10Days Easymade Turkey

Price starting from $ 3932 per person on twin sharing basis
Istanbul – Canakkale - Kusadasi – Cappadocia - Istanbul

Ease into your Turkey Experience as part of a small group tour heading from magical Istanbul down the Aegean Coast, then visit Cappadocia with its unique landscape.

Itinerary

Day 1

Saturday: Istanbul

Arrival and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2

Sunday: 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

Monday: 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.

 

Day 4

Tuesday: Canakkale – Kusadasi (B/D)

We visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Later drive to Kusadasi for overnight.

Day 5

Wednesday: Kusadasi (B/D)

Full day 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.

Day 6

Thursday: Kusadasi – Pamukkale – Kusadasi (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

Friday: Kusadasi – Cappadocia (B)

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kayseri. On arrival in Kayseri, transfer to Cappadocia for overnight.

Day 8

Saturday: Cappadocia (B/L)

Full day tour of Northern Cappadocia, visit Esentepe, Uchisar Castle. A short trek through Rose Valley to Cavusin, Afterwards, visit the Pasabag Fairy Chimneys, Devrent Valley and Urgup Winery.

 

Day 9

Sunday: Cappadocia (B/L)

Full day tour of South Cappadocia. Visit Pigeon Valley, Red Valley, the village of Cavusin, Cave churches and finally drive to Kaymakli Underground City.

 

Day 10

Monday: Cappadocia - Istanbul (B)

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.

Departures in 2024

Mar 2024: 02 / 09 / 16 / 23 / 30

Apr 2024: 06 / 13 /20 /27

May 2024: 04 / 11/ 18 / 25

Jun 2024: 01/ 08 /15 /22 / 29

Jul 2024: 06/ 13 / 20 / 27

Aug 2024: 03 /10 / 17 / 24 / 31

Sep 2024: 07/ 14 / 21 / 28

Oct 2024: 05 / 12 / 19 /26

Nov 2024: 02/ 09 / 16/ 23/ 30

Dec 2024: 07 / 14 / 21 / 28

Included: Accommodation in good 3 star or 4-star hotels, meals as specified, transport using aircon vehicles, local English speaking guides and domestic flights Izmir - Cappadocia - Istanbul.

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.