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AEGEAN PRELUDE TOUR

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

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

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

Day 3 Thursday Gallipoli Battlefields
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the
magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural
and political centre in its time. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 4 Friday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the
magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural
and political centre in its time. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 5 Saturday 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 Sunday 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 Marmaris.

Day 7 Monday Marmaris
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the
ferry port.

INCLUDING

Inbound Airport Transfer – Istanbul – Atatürk Airport (IST)
OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
Outbound Harbour Transfer – Marmaris – Marmaris Harbour
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 Momento Hotel
Kuşadası Marina Hotel Kusadasi
Marmaris Anemon Hotel Marmaris

EXCLUDING

Suggested optional activities
Tips – driver and guide

  • 01 JANUARY 2017 / 31 DECEMBER 2017

    Double/Twin Room

    995 $ p.p

    Single Suppliment

    320 $ p.p

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