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HIGHLIGHTS OF TURKEY

15 days from GBP1,199 to GBP1,299 including flights
Tripcode: ATH

Countries Visited: Turkey

Some of western civilization's most impressive historical sites

Celcus Library in Ephesus, extensive Roman ruins in Turkey

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.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Fly to Istanbul.

Day 2

Tour of Istanbul, including Hippodrome of Constantinople, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.

Day 3

Towards Ankara, stopping en route at Abant Lake; overnight in Beypazari.

Day 4

Visit Ankara and Museum of Anatolian Civilisations; continue via memorial at Anitkabir to Cappadocia.

Day 5

Optional morning balloon ride; exploration by foot and road, including castle at Uchisar and pottery at Avanos.

Day 6

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 at Sirince.

Day 12

To acropolis of Pergamon, continue to Behramkale.

Day 13

Full day travelling to Istanbul; stop en route at Troy, Anzac Cove and Memorial of the 57th Regiment.

Day 14

Visit Hagia Sofia; free day for sightseeing and shopping.

Day 15

Fly to London.

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Ancient cavetown near Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey

$Dome of Mevlana\'s Mausoleum, Konya$

Cappadocia rock formations

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Turkey is an amazing country and this tour gives a comprehensive taste of much of what there us to experience…

Deborah Aubyn
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Marvellous holiday, varied itinerary with spectacular architecture, guided by a very experienced and helpful guide. You will get the feel…

Pamela Dewhurst
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Fantastic fortnight in Turkey. Saw so much of the country in such a small amount of time, visiting the cost,…

Gary Houghton
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