Best of anatolia tour

Day 1 Friday

Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore Istanbul.

Overnight Istanbul 5 star Dosso Dossi Downtown Hotel

Day 2 Saturday

Istanbul Old City

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.
Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'.

Overnight Istanbul 5 star Dosso Dossi Downtown Hotel(B)

Day 3 Sunday

Ankara, Cappadocia

After breakfast we drive towards the nation's capital, Ankara to visit Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Ataturk before continuing on to the surreal landscape of Cappadocia.

Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel (B, D)

Day 4 Monday

Goreme, Underground City

Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag and Uchisar castle and Kaymakli underground city. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand what determines their value. Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers... a night you won't forget!

Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel (B, D)

Day 5 Tuesday

Konya, Pamukkale

Leaving Cappadocia we head south along the ancient Silk Road just as the ancient traders did. Along the way we visit Sultanhani Caravansary, before stopping at Konya to tour the Mevlana Museum.

Overnight Pamukkale 5 star Colossae Thermal Hotel (B, D)

Day 6 Wednesday

Pamukkale, Aphrodisias

Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. We then drive to Aphrodisias, home of the famous Temple of Aphrodite.

Overnight Kuşadası 5 star Suhan 360 (B, D)

Day 7 Thursday

Ephesus

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before driving to Izmir.

Overnight Kuşadası 5 star
Suhan 360 (B)

Day 8 Friday

Marmaris

After breakfast, you will drive towards to Marmaris and the remainder of day is free to explore.

Overnight Marmaris 3 star Malibu Beach Hotel (B, D)

Day 9 Saturday

Marmaris

We board the Gulet at Marmaris around 5pm. Relax with a welcome drink at the pre-cruise information session. Enjoy an onboard dinner while meeting the other passengers. Overnight in Marmaris harbour.

Overnight Marmaris Harbour Gulet Cabin Gulet (B, D)

Day 10 Sunday

After breakfast we cruise to Ekincik and the beautiful beach of Izturu, which is famous for the sea turtle called Carette. The ancient city of Caunos is closeby where you can take a boat trip up the Dalyan river, passing Lycian rock tombs on the way to the sulphurous mud baths and hot springs.

Overnight Ekincik Bay Gulet Cabin Gulet (B, L, D)

Day 11 Monday

Today we cruise to world-famous Oludeniz Bay where we will anchor for lunch & swimming break. The next stop will be Gemiler island - it is recommended to have an early evening walk to Church of St. Nicholas, which remains from Byzantium.

Overnight Kızıl Ada Gulet Cabin Hotel to be advised (B, L, D)

Day 12 Tuesday

Fethiye

After breakfast, we will cruise to Turunc Pinari then head to Fethiye for disembarkation in the afternoon at approximately 5 pm. (B, L)

(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)