This tour is designed for arrivals from the Greek Islands. Departing Kusadasi, visit the Roman ruins of Ephesus, the natural calcium terraces of Pammukale, the lakeside village of Koycegiz before jumping aboard a Turkish gulet for some mediterranean sungazing. Go inland to explore Cappadocian caves & the cultural offerings of Istanbul

Day 1 Tuesday Welcome to Kusadasi
Today is an arrival day, so without further ado… welcome to Turkey! Today, we meet our guide and fellow travelling companions. Overnight Kusadasi 4*. Dinner.

Day 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 Tuesday 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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