Our most popular organised tour allows you to visit the major sites in Western Turkey, with loads of free time to get off the beaten track and discover the undiscovered. This tour also provides you with the option of sailing on a Turkish gulet (yacht).

Day 1Saturday Welcome to Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul where you will be transferred to your hotel located in the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul 4*.

Day 2 Sunday Istanbul old city
Tour the city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Underground Cistern and the Hippodrome. Group dinner tonight. Overnight Istanbul 4*. Dinner.

Day 3 Monday Gallipoli battlefields
Today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston’s Jolly and the Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali 4*. Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4 Tuesday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
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, library and medical facilities made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi 4*. Dinner.

Day 5 Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus. Walk down Marble Road towards the Celsus Library and Grand Theatre. We also visit the Leather goods display. Turkey produces some of the finest leather goods in the world and many are made here before branding in Italy. Overnight Kusadasi 4*. Dinner.

Day 6 Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Tour the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale 4*. Dinner.

Day 7 Friday Saklikent Gorge, Fethiye
Leaving Pamukkale, today we visit a carpet village and learn how Turkish carpets are made by hand, what determines their value and the historical and cultural context in which this folk art has blossomed. Afterwards we visit Saklikent Gorge, the longest and deepest canyon in Turkey. Walk through icy water and battle numerous small waterfalls set in sculpted limestone canyon walls. Take a tube ride down the rapids or relax on the platforms. Overnight Fethiye 4*.

Day 8 Saturday Fethiye boat cruise
A lazy day boat cruise leaving from Fethiye to the 12 Islands. Board the boat for a day you won’t forget. Lunch is served on the boat along the way. In the afternoon sail back to Fethiye. Overnight Fethiye 4*. Lunch.

Day 9 Sunday Fethiye
Today you have a free day to do whatever you choose. Paraglide, swim, recover, relax or take a diving tour. Overnight Fethiye 4*.

Day 10 Monday Myra, Antalya
Start the day with a panoramic view following the Mediterranean coast. This is a chill out day. We will visit ancient Myra, which is the hometown of St. Nicholas (Father Christmas). Overnight Antalya 3*.

Day 11Tuesday Aspendos, Tinaztepe Cave
Begin today with a tour of the ancient ruins of Aspendos, which is known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, this impressive theatre is still used today. En-route, we stop at an ancient Silk Road Caravanseray and enjoy the natural beauty of the Tinaztepe sink hole and cave. Overnight Cappadocia 4*. Dinner.

Day 12 Wednesday Cappadocia, Goreme, Uchisar castle
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Tonight, don’t miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia 4*.

Day 13 Thursday Cappadocia, Ihlara Valley, Derinkuyu Underground City
Today we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore Derinkuyu Underground City. Overnight Cappadocia 4*. Dinner.

Day 14 Friday Nation’s Capital Ankara
Today we visit the nation’s capital, Ankara, with a tour of the Ancient Civilisation Museum. Overnight Istanbul 4*. (Optional flight to Istanbul from Cappadocia)

Day 15 Saturday Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.

Tour includes
o Inbound airport transfer from Atatürk airport to your hotel
o Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour (English-speaking Fez rep onboard gulet)
o 1 nights 3 star, 13 nights 4 star hotel accommodation with breakfast
o Fethiye daily boat cruise
o 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners

Tour does not include
o Entrance fees to various sites, tips
o Flight tickets