Private Turkey Undiscovered Tour

Day 1 – Gallipoli Battlefields (D)

Early morning departure to Gallipoli from Istanbul where 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. Overnight Çanakkale.

🏚️ Hotel Option: MD Barbaros Hotel or similar.

Day 2 – Troy – Acropolis of Pergamum (B, D)

Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political center in its time. Overnight Kuşadası.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Boutique Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel or similar.

Day 3 –  Ephesus – Kusadasi (B, D)

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.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Boutique Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel or similar.

Day 4 –  Pamukkale – Hierapolis (B, D)

This morning we will head to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where 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.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Adempira Termal & SPA Hotel or similar.

Day 5 –  Aphrodisias (B)

Depart from Pamukkale towards Aphrodisias the ancient city dedicated to Aphrodite, the goddess of Beauty, Love, and Fertility, also famous for its school of sculpture, we visit the stadium, which is the best preserved in Anatolia, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Tetrapylon, theatre, the Museum. Afterward, we continue on to Bodrum. Overnight Bodrum.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Bodrium Hotel or similar.

Day 6 – Day 6 Bodrum (B)

Today is a free day in Bodrum. Maybe visit Bodrum Castle which was built by the Knights of Rhodes in honor of St.Peter. Or the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, which was constructed as a funeral monument by Artemisia, Queen of Caria, after the death of her brother and husband Mausolos. It is here that the word ‘Mausoleum’ comes from. Or maybe just spend the day at one of the many beaches nearby. Overnight Bodrum.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Bodrium Hotel or similar.

Day 7 –  Koycegiz – Dalyan – Fethiye (B)

Today our first stop is the lakeside town of Koycegiz, its unique environment is preserved as a nature and wildlife sanctuary. Have a bite to eat at one of the lakeside restaurants or explore the local markets, famous for their local citrus fruit. From here it’s a short trip to the other side of the lake and the town of Dalyan.
Take an optional 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 are the Sultaniye mud baths, fun, rejuvenating, and surely a great chance for a snapshot.
From here it’s a short drive to our final stop, the seaside town of Fethiye. Overnight Fethiye.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Nidya Marina Boutique Hotel or similar.

Day 8 –  Fethiye (B)

Free day in Fethiye. Wander around town, relax at the famous Oludeniz beach, or take an optional trip to Saklikent Gorge. Overnight Fethiye.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Nidya Marina Boutique Hotel or similar.

Day 9 – Kayakoy – Antalya (B)

This morning we head to Kayakoy. The morning light provides excellent photos of this deserted Greek village. Afterward, 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.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Boutique Dogan Hotel or similar.

Day 10 –  Perge – Aspendos – Side (B)

Full day tour of the ancient ruins of Perge and Aspendos and Side. In Aspendos, you can see the Roman Theatre built in the 2nd century and seating 15,000 people. The side is one of the best classical sites in Turkey with its Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins. Overnight Antalya.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Boutique Dogan Hotel or similar.

Day 11 –  Konya (B)

Today we travel to Konya and upon arrival, we will visit the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying Mevlana museum. Overnight Konya.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Konya or similar.

Day 12 –  Konya – Cappadocia (B, D)

Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting the Sultanhani Caravansary en-route. In the afternoon, upon arrival at Cappadocia, we will visit Pigeon and Red Valley and then we visit Cavusin village, and lastly Avanos town where we will learn about hand-made pottery. Overnight Cappadocia.

🏚️ Hotel Option: MDC Cave Hotel Cappadocia Hotel or similar.

Day 13 – Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City (B, D)

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.

🏚️ Hotel Option: MDC Cave Hotel Cappadocia Hotel or similar.

Day 14 – Ankara (B)

Early morning departure to the nation’s capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, the mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul. Our tour concludes with the arrival of Istanbul at approximately 7 pm.