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GREECE, CYPRUS & TURKEY Surreal landscapes of Capadoccia TURKEY Sea-kayaking at Kekova Asia Minor Explorer 15 DAYS HOTELS HIGHLIGHTS OF TURKEY Ref TU JFMAMJJASOND JFMA A trip full of variety. We stay at small hotels, visit famous classical sites like Ephesus and Troy, relax on the stunning coastline and discover the hidden villages and traditional towns of the Anatolian Plateau. Cappadocia Subterranean Cities After a look at the great sites of Istanbul we travel to Ankara - the modern but equally compelling capital of Turkey. Crossing the Anatolian Plateau to the surreal, volcanic landscape of Cappadocia, we'll spend time exploring the underground city of Kaymakli, dating back to the time of the mysterious Hittites, and visit ancient Goreme, where the fairy chimneys' and rock-cut houses still provide homes to the Cappadocian people. In Konya, home of the Whirling Dervishes, we visit the Mevlana Museum, before continuing to the attractive lakeside town of Egirdir. The Lycian Coast We spend two days soaking up the atmosphere and spectacular scenery of the Lycian coastline. Set against a wild mountain backdrop of dense green forest, this is perhaps the most beautiful part of all Turkey. Pamukkale, Ephesus, Troy & Gallipoli Heading north, we visit the marble ruins of Aphrodisias, and stop to see the white travertines of Pamukkale cascading down the hillside. In the magnificent and sprawling Greco-Roman seaport of Ephesus we discover one of the best preserved ancient sites to be found anywhere. Finally we explore the lofty acropolis of Pergamum and the ruins of ancient Troy before crossing the Dardanelles to the battlefields of Gallipoli and returning to Istanbul for our last night. Atmospheric Istanbul Mightly walkway of Ephesus/Sean Hughes Hot air ballooning Ballooning over the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia. See tour dossier for details. FACTFILE Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Istanbul. 2 In Istanbul, walking tour. 3 Drive to Ankara. 4 Visit Museum of Anatolian Civilisations and drive to Urgup. 5 In Urgup; visit Uchisar, Goreme Valley and Kaymakli underground city. 6 Drive to Side via Konya. 7 Visit Olympos en-route to Kas. 8 In Kas (optional boat trip or seakayaking). 9 Drive to Dalyan; sail by riverboat through the reed beds to Caunus. 10 To Pamukkale via Hiedrapolis. 11 Visit Aphrodisias site; drive to Selcuk. 12 In Selcuk; visit Greco-Roman site of Ephesus. 13 Visit Pergamum & Troy en-route to Canakkale 14 Ferry across Dardanelles to Gallipoli; drive to Istanbul 15 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 14nts hotel; 14 breakfasts included. See p39. Mode of Travel: Bus/Riverboat/Ferry. Comment: A comprehensive journey taking in all the highlights of Western and Central Turkey, plus some time to relax on the beautiful south west coast. Be prepared for some long drives. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s), some local guides. Group Size: Approx. 14 to 18. Asia Minor Explorer Ref TU Black Sea Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Gallipoli Sea of Marmara CANAKKALE Troy Pergamum Acropolis ISTANBUL Museum of Anatolian Civilisations TURKEY ANKARA URGUP SELCUK Ephesus PAMUKKALE Aphrodisias Hacibektas Goreme Valley Kaymakli Konya Museum DALYAN Ancient Caunos Swimming Olympos optional sea kayaking SIDE km 0 250 KAS Me diterranean Sea 72 For information, inspiration and latest tour availability visit www.explore.co.uk

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