Day 1 Thu: Istanbul | Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Welcome briefing will be held.
Day 2 Fri: Istanbul | Enjoy a full day tour including a visit to Topkapi Palace Museum, residence of the Ottoman Sultans between 1453–1852 (excluding Harem). Visit the Hippodrome, which was once the center of life where chariot racing and other public events took place. Tour the Blue Mosque built between 1609 and 1616, famous for its blue ceramic tiles. Next see St. Sophia, a church built in the 6th century Byzantine capital, converted to a mosque by the Ottomans, and now a museum and one of the world’s greatest architectural wonders. Your last stop will be the famous Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest and oldest covered market with over 60 streets. Join an optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment. B
Day 3 Sat: Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale | In the morning, depart for Gallipoli, the site of many battles during WWI. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair, then cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight. B D
Day 4 Sun: Troy – Pergamum – Izmir | Visit Troy with its famous wooden horse, best known for being the setting of the Trojan War and many cities built on top of each other. Before arriving into Asclepion, enjoy lunch with locals in a traditional local village . Then continue to Pergamum to visit the ancient Medical Center in Asclepion and continue to İzmir for overnight. Optional: Dinner at local restaurant. B L
Day 5 Mon: Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Izmir | To ur the famous ruins of Ephesus, an important cultural center of the ancient world, and explore 2,000 year-old marble streets, a theater, the Library of Celsius, a gymnasium and Hadrian’s Temple. Take a short drive to see St. Mary’s stone cottage where it is believed Virgin Mary spent her last years accompanied by St. John. Continue to a regional rug production center to have a firsthand experience of this unique art form. Optional: Dinner at local restaurant. B D
Day 6 Tue: Izmir – Port | Morning transfer to Kusadasi pier to take ferry or cruise. B
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Tour Code: AWS
First Class hotels with private facilities
Meals are indicated on itineraries by B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner
Licensed guides throughout Turkey
Private air-conditioned transportation
Luggage handling
Local taxes and service charges
Arrival / departure transfers: only on arrival and departure days (arrivals from IST Airport). Pre or post stay transfers are not included.
Personal expenses
Optional tours
Customary tips to guide and drivers
Season 2020 | P/P in DBL | Sgl. Supl. | P/P in Trpl. |
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$ 1500 | $ 665 | $ 1460 |
City | Cat | Hotels |
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Istanbul | DLX | W Istanbul |
Canakkale | SFC | Kolin Otel |
Izmir | DLX | Swissotel Grand Efes |