Day 1 – Istanbul to Gallipoli
In the early morning we will drive west, heading towards the Aegean Sea. We will visit Gallipoli
on the way
*Gallipoli and The Dardanelles — After our lunch we will
stop to visit Gallipoli, a place of fierce World War 1 fighting between
Allied forces and the Turks. At ANZAC Cove thousands lost their lives in
one fateful dawn morning. We will also see other famous battle sites of
World War 1 in this area, such as Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair. From here
we go to a ferry and cross the Dardanelle. For World War 1 buffs, you
will know the Dardanelle Straits were a strategic crossing point for the
allied armies to cross from Europe to Asia Minor.
*Canakkale will be
our final destination for today and where we will spend the evening.
After dinner, you might want to stroll the harbor walk and experience
the local culture. Overnight in CANAKKALE
Day 2 – Gallipoli to Kusadasi
We continue our scenic drive along the Aegean, stopping for photo
opportunities and perhaps to indulge the taste buds at one of the many
farmer road side stands that sell olives, figs, seasonal fruit and
pistachios. We then will head east towards our first site of the day.
Sites you’ll see today
*Troy –is the ancient site written about by
Homer in the Iliad. It dates back as far as 3000 BC and has been the
site of nine different cities through the thousands of years it has
existed. As you enter the site a large wooden Trojan horse dominates
your view. You will definitely want to climb up and get your picture
taken!
After lunch you will depart from Canakkale, driving along the
Aegean Sea down to Kusadasi, evening arrival in Kusadasi, Check in the
hotel, Overnight stay.
Day 3 – Kusadasi to Pamukkale to Kusadasi
After breakfast we will depart Kusadasi and drive to Pamukkale, upon arrival we will continue on the guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis. *Pammukale means cotton castle in Turkish. It is the result of limestone formations built over thousands of years. Warm calcium rich mineral water flowed over the cliffs and as it cooled it deposited the calcium into the formations that are seen today. Pammukale is now a world heritage site. *Hierapolis was founded as a healing care center in 190 BC, taking advantage of the mineral waters in the area. It was one of the most important intellectual, artistic, religious and commercial centers of the Roman Empire. Overnight stay in Kusadasi
Day 4 – Kusadasi to Istanbul
We will visit Turkey’s most impressive Roman and Biblical site today, in what may well be one of your most memorable days in Turkey. We will also visit other significant sites of the area. Sites you’ll see today *Ephesus is one of the best preserved cities from Roman times. At the time St. Paul lived in Ephesus in the 60′s AD, it was at it’s Roman heyday with a population around 250,000. Ephesus was a great ancient city and much of it has been preserved for you to see. More than any other site, you can walk the streets, stand in the great theatre, wander in the library, see the ancient Roman toilets and baths, and feel that you are walking back into ancient history. * Temple of Artemis Artemis was a Greek goddess, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who supplanted the Titan Selene as goddess of the Moon. *The House of The Virgin Mary is where it is believed St. Mary came to live with St. John in the last years of her life. After the tour we will return to Kusadasi where we will spend the night. After the tour we will provide a transfer to Izmir Airport and put you on a 1 hour flight back to Istanbul, After arrival we will take you to your hotel.
End of the tour
Price includes
In the early morning we will drive west, heading towards the Aegean Sea. We will visit Gallipoli
on the way
*Gallipoli and The Dardanelles — After our lunch we will
stop to visit Gallipoli, a place of fierce World War 1 fighting between
Allied forces and the Turks. At ANZAC Cove thousands lost their lives in
one fateful dawn morning. We will also see other famous battle sites of
World War 1 in this area, such as Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair. From here
we go to a ferry and cross the Dardanelle. For World War 1 buffs, you
will know the Dardanelle Straits were a strategic crossing point for the
allied armies to cross from Europe to Asia Minor.
*Canakkale will be
our final destination for today and where we will spend the evening.
After dinner, you might want to stroll the harbor walk and experience
the local culture. Overnight in CANAKKALEDay 2 – Gallipoli to Kusadasi
We continue our scenic drive along the Aegean, stopping for photo
opportunities and perhaps to indulge the taste buds at one of the many
farmer road side stands that sell olives, figs, seasonal fruit and
pistachios. We then will head east towards our first site of the day.
Sites you’ll see today
*Troy –is the ancient site written about by
Homer in the Iliad. It dates back as far as 3000 BC and has been the
site of nine different cities through the thousands of years it has
existed. As you enter the site a large wooden Trojan horse dominates
your view. You will definitely want to climb up and get your picture
taken!
After lunch you will depart from Canakkale, driving along the
Aegean Sea down to Kusadasi, evening arrival in Kusadasi, Check in the
hotel, Overnight stay.Day 3 – Kusadasi to Pamukkale to Kusadasi
After breakfast we will depart Kusadasi and drive to Pamukkale, upon arrival we will continue on the guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis. *Pammukale means cotton castle in Turkish. It is the result of limestone formations built over thousands of years. Warm calcium rich mineral water flowed over the cliffs and as it cooled it deposited the calcium into the formations that are seen today. Pammukale is now a world heritage site. *Hierapolis was founded as a healing care center in 190 BC, taking advantage of the mineral waters in the area. It was one of the most important intellectual, artistic, religious and commercial centers of the Roman Empire. Overnight stay in Kusadasi
Day 4 – Kusadasi to Istanbul
We will visit Turkey’s most impressive Roman and Biblical site today, in what may well be one of your most memorable days in Turkey. We will also visit other significant sites of the area. Sites you’ll see today *Ephesus is one of the best preserved cities from Roman times. At the time St. Paul lived in Ephesus in the 60′s AD, it was at it’s Roman heyday with a population around 250,000. Ephesus was a great ancient city and much of it has been preserved for you to see. More than any other site, you can walk the streets, stand in the great theatre, wander in the library, see the ancient Roman toilets and baths, and feel that you are walking back into ancient history. * Temple of Artemis Artemis was a Greek goddess, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who supplanted the Titan Selene as goddess of the Moon. *The House of The Virgin Mary is where it is believed St. Mary came to live with St. John in the last years of her life. After the tour we will return to Kusadasi where we will spend the night. After the tour we will provide a transfer to Izmir Airport and put you on a 1 hour flight back to Istanbul, After arrival we will take you to your hotel.
End of the tour
Price includes
- 3 Nights hotels (Each of them individually chosen)
- All transfers with comfortable vehicles
- All of the meal mentioned in the itinerary ( B-breakfast, L-lunch & D-dinner )
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Domestic flight tickets from Pamukkale to Istanbul
- Addmissions to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Gallipoli Museum, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, all of the sights in Cappadocia
- All of the TAX and service charges
- International flight tickets to Istanbul
- Drinks with meals
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