on board but otherwise these are two days of pure relaxation! (BLD)
Day 10 Fethiye - Pamukkale - Selcuk. After breakfast, disembark and drive to Selcuk via Pamukkale. (B)
Day 11 Ephesus. A guided tour of the incredible ruins of the ancient Ionian city of Ephesus. The afternoon is free. (B)
Day 12 Assos. Drive to Bergama and visit the Acropolis, before continuing to the small, picturesque fishing village of Assos. (BD)
Day 13 Canakkale. Free morning to explore Assos. Afternoon drive to legendary Troy where we have a guided tour. (B)
Day 14 Gallipoli - Istanbul. We return to Istanbul via Gallipoli. (BD)
Day 15 Istanbul. Tour ends

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Accommodations

19 nights tourist class hotels, 1 night historic building, 2 nights local mountain house (multi-share).

Meals

As per itinerary B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner.

Departure Dates

31 Jul - 14 Aug
07 Aug - 21 Aug
21 Aug - 04 Sep
28 Aug - 11 Sep
04 Sep - 18 Sep
11 Sep - 25 Sep
18 Sep - 02 Oct
Please contact us for 2005 departure dates.

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