Day Wise Itenary
DAY 1
Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours. Overnight Istanbul
DAY 2
Istanbul Old City
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene) and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorus cruise'. Overnight saty.
DAY 3
Gallipoli Battlefields
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels. Overnight stay.
DAY 4
Troy, Acropolis of Pergamon
We will visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight stay.
DAY 5
Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight stay.
DAY 6
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Stay.
DAY 7
Termessos, Antalya
After breakfast we head for the resort town of Antalya, stopping along the way to visit the ancient Lycian city of Termessos which was built at a height of 1050 metres in the beautiful Taurus Mountain range. Once in Antalya we will take a walking tour of the old town area of Antalya known as "Kaleiçi". Amongst other things we'll visit Hadrian's Gate, the Ancient Harbour and Suna-Inan Kiraç Kaleiçi Museum which even has a Greek Orthdox Church in its garden! Overnight stay
DAY 8
Perge, Aspendos, Side
Full day tour of the ancient ruins of Perge and Aspendos and Side. In Aspendos, you can see the Roman Theatre built in the 2nd century and seating 15,000 people. Side is one of the best classical sites in Turkey with its Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins. Overnight stay
DAY 9
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.
Meal: Breakfast
Get a Sneak Peek
Inclusions
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Inbound Transfer - Istanbul Airport (IST) - Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
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Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
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Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
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Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat
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Tips except Driver and Guide
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Entrance fees
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02 Night accommodation in Port Bosphorus Hotel or Similar
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01 Night accommodation in MD Barbaros Hotel or Similar
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02 Night accommodation in Ilayda avantgarde hotel or Similar
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01 Night accommodation in Adem Pira Hotel or Similar
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02 Night accommodation in Afflon Loft City Hotel or Similar
Exclusions
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Tips to guides & drivers
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Domestic & International flights
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Meals other than breakfast And Dinner
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Anything not mentioned in inclusions