PROFESSIONALLY ESCORTED ITINERARY
Day 01 Saturday
Arrive Istanbul
Meet and greet. A short orientation tour. Then transfer to the hotel for a welcome briefing. Evening is free. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 02 Sunday
Istanbul
Discover the Byzantine and Ottoman treasures of Istanbul. Visit the Royal TOPKAPI PALACE, home of the Ottoman Sultans, the BLUE MOSQUE, unique with six minarets, the Roman HIPPODROME SQUARE and the ST.SOPHIA CHURCH which is considered one of the worlds greatest architectural marvels and the Spice Bazaar. Return to the hotel. Evening at leisure. (B)
Day 03 Monday
Istanbul - Troy - Canakkale
Drive to GALLIPOLI, through the European lands of Turkey. Cross the Dardanelles Strait by ferryboat. Visit ancient TROY, see its legendary walls and the replica of the wooden horse. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale. (B,D)
Day 04 Tuesday
Pergamon - Izmir
Drive to Bergama. Visit the ACROPOLIS, the steepest theater of the ancient world, the Temple of Trojan, Library. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then visit ASCLEPION, the ancient healing center and the RED BASILICA which is one of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse (rev:2-12). Evening at leisure. Overnight in Izmir. (B,L)
Day 05 Wednesday
Ephesus - Izmir
Leave for EPHESUS, cradle of early Christianity (rev:2-1-7). Visit the HOUSE OF THE VIRGIN MARY, the ancient Ephesus, the ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM and the TEMPLE OF DIANA which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Return to Izmir. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Izmir. (B,L)
Day 06 Thursday
Izmir - End of the Tour
Escorted transfer to Izmir airport for flight back. End of our services. (B)
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
TOUR FEATURES
• 5 nights hotel accommodation at first class hotels
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary
• All escorted transfers
• Daily breakfast, 2 lunches,1 dinner
• Transportation by A/C bus, or A/C van depending on the size of the group
• English speaking professional tour guide throughout the tour
• All Entry fees to the sites & museums
• Portage at hotels
• Tips to the hotel and restaurant staff
• Service charges & local taxes
• Travel documents, maps
EXCLUDING
• Flights
• Drinks and meals which are not listed at the itinerary
• All personal expenses
• Turkish Visa Fee
• Tips to the tour guide and driver
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