Escorted Tour of the Classical Aegean Coast of Turkey

Itinerary: Dardanelles, Aegean coast and Lycia  

We explore the bustling bazaars of Istanbul, the Byzantine masterpiece of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Justinian's underground cisterns and the sprawling opulence of the Topkapi Palace, perched on the cliffs above the Bosphorus. We cross the Sea of Marmara,. then move down the historical and mountainous western coast, with extensive walking tours of Troy, Ephesus, Aphrodisias , Pergamum, and Pamukkale arriving finally at the turquoise bay of Antalya.
 
Day Overnight Details
Day 1 Istanbul Arrival in Istanbul. Half day tour and Dinner,
Day 2 Istanbul Full day in Istanbul.
Day 3 Cappadocia Flight to Cappadoccia . Devrent Valley, Urgup, dinner in cave restaurant with Turkish folk dance.
Day 4 Cappadocia Hike in Kızılcukur, Goreme open-air musuem, Avanos, Devrent Valley, Urgup, dinner in cave restaurant with Turkish folk dance (70 km)
Day 5 Manavgat Depart for Konya,Visit Sultanhanı, the biggest Caravansaray of Turkey. Stop for shrine of Rumi in Konya which was the capital of Seljuk Turkish state in 13th .century. (245 km)
Day 6 Antalya Perge and Aspendos ancient sites, Duden waterfall, Archaeological museum, old town and (150)
Day 7 Kekova Head to Demre, the birthplace of St Nicholas. Visit his church and then Chimera, burning rocks. (90 km)
Day 8 Kekova Boat ride to see Sunken city in Kekova.
Day 9 Pamukkale Head to Pamukkale. Hierapolis. (210 Km)
Day 10 Sirince Aphrodisias, Didyme, Priene and (190 km)
Day 11 Sirince Ephesus ancient site, Artemis Temple, Village Doll Musueum. (70 km)
Day 12 Canakkale Sirince to Canakkale- Pergamun ancient site, Troy. And (350 km)
Day 13 Bursa Gallipoli battlefield and head to Bursa. (330 km)
Day 14 Safranbolu Ulucami, silk market and head Safranbolu. (325 km)
Day 15 Safranbolu Cave and old city of Safranbolu (50 km)
Day 16 Istanbul Head to Istanbul. (315 km)
Day 17 Istanbul Transfer to airport (breakfast only)

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