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Welcome to Istanbul, and the beginning of your Turkey tour! As you travel through Istanbul and other parts of the country, you will encounter an array of amazing ancient sites, natural wonders, delectable cuisine, and the warm hospitality of the locals. Be sure to take a look at our popular optional tours below, which are highly recommended by fellow travelers. Overnight in Istanbul.

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After breakfast, the tour will depart for a gorgeous Istanbul City Tour. The first stop is Sultanahmet Square, where the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque salutes the Hagia Sophia. The Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, which was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Next, the tour will explore the Hippodrome; the site of ancient chariot races, and the home of three ancient monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpent Column, and the Column of Constantine. A neo-Byzantine style artifact can be seen on the square German Fountain, which was built in the nineteenth century. When you reach the other end of the Hippodrome, the Hagia Sophia Mosque will meet you with all its grandeur.

After a delectable lunch break, TSG will take you to the bazaar, where you can find exotic spices and herbs, Turkish Baklava, delicious Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, hand made souvenirs, and more. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Please note: Remember to bring a headscarf when visiting religious sites such as the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia Mosque.

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Early in the morning, the tour will move to Gallipoli. With breaks, the tour will arrive there at about noon. Kabatepe Museum is the first place that will be visited, which has a rich weapon, photograph, and garment collection that was used by soldiers during the Gallipoli Campaign. Ariburnu Cemetery will be next, which was built for the soldiers from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, India, and Malta that lost their lives during WWI in the Gallipoli Campaign. Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley, Plugges Plateau, and Chunuck Bair are on our list where the most intense struggles have occurred. While listening to their sad stories, you may feel the cruelty of the war again. 

After Gallipoli Tour depart for Troy. Visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. After the tour drive to your hotel. Overnight in Canakkale.

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We depart at 08:30 for our tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. On the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon, temples and libraries that were the riches of their time will be visited. Did you know that Marcus Antonius gave all the parchments in this library to Cleopatra as a gift? You will learn more on the tour. There will be a 30-minute shopping break in Bergama because it is famous for its jewelry, stones, and silver goods. Overnight in Kusadasi. Arrival at Kusadasi around 18:00pm. Your hotel in Kusadasi is all-inclusive, including food, alcohol, and soft drinks. Overnight in Kusadasi. 

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Ephesus, an ancient city that has been in existence for 9000 years, is home to the Artemision, the largest temple dedicated to Artemis. This temple is widely recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In addition to the temple on Curetes Street, the Roman Baths, the Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre, and more in Ephesus will be visited next. 

After a lunch break at around 13:00, we will visit one of Turkey's oldest handicrafts: a carpet weaving center, where you can explore one of the oldest handicrafts of Turks. 

Following this, the group will head to the Isa Bey Mosque in Seljuk, which showcases the unique characteristics of Turkish architecture during the Anatolian Principalities period. This mosque features an asymmetrical structure and domes decorated with Seljuk tiles, and it also bears the influence of the Umayyad mosque in Damascus, one of the oldest and largest mosques in the world. Legend has it that The Seven Sleepers, who were the first Christians in Ephesus fleeing from Emperor Decius, visited this mosque.

The tour will come to an end at approximately 17:00, and participants will be transported back to their all-inclusive hotel in Kusadasi, which provides food, alcohol, and soft drinks. The overnight stay will be in Kusadasi.

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Today, it is time to learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish winemakers. Sirince's construction style today belongs to the Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all original with their white paint. There is a fascinating view at the entrance of the village, and its streets are also wonderful. Sirince is very popular for its architectural features, houses, streets, and apple wine made by the villagers. In 1922, the Anatolian Greeks immigrated back to Greece, and Turks coming from Greece settled there. In the evening, you will be tested on your knowledge of making fruit wine. After the tour, on the way back to the hotel, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. This tour will end at approximately 16:30, and you will return to your all-inclusive hotel for the overnight in Kusadasi.

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Your hotel pick-up is scheduled for the morning, followed by a journey to Pamukkale, also known as the "cotton castle" due to its unique appearance. This natural wonder is a "must-see" site in Turkey, and it is truly one-of-a-kind in the world. The calcite-rich waters that came from a cliff that rises nearly 200 meters above the plain and provides a view of the area's plain created the mineral forests, petrified waterfalls, and terraced basins. The water runs warm, with a temperature of 35 °C, and contains calcium bicarbonate. Once it loses its carbon dioxide, limestone deposits are left behind, which have formed the unique landscape of Pamukkale.

Hierapolis was built by the Attalid dynasty, who were Pergamon's rulers, is the second stop of our tour. It is now protected as a cultural and natural heritage site by UNESCO. Visitors can see the remains of numerous ancient Greek buildings at the location, including temples, baths, and others.

After the tour, there will be some free time to explore Turkish handicrafts, such as leather, textiles, onyx, jewelry, or Turkish Delight. Overnight in Kusadasi.

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After breakfast, you will have free time in Kusadasi. Today we depart for Izmir Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future on one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop TravelShopBooking.