Aegean delight tour 8 - day itinerary
Day 1 Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore. Overnight
Istanbul 4 star Momento Hotel / Nidya Hotel Galataport
Day 2 Istanbul Old City
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.
Cruisebetween two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'.
Overnight Istanbul 4 star Momento Hotel / Nidya Hotel Galataport(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 Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Overnight Çanakkale 4starIris Hotel(B, D)
Day 4 Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse and then tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
Overnight Kusadasi 3 star Suhan Seaport Hotel(B, D)
Day 5 Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Overnight Kusadasi 3 star Suhan Seaport Hotel (B, D)
Day 6 Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Overnight Pamukkale 5 star Colossae Thermal Hotel(B, D)
Day 7 Bursa, Istanbul
Today you head back to Istanbul, passing through rural Turkey and ancient Bursa to visit the famous Green Mosque and explore the Silk Bazaar.
Overnight Istanbul 4 star Momento Hotel / Nidya Hotel Galataport(B)
Day 8 Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
(B)
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
Inclusions
Tour includes :-
Inbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul - Atatürk Airport (IST) OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) Outbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul - Atatürk Airport (IST) OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle Car ferry fees between Topcular and Eskihisar
Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat Tips except driver and guide
Entrance Fees
7 nights accommodation
1 night 4 star Çanakkale Iris Hotel
3 nights 4 star Istanbul Momento Hotel / Nidya Hotel Galataport
2 nights 3 star Kusadasi Suhan Seaport Hotel
1 night 5 star Pamukkale Colossae Thermal Hotel 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
Tour does not include :-
Suggested optional activities Tips - driver and guide
Highlights
Istanbul - Old City Tour
Istanbul - St Sophia Museum Istanbul - Blue Mosque
Istanbul - Topkapi Palace Istanbul - Hippodrome
Gallipoli Battlefields Tour Gallipoli - ANZAC Cove
Gallipoli - Lone Pine - Australian Memorial Gallipoli - Johnson's Jolly - original tunnels Gallipoli - The Nek - original trenches
Gallipoli - Chunuk Bair - New Zealand Memorial Troy
Bergama - Pergamum Tour Site of the Temple of Artemis Ephesus
Sirince - Village
Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines Pamukkale - Hierapolis
Bursa - Green Mosque Bursa - Silk Bazaar
Day 1 Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore. Overnight
Istanbul 4 star Momento Hotel / Nidya Hotel Galataport
Day 2 Istanbul Old City
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.
Cruisebetween two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'.
Overnight Istanbul 4 star Momento Hotel / Nidya Hotel Galataport(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 Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Overnight Çanakkale 4starIris Hotel(B, D)
Day 4 Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse and then tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
Overnight Kusadasi 3 star Suhan Seaport Hotel(B, D)
Day 5 Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Overnight Kusadasi 3 star Suhan Seaport Hotel (B, D)
Day 6 Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Overnight Pamukkale 5 star Colossae Thermal Hotel(B, D)
Day 7 Bursa, Istanbul
Today you head back to Istanbul, passing through rural Turkey and ancient Bursa to visit the famous Green Mosque and explore the Silk Bazaar.
Overnight Istanbul 4 star Momento Hotel / Nidya Hotel Galataport(B)
Day 8 Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
(B)
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
Inclusions
Tour includes :-
Inbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul - Atatürk Airport (IST) OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) Outbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul - Atatürk Airport (IST) OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle Car ferry fees between Topcular and Eskihisar
Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat Tips except driver and guide
Entrance Fees
7 nights accommodation
1 night 4 star Çanakkale Iris Hotel
3 nights 4 star Istanbul Momento Hotel / Nidya Hotel Galataport
2 nights 3 star Kusadasi Suhan Seaport Hotel
1 night 5 star Pamukkale Colossae Thermal Hotel 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
Tour does not include :-
Suggested optional activities Tips - driver and guide
Highlights
Istanbul - Old City Tour
Istanbul - St Sophia Museum Istanbul - Blue Mosque
Istanbul - Topkapi Palace Istanbul - Hippodrome
Gallipoli Battlefields Tour Gallipoli - ANZAC Cove
Gallipoli - Lone Pine - Australian Memorial Gallipoli - Johnson's Jolly - original tunnels Gallipoli - The Nek - original trenches
Gallipoli - Chunuk Bair - New Zealand Memorial Troy
Bergama - Pergamum Tour Site of the Temple of Artemis Ephesus
Sirince - Village
Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines Pamukkale - Hierapolis
Bursa - Green Mosque Bursa - Silk Bazaar