Day -1: Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will be met in Istanbul Ataturk airport. Istanbul, the
only city which straddles two continents Europe and Asia.transfer to the hotel
and welcome drink while you have briefing. The remaining of the day is at
your leisure. Overnight stay in istanbul. ( B )
Day -2: Istanbul city tour
A full day of sightseeing tour. Discover the Byzantian and Ottoman Relics, visit
Saint Sophia Museum, one of the world s greatest architectural marvels, built
by Constantine the Great in the 4th Century and reconstructed by Justinian
in the 6th century, then visit the Sultanahmet Mosque, built in the 16th century,
unique with 6 minarets and its magnificent interior decoration of the blue
Iznik tiles. The Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races with three
monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine column and the
column of Constantine. Before lunch visit the Grand covered bazaar within over
4,000 tiny shops. Visit Royal Topkapi palace, the great palace of the Ottoman
Sultan s from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Then visit the Suleymaniye Mosque,
built in 1550 by the famous architect Sinan, emphasized by the four minarets
rising one from each corner of the courtyard. You ll be returned back to hotel
in the early evening. (B.L)
Day -3 - Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale
Breakfast served at the hotel.
06:30 Early in the morning departure for Canakkale, Arrive to Canakkale around
noon time and start touring in Gallipoli; visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian
Memorial, Johnston s Jolly, (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), The Nek,
Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. Return to Canakkale for overnight stay at
hotel.(B.L)
Day -4: Canakkale Troy - Kusadasi
After breakfast drive to Troy. Visit the famous archeological and mythological
site of Troy, home of the "Trojan Horse" and "Helen of Troy".
After the tour departure for Kusadasi, arrive to Kusadasi late in the evening,
transfer to your hotel for overnight. (B.D)
Day - 5 - Kusadasi - Pamukkale - Kusadasi
After breakfast, depart for a full day tour to Pamukkale; visit the ancient
city of Hierepolis, a city that gained importance in the Roman times because
of its thermal springs. Over the centuries, the calsium, salts in the water
have formed into one of the most unique natural sights of the World. After
lunch visit the Greco Roman settlemnt which is remarkably well preserved. The
ancient city dedicated to the Goddess of Love Aphrodite.-Return to Kusadasi
for overnight. (B.L.D)
Day -6 - Ephesus - Izmir - Istanbul
After Breakfast Full day tour to Ephesus; one of the grandest cities in the
Roman world. Drive to Meryemana and visit the house of Virgin Mary. Continue
to Ephesus the Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, herculas gate,
the temple of Hadrian, the magnificent library, Agora and fantastic Greco Roman
theatre. After lunch visit the basillica of St John. Drive Back to izmir airport
and Take evening Flight to istanbulUpon Arrival istanbul airport transfer to
your hotel Overnight stay in istanbul. (B.L)
Day -7: ENDS
After Breakfast transfer to airport for final departure. (B)
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