12 Days Orient Express Tour (Seat In Coach)

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. 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.
Overnight Kuşadası

This morning we will head to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale whe-re we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Overnight Pamukkale

Today our first stop is the lake side town of Dalyan. Here we take a leisurely boat trip along the Dalyan River, passing the ancient Kaunos tombs that have been carved into the cliff face. The Dalyan Delta is a nature conservation area and a home to protected loggerhead turtle (Caretta Caretta) nesting grounds. And finally there is the Sultaniye mud baths, fun, rejuvenating and surely a great chance for a snapshot.
From here its a short drive to our final stop, the seaside town of Fethiye.
Overnight Fethiye

Today we take a 12-island boat cruise from Fethiye, you can swim in the crystal clear blue water and enjoy the amazing views of the Turquoise bays, small islands and secluded beaches. You may even see dolphinssea turtles !
Overnight Fethiye

This morning we head to Kayakoy. The morning light provides excellent photos of this deserted Greek village. Afterwards we drive to the resort town of Antalya. Here we will take a walking tour of the old town area of Antalya known as Kaleiçi. Amongst other things we'll visit Hadrian's Gate, the Ancient Harbour and Suna-Inan Kiraç, Kaleiçi Museum which even has a Greek Orthodox Church in its garden!
Overnight Antalya

Today we head for mystical Konya, visiting Aspendos and Konya along the way. In Aspendos, you can see the Roman Theatre built in the 2nd century and seating 15,000 people. On the way to Konya, we will also visit Tinatepe Cave.
Overnight Konya

We will visit the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying Mevlana museum. We continue along the ancient Silk Road visiting the Greek village Sille and Sultanhani Caravansary before arriving in Cappadocia.
Overnight Cappadocia

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Overnight Cappadocia

Today we visit Pigeon and Red Valley, followed by Cavusin village and lastly Avanos town whe-re we will learn about hand-made pottery
Overnight Cappadocia

Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, whe-re we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul

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

(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)