Explore western Turkey with 6 Days customized package with a local tour guide in a small group tour. Visit highlights of Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, and cruising on the Bosphorus.
Explore Gallipoli, home to one of the most dramatic battles in history and home of the Trojan Horse. Visit Pergamum; Where John wrote his letter, Pergamum had been a capital city for almost four hundred years. Walk on the ancient roads of the best-preserved greko-city with House of Holy Mary nearby. Swim in Pamukkale's healing thermal springs.
Duration
The tour starts at
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Day 1
Arrival to Istanbul
Upon arrival at Istanbul Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted and drive to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Upon arrival at Istanbul Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted and drive to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
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Day 2
Topkapi Palace
As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years
As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years
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Day 2
Hagia Sophia
was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.
was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.
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Day 2
Blue Mosque
Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome
Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome
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Day 2
Hippodrome of Constantinople
Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held.
Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held.
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Day 2
Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World.
Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World.
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Day 3
Gallipoli
According to your pick-up time from your hotel, drive to Canakkale. Here we begin our guided tour ...
According to your pick-up time from your hotel, drive to Canakkale. Here we begin our guided tour of ANZAC Battlefields visiting Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Turkish and allied tunnels and trenches at Johnston’s Jolly, 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.
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Day 3
Troy
Troya Archeological Site where we see the UNESCO-recognized ruins of the Ancient kingdom of Troy. ...
Troya Archeological Site where we see the UNESCO-recognized ruins of the Ancient kingdom of Troy. We stroll through the site where many worldwide used terms like the Trojan War, Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, Prince Paris comes from, Battle between Achilles and Hector, Walls of Troy II and Megaron House, The Ramp of Troy II, Roman bath, Odeon, The Temple of Athena and Ruins of Athena. After the tour, drive to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Canakkale
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Day 4
Pergamom
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and Drive to Pergamum; Where John wrote his...
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and Drive to Pergamum; Where John wrote his letter, Pergamum had been a capital city for almost four hundred years. After the mythical times, Pergamum had been the scene of several cultures, ranging from those of the Stone and Bronze Ages until the Archaic and Classical Periods. Among the temples, palaces and agora’s, the Asclepion, which were constructed in the course of one century, belonged the big Zeus Altar and the Parchment Library.
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Day 4
Asklepion
which were constructed in the course of one century, belonged to the big Zeus Altar and the Parchment Library. After lunch visits the ruins of Asklepion; was known under the name of "The Pergamum God ...
which were constructed in the course of one century, belonged to the big Zeus Altar and the Parchment Library. After lunch visits the ruins of Asklepion; was known under the name of "The Pergamum God of Health". Asclepius the dietary health and medicine served the people for several hundred years; thus making Pergamum a medical center of very great importance. Famous medical Scholars, like Hippocrates and Galenus, were born in Pergamum and worked there.
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Day 5
House of the Virgin mary
a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.
a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.
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Day 5
Ancient Ephesus
The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. Ephesus was the second largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It is also home to one of the Seven wonders of...
The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. Ephesus was the second largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveller.
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Day 5
Temple of Artemis
was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place
was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place
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Day 6
Pamukkale Travertines
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide a...
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where in history people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
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Day 6
Ancient Hierapolis
Visit; ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 grav...
Visit; ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.
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Day 6
End of our servıce
At the end of the tour drive you to Denizli Airport or any hotel located ın Pamukkale (dependıng...
At the end of the tour drive you to Denizli Airport or any hotel located ın Pamukkale (dependıng to your request). End of our service.
(Breakfast-Lunch)
Breakfast
Lunch
2 night accommodation in Istanbul
2 night accommodation in Kusadasi
1 night accommodation in Canakkale
Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
Transfer services from/to Airports
Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Beverages with meals
Personal Expenses
Entry tickets to historical sites
