ISTANBUL-CAPPADOCIA-TROY-PERGAMON-GALLIPOLI-EPHESUS
8 Days By Bus

Day 1 – Istanbul-Gallipoli
06:30 Departure early in the morning from Istanbul. We drive to where you will get information about the naval battle that took place in the Dardanelles prior to the army landings. Later on, we continue to the Kabatepe War Museum, which contains relics from the battle including original diary extracts and letters. Lunch at Eceabat. We then visit Brighton Beach, the intended landing place and the Anzac Cove where dawn service is held on each Anzac Day. Also you will visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly and Chunk Bair New Zealand Memorial. After visiting the Kilitbahir fortress, which was built in 1453 by Mehmet II, the Conqueror (to honor his successful siege of Constantinople), we will return to Istanbul or cross the Dardanelles to spend the night in Canakkale.

Day 2 – Troy
After breakfast drive to Troy. Here you will learn the mythology surrounding Troy, The Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. Till now, 10 cities have been discovered, one built on the top of the other, dating back to 3500 BC. You will see and hear about the Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, the Trojan Wars, the battle between Archillies and Paris, the Remains of Troy IX, the Alters and the Houses of Troy I, dating back to 2500 BC. After troy lunch break. And then we drive to Pergamon. 

Visiting;
Pergamon ancient city. After Pergamon we drive to Kusadasi and hotel c-in,dinner and overnight stay in Kusadasi

Day 3 – Ephesus
After breakfast, pick up from your hotel for Ephesus tour.
09:30 Full Day Ephesus Tour

Visiting;
The ruins of the Temple of Artemis. One of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Then on to visit Ephesus Ancient City, the best preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Here you will explore the Agora, Odeon, Curettes Street, public toilets, Celsius Library, Hadrian Temple, Roman Baths, Grand Theatre, Marble Street. After a lunch break depart for the House of Virgin Mary and visit the chapel where she is said to have spent her last day. After the tour transfer to hotel.Dinner and overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Day 4 – Pamukkale
09:00 After breakfast, depart for Pamukkale tour.
12:00 Arrival to Pamukkale and lunch.
13:30 Full Guide Pamukkale Tour

Visiting;
You will see the Cotton Cilifts. Pamukkale is an extraordinary natural wonder. The calceus waters rise from the ground at a temperature of 35 C and tumple down the mountain from a height of 100 meters, forming a myriad of pools. Cream-colored stalactites are formed as the water overflows from the pools, creating a breathtaking sight unequalled in the world. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its Basilica, theatre, Roman Bath and Necropolis. After the tour free time .
20:00 Overnight by bus to Cappadocia (first class comfortable bus)

Day 5 – Cappadocia
08:30 Arrive in Cappadocia and transfer to the hotel c-in
Free Day in Cappadocia
Overnight stay in Cappadocia(Cave Hotel).

Day 6 –Cappadocia
After breakfast, pick up from your hotel for Cappadocia tour.
09:30 Full Day Cappadocia Tour – (North)

Visiting;
Zelve Open air museum where three canyons meet in the Valley. Then visit Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Paþabag -(Monks Valley) to see most interesting mushroom shaped pinnacles. Drive to the city of Avanos for lunch. In the afternoon visit Göreme Open-Air Museum where the remains of rock-hewn churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Before end of the tour visit the naturel Castle at Uçhisar. After the tour transfer back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Cappadocia (Cave Hotel).

Day 7 –Cappadocia
Breakfast at the hotel
09:30 Full Day Cappadocia Tour – (South)

Visiting;
Derinkuyu Underground City to visit the huge refugee settlement carved by early Christians, where they used to hide from persecutors. From Derinkuyu continue to the beautiful Valley of Ihlara, formely known as Peristerema. Explore the famous rock-hewn churches and hike 4 km through the valley. On the way back to monasteries in Selime Village and 13th century Caravansaray built by Selçuk Turks on the Silk Road. After the tour transfer back to the town and free time.
20:00 Overnight by bus to back to Istanbul (first class comfortable bus)

Day 8 –Istanbul
07:30 Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to the Sultanahmet


Tour Includes:
*Pick up and drop off
*Professional English speaking tour guides and drivers
*Half Day Full Guided Gallipoli Tour with lunch
*Half Day Full Guided Troy Tour with lunch
*Half Day Full Guided Pergamon Tour
*1 Day Full Guided Ephesus Tour with lunch
*1 Day Full Guided Pamukkale Tour with lunch
*2 Day Full Guided Cappadocia Tour
*1 Night accomodation in Canakkale (3 star hotel) with breakfast 
*2 Night accomodation in Kusadasi (4 star)with breakfast and dinner
*2 Night accomodation in Cappadocia (cave hotel) with breakfast
*All bus tickets (Istanbul-Gallipoli-Pergamon-Kusadasi-Pamukkale-Cappadocia-Istanbul)
*All of the transfers by a comfortable vehicle
*All of the tax and service charges
*All entrance fees

Excludes:
* Drinks with meals