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)