Tour Code:
GR-02
Duration: 15 Days - 14 Nights
Highlights: Gallipoli - Troy - Pergamon -
Ephesus - Pamukkale - Fethiye Boat Cruise - Olympos - Antalya - Cappadocia
Departures: April 4 till October 31
TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 - Istanbul-Gallipoli
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), we will return to Istanbul or cross the
Dardanelles to spend the night in Canakkale. (Included
meals: Breakfast)
DAY 2 - Troy & Pergamum Tour
08:30 pick up from your hotel to Visit the ancient city of Troy,
famous for the legendary Trojan horse from the times of Beautiful Helen, Queen
of Sparta, and Paris, the Trojan Prince. The ancient town of Pergamum was one of
the most important centres for culture and arts in its time. Now on display is
the magnificent acropolis. After tour drive to Kusadasi and stay overnight.
(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 3 - Ephesus
The tour begins by visiting the remains of the Artemis Temple, one of the
seven wonders of the ancient world. Afterwards, it proceeds to the spectacular
main site of Ephesus, undoubtedly the most superbly preserved Greco-Roman city.
Unmistakable highlights surviving among the ruins are the Celsius Library,
Agora, Theater, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple and Roman Latrines.
Following a lunch break, visit the House of Virgin Mary; reputed to be where she
spent her final days. Overnight in Kusadasi. (Included
meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
DAY 4 - Pamukkale
08:00 pick up from your hotel drive to Pamukkale visiting; Pamukkale
and the ancient city of Hierapolis with the Temple of Apollo, the breathtaking
Theater, the fascinating Necropolis and the last the great baths of Hierapolis
antique city, where St. Philip was martyred. St. Philip is connected with the
early church in Hierapolis and played an important role in Pamukkale the history
of the city. Finally we visit the calcium terraces and pools. After tour bus to
Fethiye with non smoking, fully air-conditioned bus (duration 4 hours).
Overnight in Fethiye. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 5 - Fethiye
Free day in Fethiye. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 6 - Fethiye-Olympos / Boat Cruise
(Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
DAY 7 - Fethiye-Olympos / Boat Cruise
(Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
DAY 8 - Fethiye-Olympos / Boat Cruise
(Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
DAY 9 - Olympos
Transfer to Olympos and accomodation-cin
Free Day in Olympos. Overnight stay in Olympos. (Included
meals: Breakfast & Dinner)
DAY 10 - Antalya
Breakfast & check out the hotel.
Bus to Antalya (duration 2 hours). Overnight in Antalya. (Included
meals: Breakfast & Dinner)
DAY 11 - Antalya / Bus to Cappadocia
08:15 pick up from your hotel to visit Perge antique site in detail;
Stadium, Roman Gate, Nymphaeum, Roman Bath, Hellenistic gate, Colonnaded Main
Street and the Agora. Lunch on the Köprüpazari stream near the Aspendos Theater
after lunch visit Aspendos Theater and the Historical Aqueducts. Shopping Break
where also the Turkish handcrafts are introduced• Introduction of Side and an
hour and a half free time
After tour overnight bus to Cappadocia with non smoking, fully air-conditioned
bus at 20:00 (duration 10 hours)
DAY 12 - Cappadocia
08:30 Arrive in Cappadocia and transfer to the hotel Free Day in
Cappadocia. Overnight stay in Cappadocia. (Included meals:
Breakfast)
DAY 13 - Cappadocia
09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of
North Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see:
DEVRENT VALLEY : Devrent is situated on the northern slopes of Aktepe,
1km from Pasabaglari (Monks’ Valley) and 5 km from Avanos. The ruins at Devrent
are spread over three valleys, which also house several pointed fairy chimneys
with large stems.
MONKS VALLEY : The best place to see three-headed fairy chimneys. Pasabag,
the Pasha's Vineyard, is surrounded by incredible natural rock formations; a
spectacular scene.
