HIGHLIGHTS OF TURKEY
7 NIGHTS
TOUR CODE:HT0020
(B)BREAKFAST
(D)DINNER
(L)LUNCH
TOUR ITINERARY
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Istanbul
Canakkale
Izmir
Pamukkale
Bursa
DAY 1 ARRIVAL TO ISTANBUL /TURKEY
On arrival, take an included transfer to the hotel. Later attend a Welcome Briefing with our Tour Director
DAY 2 ISTANBUL SIGHTSEEING
A full day tour starts with a visit to the Topkapi Palace. Then to magnificent St. Sophia’s Basilica, built originally by Constantine the Great. Later, visit the fascinating Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and beautiful blue Iznik tiles. Then visit the Byzantine Hippodrome where chariot races and competitive athletic events took place.(B)
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DAY 3 ISTANBUL-GALLIPOLI-CANAKKALE
Depart for Gallipoli and visit the battlefields where many of the fiercest battles of World War I took place. Then on to Canakkale.(B)(D)
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DAY 4- CANAKKALE-TROY-PERGAMON-IZMIR
First visit the legendary city of Troy, immortalized by Homer in the stories of King Priamus, Hector, Paris and the beautiful Helen. Then see the archaeological excavations that have revealed nine separate periods of settlement and, of course, the symbolic replica wooden Trojan horse that commemorates the epic war machine constructed in the 13th century B.C. Next, stop at the ancient kingdom of Pergamon where we visit the Asclepion Medical Center. (B)
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DAY 5:IZMIR-EPHESUS-VIRGIN MARY;S HOUSE-PAMUKKALE
Head to the ancient city of Ephesus, where our walking tour includes the Great Theater, built by the Romans between 41 and 117 A.D. and still used today, the Temple of Hadrian, guarded by a head of Medusa, and the House of the Virgin Mary. Then on to Pamukkale where we can relax and enjoy the blissful thermal pools at our hotel. (B)(D)
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DAY 6 :PAMUKKALE-HIERAPOLIS-BURSA
After breakfast, drive to Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the ancient ruins, then continue north to the city of Bursa(B)
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DAY 7:BURSA-ISTANBUL
Visit the Green Ottoman Complex and the old silk market this morning. Then cross the Marmara Sea and return to Istanbul where we visit the Grand Bazaar. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner with newfound friends(B)(D)
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DAY 8:DEPART-ISTANBUL
Airport transfers are available, conditions apply(B)
5 STAR ACCOMMODATIONS
Nippon hotel ****+ İstanbul 2 Nights www.nipponhotel.com.tr
Kolin Hotel ***** Çanakkale 1 Night www.kolinhotel.com
Izmir: Swiss Hotel ***** İzmir 1 night www.swissotel.com.tr/izmir/
Pamukkale: Pam Thermal Hotel 1 night www.pamthermal.com
Bursa: Kervansaray Termal Hotel 1 night www.kervansarayhotels.com.tr
Nippon hotel ****+ İstanbul 1 Nights www.nipponhotel.com.tr
4 AND 3 STAR ACCOMMODATIONS
The Madison hotel **** İstanbul 2 Nights www.madison.com.tr
İda Kale resort **** Çanakkale 1 Night www.kaleresort.com
Grand onder **** Kusadasi 1 Nights www.onderotel.com
lycus river hotel **** Pamukkale1 Nights www.lycusriver.com
Tugcu hotel **** Bursa 1 Nights www.tugcuhotel.com
The Madison hotel **** İstanbul 2 Nights www.madison.com.tr
INCLUSIONS
7 Nights Accommodations
7 Breakfasts 3 Dinner
Transfers, sightseeing and entrance fees
All taxe service charge
Professional English speaking tour guide
Air-conditioned vip Vehicle
Your private guide and driver for flexible tour based on your interests
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE EXCLUDES
Airfare of international flights and related taxes
Soft and alcoholic bavarages
Lunchs
Travel insurunce
Visas laundry and personel items
CLIENTS BOOKING A MULTI DAY CUSTOM TRIP
RECEIVE FREE CELL PHONE RENTAL IN TURKEY