Turkey Discovered - 14 Days
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Overview
Highlights
- Cappadocia - Marvel at the spectacular landscape, explore prehistoric villages, underground churches and fascinating fortresses carved into rock.
- Istanbul - Discover cosmopolitan Istanbul, taking in the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Hippodrome, and more
- Konya - Travel the Silk Road and visit the Mevlana Whirling Dervish Monastery
- Gallipoli Peninsula - Pay your respects at some of the memorials, trenches, and battlefields of WW1
- Troy – Discover the legendary ruins and see a replica of the famous wooden horse
- Pamukkale - Marvel at the white cotton castles, walk along the terraces and opt to take a dip in the steamy thermal pools
- Ephesus - Marvel at the Library of Celsus in Roman Ephesus and explore the Ancient Greek city of Pergamum
- Fethiye - Relax in this picturesque port city on the Turquoise Coast and swim in the beautiful Blue Lagoon
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Trip includes
- Breakfast daily and 8 dinners
- 12 nights 4-5 star hotels and 1 night in an Ottoman Mansion home
- Guided sightseeing - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ruins of Ephesus, Pergamum, Sirince, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Koycegiz, Kayakoy, Antalya, Konya, Cappadocia and Safranbolu
- Koycegiz Lake cruise and mud bath experience
- Ferry crossing of the Dardanelles
- Escorted by an English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guides
- Airport arrival transfer on day 1 of tour and departure transfer (to Istanbul International Airport) at 9am and 1pm only on day 14
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private, modern air-conditioned vehicles
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Itinerary
Touchdown in Turkey! We'll meet you at Istanbul airport and take you to your hotel. You can either explore the city or unwind in your hotel. At 8pm, we'll gather in the hotel to meet our fellow travellers before our adventure begins.
Today we'll explore the sights of Istanbul. Our local guide will weave us through the bustling streets and reveal the fascinating history behind the mosques, palaces and museums. We'll roam the streets of Sultanahmet - Istanbul's old town, explore the famous Blue Mosque and stop off at the stunning Topkapi Palace.
Istanbul - Gallipoli. Once a site of devastating violence, the battlefields of Gallipoli now stand as a sombre reminder of lives lost in World War 1. We'll embark on an eye-opening tour as our guide unpacks the captivating history of the area. We'll explore ANZAC ...
Gallipoli - Kusadasi/Izmir. Taking a tour around the ancient city of Troy, we'll see the replica Trojan Horse and explore streets dating back to 3000BC. On our way to Kusadasi, we'll stop in Pergamum. Once a famous cultural and political centre, we'll explore its preserved temples and fascinating relics.
Kusadasi/Izmir - Sirince. Today, we'll take a step back in time and explore the Roman ruins of Ephesus. Roaming the streets of this classical city, we'll take an unforgettable tour around the carefully restored relics of a once-thriving empire. After our tour, we'l...
Kusadasi/Izmir – Pamukkale. Making our way through cotton farms, we'll arrive at the ruins of Roman Hierapolis and the hot springs of Pamukkale. A surreal landscape of white cliffs, shimmering marble and quartz, the ruins are known locally as 'Cotton Castles'. Walk along the terraces or take a dip in the thermal baths.
Pamukkale - Koycegiz - Fethiye. Arriving in the lakeside town of Koycegiz, we'll set sail on a boat cruise to Turtle Beach. Bathe in the moisturising muds of the local mud bath before we continue to Fethiye; a picturesque town nestled in the banks of Turkey's stunning Turquoise Coast.
Fethiye - Kayakoy Greek village - Oludeniz - Fethiye. In the morning, we'll explore the Greek village of Kayakoy. Then, we'll make tracks to Oludeniz; home to the spectacular Blue Lagoon. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the endless blue waters before we head back to Fethiye.
Fethiye - Antalya. Departing Fethiye we head across to another stunning part of the Mediterranean coast to Demre where we have some free time. There is an optional boat trip to Kekova Island during the months April - October. Later this afternoon we continue to the coastal city of Antalya, where we'll enjoy dinner at our hotel.
Antalya - Cappadocia. After an early rise, we'll head to Konya. On our way, we'll visit the ancient theatre of Aspendos - famously known as one of the best-preserved theatres of the Roman world. In Konya, we'll tour the monastery of the Mevlana whirling dervishes; ...
Today, we'll discover the unforgettable scenery of Cappadocia. A land where time stands still, we'll explore prehistoric villages, underground churches and fascinating fortresses carved into rock. Our expert guide will reveal the secrets of every turn we take. As ...
Cappadocia - Safranbolu. In the morning, you'll have the chance to see Cappadocia from afar with an optional hot air balloon flight. See the surreal landscape from a unique perspective as you glide above the ancient villages and fortresses. We'll then head to Safr...
Safranbolu - Istanbul. In the morning, we'll soak up the sights of the Old Town with a fascinating walking tour. After, we'll return to Istanbul and head to the famous Grand Bazaar. It's the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of Turkey's ...
Friday. Our Turkish adventure comes to an end after saying farewell to your new-found friends. A departure transfer from your hotel to Istanbul International Airport is offered at 9am or 1pm.
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On The Go Tours Reviews & Ratings
I would like to say a personal thank you to both OTG and my guide Esra for making my travel experience to Turkey so smooth and beautiful
Esra’s knowledge on Art, Culture and History was impressive, combined with her selflessness and bubbly personality made our extensive t...
Guide was wonderful, personable and professional and encyclopedic in his knowledge of Turkey's history, geology, geography, agriculture and plants
I loved the route and itinerary, saw everything on my list a...
Absolutely amazing tour and our guide could not have been more knowledgeable and accommodating
Reggie made our tour better by predicting when other tours would be there so we got quieter times at busy sites . His humour and professionalism was amazing. Thanks ...
Burhan is an amazing guide! So much knowledge, so attentive, quick to make alternatives if needed and is still so excited about Turkey after all his years of guiding
Couldn’t have wished for a better experience
Tour was awesome, loved the visits to all the historical sites in Turkey
One of the highlight was going to Gallipoli, it was an eye-opener. Cappadocia region, another one of my highlights, was beautiful during winter with all the snow, d...
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