12-Days Turkey Undiscovered Tour From Istanbul

Day 1 (D)
Pick up between 6:15am - 6:45am from your hotel in the old city of Istanbul or Taksim. Then, depart for the Gallipoli and visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove.
Overnight Çanakkale
Büyük Truva Hotel
Day 2 (B, D)
Step back in time today to visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum.
Overnight Kuşadası
Suhan 360
Day 3 (B, D)
Absorb yourself in history with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis, continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village, learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Overnight Kuşadası
Suhan 360
Day 4 (B, D)
Enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where you tour the ancient city of Hierapolis.
Overnight Pamukkale
Colossae Thermal Hotel
Day 5 (B)
Drive south towards the Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way.
Overnight Fethiye
Marina Vista - Fethiye
Day 6 (B)
Today you have the option to relax on a day cruise around the 12 Islands of Fethiye or experience one of Turkey's highlights on an optional day tour to Saklikent Gorge, Turkey's longest and deepest canyon.
Overnight Fethiye
Marina Vista - Fethiye
Day 7 (B, D)
Relax in the morning and then drive to the resort town of Antalya, with a visit to the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy on the way.
Overnight Antalya
Best Western Khan Hotel
Day 8 (B, D)
Visit famous theatre at Aspendos which is known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, still used today. Then visit Manavgat Waterfalls for a pleasant resting spot.
Overnight Antalya
Best Western Khan Hotel
Day 9 (B, D)
Early departure for Cappadocia, stopping en-route to visit Konya and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and its museum. This afternoon stop at Sultanhani Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia.
Overnight Cappadocia in a Cave Hotel
Day 10 (B, D)
Marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more.
Overnight Cappadocia in Cave Hotel
Day 11 (B, D)
Today, trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Overnight Cappadocia in a Cave Hotel
Day 12 (B)
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where you visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul. End this tour in Istanbul at approximately 7pm.