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To truly experience Turkey, you must explore Istanbul, Gallipoli, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Antalya. Discover them all in a single, comprehensive package, enabling you to wander ancient cities, be captivated by natural wonders, and delight in optional attractions for an immersive adventure.
Attractions
Highlights
- Istanbul Old City
- Battlefields of Gallipoli
- The Trojan Horse of Troy
- Acropolis of Pergamon
- Ancient City of Ephesus
- Pamukkale
- Antalya Old City
- Waterfalls
Itinerary
Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul was the capital city of Byzantium & Roman Empires and Ottoman State. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, customs and fifteen million people. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast and Lunch
included)
After
breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the
scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius,
the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect
Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior
decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND
MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as
the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand
Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000
years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th
century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch
break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the ALI PASAZADE which is a unique
atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic
Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and
fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all
naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores.
After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(Breakfast, Lunch and
Dinner included)
(Breakfast, Lunch and
Dinner included)
(Breakfast, Lunch and
Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:30 am, departure from
hotel fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient
sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street,
famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. Lunch break around 13:00 pm.
After the lunch, we will visit a place, which continues to perform one of the
oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet-weaving centre. After lunch, we will do a
Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to
Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all Orginal with their white
paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the
best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. There will be some free time to
explore around of the village. On the way, 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. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant
nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey.
Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of
the ancient craftsmen. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast, Lunch and
Dinner included)
We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to
Pamukkale we have a lunch break until 13:30 pm. Afterwards we shall visit the
calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis,
then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters
of the natural springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and is
located on the Buyuk Menderes River. It is a growing industrial town,
known for its textile industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the
famous textile factories of Pamukkale. Dinner and Overnight in Pamukkale.
(Breakfast and Dinner
included).
After breakfast, at 10:00 am. we depart for Antalya. The trip is going to take roughly 3 to 4 hours. Once you reach Antalya, check in to your hotel and rest of time is yours. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya
(Breakfast, Lunch and
Dinner included)
After breakfast drive to Antalya Old City ( Kaleiçi ) Marina, Clock Tower,
Hadrian's Gate, Broken Minaret, Hıdırlık Tower: Kaleici is a small historic
part of Antalyas modern city, also known as the Old City of Antalya. In history
it was once the sprawling modern Roman town, then the Byzantine Empire, then
Seljuks, and finally the Ottoman Turkish town. The Hadrian's Gate (or Hadrianus
Gate or The Three Gates is a triumphal arch which was built in the name of the
Roman emperor Hadrian. Antalya's broken wonder is the Broken Minaret of the
Korkut Mosque, which itself was built originally as a Roman temple in the 2nd
century AD, and thus did not have a minaret at all. Hıdırlık Tower is a
landmark tower of tawny stone in Antalya, Turkey, where Kaleiçi meets Karaalioglu Park. It is believed to
be built in Hellenistic era on a square plan and later turned into circular
tower in 2nd century AD and was used as either a fortification or a
lighthouse in the past. We have lunch at the hotel and than depart for Duden Waterfalls. All the streams of
the region aim at finding their way into the Mediterranean and they pour down
the slopes of the Taurus, sometimes overland sometimes underground and reaching
their destination, result in lovely waterfalls, of which there are more than
twenty. After tour come back to hotel and rest of day is yours. Dinner and Overnight
in Antalya.
(Breakfast included)
Today is the final day in Turkey. Get ready for your flight home with wonderful memories. Please remember that, you can sign up to take advantage of TSG credits, and this is the best way to snag credits and use them for your next trips as a discount, as well as to hear about the hot deals according to your interests. Safe travels until we meet again!
Trip includes
Included
2 nights hotel in Istanbul 5 Star La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul
1 night hotel in Canakkale Troia Tusan Hotel
2 nights hotel in Kusadasi 5 Star Ramada Hotel & Suite
1 night in hotel in Pamukkale Pam Thermal Hotel
2 nights hotel in Antalya 4 Star Best Western Plus Khan Hotel
Note: After November 2023, the hotel will be 5 Star La Quinta by Wyndham in Istanbul
Please Note: If the above hotels are not available we will provide the similar category hotels.
Professional English - speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
8 breakfasts
7 lunches
6 dinners
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
Arrival transfer from Istanbul Airport
Hotel to Airport Transfer in Antalya
Guided Istanbul city tour
Guided Gallipoli tour
Guided Troy tour
Guided Acropolis of Pergamon tour
Guided Ephesus tour
Guided Sirince village tour and wine tasting
Guided Pamukkale tour
Guided Antalya Old City tour with waterfalls
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Excluded
International flights
Domestic flight ticket from Antalya to Istanbul
Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately: 80,00 Euros for one way. For the last-minute arrangements, the price might differ. You will be informed during the ticket arrangements.
Please Note: Domestic flight price for under 2 years old, approximately: 20,00 Euros as an insurance policy.
Insurance: All types
City tax
Turkey entry visa
Personal expenses: Extras at hotel or additional meals
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
Any others expenses which are not mentioned in the "included" section
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