Travel Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul.
Welcome to Turkey! You’re greeted upon arrival and escorted to your hotel located in the Old City area-Sultanahmet. According to your arrival time you can either check in to the hotel and relax or check out the Old city area. The remainder of the day is at leisure before meeting your tour guide for a short welcome briefing.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul – Old City Half Day Morning Tour (B)
After having breakfast at the Hotel, Our guide meets you and We start our day trip around 09:00 am
We see how old meets new when you visit Istanbul’s "must-see" historic sites. The sites include:
Hippodrome of Constantinople.
Sultanahmet Meydanı, was a horse-racing track that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire and the largest city in Europe. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are visited.
Blue Mosque
One of the most famous monuments in both the Turkish and Islamic worlds, the Sultan Ahmet Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque) is a superb creation in the classical Ottoman style. The mosque has six towering minarets and 260 windows illuminating its vast main chamber, which is decorated with more than 20,000 Iznik tiles.
Hagia Sophia
Now a museum, Hagia Sophia was built in the 6th century by the Emperor Justinian, and was one of the largest basilicas in the Christian world. After the Ottoman conquest, it was converted to a mosque and is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world. Take a moment to linger here to admire the fine Byzantine mosaics.
Grand Bazaar
In operation since the 14th century, the Grand Bazaar is one of the world's largest covered markets, with 58 streets and over 4,000 shops. The bazaar is specially known for its jewelry, leather, pottery, spices and carpets.
Tour ends at 13:00, return to hotel or free time for the Afternoon discoveries.
Overnight in Istanbul
Day 3: Bosphorus Cruise - Half Day Morning Tour (B)
After having breakfast at the Hotel, Our guide meets you and we continue for;
Golden Horn
It is an inlet of the Bosphorus dividing the city of Istanbul and forming a natural harbor. One can see the old city and Galata tower panoramically while cruising from
Spice Bazaar
It is located nearby New Mosque, close to Golden Horn. This is a bazaar where you can find numerous kind of spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds and also many other things.
Bosphorus Cruise
Cruise through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential and luxurious apartments.
Rumeli Fortress is a fortress located on a hill at the European side of the Bosphorus just north of the Bebek district. It was built by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II between 1451 and 1452, before he conquered Constantinople. There are three great towers dominant to the Bosphorus is one of the most popular highlights of Istanbul. Beautiful settings and the pleasant breeze adds to the pleasures of a boat trip. Bosphorus, also known as the Istanbul Strait connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara
Free time for the afternoon discoveries.
Overnight in Istanbul
Day 4: Gallipoli Tour (B-L)
Gallipoli Daily Tour - Istanbul to Gallipoli
Pick up from the hotel at 06:30 am in Istanbul and drive to Gallipoli National Park.
*Lunch en route. Tour to;
Kabatepe War Museum
It is located within the Gallipoli Historic National Park there's an exhibit of photographs of soldiers, their uniforms, weapons, and other findings from the battlefields.
Anzac Cove
It is a small cove on the Gallipoli peninsula. It became famous as the landing site and main base of Anzac’s during the World War I in 1915.
The Lone pine
With its sweeping views over the Aegean and down the Gallipoli peninsula, Turks and Australians lived, fought and died.
Chunuk Bair Heights
It is one of the three high points on the Sari Bair range. These were the main objectives of the Anzacs' offensive of early August 1915 when they tried to break out of the stalemate with the Turks in the Anzac sector.
Original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly, New Zealander Memorial, the Nek Cemetery, Brighton Beach and more..
End of tour transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Canakkale
Day 5: Troy & Pergamon Tour (B-L)
After having breakfast, Pick up from the hotel at 08:30 am and travel to
Troy, Visit the archaeological site of this 5000 years old city, Troy is the legendary city and center of the Trojan War, as described in the Epic Cycle, and especially in the Iliad, one of the two epic poems attributed to Homer. We see the Megaron houses, a small roman Theatre & Bouletarion, city walls, small site museum and a reconstructed wooden horse.
*Lunch en route.
Pergamum - Acropolis with the Sanctuary of Trajan & Athena, Library, The Hellenistic Theater with a seating capacity of 10,000.Lunch in downtown Bergama in a family restaurant. Than we drive 3 km down from hill to see; Asclepion which was known as the first place of medical science. Notable structures in the Asclepion include the Roman theater, Stoa, Temple of Asclepius, an underground passageway.
End of tour , continue to Seljuk(Ephesus) and arrival in late evening
Overnight in Seljuk or Kusadasi
Day 6: Ephesus Tour (B-L)
After breakfast, We visit:
House of the Virgin Mary which is 8 km from Ephesus on the hills. The Vatican has recognized this small site in the Solmissos Mountains as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small chapel dedicated to St. Mary was founded when the ruins of the house were first discovered.
Ephesus, is considered one of the great outdoor museums of Turkey. Ephesus Tour starts from the upper entrace gate.Ancient city has 3 main streets .We see the Baths of Varius ,Odeon, Prytaneion,Fauntain of Polio,The Gate of Heracles ,State Agora, public toilets, Temple of Hadrian , Temple of Domitian , Library of Celsus, Great Theater and Horbour street with necropolis.
*Lunch in the old Village of Selcuk.
The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is also one of the places to visit. Today the site lies on the edge of the modern town of Selcuk.
Take an overnight bus to Istanbul
Day 7: Departure Transfer
Arrival to Istanbul in the morning. You may ask our office for other options while enjoying tea with us. Depending on your departure time, transfer to Airport for your return flight.
Closed
• Hagia Sophia Museum on Monday – Peplaced with Basilica Cistern or Kariye Museum
• Topkapi Palace on Tuesday - Replaced with Kariye Museum
• Grand Bazaar & Spice Market on Sunday- Replaced with Authentic Shops
*You may extend your stay and request further information about our tours to highlights of Turkey from our office in Sultanahmet.
*For passengers arriving / departing Istanbul by cruise ship, a pick up is available from Istanbul port. If you wish to be picked up at Istanbul port you must advise the cruise line, ship name, docking and departure time. Please let us know your cell phone numbers to reach you to meet in Istanbul Port with our guides. You may be picked up from the cruise port and dropped off at a city hotel or vice versa.
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