HIGHLIGHTS OF TURKEY

Adult Group Holidays Leisurely Culture Special Interest

15 days from GBP1,099 to GBP1,199 including flights
Tripcode: ATH

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Countries Visited: Turkey

Some of western civilization's most impressive historical sites

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul

Turkey is quite simply one of the most important countries in the development of the western world. Over the centuries it has provided a geographical and cultural bridge between Asia and Europe and has a host of fascinating places to discover. We start in modern-day Istanbul and travel through Cappadocia, visiting temples, amphitheatres, castles and ruined cities, ranging in period from the ancient Anatolian Kingdoms to the lavish Ottoman Empire.
We visit the memorials of Gallipoli and the harsh mountains of the Anatolian plateau, with plenty of highlights to satisfy those wanting to immerse themselves in the diverse culture and history of the Turkish people.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF TURKEY
Day 1
Fly to Istanbul.
Day 2
Tour of Istanbul, including Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.
Day 3
To Ankara, stopping en route at Abant Lake; overnight in Beypazari.
Day 4
Visit Ankara and Museum of Anatolian Civilisations; continue via memorial at Anitkabr to Cappadocia.
Day 5
Exploration by foot and road, including castle at Uchisar and pottery at Avanos.
Day 6
Optional morning balloon ride; visit underground cities of Derinkuyu and Sultanhani Caravanserai; to Konya, home of 'Whirling Dervishes' and old capital of the Seljuk Turks.
Day 7
Visit Mevlana Museum; explore stunning Graeco - Roman site of Aspendos; overnight Antalya.
Day 8
Free day - optional activities include the Antalya Museum, daily boat excursions or diving.
Day 9
Visit site of Termessos, limestone cascades and thermal springs at Pamukkale and scattered ruins of ancient Roman city of Hierapolis.
Day 10
Visit ruins of Aphrodisias, including examples of famous school of sculpture; continue to Selcuk.
Day 11
Day at Roman city of Ephesus; evening wine tasting and dinner at Sirince.
Day 12
To acropolis of Pergamum, continue to Behramkale with an optional visit to castle.
Day 13
Full day travelling to Istanbul; stop en route at Troy, Anzac Cove and Lone Pine.
Day 14
Free day for sightseeing and shopping.
Day 15
Fly to London.

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