Day 1 (Door to Door) Arrive Istanbul
Enjoy your private car door to door transfer to your departure airport. A complimentary transfer is provided to the tour hotel. Settle in and relax, or start exploring the wonders of this glorious city, uniquely located on two continents. This evening join your Tour Director for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Conrad or Hilton or Crowne Plaza Harbiye

Day 2 Istanbul - Bursa
We embark on a superb highlight cruise along the Bosphorus past Ottoman palaces, old mansions and fortresses. Leaving Istanbul we take a short ferry trip and drive to Iznik.We visit the ruins of St Sophia and see the city walls before continuing to Bursa. In the afternoon there is time to haggle in the bazaar and silk markets. (BB, D)
Hotel: Thermal Kervansaray

Day 3 Bursa - Ankara
Today we visit the glorious Green Mosque and Mausoleum complex and Grand Mosque in Bursa before driving to the charming Cumalikizik Village with its traditional wooden houses and narrow cobblestone streets. We visit Gordion, where Alexander the Great cut the famous Gordion Knot, en route to Turkey's modern capital, Ankara. (BB, D)
Hotel: Hilton

Day 4 Ankara - Cappadocia (2)
Sightseeing today includes a visit to the Hittite Museum, portraying the fascinating history of Asia Minor from earliest times. We also visit Anit Kabir, the mausoleum of Ataturk, Turkey's greatest leader in modern times and the mausoleum of Sufi philosopher Haci Bektas before heading to Nevsehir in the Cappadocia region. (BB, D)
Hotel: Dedeman

Day 5 Cappadocia - Goreme excursion
In this unique region of volcanic landscapes and 'fairychimneys', we visit Goreme's rock-carved churches and see ancient frescoes in the open-air museum. We visit the underground city of Kaymakli and see the cone of Uchisar. Dinner at the hotel is followed by a folklore show in an underground cave, featuring dances from different regions. (BB, HD)
Hotel: Dedeman

Day 6 Cappadocia - Konya
This morning we visit the Caravanserai of Sultanhani before driving to Turkey's most religious city, Konya, which was once the home of the mystic sect of Whirling Dervishes and the old capital of the Anatolian Seljuk Empire. We visit the Mevlana Museum, with its beautiful fluted turquoise dome, and see the Karatay Medrese and Ince Minaret. (BB, D)
Hotel: Dedeman

Day 7 Konya - Antalya (2)
We descend the Taurus mountains and drive to Aspendos to visit what is considered the best preserved Roman Theatre anywhere in the world.We drive to the Hellenistic, or Roman, city of Perge to visit the extensive ruins, including the great Theatre, the Stadium and the gate-towers leading into a street where ancient chariot ruts can still be seen. As night falls we enjoy a walking tour of Antalya's Old Town. (BB, D)
Hotel: Crowne Plaza & Harrington Park Resort

Day 8 Antalya at leisure
The day is set aside to relax and enjoy the leisure facilities of the hotel. Alternatively, explore Antalya at your own pace. Suggestions include a stroll around the harbour area or taking a boat trip off the coast. (BB, D)
Hotel: Crowne Plaza & Harrington Park Resort

Day 9 Antalya - Pamukkale
We pass pine forests and cross the Taurus mountains on our way to Pamukkale. On arrival we visit the ruins of Hierapolis and the beautiful 'Cotton Castle', an apt description of its dazzling white limestone terraces. (BB, D)
Hotel: Thermal Colossae

Day 10 Pamukkale - Kusadasi
We first visit the Temple of Aphrodite at amazing Aphrodisias before following the Maeander River valley, (so full of twists and turns that it gave us the word 'meander') to our beautiful beach-front hotel in the lively coastal town of Kusadasi. (BB, D)
Hotel: Charisma or Korumar

Day 11 Kusadasi - Izmir
Today we tour one of the world's finest archaeological sites, Ephesus. We visit the Amphitheatre and walk along the Arcadian Way to view the splendid facade of the Library of Celsus. Next we stop at the House of the Virgin Mary, situated above the ruins, before continuing to the Selçuk archaeological museum, where many artefacts from Ephesus are displayed. We stay overnight in the pleasant Aegean port of Izmir. (BB, D)
Hotel: Swissotel Grand Efes or Hilton

Day 12 Izmir - Çanakkale
We stop in Pergamon, the impressive site of an ancient kingdom, to visit the Asklepion, one of the most famous shrines and therapeutic centres in the ancient world.We then drive to Homer's Troy to see the ruins of nine cities built on top of each other and an enormous reconstruction of the famous wooden horse. The evening is spent in Çanakkale. (BB, D)
Hotel: Kolin

