Mon-Fri: 0900 - 1800 Saturday: 0900 - 1700 Sun & BH: Closed
Mon-Fri: 0900 - 1800 Saturday: 0900 - 1700 Sun & BH: Closed
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Turkiye dazzles your senses, from Istanbul's bustling Grand Bazaar with scents of spices to the incredible cave dwellings of Cappadocia and the shimmering tiles of the Blue Mosque – not to mention the delicious cuisine. This tour takes you far and wide to discover richly historical sites, such as the famous Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace and the legendary city of Troy.
Soak up culture and tradition with belly dancing and the heady scent of Turkish coffee. Travel along the Mediterranean past sparkling lakes and through sweeping valleys. This holiday is all about you, so choose optional excursions with expert Local Guides or let your wandering feet explore at your leisure.
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Today you will fly to Istanbul, from where we'll transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy your first dinner in Turkiye, relax and get set for your exciting journey.
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A day at leisure to explore this amazing City straddling two Continents, or choose an optional cruise of the Bosporus. With a good time spent on board, we'll see both sides of the Bosphorus - glimpse life in both Europe and Asia at the same time.
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The first visit of today will be the legendary city of Troy. With over five thousand years of history, your guide will describe the civilisations settled in this unique geographical zone where Anatolia, Aegean and Balkans meet. We will also visit the Troy Museum, exhibiting the historical artefacts from Troy and some other ancient cities in the area, and on nearby islands. At the end of the excursion, we'll drive back to Canakkale where we will have free time for lunch and the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.
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Today will start with a drive along the Aegean coastline to the small town of Ayvalik. Here we will have a chance to visit a social enterprise called Cop(m)adam. This social enterprise is partnered with Planeterra and is a customer market benefitting local women working in impoverished communities in Turkiye. We will also visit Ayvalik centre, once a major crossroads for Greek commercial, literary and intellectual life in Ottoman times, with a population that consisted almost exclusively of Greek Orthodox Christians. Following this visit, we will drive to Bergama and visit the ancient city of Pergamon with its Acropolis. After the visits, we will have a ‘gozleme’ tasting in Bergama which is a traditional Turkish pastry. While having a taste of gozleme at lunch time, we will also have the chance to see the Turkish weaving tradition and how the carpets are being made using centuries old methods by the locals.
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Today's adventure begins at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ephesus. One of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, the excavation of Ephesus continues to this day, following a century of unearthing agoras, temples and churches. Get your camera ready for a shot of you and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
In the afternoon we'll visit a charming village known for its excellent wine production. Sirince sits at the top of a hill boasting vineyard and countryside views, with Greek heritage and plenty of gourmet food to feast on.
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Konya is home to the Mausoleum of Mevlana, who was the founder of the sect of Whirling Dervishes, and it's our first stop after breakfast at the hotel today. We'll also admire the spectacular blue-tiled dome of Karatay Medrese, and visit the 13th century Caravanserai Sultanhani, once a popular stop for merchants along the ancient Silk Road trade route. Here, you can choose to join our optional excursion to watch a Whirling Dervishes performance - a unique spiritual ceremony.
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Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning before your airport transfer and flight home to the UK.
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Cop(m)adam is a social project that seeks to address the issues of women’s employment and highlights the importance of recycling and reusing materials. We will visit their workshop to see women at work crafting a variety of unique, sustainable creations.
The 4-star Maywood Hotel is situated in the heart of Istanbul.
Hotel facilities include a breakfast room and bar. Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, telephone, TV, mini-bar and hairdryer.
The Buyuk Truva hotel is situated centrally within the city of Canakkale, and has a quaint and traditional décor. The in-house restaurant serves a varied cuisine of both local and international options, whilst also offering a wonderful view of the Marmara Sea. Air-conditioned rooms are furnished with private facilities, and there is complimentary WIFI is available.
The 5-star Tusan Beach Resort in Kusadasi has its own beach and is close to the area’s many historical attractions. All guest rooms have a balcony with a view of the sea or the hotel’s pretty gardens.
Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and spa. Bedrooms have private facilities, a balcony, air-conditioning, TV, mini-bar and hairdryer.
The 4-star Richmond Thermal Hotel is ideally located within reach of Pamukkale.
Hotel facilities include a restaurant, a selection of bars, outdoor swimming pool, and spa. Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, complimentary wi-fi, TV, telephone, mini-bar and hairdryer.
The 4-star Bera Hotel is ideally located within Konya's city centre.
Hotel facilities include a restaurant and Turkish Hammam. Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, complimentary wi-fi, safe, TV and hairdryer.
The 4-star Perissia Hotel is ideally located within reach of the centre of Cappadocia.
Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and a spa. Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, complimentary wi-fi, Satellite TV, safe, mini-bar and hairdryer.
Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional experiences to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour
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