Culture • Nature • Adventure in 13 Days

Wild Anatolia

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Wild Anatolia

Culture • Nature • Adventure in 13 Days

About This Trip

Istanbul – Assos – Mount Ida – Bergama – Kusadasi – Pamukkale – Fethiye (Lycian Coast) – Konya – Cappadocia – Bolu – Istanbul
Accommodation in selected 4★ & 5★ Hotels
Daily Breakfast & Dinner included
Entrance Fees Included | Modern Air-Conditioned Vehicles

What's Included?

Day 1 – Welcome to Istanbul

Overnight: Istanbul Breakfast —Dinner

Day 2 – Ancient Assos: The Wisdom of the Aegean

Overnight: Assos / Ayvacık Breakfast – Dinner

Day 3 – Mount Ida Jeep Safari Adventure

Overnight: Assos Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Day 4 – Bergama & Ephesus: The Legacy of Ancient Healing

Overnight: Kusadasi Breakfast – Dinner

Day 5 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis: The White Miracle

Overnight: Pamukkale Breakfast – Dinner

Day 7 – Myra, St. Nicholas & Xanthos

Overnight: Fethiye Breakfast – Dinner

Day 8 – Konya: The City of Rumi

Overnight: Konya Breakfast – Dinner

Day 9 – Cappadocia Arrival & First Impressions

Overnight: Cappadocia Breakfast – Dinner

Day 10 – The Wonders & Art of Cappadocia

Overnight: Cappadocia Breakfast – Dinner

Day 11 – Bolu & Lake Abant

Overnight: Bolu Breakfast – Dinner

Day 12 – Istanbul & Farewell Dinner

Overnight: Istanbul Breakfast – Dinner

Day 13 – Departure

Breakfast

Meet The Guides

 Day 1 – Welcome to Istanbul
 
Meet and greet at Istanbul Airport, transfer to your hotel. Free time to rest.
Evening orientation with your tour director and welcome dinner.
 Overnight: Istanbul
 Dinner

Day 2 – Ancient Assos: The Wisdom of the Aegean

Depart for Assos via Çanakkale.
• Temple of Athena: Perched above the Aegean, dedicated to the goddess of wisdom.
• Ancient Theatre & Harbor: Echoes of Greek architecture and sea breeze.
• Behramkale Village: Cobblestone alleys and Aristotle’s legacy.
Evening relaxation at a thermal hotel.
Overnight: Assos / Ayvacık
Breakfast – Dinner

Day 3 – Mount Ida Jeep Safari Adventure

Set out with jeep safari vehicles to explore Kazdağları (Mount Ida), one of the world’s cleanest oxygen zones.
• National Park Trails: Waterfalls, mountain streams, forest walks.
• Jeep Safari: Off-road adventure and panoramic views.
Lunch included. Spa time upon return.
Overnight: Assos
Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Day 4 – Bergama & Ephesus: The Legacy of Ancient Healing

Drive to Bergama and visit:
• Asklepion: One of the earliest medical centers in history.
Continue to Ephesus, the crown jewel of the Roman Empire:
• Celsus Library, Artemis Temple, Marble Street, Great Theatre.

Overnight: Kusadasi
Breakfast – Dinner

Day 5 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis: The White Miracle

Drive to Pamukkale, famous for its white travertine terraces.
• Travertines: Walk on natural calcium pools.
• Hierapolis: Roman spa city and necropolis.
Optional swimming stop (seasonal).

Overnight: Pamukkale
Breakfast – Dinner

Day 6 – The Lycian Coast & Phaselis Ancient City

Depart for the Lycian region along the Mediterranean.
• Phaselis Ancient City: A harbor city between pine forests and turquoise waters.
• Lycian Way Walk: Light hike and cultural insight.

Overnight: Fethiye
Breakfast – Dinner

Day 7 – Myra, St. Nicholas & Xanthos

Explore the heart of Lycia.
• Myra: Rock tombs and ancient theatre.
• St. Nicholas Church: The original home of “Santa Claus.”
• Xanthos & Letoon: Twin UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Overnight: Fethiye
Breakfast – Dinner

Day 8 – Konya: The City of Rumi

Travel to Konya, cradle of Sufism and spirituality.
• Mevlana Museum: The mausoleum of Rumi, symbol of divine love.
• Alaaddin Hill: Panoramic city views and Seljuk heritage.
Overnight: Konya
Breakfast – Dinner

Day 9 – Cappadocia Arrival & First Impressions

After breakfast, journey to Cappadocia, the land of fairy chimneys.
• Uçhisar Castle & Pigeon Valley: Stunning panoramas and cave dwellings.
• Devrent Valley & Three Beauties: Iconic rock formations shaped by nature.
Evening optional Turkish Night Show with music and dinner.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Breakfast – Dinner

Day 10 – The Wonders & Art of Cappadocia

Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride at sunrise.
• Göreme Open-Air Museum: Byzantine cave churches and frescoes.
• Carpet Weaving Atelier: Witness centuries-old craftsmanship.
• Avanos Pottery Workshop: Hands-on experience in local art.
• Underground City: A hidden world of early Christian life.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Breakfast – Dinner

Day 11 – Bolu & Lake Abant

Depart for Bolu, a natural wonder between two continents.
• Lake Abant: Peaceful lakeside walk and relaxation.
• Seasonal visit to Yedigöller (Seven Lakes) National Park.
Overnight: Bolu
Breakfast – Dinner

Day 12 – Istanbul & Farewell Dinner

Return to Istanbul and explore its timeless landmarks:
• Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar.
Evening Farewell Dinner & Award Ceremony, celebrating a journey through history and nature.
Overnight: Istanbul
Breakfast – Dinner

Day 13 – Departure

Breakfast and transfer to Istanbul Airport for your onward flight.
End of services – memories of Wild Anatolia will stay forever.
Breakfast

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Istanbul

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