10 DAY TOUR OF TURKEY


DAY 1 – ISTANBUL: Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport, met by your guide and transferred to your
hotel. After check into the hotel, meet at the lobby for welcome and info cocktail. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 2 – ISTANBUL: Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents.
Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - its three names span more than 2600 years, nearly 1600 of them as
the capital of two of the greatest empires the world has known, Byzantine and Ottoman. We visit the
Topkapi Palace including treasury section, The Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the
Byzantine riots took place and free time in Grand bazaar with its 3.500 shops. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)

DAY 3 – GALLIPOLI / CANAKKALE: Following breakfast we will leave for Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit Anzac
Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly (Turkish
and Allied), The Nek Cemetery, Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery and Kabatepe War
Museum. After Gallipoli cross the Dardanalles and Overnight in Canakkale. (B, D)

DAY 4 – TROY / PERGAMUM / KUSADASI: After breakfast drive to“Homer's Troy”, and the site of King
Priam's Treasures. Probably the most famous city of classical times - who doesn't know the story of the Trojan
Horse. After Troy, We enjoy a scenic drive through Thrace to visit the hauntingly beautiful the ancient city of
Pergamon. We see the Altar of Zeus, Temple of Dionysus and the 200,000 volume library, The Asclepieum of
Pergamon. Leaving Pergamon behind us we settle at our hotel in Kusadasi. (B)

DAY 5 – EPHESUS: We drive to the ancient city of Ephesus and first visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the
seven wonders of the ancient world. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of
the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre
and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary We stay overnight in Kusadasi. (B)

LIBRARY, EPHESUS, TURKEY                                        MAIN STREET, EPHESUS, TURKEY

DAY 6 – PAMUKKALE: Depart for Pamukkale. Arrive in Pamukkale and visit ancient city of Hierapolis. Visit and
swim in the world famous calcium deposited pools Travertine. Overnight in one of the Thermal Hotels in
Pamukkale. (B, D)

THEATER OF HIEROPOLIS, PAMUKKALE                                     TRAVERTINE TERRACES,

DAY 7 – ANTALYA: After breakfast drive to Antalya to relax in this wonderful resort. Overnight in Antalya. (B)
 

ANTALYA RESORT, TURKEY                                    TOWN OF ANTALYA AND HARBOR

DAY 8 – ANTALYA: This morning, we drive east to see the best preserved theatre of Turkey Aspendos, Perge.
Free afternoon. Overnight in Antalya. (B)

HELLENISTIC GATES, PERGE                                              THEATER, PERGE, TURKEY

DAY 9 – ISTANBUL: This morning transfer to the Antalya airport for our flight to Istanbul. Met at Istanbul
airport and transfer to the hotel. After check in, free afternoon in Istanbul to explore this magnificent city
on your own or optional Bosphorus Cruise in the afternoon. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)

DAY 10 – HOME: Transfer to Istanbul airport for fly back home.

FEATURES

 9 Special designed Boutique and first class hotels including buffet breakfast.
 All transportation in Turkey by private a/c tour coach.
 Antalya - Istanbul flight ticket with Turkish Airlines.
 Welcome cocktail.
 All entrance fees to the sites and to the museums mentioned on the above program.
 Comprehensive sightseeing as itinerary.
 Special pre-departure information pack.
 English speaking professional guide throughout.
 This package excludes: Personal expenses & any meals and drinks.

DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES

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