This Turkey tour starts and ends in Istanbul and passes Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Antalya. Our homepage lists more tours of Greece.
10 DAY TOUR OF TURKEY
DAY 1: ISTANBUL
Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport, met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. After check into the hotel, meet at the lobby for welcome and info cocktail. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2: ISTANBUL
Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul – its three names span more than 2600 years, nearly 1600 of them as the capital of two of the greatest empires the world has known, Byzantine and Ottoman. We visit the Topkapi Palace including treasury section, The Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and free time in Grand bazaar with its 3.500 shops. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)
DAY 3: GALLIPOLI / CANAKKALE
Following breakfast we will leave for Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly (Turkish and Allied), The Nek Cemetery, Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery and Kabatepe War Museum. After Gallipoli cross the Dardanalles and Overnight in Canakkale. (B, D)
DAY 4: TROY / PERGAMUM / KUSADASI
After breakfast drive to”Homer’s Troy”, and the site of King Priam’s Treasures. Probably the most famous city of classical times – who doesn’t know the story of the Trojan Horse. After Troy, We enjoy a scenic drive through Thrace to visit the hauntingly beautiful the ancient city of Pergamon. We see the Altar of Zeus, Temple of Dionysus and the 200,000 volume library, The Asclepieum of Pergamon. Leaving Pergamon behind us we settle at our hotel in Kusadasi. (B)
DAY 5: EPHESUS
We drive to the ancient city of Ephesus and first visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary We stay overnight in Kusadasi. (B)
DAY 6: PAMUKKALE
Depart for Pamukkale. Arrive in Pamukkale and visit ancient city of Hierapolis. Visit and swim in the world famous calcium deposited pools Travertine. Overnight in one of the Thermal Hotels in Pamukkale. (B, D)
DAY 7: ANTALYA
After breakfast drive to Antalya to relax in this wonderful resort. Overnight in Antalya. (B)
DAY 8: ANTALYA
This morning, we drive east to see the best preserved theatre of Turkey Aspendos, Perge. Free afternoon. Overnight in Antalya. (B)
DAY 9: ISTANBUL
This morning transfer to the Antalya airport for our flight to Istanbul. Met at Istanbul airport and transfer to the hotel. After check in, free afternoon in Istanbul to explore this magnificent city on your own or optional Bosphorus Cruise in the afternoon. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)
DAY 10: HOME
Transfer to Istanbul airport for fly back home.
FEATURES
- 9 Special designed Boutique and first class hotels including buffet breakfast.
- All transportation in Turkey by private a/c tour coach.
- Antalya – Istanbul flight ticket with Turkish Airlines.
- Welcome cocktail.
- All entrance fees to the sites and to the museums mentioned on the above program.
- Comprehensive sightseeing as itinerary.
- Special pre-departure information pack.
- English speaking professional guide throughout.
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- This package excludes: Personal expenses & any meals and drinks.
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