Treasures of Turkey
A well-paced tour with restful two-night stays punctuating the itinerary where necessary. In Antalya, for example you have a free day to relax or hit the shops. In towns and cities with one-night stays, the driving days are not too long and have frequent stops for sightseeing.
Highlights
- In Istanbul embark on a superb Highlight cruise along the Bosphorus past Ottoman palaces
- Explore the amazing underground houses and rock carved churches of Göreme
- Visit Aspendos, the best preserved Roman Theatre in the world
- Visit the ruins of Hierapolis and the beautiful 'Cotton Castle' in Pamukkale
- Tour one of the world's finest archeological sites, Ephesus
- Pay your respects at Anzac Cove and visit the emotive Lone Pine Cemetery in Gallipoli
- Visit the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, a walled city perched above the Golden Horn
Hotels
The Istanbul Conrad hails from the "luxury brand of the Hilton family" while the Swissôtel Grand Efes is a member of "The Leading Hotels of the World". The Kolin occupies a commanding position overlooking the Dardanelles and the Colossae Thermal in Pamukkale specialises in health, beauty and fitness.
Meal Options
- A spectacular highlight folklore show in an underground cave in Cappadocia (HD)
- A highlight lunch featuring local specialities and wine tasting in hill top Sirence (HL)
- 14 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 10 special-menu Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
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