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Higlights
Istanbul, St Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Bosporus
Cruise. Kusadasi/Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient
cities in the world. Canakkale/Troy/
Dardanalles , legendary city of Troy, Gallipoli the site of the famous first
world war battle and Pergamum the city where Parchment paper was
invented
7
Days - 6 Nights |
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Tour Itinerary
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Day 1 Istanbul |
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Arrival and
met by our
representative transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing.
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Day 2
Istanbul (B) |
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Full day
tour to include: Our journey begins in
Istanbul, the only city in the world
situated on two continents. Byzantium,
Constantinople, Istanbul - its three names
span more than 2600 years, nearly 1600 of
them as the capital of two of the greatest
empires the world has known, Byzantine and
Ottoman. We visit the Topkapi Palace
including treasury section, st. Sophia, The
Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, where chariot
races and the Byzantine riots took place and
free time in Grand bazaar with its 3.500
shops.Optional: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment.
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Day 3
Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale (B,D)
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Following breakfast we will leave for
Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone
Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, the
original tunnels and trenches at Johnston
Jolly (Turkish and Allied), The Nek Cemetery,
Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and
Cemetery and Kabatepe War Museum.
After Gallipoli cross the Dardanalles and
Canakkale for overnight. |
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Day 4
Troy - Pergamum – Kusadasi
(B,D)
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After breakfast drive to“Homer's Troy”, and
the site of King Priam's Treasures. Probably
the most famous city of classical times -
who doesn't know the story of the Trojan
Horse. After Troy, We enjoy a scenic drive
through Thrace to visit the hauntingly
beautiful the ancient city of Pergamon.
continue on to Kusadasi for overnight. |
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Day 5
Ephesus & St. Mary's House – Kusadasi (B,D) |
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We drive to the
ancient city of Ephesus and first visit the Temple of
Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural
centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will
see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian,
Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin
Mary. afternoon Optional: tour of Sardis or Sirince. |
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Day 6 Izmir - Istanbul (B)
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After breakfast depart transfer to Izmir
airport for flight to Istanbul. afternoon
free or optional half day Bosphorus cruise.
Overnight in Istanbul. |
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Day 7
Istanbul – Return (B) |
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Transfer
to airport. |
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B: Breakfast D: Dinner
Tour Included :
* 6
nights 4 and 5 star hotels including buffet
breakfast, * All transportation in Turkey by private a/c tour
coach * All entrance fees to the sites and to the museums
mentioned on the above program, * Meals Mentioned on the itinerary, * Arrival and departure airport transfers, * Izmir - Istanbul domestic flight ticket,
* English speaking professional guide throughout,
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Guaranteed departure everyday
Tour Code:
Turkey Gateway to Anatolia |

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