Aegean delight classic tour - 8days

Aegean delight classic tour - 8days

Day 1 Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to yourhotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore. OvernightIstanbul

Day 2 Istanbul Old City

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of theonly city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya,Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B)

Day 3 Gallipoli Battlefields

One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey,today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and ChunukBair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston’s Jolly, original trenches andtunnels. Overnight Canakkale (B, D)

Day 4 Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum

This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, homeof the famed Trojan Horse and then tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum.Its impressive temples and library made Pergamum a renowned cultural andpolitical centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Day 5 Ephesus, Kusadasi

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour ofEphesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mysticalatmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the formerGreek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has longtraditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets aremade by hand and what determines their value.Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Day 6 Pamukkale, Hierapolis

This morning we will enjoy a display of locallyhandcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calciumterraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancientcity of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springsthat were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale(B, D)

Day7 Bursa, Istanbul

Today you head back to Istanbul, passing through ruralTurkey and ancient Bursa to visit the famous Green Mosque and explore the SilkBazaar. Overnight Istanbul (B)

Day 8 Istanbul

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbyeto our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.(B)

(B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)

Tour includes

oInbound airport transfer – Istanbul

oOutbound airporttransfer - Istanbul

oTransportation in a fully air-conditioned,non-smoking coach
oProfessional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour

oEntrance fees
o7breakfasts, 4 dinners
o7nights 4 star & 5 star accommodation

oTips exceptdriver and guide

Tour does not include

oTips –driver and guide