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Anker Travel
Address: Inonu Bulvari No: 14 Kusadasi / Aydin / Turkey
Phone: +90 256 612 45 98
Email: info@ankertravel.net

11 Days Fire of Anatolia Explorer Tour (Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, Canakkale)

Departure

Istanbul

Duration

11 Day

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Tour ID

FE0018

Starting price

€1.955,00
Per Person

  • Istanbul Old City
  • Sultanhani Caravansary
  • Ephesus
  • Goreme
  • Hierapolis
  • Pergamon

Itinerary

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

Overnight Istanbul

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) , Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum and the Hippodrome.

Overnight Istanbul

After breakfast, cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with a 1 hour Bosphorus cruise by public ferry whe-re your guide will explain the historical sites along the way.
This afternoon there is a flight to Cappadocia, upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free time to explore.

Overnight Cappadocia

Today, we'll visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, as well as tour the numerous levels of an underground city, to marvel at Cappadocia's lunar scenery. Have your cameras ready because photo possibilities abound! Don't miss the optional Turkish folklore event featuring folklore and belly dancers tonight... it'll be a night to remember!
Overnight Cappadocia

Leaving Cappadocia we head south, towards Konya, along the ancient Silk Road, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, just as the ancient traders did. Once in Konya we tour the Mevlana Museum and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi.

Overnight Konya

Today we head for Pamukkale and it's calcium travertines. Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale.

Overnight Pamukkale

Today, we will explore Laodicea ancient city which was the chief city of the Lycus River Valley region. The full name of the city was Laodicea ad Lyceum (Laodicea on the Lycus). The city was originally known as Diospolis (the City of Zeus). The Greek deity considered to be the greatest of the Olympian gods. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods.

Overnight Kuşadası

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus a once a bustling trade hub and religious center, Ephesus today whispers of ancient marvels, from site of the Temple of Artemis to the Library of Celsus's grand facade and the grand amphitheatre.
Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
We continue on to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Here we will visit a local vineyard and learn about local production techniques. You will taste 3 local wines from the region at the garden of the vineyard before returning to our hotel.

Overnight Kuşadası

Step back in time today as we continue on to Bergama and catch the new cable car up to the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. We continue on and visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse

Overnight Çanakkale

After breakfast, we visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels before driving to back to Istanbul.

Overnight Istanbul

After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Details

2024 Departure: 15-29 March, 12-26 April, 10-24 May, -21 June, 5-19 July, 2-16-30 August, 13-27 Sept, 11-25 Oct, 8-22 November 
2024 Price: 
Per person in a double room : 1955 Euro
Single Suplement 600 Euro 

Tour includes :

Inbound Transfer - Istanbul Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
Outbound Transfer - Istanbul Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Wine Tasting
Bosphorus Cruise
Domestic flight between İstanbul and Cappadocia and transfers 
Tips except Driver and Guide 
Entrance fees
10 nights - accommodation
2 nights   Boutique
2 nights   Boutique Cave 
1 night     4 star 
1 night     4 star
2 nights   Boutique 
1 night     5 star
1 night     Boutique
10 Breakfasts and 7 Dinners 

Tour does not include :
Suggested optional activities
Tips - Driver and Guide
Compulsory Travel Insurance

1. Group Size: Minimum Group Size of 2. Maximum Group Size of 20.
2. Age: Minimum Age of 8. Whilst there is no Maximum Age set it is assumed the customer is fit enough to take part in the activity or tour. Health documents may be requested.
3. Single travellers are obliged to pay Single Supplement and will have the hotel room to themselves.
4. We require a copy/image of your passport in order to book flights. You will need to have your passport handy at check-in for any domestic flights. Domestic flight times may vary due to various circumstances.