5 Days - Western Turkey Explorer

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival Istanbul
1 stop
1
Istanbul Airport
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, greeted by your driver and drive to your hotel. Check-in. Optional: Cruise Dinner with Turkish Dance Performences (19:30 - 23:30)
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Treasures of Istanbul
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 Tour
3 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
Canakkale
After tour drıve to your hotel ın canakkale.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Pergamum&Troy
4 stops
9
Canakkale
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and Drive to Pergamum;
3 hours • Admission ticket free
10
Troy (Truva)
The first stop is the ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for the legendary Trojan War. During the visit you will see the symbolic Trojan Horse, the Sacrificial Altars, the 3700-year-old city walls, the Houses of Troy I dating back to 3000–2500 BC, the Bouleuterion (Senate Building) and the Odeon. You will also explore the archaeological layers from Troy I to Troy IX, which reveal the long history of the city.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
11
Pergamon Ancient City
After the Troy tour drive to Bergama for lunch before continuing to Pergamon, one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Visit the Acropolis including the Library of Pergamon, Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan and the site of the famous Altar of Zeus. You will also see the terraced Gymnasium, Lower Agora, the impressive Hellenistic Theater and the Temple of Dionysus.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
12
Kusadasi
At the end of the tour depart for Selçuk and Kuşadası. Arrival in Kuşadası around 20:30. (Breakfast – Lunch)
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Ancient Ephesus / Drive to Izmır Airport
5 stops
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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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