Cappadocia to Constantinople
Dramatic landscapes and Istanbul, including the old Ottoman capital of Bursa
In brief:
| Antalya - 2 nights. Cappadocia - 2 nights. Ankara - 1 night. Istanbul - 3 nights. |
Day 1 Fly from London Heathrow via Istanbul to Antalya. Two nights at the 4-star Dedeman or Falez Hotel.
Day 2 Visit Perge, Aspendos and the Archaeological Museum at Antalya. After dinner, enjoy a short walking tour through the old harbour of Antalya.
Day 3 Drive to Konya. Visit the Museum of Mevlana, founder of the ‘Whirling Dervish’ sect. Stay two nights at the 4-star Hotel Perissia or Dinler in Cappadocia.
Day 4 Visit the Valley of Goreme with its early Christian church paintings, underground city of Kaymakh and castle of Uchuisar.
Day 5 Travel via the ‘Salt-Lake’ to Ankara for an overnight stay at the 4-star Royal Anka or Marya
Hotel. A tour of the ancient citadel and modern government capital includes the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations.
Day 6 Visit the Mausoleum of Atatürk before continuing to Istanbul for three nights at the 4-star Vicenza Hotel. Enjoy a traditional dinner with music.
Day 7 Cruise along the Bosphorus, passing palaces, mosques and wooden waterside villages. Visit to St. Sophia is also included.
Day 8 A full-day tour includes the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
Day 9 Return flight to Heathrow.
