Treasures of Turkey (8 Nights / 9 Days)

8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS

Day 1 Thursday Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace. Overnight Istanbul

Day 2 Friday Istanbul Old City

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B)

Day 3 Saturday Gallipoli Battlefields

Today we visit the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston’s Jolly, original trenches and tunnels. Overnight Canakkale (B, D)

Day 4 Sunday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum

Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Day 5 Monday Ephesus, Kusadasi

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Day 6 Tuesday Pamukkale, Hierapolis

This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D)

Day 7 Wednesday Aphrodisias, Antalya

Today we drive to Antalya, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way. Overnight Antalya (B, D)

Day 8 Thursday Aspendos, Manavgat Waterfalls

Today, we will visit famous theatre at Aspendos which is known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor. Then we will visit Manavgat Waterfalls for a pleasant respite. Overnight Antalya (B, D)

Day 9 Friday Antalya

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)

Tour includes

• Inbound airport transfer – Istanbul
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Entrance fees
• 8 breakfasts, 6 dinners
• 8 nights 4 star & 5 star accommodation
• Tips except driver and guide

Tour not includes

• Tips – driver and guide

The Hotels

• ISTANBUL : TRYP BY WYNDAM
• CANAKKALE: BUYUK TRUVA HOTEL
• KUSADASI : ILAYDA AVANTGARDE HOTEL
• PAMUKKALE : COLOSSAE THERMAL HOTEL
• ANTALYA : BEST WESTERN KHAN HOTEL