SLICE OF TURKEY

Location: Selcuk

Meals Included: Breakfast, village dinner

Another relatively short bus ride to the ancient capital of Turkey – Selcuk. You will hit the streets of Selcuk for an orientation walk this afternoon and visit Isa Bey mosque and Ephesus Museum during the walk led by your tour leader.

In the evening, head to a small village by minivan and be hosted by a local family in their courtyard. They will also teach you how to make local mezes!

Activities Included: Orientation walk in Selcuk, Ephesus Museum, Isa bey Mosque

Accommodation: Akay Hotel or similar

Location: Selcuk

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch

Exciting morning today, you will head to one of the best-preserved ancient city in Minor Asia, Ephesus. After your tour of Ephesus led by your tour leader, you will have lunch in a very special spot, where local ladies making Turkish pancakes (gozleme). You will have the chance to join them and give it a go!

Rest of the day will be at your leisure.

Activities Included: Ephesus visit

Accommodation: Akay Hotel or similar

Location: Bursa

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, you will travel to north, close to the Marmara Sea this time. Next stop is Bursa, which is the 5^th biggest city of Turkey. Bursa is described as ‘Green Bursa’ because of its beautiful nature and your tour leader will take you for a tour there.

In the evening, you will be attending to a very special event. Your leader will take you to a local dervish lodge to watch Whirling Dervish Ceremony performed by local volunteers.

Activities Included: Orientation walk in Bursa, Whirling Dervish Ceremony

Accommodation: Artic Hotel or similar

Location: Istanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, you will drive to Istanbul airport or Old city of Istanbul, up to your plans for the rest of your time in Turkey. Until next time, see you!