14 Days: Istanbul - Canakkale - Kusadasi - Pamukkale - Fethiye - Antalya - Cappadocia - Safranbolu

Tour overview:

Embark on a 14-day journey through Turkey, exploring its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Begin in Istanbul with iconic landmarks like the Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque. Visit the historic Gallipoli, Troy, and Ephesus ruins, then relax in Pamukkale's thermal waters. Discover Fethiye's charming villages and beaches, and explore Antalya’s ancient sites. In Cappadocia, marvel at fairy chimneys and underground cities, with optional hot air balloon rides. Conclude in the UNESCO-listed town of Safranbolu and return to Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and Turkish culture.

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Day 1 - Arrive Istanbul

Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative before transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure.

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Day 2 - Istanbul

After breakfast at the hotel, a guided tour to Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and Spice Market. The day ends with an overnight stay in Istanbul. (B)

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Day 3 - Istanbul - Canakkale

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Nek, Conk Bair, Lone Pine and 57th Regiment Memorial, cross the Dardanelles. Overnight stay in Canakkale.(BD)

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Day 4 - Canakkale - Troy - Pergamum - Kusadasi

After breakfast at the hotel drive to legendary Troy; the site where the Trojan War took place, crossing the mountain Ida arrival to Pergamum visit Acropolis and overnight stay in Kusadasi. (BD)

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Day 5 - Kusadasi - Ephesus - Sirince - Kusadasi

After breakfast a short drive to visit Ephesus, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets, leather. We continue to marvelous village of Sirince where can experience one of the most beautiful villages in Turkey. You can do shopping and taste delicious wines of the village. Return to Kusadasi for overnight stay. (BD)

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Day 6 - Kusadasi - Hierapolis - Pamukkale

After breakfast drive through the meander plain and cotton farms, arrive to Pamukkale, time to enjoy the beauty of lime cascade and visit ancient Hierapolis, Overnight Pamukkale.(BD)

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Day 7 - Pamukkale - Koycegiz and Fethiye

After breakfast, this morning we drive to the lakeside town of Koycegiz. Here we take a boat cruise to turtle beach and smother ourselves in mud at the local mudbath. En route to Fethiye. Overnight Fethiye and dinner. (BD)

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Day 8 - Fethiye - Kayakoy Greek village and Oludeniz - Fethiye

After breakfast explore the quaint Greek village of Kayakoy. Afternoon we will drive you to Oludeniz you will have opportunity to swim then drive back to your hotel. Tonight optional sunset cruise with dinner available. Overnight Fethiye(B)

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Day 9 - Fethiye - Antalya

Today we will drive to Antalya , walk in the Old Town see the Hadrian gate and also visit Duden Waterfalls in Lara. Overnight Antalya (BD)

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Day 10 - Antalya (Aspendos) - Konya - Cappadocia

After breakfast, early departure for Konya. En route visit Aspendos Theatre. Upon arrival to Konya visit Mevlana Mausoleum and Whirling Dervishes convent. Journey on to biblical Cappadocia. Visit ancient caravanserai on the Silk Road. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.(BD)

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Day 11 - Cappadocia

Early in the morning an optional balloon tour is available. After breakfast full day excursion in Cappadocia including visits to Kaymakli Underground City, Open Air Museum in Goreme and natural fortress in Uchisar. An optional and fun Turkish folklore evening with dinner is available tonight. Overnight in Cappadocia.(B)

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Day 12 - Cappadocia Ankara Safranbolu

Morning departure for Safranbolu. On the way stop by Ankara and visit Mausoleum of Ataturk and its Museum in Ankara. This is the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. We continue our drive to Safranbolu, the world heritage town of Unesco which is considered as an open air museum. Tonight we stay at an old Ottoman mansion.(BD)

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Day 13 - Safranbolu Istanbul

After breakfast visit the old town of Safranbolu where you can test the fine sample of Turkish delights then continue to drive to Istanbul afternoon visit Grand Bazaar Overnight Istanbul.(B)

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Day 14 - Istanbul.

Breakfast. Transfer to airport. (B)

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