| Day 1 |
Transfer from the airport to your hotel Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight in Istanbul.
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| Day 2 |
Tour the St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Underground Cistern and the Hippodrome. Welcome dinner!
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| Day 3 |
Depart for a visit to the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials,
ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston’s Jolly
and the Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum. Overnight in Guzelyali. Lunch and dinner.
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| Day 4 |
This morning, we visit Troy.
Then we tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples, library and medical
facilities made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. An afternoon leather
goods display follows. Overnight in Kusadasi. Dinner.
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| Day 5 |
Visit to possibly the most intact Roman city in the world, Ephesus. Walk down Marble Road towards
the Celsus Library and Grand Theatre. Visit to carpet shop. Overnight in Kusadasi.
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| Day 6 |
Tour the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis.
Take a dip in the hot springs that
were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight in Pamukkale.
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| Day 7 |
Depart for Capadocia visiting Sultanhani Caravansaray. Tonight, don’t miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore
evening! Overnight in Cappadocia.
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| Day 8 |
See the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys,
an underground city and more. Overnight in Cappadocia. Dinner.
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| Day 9 |
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 Hattusas, the capital
city of Hittites. Overnight in Corum.
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| Day 10 |
Departure after breakfast and drive to Sinop, the northermost point of
Turkey. Lunch in Gerze, a small village not faraway from Sinop. First place to visit is Hamsaroz and Akliman
coves. 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 in Sinop
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| Day 11 |
Departure for 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
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| Day 12 |
After breakfast, we walk around to see Cinci Inn, Koprulu Mosque, Koprulu Mehmet Pasa Mosque,
Bartin Houses examples of traditional Turkish architecture. Check out from
the hotel in the late afternoon and drive straight to Amasra. Overnight in Amasra
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| Day 13 |
After breakfast, we start our trip by visiting Kusakayasi
and have a short photo break at Bakacak Hill. Later we visit Kale and Kilise small mosques and Amasra Castle.
Then drive to Akcakoca. Akcakoca right on the Black Sea is famous for its delicious fish meals and special salads.
Overnight in Akcakoca.
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| Day 14 |
After breakfast, walk around to see Ceneviz Castle, historical streets and houses of Akcakoca. After lunch,
drive back to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
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| Day 15 |
After breakfast we say farewell to each other.
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