15Days Flying Carpet
Price starting from $ 5229 per person on twin sharing basis
You'll soak up the rich history of cosmopolitan Istanbul, be amazed by incredible landscapes and waterfalls, soak up the sun, swim in crystal-clear waters, and walk in the footsteps of some of history's greats as you visit impressive ruins.
Istanbul - Cannakale - Kusadasi – Pamukkale - Fethiye – Antalya - Cappadocia - Istanbul
Day 1 – Thursday: Istanbul
Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 – Friday: Istanbul (B)
Today go for a half-day guided tour of the Istanbul, the only city to span two continents and visit the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.
Day 3 – Saturday: Istanbul - Gallipoli Battlefields - Canakkale (B/D)
Drive to Canakkale, Enroute visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels. Continue the drive to Canakkale for overnight.
Day 4 – Sunday: Canakkale – Kusadasi (B/D)
Drive to Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the Pergamum. Later drive to Kusadasi for overnight.
Day 5 – Monday: Kusadasi (B/D)
Full day guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines.
Day 6 – Tuesday: Kusadasi – Pamukkale (B/D)
Drive to Travertines, in Pamukkale and later tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. If time permits take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times.
Day 7 – Wednesday: Pamukkale – Aphrodisias – Fethiye (B/D)
Today drive to Fethiye and board a Gulet. Enjoy an onboard dinner. The rest of the evening is at your leisure
Day 8 – Thursday: Fethiye (B/L/D)
Today you will stay on Gulet. You will cruise to Dockyard Island, Tasyaka and Bedri Rahmi Bay. Tonight will be spent at a secluded cove or island.
Day 9 – Friday: Fethiye (B/L/D)
Today you will cruise to Gocek Island to swim, snorkel or just laze in the sunshine.
Day 10 - Saturday: Antalya (B)
This morning after disembarking from Gulet, head to Kayakoy. Afterwards, you will drive to the resort town of Antalya. Here we will take a walking tour of the old town area of Antalya.
Day 11 - Sunday: Antalya (B)
Today you will go for a full-day tour of the ancient ruins of Perge, Aspendos and Side. In Aspendos, you can see the Roman Theatre which was built in the 2nd century and has seating of 15,000 people. The side is one of the best classical sites in Turkey with Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins.
Day 12 - Monday: Antalya - Cappadocia (B/D)
Today you will travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana Museum in Konya along the way, later drive to Cappadocia.
Day 13 - Tuesday: Cappadocia (B/D)
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as you visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Day 14 – Wednesday: Cappadocia – Ankara – Istanbul (B)
Drive to the nation's capital, Ankara, on arrival visit the Anitkabir, the mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Later drive to Istanbul for overnight.
Day 15 - Thursday: Istanbul (B)
Transfer to the airport.
Departures in 2024:
Apr 2024: 06/16
May 2024: 04/18
Jun 2024: 01/15/29
Jul 2024: 13/27
Aug 2024: 10/24
Sep 2024: 07/21
Oct 2024: 05/19
Included: Accommodation in good 3 star or 4-star hotels, meals as specified, transport using aircon vehicles, local English speaking guides.
Prices quoted are only indicated and are based on Low Season Dates in NZ Dollers. Subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.