AVANOS : A center of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC, it is a town
where you will be invited to visit a traditional pottery workshop, which is
possibly set deep into the hillsides. The clay, which comes from the Red River
passing through the town, gives life both to the land and to the local economy.
GOREME OPEN AIR MUSEUM : Goreme was an important Christian centre in the
early years of the Middle Ages, was a bishopric administered by Mokissos near
Aksaray in the 11th and 13th centuries. Despite the vast numer of monasteries,
churches and chapels in the vicinity of Göreme, there are not many inscriptions
bearing dates. For this reason, these religious buildings are mainly dated
according to the iconography or architectural features.
UCHISAR : Uchisar is a troglodyte town situated right in the middle of
Cappadocia. It is named after the enormous piece of rock in the center of the
town, which was once used as a castle. This extraordinary rock is the highest
peak of the area with the view of whole Cappadocia and Erciyes (Argeus) Mountain
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 18:00.
Overnight in Cappadocia. (Included meals: Breakfast &
Lunch)
DAY 14 - Cappadocia / Bus to Istanbul
Breakfast & check out the hotel.
09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of South
Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see:
KIZILCUKUR : is an isolated valley behind Urgup. It has beautiful rock
formation with some great hidden rock-carved churches. The most interesting part
of this area is the countless tracks connecting the small villages and towns
through vineyards and gardens like a spider net. It is always possible to see
villagers working in the area and offering grapes, apples or apricots to you.
CAVUSIN : One of the oldest settlements in the area, Cavusin is situated
2km from Goreme, on the Göreme-Avanos road. The Church of St.John the Baptist
offers a panoramic view of the village. This church and its paintigs date back
to the 5th century, making the oldest church in the region. It had a large
courtyard which is unusual for Cappadocia, this has been eroded away however.
HOSPITAL MONASTRY : One of the oldest monastries in Cappadocia.
KAYMAKLI : Kaymakli and Derinkuyu underground cities are the two largest
and deepest of the 40 others in Cappadocia. They both have eight floors,
although not all are open to the public.
PIGEON HOUSE : Visit the pigeon houses and rock formations.
After tour overnight bus to Istanbul with non smoking, fully air-conditioned bus
at 21:00 (duration 11 hours). (Included meals:
Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 15 - Istanbul
07:30 Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to the Sultanahmet or
your hotel. End of tour and services.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
• All arrival and departure ground
transportation for airport and hotel transfers.
• Intercity ground transportation tickets - (Pamukkale to Fethiye to Antalya to Cappadocia to Istanbul).
• Professional English speaking
guide and experienced driver.
• 1 night hotel stay in Canakkale at 3 Star hotel (including breakfast).
• 2 night hotel stay in Kusadasi at 4 Star hotel (breakfast and dinner).
• 2 night hotel stay in Fethiye at 3 Star hotel (including breakfast).
• 1 night hotel stay in Olympos
at (tree house) (breakfast and dinner).
• 1 night hotel stay in Antalya at 4 Star hotel (breakfast and dinner).
• 2 night hotel stay in Cappadocia at (cave hotel) (including breakfast).
• 3 Night/4 Day Boat Cruise with breakfast,lunch and Dinner
• 1 Full Day Tour of Gallipoli with lunch.
• 1 Half Day Tour of Troy
• 1 Half Day Tour of Pergamon with lunch.
• 1 Full Day Tour of Ephesus with lunch.
• 1 Full Day Tour of Pamukkale with lunch.
• 1 Full Day Tour of Antalya with lunch.
• 2 Full Day Tour of Cappadocia with lunch.
• All of the transfers by a comfortable vehicle
• 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
Fethiye: 3* Hotel
Olympos: Tree House
Antalya: 4*
Cender
Hotel or S Class
Blue
Garden Hotel
Cappadocia: Dedeli
Konak Cave Hotel or
Peri Cave Hotel
or
Sos Cave Hotel
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