Wendy Wu Treasures of Turkey

– Explore Istanbul’s iconic landmarks
– Delve into the ruins of ancient Ephesus
– Enjoy an exclusive visit to the site of Magnesia
– Marvel at the rock formations of Cappadocia

Day 1: Fly to Istanbul
Fly to Istanbul and transfer to your hotel
Dinner

Day 2 – Old Istanbul
Explore some of the city’s landmark sites, stopping at the Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque before continuing onto the marvellous Hagia Sofia. Next, visit the Basilica Cistern and finally Topkapi Palace.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3: Bosporus Strait
Head over to the Grand Bazaar before strolling through the Spice Bazaar. Visit Rustem Pasa Mosque before having lunch. Discover the hidden gems of the Fener and Balat districts before enjoying a private cruise along the Bosporus where you can enjoy views of the surrounding sites such as Rumeli fortress and Beylerbeyi Palace.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Gallipoli Peninsula
Visit the Cape Helles Memorial before crossing the Dardanelle Straits to Canakkale.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5: Troy and Pergamon
Visit the site of the ancient city of Troy and learn some of its history. After, continue to Pergamon, famed for its Acropolis and theatre. Enjoy a home cooked Turkish meal before heading to your hotel in Selcuk
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6: Ephesus and Sirince
Explore one of the ancient world’s most famous cities, Ephesus. Well preserved, the ruins paint a vivid picture. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a nearby village.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7: Magnesia
Today, enjoy an exclusive tour of the ruins of Magnesia, home to archaeological sites not usually open to the public. Later, journey onwards to Pamukkale and enjoy its thermal waters
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8: Pamukkale
Explore the spa city of Hierapolils, where calcium pools cascade down the mountains. Drive to Antalya in the afternoon.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 9: Antalya
Drive to the ancient Greek city of Aspendos, home to the best-preserved Roman theatre in the Mediterranean. In the afternoon relax and unwind on a 2-hour private boat tour along the attractive shoreline.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 10: Konya
Head to the traditional town of Konya and visit the Mevlana Museum, home to the mausoleum of Rumi, founder of the Order of the Whirling Dervishes
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 11: Sultanhani Caravanserai
Today, visit one of the former resting points along the silk. Sultanhani Caravanserai is one of the best preserved of these outposts in Turkey. Continue onto to Cappadocia. Enjoy lunch and take a short walk before arriving in the hotel in Urgup. Enjoy a Whirling Dervish performance in the evening.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Days 12-13 – Cappadocia
Enjoy a full day tour of this stunning region, famous for its unusual rock formations. The next day, visit the village of Mustafapasa then walk through the Soganli Valley. Enjoy a lunch in a traditional Cappadocian home, where you can spend time with a local family and enjoy authentic food and great hospitality. Continue to Kaymakli Underground City.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 14: Istanbul
During the penultimate day of your journey, travel to Istanbul for a one-night stay. The afternoon is at leisure before heading to the district of Kumkapi where you’ll enjoy a traditional dinner.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 15: Departure
Head to Istanbul airport and board your return flight home.
Breakfast

Cape Helles Memorial
Pay your respects to the fallen soldiers at Gallipoli, the site of the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign. Afterwards, raise a glass at sunset overlooking the Dardanelles – scene of so many conflicts including the great Trojan War.

Whirling Dervish Ceremony
Enjoy a spectacular Whirling Dervish performance at the historical Saruhan Caravanserai

Cook in Cappadocia
Embrace everyday life as you enjoy a cooking demonstration and lunch with a local family as well as getting involved in handmade pottery.

– All meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners
– International flights and current taxes
– Domestic transportation
– 14nts in 3+/4* accommodation
– Touring with guides and entrance fees

Classic

See the classic sights in the company of expert guides so you can really understand the history and culture of the destination. On our classic tours we take care of everything, leaving you to sit back and enjoy the experience to the full. The tours are fully inclusive with all meals and a comprehensive touring programme.

The maximum number of people is 28 per group.

This tour has a physical rating of 1. This means that a reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You will be getting on and off coaches and boats as well as walk around the sights and climbing some steps.

Important Information: Prices are available on request and will include all mandatory charges, taxes, and fees applicable to your booking. Some destinations may have local taxes or resort fees payable on arrival; these will be clearly confirmed in your personalised quote.