Destinations Anatolian Adventure Turkey, Istanbul Gallipoli Troy Pergamum Ephesus

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Turkey, Istanbul Gallipoli Troy Pergamum Ephesus

This exciting 10 day tour begins in the bustling city of Istanbul before moving on to the important historical sites of Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus and Pamukkale. We visit the hot thermal pools at Hierapoli, follow the ancient Silk Road to Konya and tour the stunning and surreal landscape of Cappadocia before visiting Ankara.

Arrival location:

TR Istanbul Gallipoli Troy Pergamum Ephesus

Departure Location:

TR Istanbul Gallipoli Troy Pergamum Ephesus

Included in your experience:

All accommodation in 4 and 5 star hotels as stated in the itinerary
All transport and transfers
24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
Services of a local tour leader throughout
Entrance fees to various sites
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Tipping kitty

Not included in your experience:

International Flights
Visa fees
Travel Insurance (compulsory)
Meals not indicated in the itinerary
Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
Tips for guide & driver
Any other items not mentioned above

None Available for this package

DAY 1 Arrive into Istanbul. Transfer to hotel
Upon arrival our staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul for the start of your trip.
OVERNIGHT
Istanbul - 4 star hotel

DAY 2 Istanbul. Old city tour
Our trip begins this morning with a full day tour of Istanbul. Lying across two continents this historically important city played an integral role in the development of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. We visit the 17th century Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya museum and explore the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans at Topkapi Palace before ending at the famous Hippodrome.
OVERNIGHT
Istanbul - 4 star hotel
MEALS
Breakfast

DAY 3 Gallipoli battlefields and memorials tour
We depart Istanbul this morning for the drive to Gallopoli where we will receive a fully guided tour of this World War I battlefield site. Although home to some of the fiercest fighting during the War today the site is full of poignant memorials set against a subdued wooded landscape. Our tour will include the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston Jolly as well as The Nek and Gallipoli Museum. There will also be chance to see the original trenches and tunnels used during the war before we head to our hotel in Canakkale.
OVERNIGHT
Canakkale - 4 star hotel
MEALS
Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 4 Tour of Troy and the Acropolis of Pergamum
This morning we make the short drive to the ancient city of Troy. Lying undiscoverd until midway through the 19th Century the excavations here brought the legend of the Trojan horse and the poems of Homer back to life. We then continue our drive south to the acropolis of Pergamum. A former kingdom we enjoy a full tour of the site including the Temple of Trajan and the famous library which is believed to have rivalled the library of Alexandria and helped shape Pergamum into a renowned cultural and political centre.
OVERNIGHT
Kusadasi - 4 star hotel
MEALS
Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5 Kusadasi. Ephesus Roman ruins tour
After breakfast we drive to the Roman site of Ephesus. The city at one time housed 250,000 people and is regarded as one of the best preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean. We visit the Temple of Artemis, and explore the ancient marble streets of this ruined Roman city. This afternoon we visit the fruit wine growing village of Sirince and learn about the history of carpet weaving in Turkey.
OVERNIGHT
Kusadasi - 4 star hotel
MEALS
Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6 Drive to Pamukkale and Hieropolis
We travel east this morning to Pamukkale, site of the well known white calcium terraces known as Travertines. Pamukkale translates as ‘cotton castles’ and the naturally occuring geology here has created cloud like formations unlike anywhere else. We then head to the ancient city of Hierapolis to enjoy a dip in the hot thermal pools lodged amongst ancient columns left by the Romans who used the pools for their therapeutic powers.
OVERNIGHT
Pamukkale - 5 star hotel
MEALS
Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7 Drive the Silk Road to Konya
Travel back in time today as we follow the ancient Silk Road towards Konya. We learn more about the history of this important trade route with a stop at the Sultanhani Caravanserai before arrivingin Konya where we include a visit to the Mevlana museum – the former home of the original Mevlevi Whirling Dervishes.
OVERNIGHT
Cappadocia - 4 star hotel
MEALS
Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8 Cappadocia. Full day tour
Today we set out to explore the beautiful and surreal landscape of Cappadocia. Unlike nowhere else on earth, this bizarre setting creates a fairytale view full of improbable rock formations and underground villages. Often described as the jewel of Turkey we have a full tour here to explore the subterrenean churches and fortresses used by Christians to avoid persecution over a thousand years ago.
OVERNIGHT
Cappadocia - 4 star hotel
MEALS
Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9 Cappadocia. Drive to Ankara. Return to Istanbul
We leave early this morning for the drive to Ankara, Turkey’s modern day capital city. We visit Anitkabir – mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk before returning to Istanbul by road. This is a long day's drive, and we can arrange an upgrade to an internal flight from Kayseri in Cappadocia if you prefer (please ask for current times & prices).
OVERNIGHT
Istanbul - 4 star hotel
MEALS
Breakfast

DAY 10 Istanbul. Free time. Transfer to airport
Your time is free in Istanbul today for some last minute sightseeing and shopping before we transfer you to the airport for departure.
OVERNIGHT
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MEALS
Breakfast

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