2025 - Fire of Anatolia Tour
2025 - Fire of Anatolia Tour
2025 - Fire of Anatolia Tour
11 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul
Visiting: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Kuşadası, Çanakkale
Tour operator:
Tour code:
FOA
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
8-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTour Overview
This 11 day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. You'll visit charming bazaars, see some beautiful mosques, walk in footsteps of some history's greatest characters, and have your breath taken away by stunning landscapes.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Point Hotel Taksim (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
Welcome to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore Istanbul.
Day 2 : Istanbul Old City
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Point Hotel Taksim (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) , Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum and the Hippodrome.
Day 3 : Istanbul Bosphorous Cruise
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with a 1 hour Bosphorus cruise by public ferry where your guide will explain the historical sites along the way.
This afternoon there is a flight to Cappadocia, upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free time to explore.
Day 4 : Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers. a night you won't forget!
Day 5 : Sultanhani Caravansary, Konya
Location: Konya
Accommodation: Novotel Konya (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Novotel Konya (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Leaving Cappadocia we head south, towards Konya, along the ancient Silk Road, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, just as the ancient traders did. Once in Konya we tour the Mevlana Museum and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi.
Day 6 : Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation: Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Adem Pira Hotel / Pamukkale Kaya Thermal Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we head for Pamukkale and it's calcium travertines. Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale.
Day 7 : Laodicea, Kusadasi
Location: Kuşadası
Accommodation: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we will explore Laodicea ancient city which was the chief city of the Lycus River Valley region. The full name of the city was Laodicea ad Lyceum (Laodicea on the Lycus). The city was originally known as Diospolis ("the City of Zeus"). The Greek deity considered to be the greatest of the Olympian gods. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods.
Day 8 : Ephesus, Sirince
Location: Kuşadası
Accommodation: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus a once a bustling trade hub and religious center, Ephesus today whispers of ancient marvels, from site of the Temple of Artemis to the Library of Celsus's grand facade and the grand amphitheatre.
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.
We continue on to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Here we will visit a local vineyard and learn about local production techniques. You will taste 3 local wines from the region at the garden of the vineyard before returning to our hotel.
Day 9 : Pergamon, Troy
Location: Çanakkale
Accommodation: Hilton Double Tree Canakkale (5 star)
Accommodation Name: Hilton Double Tree Canakkale (5 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Step back in time today as we continue on to Bergama and up to the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon by cable car. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. We continue on and visit Troy where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award winning, Troy Museum.
Day 10 : Gallipoli
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Point Hotel Taksim (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, 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 before driving to back to Istanbul.
Day 11 : Istanbul
Accommodation: ()
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
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Meals
10 breakfasts, 0lunches, 7dinners -
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
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Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
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Wine Tasting
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Istanbul - Bosphorus Cruise
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Domestic flight between Istanbul and Cappadocia and transfers
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Tips except Driver and Guide
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Entrance fees
What's Not Included
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Suggested optional activities
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Tips - Driver and Guide
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Compulsory Travel Insurance
Meals
10 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 7 dinners
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