Turkey: Coastlines & Cappadocia

Day 1  Istanbul  
Arrive in Istanbul at any time and head to your hotel.    

Day 2  Istanbul to Ankara  
See the sights of Istanbul on an orientation walk before travelling to Ankara. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.    

Day 3  Ankara to Cappadocia  
After breakfast, visit Ataturk’s Mausoleum before setting off for Cappadocia, stopping at Salt Lake en route.

Day 4  Cappadocia  
Enjoy free time this morning, perhaps opt to take part in a hot air balloon excursion. Explore the unique Open Air Museum, a vibrant site made up of medieval painted cave churches.  

Days 5-6  Cappadocia to Olympos
This morning, take time to explore beautiful Cappadocia at your own pace. You may wish to soak in a Turkish bath before your overnight bus to Antalya. Upon arrival, continue to the coastal village of Olympos and relax on the beach. Opt to see the flames on Mount Olympos at night.  

Day 7  Olympos to Kekova  
Continue to the gorgeous village of Kekova and spend the afternoon on board a boat in the Mediterranean Sea, where you’ll enjoy a freshly prepared dinner.  

Days 8-9  Kekova to Fethiye  
Head to the coastal town of Fethiye and explore the turquoise coast at your leisure. You may choose to hike to Oludeniz lagoon, take a boat trip to near-shore islands or visit Butterfly Valley.  

Day 10  Fethiye to Pamukkale  
Visit the otherworldly white cliffs of Pamukkale, the ancient location of Hierapolis and an UNESCO World Heritage Site.  

Days 11-12  Pamukkale to Selcuk  
Journey to the seaside town of Selcuk and visit Ephesus in the afternoon, one of the best-preserved sites. On day 12, perhaps take part in a traditional Selcuk cooking class.  

Day 13  Selcuk to Canakkale  
Travel north to Canakkale, stopping at legendary Troy en route.  

Day 14  Canakkale to Istanbul
This morning, you may wish to visit Gallipoli Peninsula before the drive back to Istanbul for your final night.

Day 15  Istanbul  
Your tour comes to an end in Istanbul, you can depart any time.