Magic Carpet
Tour Itinerary
Operated all year round, our Magic Carpet
Tour uncovers some of Turkey's hidden
treasures in North West Anatolia.
Day 1: Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul where you will be
transferred to your hotel, located in the
heart of the old city, Sultanahmet. The
remainder of the day is yours free to
explore.
Day 2: Istanbul City Tour (B)
Tour the city that spans both Europe and
Asia, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya
Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.
Day 3: Istanbul to Gallipoli (B+L)
One of the most emotionally and touching
places in Turkey, today we drive to the
World War I Battlefields of Gallipoli,
visiting Lone Pine & Chunuk Bair Memorials,
Anzac Cove, Johnston's Jolly, the Nek and
Gallipoli Museum.
Day 4: Gallipoli to Kusadasi (B+D)
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and
its Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of
Pergamum, a magnificent acropolis with one
of the steepest amphitheatres in the world.
Its impressive temples, library and medical
facilities made it a renowned cultural and
political centre in its time.
Day 5: Ephesus Tour (B+D)
Absorb yourself in history today with a
guided tour of Ephesus. Walk down Marble
Road towards the Celsus Library and Grand
Theatre and immerse yourself into the
mystical atmosphere of the city halls and
stadium where chariot and horse races were
once held. We also visit the site of the
Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders
of the Ancient World.
Day 6: Kusadasi to Egirdir via Pamukkale
(B)
Via the calcium terraces of Pamukkale and
the Roman Hierapolis, we continue to the
little town of Egirdir today, which
overlooks Turkey's 4th largest lake. The
town has a strong carpet and kilim weaving
tradition and myriad apple orchards.
Day 7: Egirdir to Cappadocia (B+D)
En-route to Cappadocia, today we visit the
ancient Caravanserais of Sultanhani and
Agzikarahan. These ancient structures once
served as halfway points for traders on the
Silk Road through Anatolia.
Day 8: Cappadocia (B)
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia,
with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley,
the fairy chimneys and Derinkuyu Underground
City. Tonight there is an option of
attending a traditional Turkish folklore
evening.
Day 9: Cappadocia to Istanbul via Ankara
(B)
Via the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley,
today we trek through a region once favoured
by Byzantine monks, before continuing onto
Istanbul.
Day 10: Istanbul (B)
Tour concludes after breakfast
Tour Includes :
* Arrival airport transfer
* 1 lunch, 3 dinners, 9 breakfasts
* 9 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels
* English-speaking professional tour guides
* Guided tours of Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy,
Pergamum, Ephesus, Pamukkale/Hierapolis and
Cappadocia
* Transport in an air-conditioned,
non-smoking bus
Tour Does Not Include :
* Entrance fees to the various sites
* Personal expenses
Round
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