9 Day Legendary Turkey Vacation Package

Meeting with your greeter at Istanbul International Airport and transfer to hotel. You can relax or explore the region by yourself for the rest of the day. Overnight in Istanbul

(Breakfast and Lunch are included)

The city tour will start at the Old City after the delicious breakfast. Hippodrome is the main rota that was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List in 1985 and the living heritage of both Byzantines and Ottomans can be seen. Around Sultanahmet, The German Fountain -which was gifted by German Emperor Wilhelm II in 1898-, the Obelisk of Theodosius – nearly 3,500 years old, was brought to the Hippodrome by Theodosius from the Temple of Karnak about in 390- can be seen. Serpent Column -considered that it was at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi before- and the Column of Constantine that was brought from Apollon temple in Rome are other highlighted sites of the tour.

The next stop is the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque). Its breathtaking design is the synthesis of 200-year-old of Ottoman mosque architecture with Byzantine church architecture. The mosque is reflecting majesty and grandeur concepts through its architectural features and its green, white Iznik tiles are fascinating with the blue ornaments of the dome.

Hagia Sophia Mosque which is referred to as the “8th Wonder of the World” is another amazing site that is more than 1,500 years old. The light creates a fascinating atmosphere while flowing inside from the dome windows, combining a colorful, mystic view when it reaches the mosaics on the wall. The lunch break will be around at 13:00 before shopping in Asil Efendi where all kinds of authentic gifts can be found such as Turkish tastes, Turkish coffee, exotic spices, herbs, and handicrafts. The tour ends with a hotel transfer.

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

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Early in the morning around 6, 6:30 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 Gallipoli Campagne.

Ari Burnu Cemetery will be next which was built for the soldiers from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, India, and Malta that lost their lives during WW1 in Gallipoli Campaign. Anzac Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine, and Chunuck Bair are on the list where the most intense struggles have occurred. While listening to their sad stories you may feel the cruelty of the war again. Overnight in Canakkale.

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At about 9:00, after a delicious breakfast, Troy will be seen on the horizon. The well-known archeological and mythological site is the scene of the Trojan war and the endless love of Helen and Paris. The lunch break will be around 13:00 in Bergama. In the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon temples and library that was the riches of its time will be visited. Did you know that Marcus Antonius give all parchments of this library to Cleopatra as a gift? You will learn more on the tour. There will be 30 minutes shopping break in Bergama because it is famous for its jewelry, stones and silver goods.

Overnight in Kusadasi. 

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Ephesus is a 9000 years old city that houses The biggest temple dedicated to Artemis is The Artemision which is considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. This guided tour will focus the Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library, Grand theatre House of the Virgin Mary with details in this outstanding example of a Roman port city.

Sirince is local 19th-century architecture is well preserved and village in its reputation goes beyond the borders of the country İzmir. It is famous for its homemade wines that are specially made from different kinds of fruits such as blackberries, blueberries, melons, and strawberries. Here the tour includes wine tasting and learning how to make fruit wine in the wine houses. Plus handicrafts made by local women can be bought and a very famous leather production center will be the next stop.

After a rich daily trip overnight in Kusadasi.

Also, you can read more The Wonderful Trio: Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale

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Around 8:00 the tour will move to the world-famous marvel of calcite travertines to Pamukkale. Before walking or swimming in Pamukkale’s travertine pools we will have a lunch break around 13:30. Walking around white calcium terraces and the ruins of Hierapolis, lying in the natural, hot springs waters will renew your body. The region at the same time has well-known textile products that and there will be an outlet shopping chance. At approximately 18.30 we will be on the way back. Overnight in Kusadası.

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After a great breakfast, at about 10:00 am. the tour will depart for Antalya with coffee breaks. Dinner and overnight in Antalya. 

The day will start with a great breakfast. Antalya is a city where the sea, sun, beach, forest, and coves are made it an attractive location to live throughout history. Many civilizations live and left a historical treasure behind them. Kaleici is the Old City that you can trace Hellenistic, the Roman, the Byzantine, the Seljuk, and the Ottoman periods. Hadrian’s Gate was built in the name of Roman Emperor Hadrian, Yivli Minaret Complex, Gıyaseddin Keyhusrev Madrasah, Selçuklu Madrasah, Zincirkıran Turbah, Nigar Hatun Turbah, Karatay Madrasa, Historical Marina are pieces of this treasure that will be visited during the tour. Plus Karaalioğlu Park reflects the flora of Antalya and Hıdırlık Tower can be seen in Kaleici. Duden Waterfall will be the next stop to relax and be enchanted by its stunning view. Overnight in Antalya.

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(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, this remarkable tour ends with departing for Antalya 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.