Tour Code:
ON-180
Duration: 3 Days - 2 Nights
Highlights: Gallipoli - Troy - Ephesus
Departures:
All year
round - Guarantee Departure
TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 - GALLIPOLI TOUR
06:30 Departure early in the morning from Istanbul. We drive to, where
you will get information about the naval battle that took place in the
Dardanelles prior to the army landings. Later on, we continue to the Kabatepe
War Museum, which contains relics from the battle including original diary
extracts and letters. Lunch at Eceabat. We then visit Brighton Beach, the
intended landing place and the Anzac Cove where dawn service is held on each
Anzac Day. Also you will visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's
Jolly and Chunk Bair New Zealand Memorial. After visiting the Kilitbahir
fortress, which was built in 1453 by Mehmet II, the Conqueror (to honor his
successful siege of Constantinople). At the end of the day, we will cross the dardanelles.
After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel at around 18:00. Overnight
in Canakkale.
(Included meals: Lunch)
DAY 2 - TROY TOUR
After breakfast, we drive to the ruins of Troy. Our guide will reveal stories
of the famed battle between Achilles and Hector, and reveal the fable behind
the Trojan horse. After our morning Troy tour, we drive back to Canakkale
where you will board a local bus to Selcuk/Kusadasi.
(Included meals: Breakfast)
DAY 3 - FULL DAY TOUR OF EPHESUS & THE HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY
09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of
Ephesus & The House of Virgin Mary. First you will visit The
Temple of Artemis, which once was one of the Seven Wonders of the
ancient world. Then you will visit the world famous ancient Greco-Roman
City of Ephesus, the most well preserved example in the world.
After visiting this impressive site, you will have a lunch break. After lunch,
you will visit The House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent
her last days. This is a holy place for both Christians and Muslims. After tour
transfer to Izmir airport then flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival in Istanbul
we will meet you at the airport and transfer to hotel. End of tour and services.
(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
• Pick up and drop off at your hotel
• Domestic flight ticket - (Istanbul to Izmir)
• Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi bus with professional English speaking
guide and experienced driver.
• 1 night in Canakkale 3 star hotel including breakfast
• 1 night in Kusadasi at 4 star hotel including breakfast & Dinner
• 1 Full Day Tour of Gallipoli with lunch
• 1 Half Day Tour of Troy
• 1 Full Day Tour of Ephesus with lunch
• Meals mentioned by the itinerary
• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
• Services charges and local taxes
Not Included: Drinks, tips to guide, driver and personal expenses and
optional tours.
Accommodation in below Hotels (or similar)
Canakkale or
Eceabat: 3*
Helen Hotel or Eceabat
Hotel
Kusadasi / Selcuk: 4*
Dabaklar
Hotel or 4*
Tatlises Hotel or
Derici Hotel
or S Class
Kalehan Hotel
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