8 Day Turkey Tour; Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale

Day 1 · Istanbul

1. 1

   Sultanahmet District

   Passing by

   We will welcome you at the Airport and transfer to our hotel in Sultanahmet Area. Overnight in Istanbul

2. 2

   Historic Areas of Istanbul

   Passing by

   Free day

Overnight at Apex Hotel or similar in Sultanahmet

Day 2 · Istanbul Old City Walking Tour

1. 1

   Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

   one hour Admission included

   Pick up from your hotel and departure for a full day Old city tour. We will visit…… Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, Obelisk of Theodosius from Egypt, Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi, German Fountain, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace, after the tour we will transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul

2. 2

   Blue Mosque

   30 min

   Visit Blue Mosque

3. 3

   Hippodrome

   Passing by

   Walk trough Hippodrome

4. 4

   German Fountain

   5 min

   German fountain

5. 5

   Grand Bazaar Jewelers

   one hour

   Visit Grand Bazaar

6. 6

   TopkapI Palace

   2 hours Admission included

   Visit Topkapı Palace

Overnight at Apex Hotel or similar in Sultanahmet

Day 3 · Free day - Istanbul

1. 1

   Bosphorus Strait

   Passing by

   Free day, if you wish you can do bosphorus cruise with additional fee

Overnight at Apex Hotel or similar in Sultanahmet

Day 4 · Gallipoli Tour - Eceabat

1. 1

   Gallipoli Battlefield

   one hour Admission included

   Pick up from your hotel, transfer to Gallipoli Peninsula. Departure for full day Gallipoli tour, lunch on the tour We will visit Brighton Beach, Arı Burnu and ANZAC Cove cemeteries, Lone Pine Australian memorial and cemetery, Visit some Original tunnels and trenches at Johnston' Jolly, The infamous Nek cemetery,The Chunuk Bair Atatürk memorial and the New Zealand memorial and cemetery. End of your tour. Overnight in Eceabat

2. 2

   Gallipoli National Park

   one hour Admission included

   Gallipoli Tour

3. 3

   Gallipoli Battle Museum

   one hour Admission included

   Gallipoli Tour

Overnight at Eceabat Hotel or similar in Eceabat

Day 5 · Troy and Pergamon Tour - Kusadası

1. 1

   Troy (Truva)

   one hour Admission included

   Depart for a full day Troy tour from Canakkale, lunch on the tour. We will visit the legendary city of Troy, a replica of the wooden horse that you can climb into fro a photo, Excavation information Center holding exhibits from the work underway, The fortification walls of Troy VI with its tower and getaway entrance, Temple of Athena the focal point of a great annual festival in honor of the goddess Athena The entrance ramp to Troy II.The Odeon End of the tour Overnight in Kusadası

2. 2

   Pergamon Amphitheater

   one hour Admission included

   Depart for a full day Troy tour from Canakkale, lunch on the tour. We will visit the legendary city of Troy, a replica of the wooden horse that you can climb into fro a photo, Excavation information Center holding exhibits from the work underway, The fortification walls of Troy VI with its tower and getaway entrance, Temple of Athena the focal point of a great annual festival in honor of the goddess Athena The entrance ramp to Troy II.The Odeon End of the tour Overnight in Kusadası

3. 3

   Pergamon Parchment

   one hour Admission included

   Pergamon tour

4. 4

   Pergamon Ancient City

   30 min Admission included

   Pergamon Tour

Overnight at Efe Boutique Hotel or similar in Kusadası

Day 6 · Ephesus Tour- Kusadası

1. 1

   Ephesus Ancient City

   8 hours Admission included

   You will enter the ancient site at the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow walk downhill, being guided through the ruins if the Roman provincial capital. The tour makes its way past the amazing features of Ephesus including the Odem, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theatre. The theatre, which had seating for 25,000, is the site where St. Paul preached to the inhabitants of the city. The tour also includes the house of the Virgin Mary, a small house in the Solmissos Mountains recognised by the Vatican as her final resting place. Another attraction is the Temple of Artemis, known as one the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today the foundations of this marvellous construction from the Hellenistic Age remain. At the end of the tour, guests are transferred to their hotel in Kusadası or Selcuk.

Overnight at Efe Boutique Hotel or similar in Kusadası

Day 7 · Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour - flight to Istanbul

1. 1

   Pamukkale Thermal Pools

   8 hours Admission included

   Guests are picked up from their hotel to take a 3-4 hour journey to Pamukkale. You can see phenomenal site well before you arrive in the village below. The water from these springs have a high mineral content (chalk, limestone and travertine) that cascading down the mountain, giving rise to the complexion of the mountains; resembling a frozen waterfall. The water contains a large amount of hydrogen carbonate and calcium, which results in the precipitation of calcium bi-carbonate. The combination of these elements attributes to the surreal landscape at Pamukkale as well as its place on the World Heritage list. Long before this listing, the Romans recognised the appeal of the area, building the spa city Hierapolis. At the completion of this tour, guests are transferred to Izmir airport and travel to Istanbul. Guests are met upon arrival in Istanbul and transferred to their hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

2. 2

   Pamukkale Natural Park

   Passing by

   Pamukkale Tour

3. 3

   Road to Pamukkale

   Passing by

   Pamukkale Tour

4. 4

   Hierapolis & Pamukkale

   30 min Admission included

   Pamukkale Tour

Overnight at Apex Hotel or Similar in Sultanahmet

Day 8 · End of Service

1. 1

   Stop 1

   Passing by

   After check out from your hotel, regarding your flight details transfer to international Airport.