DAY 4: Gaziantep & Zeugma, TURKEY
This morning fly to Gaziantep, in the land of Upper Mesopotamia.
Drive along the shore of the Euphrates River to tour the ancient
Roman Empire city of Zeugma.
►Suggested hotel: Dedeman Hotel, Gaziantep
DAYS 5 & 6: Antakya & Adana, TURKEY
Tour the Archaeological Museum of Gaziantep to see its extensive
collection of ancient Roman mosaics. At Antakya (Antioch), visit the
Grotto of St. Peter and the Archaeological Museum. See Bakras
Castle, one of the most photographed medieval castles in the Middle
East.
►Suggested hotels: Hilton Hotel, Adana Liwan Hotel, Antakya
DAYS 7 & 8: Cappadocia, TURKEY
Tour Gumusluk Monastery and Kaymakli Underground City, with its
nearly 100 underground tunnels. Enjoy an enchanting evening
presentation of the mystical Whirling Dervishes.
►Some suggested Cappadocia hotels (in alphabetical order): Anatolian Houses Museum Hotel, Cappadocia
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
DAY 9: Hattusa & Ankara, TURKEY
Arrive at Hattusa, capital of Hittite civilization. You will tour
the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations of Ankara and the ancient
capital of Hattusa and Yazilikaya.
►Suggested hotel: Hilton Hotel, Ankara
DAY 10: Kusadasi, TURKEY
Visit the fascinating Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to see
artifacts belonging to the Hittites, Urartians and Phrygians. In
Izmir, visit the House of Virgin Mary, an example of Roman
architecture made entirely of stones.
►Some suggested Kusadasi hotels (in alphabetical order): Charisma Hotel, Kusadasi KoruMar
Hotel De Luxe
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
DAYS 11 – 14: Ephesus, Bodrum, TURKEY
Visit Ephesus and see the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsus,
and the Great Theater of Ephesus. In Bodrum, view the medieval
Crusaders’ Castle and the site of King Mausolus’ Tomb, one of the
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. On Day 14, you will be taken to
the airport for your flight home or on to your next destination.
►Some suggested Bodrum hotels (in alphabetical order): Amanruya Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum (V) Marmara Bodrum
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!