20 Days Turkey Tour

The 20 Days Turkey Tour begins in Istanbul, where we will see the most major sites of Constantinople’s earlier glory. We will get about the battles attacked in Turkey by hitting Gallipoli, Dardanelles and Canakkale.

Explore Troy, and the remains left over from the Trojan, War. Walk through the Biblical city of Ephesus; we will see the white limestone waterfalls of Pamukkale. We will visit Fethiye then continue cruising Mediterranean.

We will go to Cappadocia, the land of Fairy Chimneys, and the nation’s capital, Ankara, before returning to Istanbul where the tour ends.

Highlights

Search the old and modern city of Istanbul

Wonder at the natural limestone waterfalls of Pamukkale

View the spectacular ‘Fairy Chimneys’ of Cappadocia

Hit the Tomb of St. Nicholas

Rest by the Mediterranean Sea

Walk through the ancient site of Ephesus

Visit the famous city of Troy

Get about the history of the Gallipoli Peninsula

Lunch with locals

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 : Istanbul

Upon landing at Istanbul airport, you will be welcomed at the gate and transferred to your hotel. You will begin out with a brief guidance and have the remainder of the day to see Istanbul on your own.

Day 2 : Istanbul Walking city tour

Breakfast and we will pick you up from hotel for the full day round of Old City part, tour Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar. Free Afternoon. Overnight stay in Istanbul. (Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 3 : Istanbul

Free day to explore Istanbul by yourself.

Day 4 : Gallipoli Tour

We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning (06:00 am ), to leave for Gallipoli. Full day travel of Dardanelles, Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, ANZAC Memorial Site. Honor to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnstons Jolly (Turkish and Allied channels and tunnels), Turkish 57. Army Regiment Cemetery, The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. Lunch will be include on the tour and at the end of the trip transfer to hotel in Canakkale. (Lunch)

Day 5 : Troy and Pergamum tour

After breakfast, Leave for half days tour of Troy. We will tour the Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, where over ten Biblical cities have found, made one on top of the other, dating back to 3500 BC. After Troy depart for Pergamum,, and tour Acrapol, end of the tour catch a bus to Kusadasi and overnight stay. (Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 6 : Ephesus tour

We will leave for a full day tour of the Ephesus Ruins after breakfast, At 09:00 am. Visit Temple of Artemis, the Hadrian, Celsius Library and House of the Virgin Mary. Lunch included on the tour, end the day transfer to hotel and overnight in Kusadasi. (Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 7 : Free day in Kusadasi

Free day, for you to explore Kusadasi town on your own, may be good to visit Sirince village or to enjoy one of the beaches around Kusadasi. (Breakfast)

Day 8 : Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour

You will be picked up from your hotel after breakfast at 08,:00 am for a full day guided Tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Pamukkale, which means "cotton castle", has been formed over time by natural hot springs (35 °C), rich in calcium carbonate, that flow down the slope and form a preternatural landscape: mineral forests, petrified cascades and terraced pools. We will also visit the ancient Greco-Roman Health Spa of Hierapolis - famous for hot thermal springs (they have been using as a spa since the 2nd century BC). And architectural heritage sites like Theatre, The Temple of Apollo, Agora and the Necropolis. At the end of the Tour drive to Fethiye. Overnight in Fethiye. (Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 9 : Free day in Fethiye

After breakfast, it is a free day for you to travel Fethiye on your own, Blue Lagoon and Kayakoy are options, overnight stay in Fethiye. (Breakfast)

Day 10 : Blue Cruise

You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to harbor in Fethiye at 11:00-12:00 to Samanlik Bay for swimming&lunch. Butterfly Valley (sea conditions permitting)is our next stop for a swim&to visit this natural reserve, hosting 136 kinds of different butterflies and moths. Afterwards, we cruise to Oludeniz (The Blue Lagoon) again sea conditions permitting. Option for paragliding available. Last stop of the day is St-Nicholas Island. Byzantine ruins,swim,dinner & 1st night.. (Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner)

Day 11 : Blue Cruise

Around sunrise departure to Firnaz Bay near Kalkan for breakfast & swimming. Cruising to Kas where we stop in the harbour for lunch &visit of this charming fishing village. Of ancient Antiphellos, as Kas was once known, only Lycian rock tombs & sarcophagi and the Roman theatre are left. But the charm of the town remains! In a bay near Kekova, we stop for swimming, dinner & the 2nd night. (Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner)

Day 12 : Blue Cruise

After breakfast departure to the Sunken City of Kekova (this Lycian –Roman archaeological site is protected, so only looking!). Simena, a traditional Turkish fishing village with no car access and Byzantine / Ottoman castle. In Gokkaya Bay, optional water sports are available. Dinner, relax in this pirates haven. (Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner)

Day 13 : Blue Cruise

After breakfast, we have a look at the Pirates Cave before cruising to Andriace harbor. Disembarkation before lunch. We arrive 13:00-15:00 and you will transfer to the bus station, take a bus to Antalya, after arrival transfer to hotel and overnight stay. (Breakfast)

Day 14 : Fethiye to Antalya

Free day to explore Antalya and overnight stay in Antalya. (Breakfast)

Day 15 : Antalya to Cappadocia by plane via Istanbul

After breakfast transfer to airport and take a flight to Cappadocia via Istanbul. After arrive in Cappadocia transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in a Cave hotel at Cappadocia. (Breakfast)

Day 16 : North Cappadocia tour

After breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at 09:30am from you hotel and transfer to the meeting point and start full day tour of Northern Cappadocia. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Pasabag, Cavusin old village and pottery workshops in Avanos. Tour is finishing around at 17:00 and we will organize your transportation to the hotel. Free time and overnight stay in Cappadocia. (Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 17 : South Cappadocia

After breakfast at your hotel, we will come and pick you up at 09:30am from your hotel. Join a full day tour of Southern Cappadocia. Tour is covering Uchisar castle, Pigeon valley, Underground city and hiking in one of the most beautiful valleys. End of the tour, transfer to hotel and overnight stay. (Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 18 : Cappadocia to Hattusas and Ankara (only driver and car - no guide)

After breakfast leave for the capital city of Hittite empire, Hattusas. Hittites are more than 4000 years history in Anatolia. After Hattusas drive to Ankara and overnight stay. (Breakfast)

Day 19 : Istanbul

After breakfast pick up from hotel and transfer to airport for take a flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival Istanbul transfer to hotel. This is a free day for you to shopping in Grand Bazaar or exploring Istanbul again before you leave Turkey. Free time and overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast)

Day 20 : Istanbul

After breakfast, there will be transportation to the airport provided according your flight time.

Notes

Can be customized according to your wishes

This tour is available all year round.

There is no hidden cost.

Departs daily