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Tour Name: Ancient Aegean Tour
Tour Duration: 7 Days
Tour Departs: Every Tuesday from Istanbul
DAY 1 / Tuesday - Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul!. You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul.
DAY 2 / Wednesday - Istanbul Old City
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica underground cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
DAY 3 / Thursday - Gallipoli Battlefields
Today we visit the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston s Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali (Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
DAY 4 / Friday - Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi (Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
DAY 5 / Saturday - Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (Includes Breakfast, Lunch).
DAY 6 / Sunday - Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading towards the the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale where we will tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Marmaris (Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
DAY 7 / Monday - Marmaris
After Breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends (Includes Breakfast).
Accomondations;
1. Hotel Grand Oztanik or similar in Istanbul
2. Hotel Iris or similar in Canakkale
3. Hotel Grand Onder or similar in Kusadasi
4. Hotel Bluebays or similar in Marmaris
Tour Includes;
- Inbound airport transfer from Istanbul Ataturk Airport or from Sabiha Gökcen Airport
- Outbound transfer to Marmaris ferry port
- Professional English speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
- 6 Breakfasts,5 Lunches,4 Dinners
- 6 nights 4 star hotel Accomodation.
Reviewed by Houssein Sater on 27th Aug 2011
That was an exciting tour among the seven ancient cities in Turkey. We enjoyed every minutes we spent while we were touring with you from Marmais to Istanbul. I specially thank to Mustafa, our guide, he was so friendly.. I always will remember how he made us smile often and how kind he is.. I will for sure visit and use your services again..