From Istanbul: 15-Day Anatolia Tour with Konya & Cappadocia
ID: GYG1469014-2243196
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
15 days
Description
Explore the rich history and culture of Anatolia on a 15-day tour from Istanbul. Visit Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and more.
Embark on a unique journey across Anatolia, the birthplace of Homer, Strabo, Herodotus, and mythology itself. Begin your tour in Istanbul, then travel to Cappadocia, the Land of Fairy Chimneys, where Christianity grew, flourished, and gained acceptance.
Continue to Konya, the birthplace of Rumi and his philosophy, and visit the Mevlana Museum. Stop for lunch at Eğirdir Lake, then head to Pamukkale, an ancient center of textiles and healing.
Visit Aphrodisias, Lagina, and Stratonikeia, then spend the night in the Bafa Lake region. Explore Herakleia ad Latmos, then travel to Selçuk to see the House of the Virgin Mary and Ephesus.
Stop for lunch in Izmir, then continue to Ayvalık for a tour of Ida Madra and Cunda Island. Spend the night in Balıkesir, then return to Istanbul for the final leg of your journey.
Highlights
- Discover the rich history and culture of Anatolia on a 15-day tour
- Explore the underground city of Derinkuyu in Cappadocia
- Visit the Mevlana Tomb in Konya and learn about Rumi's philosophy
- See the ancient city of Hierapolis and the thermal pools of Pamukkale
- Visit the ancient city of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves a lot of walking
Weather can vary significantly across regions
Some sites may have uneven terrain
INCLUDED
- Domestic Flights
- Transportation from/to Airport
- Accommodation for 14 nights
- Guided tours
- Entrance fees to attractions
- Transportation between locations
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
