This tour is for people who want to see some of the Turkey less travelled. Amazing Mt Nemrut, the Black Sea coast, UNESCO heritage site, Safronbolu are all included in this tour.

Day 1 Saturday
Welcome to IstanbulWelcome to Istanbul! 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 3*.

Day 2 Sunday Istanbul
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, The Ayasofya, Topkapi Palace, The Cistern and The Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul 3*. Dinner.

Day 3 Monday Cappadocia via Ankara
Today on the way to Cappdocia, we visit the Nations capital, Ankara, and the award winning Ancient Civilisation's Museum. Overnight Cappadocia 4*. Dinner

Day 4 Tuesday Cappadocia North Tour
After breakfast. North Cappadocia: Tour starts at 9:30am. First stop is Esentepe, followed by a visit to Uchisar Castle. We then trek through Rose Valley to Cavusin, where we stop for lunch and learn about hand-made potteries. Afterwards, we visit the Pasabag Fairy Chimneys, followed by Devrent Valley and Urgup Vinery to taste the delicious vines of Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia 4*. Lunch and Dinner.

Day 5 Wednesday Cappadocia South Tour
We depart our hotel at 9:30am and head to Pigeon Valley, followed by Ihlara Valley for a light trek. After visiting the small villages of Selimiye and Yaprakhisar, we visit the scenery where part of the Star Wars Movie was shot. After lunch, we head to Derinkuyu Underground City, the biggest in the region. Overnight Cappadocia 4*. Lunch and Dinner.

Day 6 Thursday Karatay, Kahramanmaras
Interesting drive today as we pass by Tekir plateau, Karatay Caravensarai and Kahraman Maras (produces Turkey’s best ice cream!) before arriving in Kahta. Overnight Kahta 3*.

Day 7 Friday Mt. Nemrut, Kahta, Harran
Arrive at Mt. Nemrut before dawn and ascend the mountain for 15 minutes to watch the magical sunrise over the plateau, and visit the massive ancient rock statues. Return to Kahta and tour the Ancient city. Head south to Harran for a tour of this facinating 400 year old town, including the mudbrick beehive houses. Overnight Sanli Urfa 3*. Dinner

Day 8 Saturday Birecik, Cappadocia
After breakfast, we head to Birecik to see the famous Bald Ibis birds, then return to Cappadocia via Gaziantep. Overnight Cappadocia 4*. Dinner

Day 9 Sunday Cappadocia, Corum
Departure from the hotel in Cappadocia in the early morning. Arrival to Corum and we start our trip in Alacahoyuk, one of the most important living places of Hittite civilization. After, we also stop by Hattusa, the capital city of Hittites, have chance to see the exposition of remainders in an open-air museum. Overnight Corum 3*.

Day 10 Monday Gerze, Sinop
Departure from the hotel in the morning after brekfast and drive straight to Sinop, the last north point of Turkey.Lunch in Gerze, a small village not away from Sinop. First place to visit is Hamsaroz and Akliman coves that are really one of the miracles of nature. After having a short break over there, we go to the city center in order to see Sinop Castle, famous Sinop Prison and the ancient walls Overnight Sinop 3*.

Day 11 Tuesday Kastamonu, Safranbolu
Departure from hotel in the morning after breakfast and drive to Kastamonu by passing through Dranaz passageway. Places to be visited in Kastamonu are Nasrullah Square, hand-made art bazaar, Serife Baci Monument and old goverment house. We then drive to Safranbolu by passing Hidirlik Hill. Overnight Safranbolu Special Class.

Day 12 Wednesday Safranbolu, Amasra
After breakfast, we walk around to see Cinci Inn, Koprulu Mosque, Koprulu Mehmet Pasa Mosque, Bartin Houses etc. we can also see quite a lot of examples to traditional Turkish architecture. Check out from the hotel in the late afternoon and drive straight to Amasra. Overnight Amasra 3*.

Day 13 Thursday Amasra, Akcakoca
After breakfast, we start our trip by visiting Kusakayasi Road Monument ( ancient Romans architecture ) and have a short photo break at Bakacak Hill ( One of the hills that Fatih Sultan Mehmet, one of the sultans of Osmanli, had adored ). After we visit Kale and Kilise small mosques and Amasra Castle. After lunch and a small break, we go back to the hotel, check out from the hotel in order to drive to Akcakoca. Do not pass eating amazingly delicious fishes and salad with 25 different vegetables inside. Overnight Akcakoca 3*. Lunch.

Day 14 Friday Akcakoca, Istanbul
After breakfast, walk around to see Ceneviz Castle, historical streets and houses of Akcakoca. After lunch, we go back to hotel for check out and drive back to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul 3*.

Day 15 Saturday Istanbul
After breakfast, the tour concludes and we say “good-bye” to our new friends.

Tour includes
o Inbound airport transfer from Ataturk 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
o 9 nights 3 star, 4 nights 4 star and 1 night Special Class hotel accommodation with breakfast
o 14 breakfasts, 3 lunch, 6 dinners

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