Tours in Turkey - Orient Express - 15 day tour

Bus Tours Turkey

	Ephesus - Selcuk
Overnight Stop Add On: Gulet cruise Stop Add On: Eastern Explorer Tour Route

This tour is designed for arrivals from the Greek Islands. Departing Kusadasi, visit the Roman ruins of Ephesus, the natural calcium terraces of Pammukale, the lakeside village of Koycegiz before jumping aboard a Turkish gulet for some mediterranean sungazing. Go inland to explore Cappadocian caves & the cultural offerings of Istanbul

Today is an arrival day, so without further ado… welcome to Turkey! Today, we meet our guide and fellow travelling companions. Overnight Kusadasi (D)

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus. Walk down Marble Road towards the Celsus Library and Grand Theatre. We also visit the Leather goods display. Turkey produces some of the finest leather goods in the world and many are made here before branding in Italy. Overnight Kusadasi. (B,D)

Tour the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Fethiye. (B,L)

A lazy day boat cruise leaving from Fethiye to the 12 Islands. Board the boat for a day you won't forget. Lunch is served on the boat along the way. In the afternoon sail back to Fethiye. Overnight Fethiye. (B,L)

Today you have a free day to do whatever you choose. Paraglide, swim, recover, relax or take a diving tour. Overnight Fethiye. (B)

You have free time this morning. In the afternoon we will visit Karakoy an old Greek village and drive to Antalya. Overnight Antalya. (B)

Begin today with a tour of the ancient ruins of Aspendos, which is known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, this impressive theatre is still used today. En-route, we stop at an ancient Silk Road Caravanseray and enjoy the natural beauty of the Tinaztepe sink hole and cave. Visit the wonderful ancient city of Perge where St Paul preached his first sermon, it was one of the biggest ancient Roman cities in Asia Minor. Before arriving in Antalya we visit Kursunlu waterfall. Overnight Antalya. (B)

Early departure for Konya, stopping en-route to visit the natural beauty of Tinaztepe sink hole and cave. Once in Konya we visitthe monasteryof the whirling servishes and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi. Drive the afternoon toCappadocia via Sultanhani. This is a fine example of a Seljuk Caravanseri and the largest in Anatolia. Overnight Cappadocia. (B,D)

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia. (B,D)

Today we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore Derinkuyu Underground City. Overnight Cappadocia. (B,D)

Today we visit the nation's capital, Ankara, with a tour of the Ancient Civilisation Museum. Overnight Istanbul. (B)
(Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri, Cappadocia)

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)

Tour includes

o Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
o Fethiye daily boat cruise
o 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
o 11 nights - Boutique, 4 star accommodation in total.
  - 2 nights in Antalya
  - 3 nights in Cappadocia
  - 3 nights in Fethiye
  - 1 night in Istanbul
  - 2 nights in Kusadasi

Tour does not include

o Entrance fees to various sites, tips