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TAILORED TOURS -WINTER 2011-2012 (1 NOV - 15 MAR)
 

ISTANBUL AND AEGEAN TOUR WITH GALLIPOLI AND TROY (CODE: CA07)


ITINERARY: (7 DAYS)

ISTANBUL CANAKKALE TROY GALLIPOLI KUSADASI EPHESUS
ISTANBUL
 

This is a tailored tour that focuses on some of the highlights of Istanbul and Aegean Turkey. It is a combination of daily group tour arrangements including entry fees and most meals. You may stay in the hotel category of your choice. Budget and Moderate Options include overnight bus – First Class and Deluxe Options include Izmir airport transfer but flight is extra.

DAY 1
ARRIVAL
Arrival in Istanbul and transfer (optional) to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 2
ISTANBUL - SULTANAHMET

8:10 – 8:45 Departure from your hotel. Today we will visit the Saint Sophia (Haghia Sofia) which was built by the emperor Justinian in the 6th century A.D and stands over much older remains of a church. See beautiful mosaics of biblical scenes and the Byzantine emperors and empresses. We continue to the Blue Mosque, which was built in the 17th century and is the only imperial mosque with 6 minarets, then the Hippodrome, a stadium and meeting place in Byzantine times, the Serpent Pillar from Delphi and the Egyptian Obelisk,

Blue Mosque

with the Fountain of Wilhelm. Visit the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum originally built as the Palace of Ibrahim Pasha in 1524 with fine examples of Islamic Calligraphy, tiles and carpets. We will then explore the Topkapi Palace. It was the home of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th-19th century A.D. (Harem section is optional and due an extra entry fee). The tour ends in the Grand Bazaar, which has over 4000 shops full of treasures. Return to your hotel around 17:30. This tour may be done completely as a walking tour. **Note that on Sunday the Grand Bazaar is closed, on Monday the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum and St Sophia are closed and on Tuesday the Topkapi Palace is closed. (All sights except for Grand Bazaar are replaced by a visit to the Yerebatan Underground Cistern) Overnight in Istanbul. B.L.

DAY 3
ISTANBUL - KUSADASI
Today is at leisure until evening and transfer (optional) to bus station and overnight bus to Kusadasi. Or transfer (optional) to airport for flight to Izmir and transfer (included) to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi. B. (D) 

DAY 4
EPHESUS - HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY - ISTANBUL

9:30 Departure. We will visit the house where The Virgin Mary allegedly spent her last days. We then tour Ephesus, which was one of the largest and most interesting ancient cities of Asia Minor. The tour of Ephesus includes the Library of Celsius, Temple of Hadrian, the Agora, the marble paved Arcadian Road, the Brothel,the Roman Baths, and fantastic Greco-Roman theater


                  Library of Celcius

where St. Paul preached. We then see the remains of the Temple of Artemis, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Overnight in Kusadasi. B.L.(D)

DAY 5
PERGAMON - CANAKKALE
8:00 Departure. We will visit the Pergamon Acropolis, where the ruins of the Zeus Altar "Throne of Satan" can still be seen today. Pergamon was a center of Roman authority and a place of persecution for Christians who denied imperial worship. The acropolis is situated high above the plain and has a unique panoramic view. The very narrow and steep theater on the hillside could seat up to 10,000 people. Parchment paper was first produced in Pergamon. We will visit the remains of the Great Library, which rivaled the one of Alexandria in Egypt, the palaces of the kings, and the Temple of Trajan. We will pass the Red Hall (View), which was a temple to Serapis and later a church. Visit the Asclepion, which was known as the first place of medical science. Galen, who originated from Pergamon and became the most famous doctor of his time, treated his patients here. Transfer to the bus station, and upon arrival in Canakkale walk to your hotel and overnight in Canakkale B.L.

DAY 6
CANAKKALE - TROY - GALLIPOLI - ISTANBUL

7.45 Depart from Canakkale to visit the legendary site of Troy, with its nine levels of civilization. 
Troy is the city of Helen and was famous in Homer's Iliad. We will proceed by ferry across the part of the Dardanelles known as "the Narrows", the ferry pulls in at the small fishing village of Kilitbahir, which is known for its fort built by Mehmet the Conqueror. You will be given a full explanation of the famous WWI battle. We will visit: Kabatepe Museum, which contains relics from the campaign including original diary extracts and letters, Brighton Beach, the intended landing place. Beach Cemetery on the southern tip of Anzac Cove, the landing place of the first wave of
 

Troy

Australian and New Zealand troops and home to up to 30,000 troops during the campaign, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, site of the successful attack and capture of Turkish trenches by the Australians during the August offensive, Johnston's Jolly where you will visit the original Allied and Turkish trenches and tunnels, The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, captured by the New Zealanders during the August offensive. Continue to Istanbul, late night arrival around 23.30. Overnight in Istanbul (taxi from bus station may be needed). B.L

DAY 7
DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport (optional) for departure. B.

TOUR PRICE: PLEASE INQUIRE WITH THE TOUR CODE

ISTANBUL AND AEGEAN TOUR WITH GALLIPOLI AND TROY (CODE: CA07)

  

INCLUDED:
Accommodation in hotel category of your choice
Meals as mentioned only (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Museum entry fees
Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi/coach bus with prof. English speaking guide and driver on tours
*Bus ticket from Istanbul to Kusadasi or Selcuk (Budget and Moderate options only). Where overnight bus is included there is no hotel stay on that evening.
*Izmir Airport transfer (First Class and Deluxe options only)
*Order of tour itinerary may vary and other options may be available, extensions available for any point of the tour or shorter version of tour is also available (this tour is a tailored tour comprised of daily group tours)

NOT INCLUDED: International or domestic flights, Istanbul airport transfers, drinks, tips to guide and driver and items of a personal nature.

OPTIONAL: 3 x Istanbul airport transfers 120 EUROS total (up to 3 passengers)

DOMESTIC FLIGHT: ISTANBUL-IZMIR: Approximately 95 EUROS person

FEATURED HOTELS ISTANBUL CANAKKALE KUSADASI
 BUDGET

Asur Hotel
Erbil Hotel
Golden Crown Hotel

Grand Ons Hotel
Ilkay Hotel
Kafkas Hotel
Olimpiyat Hotel
(BB)

Ilion Hotel
(BB)

Pinar Hotel (Selcuk)
(BB)
Pine Bay Marina
(HB)

 MODERATE

Erboy Hotel
Historia Hotel
Istanbul Assos Hotel
Megara Hotel
Megara Palace Hotel
Metropol Hotel
Mina Hotel
Tulip House Hotel
(BB)

Helen Hotel
Kervansaray Hotel

Maydos Hotel
(BB)

Atinc Hotel (BB)
Grand Onder Hotel  
Tatlises Hotel(HB)



 

 FIRST
 CLASS

Arden Hotel
Art City Hotel
Daphne Hotel
Golden Horn Sirkeci Hotel
Orka Royal Hotel

Romance Hotel
(BB)

Artur Hotel
Canak Hotel
Akol Hotel

(BB)

Akay Hotel (Selcuk)
Nilya Hotel (Selcuk)
(BB)

 DELUXE



 

Aruna Hotel
Emine Sultan Hotel
Garden House Hotel
Golden Horn Hotel S.Ahmet
Orient Express Hotel
Prince Hotel
Rast Hotel
Yasmak Sultan Hotel
(BB)

Kolin Hotel (HB)

 

Charisma Hotel
Korumar Hotel
(HB)

 
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