Covering Turkey in 12 days…
No set dates.

Day 01 /
International flights to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 02 /
All day touring Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 03 /
All day touring Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 04 /
Checking out from the hotel in Istanbul.
Driving from the European side of Turkey towards Dardanelles.
Visiting First World War sites of Gallipoli on route (if interested).
Taking a 30 minutes ferry ride to cross Dardanelles.
Now, you are on the Asian side of Turkey.
Overnight in Dardanelles.
Istanbul to Dardanelles: 200 Miles

Day 05 /
Checking out from the hotel in Dardanelles.
First stop of the day is Troy (of Helen & Paris).
Following the coastal route along Aegean Sea, we continue driving to Acropolis of Pergamon.
Visits to Asklepeion (ancient hospital) and the Acropolis of Pergamon.
After a late afternoon drive, we expect to arrive to Ephesus area around 6pm.
Overnight in Ephesus area.
Dardanelles to Ephesus: 260 Miles

Day 06 /
We have the entire day dedicated to visiting Ephesus (including the Terrace Houses of Ephesus) the House of Virgin Mary, and other sites in the area. 
Overnight in Ephesus area.

Day 07 /
After checking out from the hotel, we have a 2.5 hours drive to Pamukkale. Once in Pamukkale, we will have enough time to visit Hierapolis (Roman, 2000 years old) and the travertines of Pamukkale. 
Overnight in Pamukkale.
Ephesus to Pamukkale: 130 Miles

Day 08 /
This is a long day driving… inland country… totally different than coastal Turkey.
With an early departure, we expect arriving to Konya around 3pm.
After a late afternoon visit to the Museum of Whirling Derwishes, we have an early evening walking tour in Konya.
Overnight in Konya.
Pamukkale to Konya: 300 Miles

Day 09 /

An easy morning drive to Cappadocia.
A visit to one of the caravanserais (hotels of Silk Road caravan groups) on route.
After a 3 hours drive, we expect to arrive to Cappadocia around noon time.
Touring Cappadocia in the afternoon.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Konya to Cappadocia: 150 Miles

Day 10 /
All day in Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 11 /
Morning sightseeing in Cappadocia. Late afternoon flight back to Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 12 /
International flights.

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