Day 1: Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul where you will be
transferred to your hotel, located in the
heart of the old city, Sultanahmet. The
remainder of the day is yours free to
explore.
Day 2: Istanbul City Tour (B)
Tour the city that spans both Europe and
Asia, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya
Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Underground
Cistern and the Hippodrome.
Day 3: Istanbul to Gallipoli (B+L)
One of the most emotionally and touching
places in Turkey, today we drive to the
World War I Battlefields of Gallipoli,
visiting Lone Pine & Chunuk Bair Memorials,
Anzac Cove, Johnston's Jolly, the Nek and
Gallipoli Museum.
Day 4: Gallipoli to Kusadasi (B+D)
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and
its Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of
Pergamum, a magnificent acropolis with one
of the steepest amphitheatres in the world.
Its impressive temples, library and medical
facilities made it a renowned cultural and
political centre in its time.
Day 5: Ephesus Tour (B+D)
Absorb yourself in history today with a
guided tour of Ephesus. Walk down Marble
Road towards the Celcus Library and Grand
Theatre and immerse yourself into the
mystical atmosphere of the city halls and
stadium where chariot and horse races were
once held. We also visit the Cave of the
Seven Sleepers and the site of the Temple of
Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the
Ancient World.
Day 6: Kusadasi to Pamukkale (plus
overnight train) (B)
Tour the magnificent white calcium
formations of Pamukkale, followed by the
ancient city of Hierapolis and a dip in the
hot springs, which were used in Roman times
for their therapuetic powers. Tonight we
board an overnight sleeper train for
Istanbul.
Day 7: Istanbul (B)
Transfer to your hotel with the remainder of
the day yours free to explore!
Day 8: Istanbul (B)
Tour concludes after breakfast.
Tour includes :
* Arrival transfer
* 1 lunch, 2 dinners, 7 breakfasts
* 6 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels,
plus 1 overnight train
* Professional English-speaking guide
* Guided tours of Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy,
Pergamum, Ephesus and Pamukkale
* Transport in an air-conditioned,
non-smoking bus
Tour does not Include:
* Entrance fees to the various sites
* Personal expenses
Optional Activities:
* Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening
* Turkish Bath
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