One Week in Turkey

Today we sit back and relax in the coach. Watch the amazing Turkish scenery unfold before us and see small towns and villages as we pass on by. We will drive through the capital city of Ankara before we reach Cappadocia. In the afternoon, we will visit Derinkuyu Underground City, a city complete with a church, wells, food stores, and even stables which is all located 60m under the ground. End the day with an optional traditional Hamman (Turkish bath).

• Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Included Activities Sightseeing of Derinkuyu Underground City
• Optional Activities Turkish Bath Experience – 30 EUR
• Entrance Fees Derinkuyu Underground City – 13 EUR

Rise and shine, it will be an early start for our optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over the stunning landscapes and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Or if preferred enjoy a leisurely start to the morning before we all fill up on breakfast. We will explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed Göreme, and tick off bucket list sights along the way including Göreme Musuem, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar and Cavusin. Tonight, get your dancing shoes on for our optional Turkish Night.

• Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Included Activities Goreme Open Air Museum Visit Sightseeing of Cavusin Sightseeing of Pigeon Valley Sightseeing of Uchisar
• Optional Activities Turkish Night Show – 50 EUR Hot Air Balooning – 290 EUR
• Entrance Fees Goreme Open Air Museum – 20 EUR

Today, we make our way to Pamukkale, known as the Cotton Castle & spend the day there. Pamukkale is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertine, giving the appearance of terraces made by carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white castle and people have bathed in its pools for thousands of years.

• Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Included Activities Sightseeing of Pamukkale White Terraces
• Entrance Fees Pamukkale White Terraces – 30 EUR

This morning our first stop is the spectacular, well preserved ancient city of Ephesus. Ephesus was cited in the book of Revelations, and historians believe the Gospel of John was written here. Famed for the Temple of Artemis which was completed around 550 BC and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. We will sleep overnight in the seaside town of Kusadasi.

• Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Included Activities Sightseeing of Pamukkale White Terraces Sightseeing of Ephesus Ancient City
• Entrance Fees Pamukkale White Terraces – 30 EUR Ephesus Ancient City – 40 EUR

After breakfast we will depart for ancient city of Troy. You may of heard of Troy from Greek mythology or maybe just watched the Brad Pitt movie, but now you will visit the ruins and archaeological site of the city of Troy, and of course the famous wooden horse. We will stay overnight in Canakkale. You will have the evening to relax and discover the town.

• Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Included Activities Sightseeing of Troy Ancient City
• Entrance Fees Troy Ancient City – 27 EUR

Today we depart for the shores of Gallipoli. A place of important significance for Aussies and Kiwis, we will visit the beach and cemeteries at ANZAC Cove, before paying our respects at memorial sites Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine. In the afternoon, we will drive back to where our adventure began, Istanbul where our trip will end.

• Meals Included Breakfast
• Included Activities Sightseeing of Anzac Cove Sightseeing of Beach Cemetery Sightseeing of Lone Pine Sightseeing of Chunuk Bair Sightseeing of War Trenches