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AEGEAN DELIGHT TOUR

Highlights
Istanbul, Istanbul Old City, Gallipoli Battlefields, Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Bursa, Istanbul, Istanbul

Day 1 Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours,
free to explore the city on own. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 Istanbul Old City
After breakfast, enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue
Mosque, the Hagia Sofya (Santa Sophia), Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 Gallipoli Battlefields
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of
Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnstons Jolly,
original trenches and tunnels. Overnight in Canakkale.

Day 4 Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse, and then tour the
magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made Pergamum a renowned
cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 5 Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of
Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the
former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in
Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines
their value. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 6 Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the
magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the
ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in
Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 7 Bursa, Istanbul
Today head back to Istanbul, passing through rural Turkey and ancient Bursa to visit the famous
Green Mosque and explore the Silk Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 8 Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the
airport for your onward flight.

INCLUDING

Inbound Airport Transfer Istanbul – Atatürk Airport (IST)
ORR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (IST)
Outbound Airport Transfer Istanbul – Atatürk Airport (IST)
OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat
Tips except driver and guide
Entrance fees
6 nights accommodation as follows:
Çanakkale Iris Hotel
Istanbul Grand Halic Hotel
Kuşadası Marina Hotel Kusadasi
Pamukkale Colossae Thermal Hotel
7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

EXCLUDING

Suggested optional activities
Tips – driver and guide

 

  • 01 JANUARY 2017 / 13 MARCH 2017

    Double/Twin Room

    759 $ p.p

    Single Suppliment

    286 $ p.p

  • 14 MARCH 2017 / 31 OCTOBER 2017

    Double/Twin Room

    869 $ p.p

    Single Suppliment

    350 $ p.p

  • 01 NOVEMBER 2017 / 23 DECEMBER 2017

    Double/Twin Room

    759 $ p.p

    Single Suppliment

    286 $ p.p

  • 24 DECEMBER 2017 / 31 DECEMBER 2017

    Double/Twin Room

    869 $ p.p

    Single Suppliment

    350 $ p.p

2-3 PAX 4-5 PAX 6-10 PAX 11+ PAX
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