Day 01 Arrival in Istanbul
On your arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred
to your hotel with the remainder of day at your leisure to explore city
or relax before your tour commences.
Day 02 Historical Istanbul Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast at hotel meet with the guide to depart on the
full day regular group tour to explore some of the most important sights
in Istanbul. Visit the Blue Mosque, the St Sophia, Hippodrome and Obelisk,
Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (excluding optional extra entrance to Harem
room). Today tour wil be completed with a visit to Rustem Pasha Mosque.
After the tour, return to hotel with the evening then at leisure.
Day 03 Bosphorus Cruise & Dolmabahce Palace Tour
This morning you will drive Eminonu Port to board the regular
city boat for a 2 hour Bosphorous Cruise. Enjoy this relaxing cruise along
the shoreline while your guide explains to you the history of sights seen
while onboard. We then continue on land to visit the magnificent Dolmabahce
Palace and then also visit Camlica Hill.
Day 04 Drive to Gallipoli / Gallipoli (WWI) Battlefields Tour
Early morning drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula along the Thracian
coastline viewing the countryside and villages on the European soil of
Turkey. Lunch en- route at Tekirdag. Arriving to the Battlefields and fully
guided tour of Anzac Cove, Brighton Beach, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, The
Nek, trenches, Simpson's Cemetery then across the Dardanelles Strait by
ferryboat to Canakkale and overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Troy & Pergamum Tour / Drive to Kusadasi
After check-out you will visit Ancient Troy and see the current
excavations, 9 layers of old cities, the Trojan Horse, and you will hear
and see from your guides remaining of the Trojan War. Then the day will
continue with a drive to Pergamum. After lunch start the tour of Pergamum
with the Acropolis, the Steepest Theatre of the ancient world, Temple of
Trojan, the library, Asclepion, the ancient medical centre, the oldest
known hospital in the world. At the conclusion of your day of sightseeing,
you will be driven to the hotel for your stay in Kusadasi.
Day 06 Ephesus Ancient City Tour
Check out and transfer to airport for 65 min flight to Izmir.
On your arrival, you will be met and start the tour to Ephesus; one of
the grandest cities in the Roman world. Drive to Meryemana and visit the
house of Virgin Mary. Continue to Ephesus the Capital of Asia Minor. Visit
the ruins of Odeon, herculas gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificent
library, Agora and fantastic Greco Roman theatre. After the tour, you will
be transferred to your hotel.
Day 07 Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour/ Bus to Antalya
Drive through fertile valley's to Aphrodisias city of Aphrodite,
the beautiful city of the Goddess of Love in bucolic surroundings. Visit
the best preserved ancient stadium in the world; the Odeon, the Theatre
and the Agora. Continue to Pamukkale (white lime cascades), the noted ancient
spa, where pure white travertine forms frozen waterfalls. Visit Hierapolis
where you will have free time to walk on the terraces (where allowed),
after which you will be transferred to Denizli bus station for the day
intercity coach to Antalya where you will spend the night.
Day 08 Perge, Aspendos, Side Tour
Your guided tour today starts with a visit to Perge Ancient
City, which once was one of the most important cities along the Mediterranean
coast. From here you will visit the world famous ancient Greco - Roman
Amphitheater Aspendos, which is the most well preserved example in the
world. After visiting this impressive site, you will have a lunch break
followed by a visit to Side, an ancient site with attractions including
Agora, the Gymnasium, the Apollo Temple and the ancient harbour. Evening
is at your leisure to explore the old town by night.
Day 09 Bus to Cappadocia
After check-out from your hotel you will be transferred to
the Antalya Central Bus Station, to board the intercity day coach to Cappadocia
with early evening arrival. Tonight will offer you the unique opportunity
to sleep in a traditional Cappadocian cave hotel.
Day 10 North Cappadocia Tour
Start the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Monk's valley (Pasabagi)
where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in
Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will
visit the numerous rock carved churches and monasteries. Depart for a panaromic
view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar Castle.
Day 11 South Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Istanbul
Another full day tour this time to visit the famous Derinkuyu
Underground City. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley
along the stream visiting some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma
for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. Stop at the Agzikarahan
Caravansarai is included. After the tour, you will be transferred to Kayseri
Airport for the domestic flight to Istanbul. On your arrival to Istanbul
Airport, you will be met at the Airport for the transfer to your hotel
in Istanbul.
Day 12 Departure
Option to extend package with additional night(s) in Istanbul
or we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul International Airport for
your return or onward flight.
