BOUND WESTWARD
(ANKARA / CAPPADOCIA / KONYA / PAMUKKALE / EPHESUS TOUR)
**  OPERATES WITH MIN 02 PAX - EVERY TUESDAY & SUNDAY **

DAY 01 : 
The tour starts in the morning with the tour of Ankara. The first site as the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations which is located in a restored bazaar. The museum has the most unique and priceless collection dating back to the prehistoric era. The Mausoleum of Ataturk is the next stop. This magnificent structure serves as a tribute to the founder of modern Turkey. Lunch will be taken in Ankara and the drive for Cappadocia will start after lunch. Dinner and overnight is at the hotel in Cappadocia.

DAY 02 :
Breakfast will be served at the hotel and the full day tour of Cappadocia begins with the natural citadel of Uchisar which will enable you to get a panoramic view of the region and continues with the Göreme valley which is the highlight of the day. This valley houses, the Göreme Open Air Museum with its churches hewn out of rock and the colorful frescoes which decorate them. The next stop is Zelve and the caves of this ancient village, the Underground city of Kaymaklı which were carved as refuges from persecutors during the early Christian era. Lunch will be served enroute at a typical regional restaurant. Dinner and O/N will be at the hotel in Cappadocia.

DAY 03 :
Departure will be early in the morning for Konya. Enroute there will be a stop to visit the 13Th century Caravansary of Sultanhan which is authentically kept. The next stop will be in Konya which was the Capital of the Selçuk Turks in the 13Th century. This city which hosts the Mevlana museum is also know for its theological school of whirling dervishes. Lunch will be served enroute. Arrival in Pamukkale will be late in the afternoon. Dinner and O/N will be at the hotel in Pamukkale.

DAY 04 :
After breakfast at the hotel the visits will begin early in the morning with the ruins of the magnificent temple of Apollo, continuing with the breathtaking theater, the fascinating Necropolis and the last stop before lunch will be at the great baths of Hierapolis Antique City. Lunch will be taken enroute at a typical restaurant and the afternoon will continue with the visit to Aphrodisias. This is one of the most recent discoveries in Turkey. This ancient city is dedicated to the goddess of love Aphrodite. The drive to Kuşadası will begin after this visit. Dinner and O/N will be at the hotel in Kuşadası.

DAY 05 :
After breakfast at the hotel there will be a morning tour of Ephesus. This is the best preserved and the most often visited of all sites in Turkey. It is dedicated to Artemis who is the virgin goddess of chase. The visits will continue with the House of Virgin Mary and the world famous and the interesting Selçuk Museum. Lunch will be served in Selçuk and the drive to Izmir will follow. On arrival to Izmir you will be transfered to the hotels or airport.

Terms :

• The tour is operated on regular coach basis and include accomodation in 04 star or best available hotels, dinners as mentioned in the itinerary, entrance fees as mentioned into the itinerary, airconditioned coach transportation and services of an english speaking guide throughout.
• The tour excludes all domestic flight tickets, porterages, tips and personal items.