Extraordinary sights – Ancient Cities of Termessos, Aspendo, Hattusa
Center & Eastern Turkey
14 Day Tour - From: $ 1450
Highlights of the trip
-Discover Istanbul’s extraordinary sights including the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and Topkapi Palace
-Visit the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, the ancient city of Hattusa
-Visit the Pamphylian city of Perge and the ancient city of Aspendos
-Discover the ancient city of Termessos, built high in the Taurus Mountains
-View 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
BRIEF ITINERARY
DAY 1
Depart for Turkey
DAY 2
at approximately 7 PM, attend an orientation meeting at with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers, followed by a Welcome Dinner at the hotel.
DAY 3
Visiting the magnificent Mosque, Blue Grand Bazaar, a favorite place for shopping .
DAY 4
transfer to the airport for your flight to Ankara, visit the Anatolian Civilizations Museum
DAY 5
Visit the ancient city of Hattusa, UNESCO World Heritage Site and View the famous Lion’s Gate.
DAY 6
Embark on a full day tour of Cappadocia, Visit the Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Goreme Valley to see early Christian churches.
DAY 7
Exploration of Cappadocia begins at the fascinating Ozkonak Underground City.
Guvercinlik(Pigeon’s Valley), Optional: Whirling Dervishes Performance (PM)
DAY 8
travel to Antalya, Konya, a city renowned for its Seljuk architecture.
DAY 9
Take a city tour of Antalya that includes Hadrian’s Gate, the Clock Tower, city walls and a visit to the Antalya Archaeological Museum.
Day 10
depart for Pamukkale. stop to visit the ancient city of Termessos,View the lower city walls, temples and monuments.
DAY 11
Depart Pamukkale and drive to Bodrum. En route, stop to visit the Necropolis
DAY 12
tour of Bodrum at Crusader Castle, housing Turkey’s Museum of Underwater Archaeology. view the historical windmills standing near the Bodrum harbor.
DAY 13
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Bodrum to explore on your own.
DAY 14
Sunday – Ancient Ephesus, Izmir
Price Includes
All domestic flights in the itinerary
All accommodation in the itinerary
All ground transportation in the itinerary (door-to-door)
All excursions in the itinerary with professional, English-speaking guides
Entrance fees to scheduled museums and similar establishments
Breakfast at hotels, lunch on excursions
Travel insurance and taxes
14 nights First Class accommodations
Hotel porterage
Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles
21 meals: 14 breakfasts, 7 dinners (including welcome & farewell dinners)
Active itinerary with unique cultural features
