Suggested Itinerary

Day 01: Istanbul

Arrive at Istanbul airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the beautiful city of Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul.

Meals: None

Day 02: Istanbul City Tour

Breakfast at hotel. Later depart for the Istanbul City Tour. You will begin with the ancient Hippodrome, which was the scene of chariot races and the three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. We will then continue to the Sultanahmet Mosque across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet. It is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Then arrive at our last stop which is the famous Hagia Sophia. This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. After the tour you have the option to experience The Bosphorus Cruise. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of the Bosphorus which is connecting Asia to Europe. The rest of the evening is you're to enjoy Istanbul.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 03: Istanbul – Canakkale (Gallipoli Tour)

Early morning depart for Gallipoli to visit the battle fields. Check into the hotel, have breakfast, relax a little bit then depart for the battle fields. Visit Gabatepe Museum. Start visiting the fields with Aryburnu Cemetery & Anzac Cove because these are the places where the war had started. Then The Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley and Plugges Plateau. End of the tour for the day. Drive back to the hotel. After having dinner, the night is yours. Overnight in Canakkale.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 04: Troy Tour / Kusadasi

Breafast at hotel. Check out and drive for Troy Tour. Visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. After Troy tour depart towards Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 05: Ephesus Tour

After breakfast depart for a guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world en-route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library, Grand theatre, House of the Virgin Mary and Ephesus Museum. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 06: Pamukkale Tour

After an early breakfast depart for Pamukkale. On the way we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region. We then arrive at Pamukkale for lunch. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Overnight bus to Istanbul.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 07: Istanbul Free Day

Check in the hotel and the rest of the day is yours. Stay at hotel or explore the city, shop in Grand bazaar or Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar. Experience Taksim, which is the heart of the night and intellectual life of Istanbul. It has nice bars, restaurants, cafe, cinemas. A street in which is famous for being the centre of the Turkish Film Industry. Enjoy your last day in Istanbul.

Day 08: Istanbul - End of the tour

Breakfast at hotel. Later check out of hotel Time at leisure till your flight back.

Package Inclusions:

• 3 Nights hotel in Istanbul
• 1 Night hotel in Canakkale
• 2 Nights hotel in Kusadasi
• 1 Night in overnight coach from Pamukkale-Istanbul
• Breakfasts and lunches as per itinerary
• English speaking professional guide throughout
• Guided Istanbul walking city tour
• Guided Gallipoli tour
• Guided Troy tour
• Guided Ephesus tour
• Guided Pamukkale tour
• All transfer services to and from bus service
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• Airfare & currently applicable taxes
• Visa Fees

Package Exclusions:

• Applicable Peak Season, Christmas, New year surcharges
• Items of Personal Nature
• Travel Insurance
• Service tax extra @ 3.09% is applicable
• Anything not mentioned above

Hotel Details

• Istanbul : 3-4 Star Hotel
• Cappadocia : 3-4 Star Hotel
• Kusadasi : 3-4 Star Hotel

Istanbul

 

Cappadocia

 

Kusadasi