Western Turkey Explorer - 5 Days

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5 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Visit > Istanbul, Gallipolis, Troy, Pergamum, Asklepion, Kusadasi(Ephesus)
>4 star accommodation, Airport transfers, guiding, lunch at tours provided
Explore western Turkey with 5 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 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 the House of Holy Mary nearby.

What's Included

Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
1 nights accommodation in Kusadasi
Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
1 nights accommodation in Canakkale
Transfer services from/to Airports
Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
2 nights accommodation in Istanbul
Beverage with Meals
Personal Expenses
Entry tickets to historical sites

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up provided from IST/SAW and centrally located Istanbul Hotels****Pre-post accommodation can be added by us ıf needed. Please contact to our custom team with your request.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival Istanbul (Sunday)

    1 stop
  • 1
    Istanbul Airport

    Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, greeted by your driver and drive to your hotel. Check-in.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Treasures of Istanbul (Monday)

    4 stops
  • 2
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    the church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. St Sophia was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years: it is considered the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture being the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Blue Mosque

    also known as The Mosque of Sultan Ahmet which boasts a unique feature of 6 minarets. View its glorious interiors and distinctive blue tiles 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. Proceed to the only remains of Hippodrome of Constantinople, which consists of three monumental columns and a fountain. This is where chariot races took place in the past. Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD,

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    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. Presently, its a museum palace with a wide collection of porcelain, antiques, holy relics and other treasures.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Grand Bazaar Jewelers

    One of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 60 streets, 18 entrances and 4000 shops. You will find, in an authentic oriental atmosphere, all kind of gifts, leather clothing, rugs,antiques, jewellery, hand-woven fabrics etc

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Gallipoli&Troy

    4 stops
  • 6
    Istanbul

    Upon early pick up from the hotel, travel to Canakkale

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Gallipoli National Park

    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Troy (Truva)

    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 the 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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Canakkale

    After tour drıve to your hotel ın canakkale.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Pergamum&Asklepion

    5 stops
  • 10
    Canakkale

    Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and Drive to Pergamum;

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Pergamon Ancient City

    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 12
    The Temple of Artemis

    Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Ephesus’ Temple of Artemis was dedicated to the goddess of the hunt. Only the foundation and one column remains of this temple which once measured 425 feet long, 220 feet long.Destroyed by a deliberate fire in the 4th century BCE and then rebuilt, the great Ionic temple survived until late Antiquity and the Gothic invasion of c. 267 CE. The city reached the "Golden Age" and became a good model to the Antic World in culture and art as well.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    The Asklepion

    visit the ruins of Asklepion; was known under the name of "The Pergamum God of Health". Asklepius the dietary health and medicine served the people for several hundred years; thus making Pergamum a medical centre of very great importance. Famous medical Scholars, like Hippocrates and Galenus, were born in Pergamum and worked there. Along the way, feast your eyes on the beautiful Agean sea view with lush olive trees and some Greek and Turkish Islands.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 14
    Kusadasi

    After tour drive to Kusadasi for overnight stay.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Ancient Ephesus / Drive to Izmır Airport

    5 stops
  • 15
    Kusadasi

    Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    Visit The House of the Virgin Mary; a church was built from 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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 17
    Ancient City of Ephesus

    Continue with the 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 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 traveler.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 18
    The Temple of Artemis

    Temple of Artemis or Artemision 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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport

    At the end of the tour drive you to Izmir Airport. End of our service.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for historical sites, so you will skip long ticket lines)
  • Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
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