Tour Overview
3 Nights Istanbul, 1 Night Canakkale, 2 Nights Izmir, 1 Night Pamukkale, 2 Nights Antalya, 2 Nights Cappadocia, 1 Night Ankara, 1 Night Bursa with Special Class, Boutique and nice 4 star Hotels.** This tour is available all year for closed groups, organized only as private. ** On Mondays, when St. Sophia is closed, we visit the Chora Church, famed for its mosaics. ** On Tuesdays, when Topkapi Palace is closed.
Tour Program
Day 1 : The Arrival
Meet and greet. A short orientation tour. Then transfer to the hotel for a welcome briefing. Evening is free. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 : Istanbul
Discover the Byzantine and Ottoman treasures of Istanbul. Visit the Royal TOPKAPI PALACE, home of the Ottoman Sultans, the BLUE MOSQUE, unique with six minarets, the Roman HIPPODROME SQUARE and the ST.SOPHIA CHURCH which is considered one of the worlds greatest architectural marvels. Then visit the Grand Covered Bazaar with over 4,000 tiny shops. Evening at leisure.
Day 3 : Istanbul - Troy - Canakkale
Drive to GALLIPOLI, through the European lands of Turkey. Cross the Dardanelles Strait by ferryboat. Visit ancient TROY, see its legendary walls and the replica of the wooden horse. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.
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Tour Highlights
- Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome Square, St. Sophia Church, Grand Bazaar
- Gallipoli, Troy, wooden horse
- Acropolis, Asclepion, Red Basilica
- Ephesus, Virgin Mary`s House, Archaeological Museum, Temple of Artemis
- Sardes, Temple of Cybele, Golden River Pactalos
- Pamukkale, Aphrodisias
- Antalya, Archaeological Museum, hellenistik and roman cities of Perge and Aspendos
- Konya Mevlana Museum, Cappadocia underground cities and churches, optional folk and belly dance show at restaurant
- Goreme Open Air Museum, Avanos, Uchisar Castle, Kaymakli Underground City
- Agzikarahan Caravanserai from the Selcuk period, capital city of Ankara
- Anatolian Civilization Museum, Mausoleum of Ataturk in Ankara
- Bursa Green Mosque and Green Tomb, Silk Bazaar
Tour Inclusions
- 13 nights hotel accommodation
at the above mentioned hotels
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- All escorted transfers
- Daily breakfast
- 12 lunches
- 7 Dinners
- Transportation by A/C bus, or A/C van depending on the size of the group
- English speaking professional tour guide throughout the tour
- All Entry fees to the sites & museums
- Portage at hotels
- Tips to the hotel and restaurant staff
- Service charges & local taxes
- Travel documents, maps
Itinerary Outline
- Day 1: The Arrival
- Day 2: Istanbul
- Day 3: Istanbul - Troy - Canakkale
- Day 4: Pergamon - Izmir
- Day 5: Ephesus - Izmir
- Day 6: Sardes - Pamukkale
- Day 7: Hierapolis - Aphrodisias - Antalya
- Day 8: Antalya
- Day 9: Antalya - Konya - Cappadocia
- Day 10: Cappadocia
- Day 11: Cappadocia - Ankara
- Day 12: Ankara - Bursa
- Day 13: Bursa - Istanbul
- Day 14: The Departure
Excludes
- Drinks and meals which are not listed at the itinerary
- All personal expenses
- Turkish Visa Fee
- Tips
