Day
1 : Thu. Istanbul
Arrival
and transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing.
Day
2 : Fri. Istanbul (B)
Full
day tour to include: Our journey begins in Istanbul, the
only city in the world situated on two continents. Byzantium,
Constantinople, Istanbul - its three names span more than
2600 years, nearly 1600 of them as the capital of two
of the greatest empires the world has known, Byzantine
and Ottoman. We visit the Topkapi Palace including treasury
section, st. Sophia, The Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, where
chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and free
time in Grand bazaar with its 3.500 shops.Optional:
Dinner with belly dancing entertainment.
Day
3 : Sat. Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale (B,D)
Following
breakfast we will leave for Gallipoli
Peninsula. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial
and Cemetery, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston
Jolly (Turkish and Allied), The Nek Cemetery, Chunuk-Bair
New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery and Kabatepe War Museum.
After Gallipoli cross the Dardanalles and Canakkale for
overnight
Day
4 : Sun. Troy - Pergamum – Kusadasi (B,D)
After
breakfast drive to“Homer's Troy”, and the site
of King Priam's Treasures. Probably the most famous city
of classical times - who doesn't know the story of the
Trojan Horse. After Troy, We enjoy a scenic drive through
Thrace to visit the hauntingly beautiful the ancient city
of Pergamon. continue on to Kusadasi for overnight.
Day
5 : Mon. Ephesus & St. Mary's House – Kusadasi (B,D)
We
drive to the ancient city of Ephesus and first visit the
Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient
world. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important
cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures
we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian,
Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin
Mary. afternoon Optional: tour of Sardis or
Sirince.
Day
6 : Tue. Izmir - Istanbul (B)
After
breakfast depart transfer to Izmir airport for flight
to Istanbul. afternoon free or optional half day Bosphorus
cruise. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day
7 : Wed. Istanbul – Return (B)
Transfer
to airport.
B:
Breakfast D: Dinner
Included;
* 6 nights 4 and 5 star hotels including buffet breakfast,
* Izmir - Istanbul domestic flight ticket,
* All transportation in Turkey by private a/c tour coach
* All entrance fees to the sites and to the museums mentioned
on the above program,
* Meals Mentioned on the itinerary,
* Arrival and departure airport transfers,
* English speaking professional guide throughout,
Departure
Dates
| |
Feb. |
Mar. |
Apr. |
May |
June |
July |
Aug. |
Sept. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
| 2006 |
16 |
09,23 |
13,27 |
04,18 |
01,22 |
06,20 |
03,24 |
07,21 |
05,12 |
02,09,23 |
07,21 |
| 2007 |
15 |
08,22 |
12,26 |
03,17 |
07,21 |
05,19 |
02,23 |
06,20 |
04,11 |
01,08,22 |
06,20 |
|
RATES |
| Hotel |
½
Double |
Single |
| |
$
925 US |
$
1,090 US |
Important
notice
The times on this itinerary are subject to change without
notification.
Handling
Agency for Tours to Turkey since 1985