Magic Carpet 10 Day Small Group Istanbul Troy Ephesus Cappadocia

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul
1 stop
1
Istanbul Airport
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Istanbul Old City
1 stop
2
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Gallipoli Battlefields
1 stop
3
Gallipoli Battlefield
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Troy, Behramkale, Kusadasi
1 stop
4
Troy (Truva)
Depart from Çanakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum. We continue on to the old village of Behramkale, a picturesque settlement with stone houses and narrow streets that offer a glimpse into traditional Turkish village life. You will have time to explore the village, take in the beautiful scenery, and perhaps enjoy a cup of Turkish tea or coffee at a local café. From Behramkale, we head south to Kuşadası.
9 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Ephesus, Kusadasi
1 stop
5
Ancient City of Ephesus
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before exploring the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the region. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey, and at the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Pamukkale
1 stop
6
Pamukkale Thermal Pools
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Silk Road, Konya
1 stop
7
Konya
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Cappadocia, Goreme
1 stop
8
Goreme
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Ankara
1 stop
9
Ankara
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.
9 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Departure Transfer
1 stop
10
Istanbul Airport
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

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