Day 1 Istanbul
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Istanbul/Ankara
Istanbul city orientation walk, transfer to Ankara. (1B)

Days 3-5 Cappadocia
Enjoy a home-cooked dinner with a local family. Option to visit the Göreme Open Air Museum and hike in the Rose Valley. (3B,1D)

Day 6 Konya/Village Stay
Explore one of the many underground cities in the region. Explore Konya before spending the night in a local Turkish village. (1B,1D)

Day 7 Antalya
Explore the lovely sea side town of Antalya. (1B)

Day 8 Uçagiz/Aegean sea
Enjoy a freshly cooked dinner before sleeping aboard our boat under the stars. (1B,1D)

Day 9 Kas
Enjoy a morning swimming and relaxing, transfer to Kas. (1B)

Day 10 Pamukkale
Guided walk of ancient city of Hierapolis and Pamukkale. (1B)

Day 11 Selçuk/Ephesus
Explore ancient Ephesus. Optional visits to the Ephesus Museum, Basillica of St John and the mosque of Isa Bey, as well as the nearby picturesque village of Sirence. (1B)

Day 12 Ayvalik
Spend the night in a converted Ottoman mansion. Optional boat trips and visit to swimming beaches. (1B)

Day 13 Troy/Çanakkale
Guided visit of Troy. (1B)

Day 14 Gallipoli/Istanbul
Guided visit of the Gallipoli battlefields. (1B)

Day 15 Kars
Fly to Kars and visit the pinkish stone ruins of Armenian cathedrals, homes, fortresses and palaces at nearby Ani, the former capital of the Armenian Empire. Opt to visit the Kars Castle for panoramic views of the city. (1B)

Day 16 Van
Visit Ishak Pasha Palace en route to Van, the cultural centre of the area's Kurdish majority. Option to visit the ruins of the Fortress of Van. (1B)

Days 17-18 Mardin
Enjoy an Akdamar Island boat trip and church visit before exploring Hasankeyf. Orientation walk of Mardin including Ulu Mosque and a visit to Deyrul Zaferan Monastery. Option to visit a local hammam. (2B)

Day 19 Mount Nemrut/Kahta
Visit the Karakus Tumulus (Women's Monument), Severan Roman bridge and the site of ancient Arsameia at the giant burial monuments atop Mount Nemrut. (1B)

Day 20 Sanli Urfa
Visit beehive houses at Harran and enjoy a guided walk to Golbasi Park and the covered bazaar of Sanli Urfa, the supposed birthplace of Abraham and an important Islamic place of pilgrimage. (1B)

Day 21 Istanbul
Return flight to Istanbul where our tour finishes on arrival. (1B)

Combining the best of western and eastern Turkey, this comprehensive adventure offers a sweeping view of this fascinating country. From the architectural highlights of Istanbul's long history, make your way east for a glimpse of Turkey’s less travelled and more traditional side. Explore exotic covered bazaars, mud brick cities and experience life in a place where time seems to stand still. From its incredible Mediterranean beaches to the unreal fairy chimneys of Cappadocia and giant stone heads of Nemrut Dagi—uncover all that Turkey has to offer.

• Dining in a local family home and tasting regional delicacies
• Relaxing on an overnight boat trip
• Exploring ancient ruins and bargaining in bazaars
• Watching the sunset over Nemrut Dagi surrounded by mysterious rock sculptures
• Marvelling at the landscapes of Cappadocia

• Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10.
• Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

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