Turkey Family Holiday

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1: UK - Istanbul

  Welcome to Turkey! Your family adventure kicks off in Istanbul, the continent-straddling metropolis that the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans have all called home.

• Day 2: Istanbul - Cappadocia

  This morning, visit a nearby neighbourhood to take part in an Ebru marbling workshop, a unique artform which uses traditional materials such as earth dyes, horsehair and rose branch brushes. After, head to the airport for a short one-hour flight to Cappadocia.

• Day 3: Cappadocia

  Enjoy an underground tour of Cappadocia today. Explore the caverns and tunnels of Kaymakli Underground City, built during the 9th and 10th centuries as a defensive mechanism. Spend a few hours wandering this eight-storey marvel. Optional: Hot Air Balloon Ride excursion

• Day 4: Cappadocia - Konya - Selcuk

  Enjoy a last morning in Cappadocia before hoping on a private bus to make the three-hour drive to Konya. A city where religion and conservative traditions combine with the modern and cosmopolitan, Konya provides the perfect opportunity to experience Turkish culture unspoiled by mainstream tourism. Tonight, take the overnight train to Selcuk.

• Day 5: Selcuk

  Enjoy some breakfast and free time to soak in the culture and natural wonder of this fascinating city. Your leader will provide an orientation walk around the city and you can choose how you wish to spend the rest of the day.

• Day 6: Ephesus

  This morning you’ll head off to explore the nearby ruins of Ephesus, former capital of the Byzantine Empire and the best-preserved ancient city in Turkey. On the slopes of Ayasoluk Hill lie several historic buildings like the imposing Byzantine citadel of the Grand Fortress and the ruins of the Basilica of St John.

• Day 7: Selcuk - Pamukkale - Fethiye

  Today is a long travel day but with worthy reward as you visit one of Turkey’s most photographed sites, Pamukkale. Literally translating to “cotton castle” you’ll soon understand why as you view the impossibly blue, natural terrace baths, formed by calcium-rich springs and used as spas since 200 BC.

• Day 8: Fethiye

  Wake up in paradise this morning and get ready to spend a relaxing day sailing and swimming along the Mediterranean coastline. Board your boat and set sail from the bay exploring nearby islands and coves, stopping to swim in the turquoise water along the way.

• Day 9: Fethiye - Istanbul

  This morning, say goodbye to Fethiye and travel to the nearby town of Dalyan. Here you’ll pay a visit to Dekamer – a Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center.

• Day 10: Istanbul - UK

  Your tour ends this morning. Head to the airport for your return flight back to the UK.