Day 13 Çanakkale - Istanbul (2)
We cross the Dardanelle Straits by ferry and continue to the Gallipoli Peninsula, scene of fierce fighting in World War One. Here are the battle-fields where for nine months Anzac Troops fought unsuccessfully to gain control of the strategic Straits, with the loss of over half a million lives. Pay your respects at Anzac Cove and visit the emotive Lone Pine Cemetery before returning to Istanbul. (BB)
Hotel: Conrad or Hilton or Crowne Plaza Harbiye

Day 14 Istanbul sightseeing
Today we visit the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome, where Roman chariot races were held. We also visit St Sophia, a former cathedral and a mosque which is now a magnificent museum. The afternoon is dedicated to the Topkapi Palace, a walled city perched above the Bosphorous and the Golden Horn. Next it's time to test your haggling skills in the Grand Bazaar. Don't worry, your guide will give you a full explanation of the time-honoured ritual of bargaining! This evening, join a Farewell Dinner at a colourful local restaurant. (BB, FD)
Hotel: Conrad or Hilton or Crowne Plaza Harbiye

Day 15 (Door to Door) Depart Istanbul
The tour ends with transfers to Istanbul International Airport. On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting private car for your door to door transfer to your home. (BB)

Conrad (D)
Located in the city centre, adjacent to Yildiz Palace, with stunning views of Bosphorus and the Old City, this hotel includes a beauty salon, gift shop, two restaurants, a bar, three tennis courts and a health club.

Dedeman Cappadocia (FC)
Located in the city centre this hotel includes indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a health club, solarium, sauna, massage, Turkish bath, tennis, hairdresser, gift shop, three restaurants, two bars and a coffee shop.

Dedeman Konya (FC)
Located in the centre of Konya, the hotel facilities include two restaurants, two bars, a patisserie, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, jacuzzi, Turkish bath and gym.

Colossae Thermal (SFC)
Located in the town of Karahayit, the facilities include a cocktail bar, restaurant, swimming pool, gym, jacuzzi / whirlpool, sauna, spa and tennis and squash courts.

Korumar (FC)
Beautifully located on a cliff overlooking Kusadasi Harbour and bay, this hotel has four restaurants, six bars, a swimming pool, two private beaches, a spa, Turkish bath and a sauna.

Charisma (FC)
Situated right in the centre of Kusadasi and only five minutes away from the yacht marina, this hotel includes a pool, sauna, gymnasium, restaurant and a lounge.

Kolin (D)
Located in the city just 3km from downtown, facilities include indoor, outdoor and children's pools, tennis, gym, sauna, Turkish bath, four restaurants and seven bars.

Hilton Ankara (SFC)
The Hilton Ankara offers an indoor pool, gym, jacuzzi and Turkish hammam and international cuisine in the Greenhouse restaurant.

Thermal Kervansaray (FC)
This is the most favoured hotel in Bursa and is located in the city centre. Facilities include two restaurants, a lobby bar, a roof bar and a swimming pool.

Harrington Park Resort (D)
With a wide range of facilities including a main restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools a large spa offering a range of treatments and massages with a gym, this hotel also boasts its own section of beach on Konyaalte. The Hotel is located to the west of the city of Antayla and the city centre is just 3km away.

Crowne Plaza Antalya (D)
Located on Konyaalti beach, overlooking the Mediterranean Gulf, the hotel is situated in the heart of Antalya centre a lively city with ancient architecture. Facilities include a fitness center, Turkish hammam and Sauna, indoor and outdoor pools as well as 3 restaurants and bars.

Swissotel Grand Efes (SFC)
Located in the heart of the Izmir's commercial hub and overlooking the spectacular Kordon Promenade, on Turkey's Aegean Sea, the hotel is set in 40 thousand square meters of landscaped gardens. Exclusive to hotel guests is the Amrita fitness centre and spa, offering luxurious Eastern and Western therapies. Hotel guests can also enjoy indoor and outdoor swimming pools as well as a saltwater pool. Sun loungers and parasols are laid out for use. A gym, studios, an ice room, steam baths, Turkish baths, Jacuzzi, sauna and massage treatments are also available

Crowne Plaza Harbiye (D)
In addition to an indoor pool, Crowne Plaza Istanbul Harbiye provides a sauna and a fitness facility other facilities include a restaurant; on site bar/lounge, as well as a fitness centre traditional Turkish hammam, sauna, and massage services. The hotel is located in the heart of Istanbul within walking distance to Taksim Square