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-Pergamon
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. It is architects and sculptors were among the finest
in the Hellenisticworld. The Modern town and is our first destination where
we will visit The Temple of Trajan, Hellenistic Barracks and Tower, Palaces,
Library, Temple of Athena,Theatre, temple of Dionysus, Altar and Zeus. Asclepion
was one of the most famous shrines and therapeutic center in the ancient world.
Red Church served as a temple of Serapis, an Egyptian God, used like church
and known one of the Seven churches of Apocalypse of St.John. Before leaving
Pergamon, we will visit local archeoogical Museum. 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 transfer to the bus station.
17:00 By bus to Fethiye
21:00 Arrive in Fethiye and pick up from Fethiye bus station to hotel c-in
Overnight stay in Fethiye
Day 5 –Fethiye
08:30 Arrive in Fethiye and transfer to the hotel c-in
Free Day in Fethiye Overnight stay in Fethiye
Day 6 –Fethiye-Olympos / Boat Cruise
Day 7 – Fethiye-Olympos / Boat Cruise
Day 8 –Fethiye-Olympos / Boat Cruise
Day 9 – Olympos
After breakfast, transfer to Olympos and accomodation-cin
Free Day in Olympos
Dinner and Overnight stay in Olympos
Day 10 –Antalya
After breakfast, transfer to Antalya and hotel c-in
Free Day in Antalya
Overnight stay in Antalya
Day 11 –Antalya
After breakfast, pick up from your hotel for Antalya city tour
09:30 Full Guide Antalya city tour
Visiting;
Perge was Roman Province, Stadium (seating 12.000), Bath and Colonaded Street.
In Aspendos, you can see the Roman Theatre built in the second century that
seats 15.000. Side is one of the best classical sites in Turkey with Apollon
Temple, ancient ruins and two sandy beaches. About 14 km North-east of Antalya
and 1 km North of Aksu is Kurþunlu waterfall , a shady park set in a
pine forest with a waterfall and pool.It’s a good place to get away from
the noise and activity of Rush city life. After the tour transfer back to Antalya
city center and free time in Anyalya.
19:00 Transfer to the bus station
20:00 Overnight by bus to Cappadocia (first class comfortable bus)
Day 12 –Cappadocia
08:30 Arrive in Cappadocia and transfer to the hotel Free Day in Cappadocia
Overnight stay in Cappadocia (Cave Hotel)
Day 13 –Cappadocia
Afterbreakfast, pick up from yourhotel 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 14 –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 15 –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
*3 Night/4 Day Boat Cruise with breakfast,lunch and Dinner
*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 Fethiye (3 star) with breakfast
*1 Night accomodation in Olympos (tree house) with breakfast and dinner
*1 Night accomodation in Antalya (Old Turkish style house) with breakfast
*2 Night accomodation in Cappadocia (cave hotel) with breakfast
*All bus titickets(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
