Turkish Treasures (trip)

Turkish Treasures

  • Istanbul Airport, Turkey
  • Active & Adventure
Turkey, Africa, Middle East

from $1,499* per person9 DaysApril-October
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Discovery Adventures 15 people max
Highlights

Uncovering your inner-archeologist as you explore ancient ruins with a local expert, sharing a meal with the locals in rural villages, walking through the surreal Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia, being overwhelmed by the mighty Aya Sofya

Standing in the heart of Istanbul, you realize just how much history and beauty Turkey has to offer. Marvel at the Byzantine masterpiece of the Aya Sofya and take in the symmetry of the Blue Mosque. Travel across this ancient land and encounter Cappadocia’s incredible fairy chimneys and its otherworldly landscape. Then bask in history as you walk through the incredibly preserved Roman ruins of Ephesus. Your handpicked guide will take the hassle out of planning and leave you free to savour the ancient treasures of Turkey.

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Turkey, Africa, Middle East

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Itinerary

Day 1 Istanbul

Arrive at any time and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 Istanbul/Overnight Train (B)

Orientation walk of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and magnificent Aya Sofya. Tonight, board our first-class overnight sleeper train.
Days 3-4 Cappadocia (2B,1D)

Morning tour of Ankara, including the Museum of Anatolian civilization, Ataturk’s Mausoleum and Roman Quarter. On day 4, visit to Goreme open air museum, a complex of medieval painted cave churches. This evening walk in the Rose Valley and enjoy dinner with a local family.
Days 5-6 Selcuk (2B,1L)

Flight to Selcuk. Orientation walk including the remains of the Temple of Artemis, Isa Bey Mosque and St John's Basilica. On day 6 take an excursion to the ancient Roman town of Ephesus and visit to Ephesus Museum. Also experience a local lunch and wine tasting in Sirence Village.
Day 7 Canakkale (B)

Travel to Troy and explore the ancient ruins. Overnight in the harbour town of Canakkale.
Day 8 Istanbul (B)

Continue to Istanbul. Option to visit museums and sites or enjoy some shopping.
Day 9 Istanbul (B)

Depart at any time.

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