7 Days Special New Year Turkey Tour Programme 2027

(Breakfast and Lunch included)

After breakfast, we begin the Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit is the Hippodrome, the scene of ancient chariot races, with three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Then we visit the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, located across from Hagia Sophia. Built in the early 17th century by the architect Sedefkar Mehmed Agha, it is known as the Blue Mosque because of the magnificent blue Iznik tiles of its interior.

Our next visit is the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom. It is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine architecture. For almost 1,000 years it was the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th-century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque.

Lunch break at 1:00 pm. After lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to Asil Efendi, a unique place with reasonable prices for shopping. Here you will find exotic spices and herbs, Turkish baklava, Turkish delight, Turkish coffee, nuts and fruits, and small souvenirs such as ceramic handicrafts, evil eye charms, all-natural olive oil, soaps and many other goods in souvenir shops and stores.

Please Note: Do not forget to carry a headscarf for the visit to religious places such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.

Optional Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus: From 19:30 to 23:30, an optional dinner cruise is held on the calm waters of the Bosphorus. Dinner, unlimited local drinks (alcoholic, non-alcoholic and soft), belly dance shows, Turkish folklore shows, DJ performances and great entertainment make it an unforgettable night. The cruise ends at about 23:30, followed by transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

Early in the morning, around 6:00–6:30, the tour will head to Gallipoli. With breaks, we will arrive at about noon. The Kabatepe Museum is the first stop, with a rich collection of weapons, photographs and garments used by soldiers during the Gallipoli Campaign. Ari Burnu Cemetery is next; it was built for the soldiers from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, India and Malta who lost their lives in the Gallipoli Campaign during WWI. Anzac Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair, where the most intense fighting took place, are also on the list. While listening to their sad stories, you may feel the cruelty of the war once again.

Overnight in Canakkale.

(Breakfast included)

At about 9:00, after a delicious breakfast, we will visit Troy. This well-known archaeological and mythological site was the scene of the Trojan War and the legendary love of Helen and Paris. The lunch break will be around 13:00 in Bergama. At the magnificent Acropolis of Pergamon, we will visit the temples and the library that was among the riches of its time. Did you know that, according to tradition, Marcus Antonius gave the parchments of this library to Cleopatra as a gift? You will learn more on the tour. There will be a 30-minute shopping break in Bergama, which is famous for its jewelry, stones and silver goods.

Overnight in Kusadasi.

All meals, alcoholic and soft drinks, and New Year’s Eve party included.

After breakfast, depart for a guided tour of Ephesus. Explore Curetes Street, the Roman baths, the Library of Celsus and the Grand Theatre as your guide introduces daily life in this ancient port city. The tour also includes the Temple of Artemis site and the House of the Virgin Mary.

Continue to Sirince, a village known for its traditional houses, cobbled streets and fruit wines. Visit a local wine house for a tasting and an introduction to fruit-wine production. Enjoy time to browse handicrafts made by local women before stopping at a leather production centre.

Return to your hotel in Kusadasi with time to relax and prepare for the evening’s celebrations.

Welcome the New Year with a festive open-buffet dinner featuring Turkish cuisine, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and views of the sea and city lights. Enjoy music and dancing with a DJ, celebrate with fellow travellers and receive a festive gift box from Santa.

Overnight in Kusadasi.

(All meals, alcohol and soft drinks included at the hotel)

Happy New Year! Today is at your leisure to enjoy your holiday and take it easy.

Overnight in Kusadasi.

Optional Turkish bath in Kusadasi: A Turkish bath (hamam) is an optional activity for today. Relax from head to toe with hot water and bubbles – a great way to shake off the tiredness of the New Year party and refresh yourself for the new year.

The rest of the day is yours.

Other optional activities that may inspire you: city tour, Turkish night show, cooking class or aquapark tour.

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, you will have free time in Kusadasi. This remarkable tour ends with departing for İzmir airport for a domestic flight to Istanbul and home next. Until we meet on another exceptional travel hope the best for you. Thanks for traveling with TravelShop Booking.