10-Day Cappadocia and West Turkey

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Today, you'll have the option to begin the day with a sunrise hot air balloon ride to see the beauty of Cappadocia from the sky. Later, you'll set off to explore the beauty of this space-like landscape on a privately-guided North Cappadocia tour, including the Devrant Valley, famous for its irregularly shaped rock formations, Pashabag known for its 'fairy chimneys', Avanos, and Goreme. During your tour, you'll have lots of opportunities to explore as you introduced to what was Mesopotamia.

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This morning, after breakfast, you'll start the day on a privately-guided South Cappadocia tour and by hiking in the Rose Valley. You'll then continue to Cavusin one of the oldest settlements of Cappadocia, the underground city of Kaymakli and Ortahsir, with its unique castle. Next up, after lunch, you'll explore the fascinating Kaymakli Underground City and your final stop will be at Ortahisar, a small town home to a unique jagged castle which has become an iconic landmark.

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Today, you'll visit the Ihlara Valley. This gorge is 16 kilometres long and both sides are lined with rock carved churches, there are more than a hundred little churches and houses. You will walk about 4 kilometres along the river in the valley exploring the hidden churches. Lunch will be served at Belisirma Village by the river and on the way back, you'll visit Selime Monastery and stop briefly at Yaprakhisar Panorama point for another view of this great monastery.

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This morning, after breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your short flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you'll be collected from the airport and transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi. After checking into your hotel, you'll then have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish. You can set out to explore on your own or simply relax at the hotel.

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Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, the site of Temple of Artemis and the ancient city of Ephesus. With its well preserved collonaded Arcadian Way, Hadrians Temple, Celsus Library, market and theatre, this archaeological site takes you a step back in time. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. You'll finish the day at the last home of the Virgin Mary.

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Pamukkale is the centre of a thermal spring with healing properties. Due to the chemical properties in the water, pure white coloured travertine and water terraces have been created on the mountain slope. You'll visit the travertine and the Ancient City of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. The sacred pool also is one of the highlights of the site; shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins which lie beneath.

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This morning, you'll check out of your hotel and travel to Fethiye, a three-hour drive away. Upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel and then have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish., exploring the city or relaxing at the hotel. Perched on Turkey's southwestern Turquoise Coast, Fethiye is a port city known for its beautiful natural harbour and rock tombs which are carved into a bluff overlooking the city.

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Today, you'll enjoy the romantic bays of the Mediterranean, Fethiye Gulf, where you can swim in the crystal blue water. Throughout the day, you will stop in many places for around 45 minutes to an hour including Dockyard Island, Flat Island, Red Island and Aquarium bay. All you need to enjoy this wonderful trip and all its beauty. All you need to bring is your beach bag, your crew will do the rest.