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The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.
11 days
Turkey Treasures
Tour Overview
11 day Premium quality tour from $1,524
Visiting - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Aphrodisias, Fethiye, Kayakoy, Antalya, Perge
Activities - Culture, History, Archaeology, Sun/Beach
Istanbul
Day 1
Saturday
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace. Overnight Istanbul
Istanbul Old City
Day 2
Sunday
breakfast & dinner
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Tonight you get to know your travelling companions a little better at your welcome dinner. Overnight Istanbul
Gallipoli Battlefields
Day 3
Monday
breakfast & dinner
Today we visit the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Canakkale
Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
Day 4
Tuesday
breakfast & dinner
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi
Ephesus, Kusadasi
Day 5
Wednesday
breakfast & dinner
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 house of the Virgin Mary. 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
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Day 6
Thursday
breakfast & dinner
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
Aphrodisias, Fethiye
Day 7
Friday
breakfast
Today we drive south towards the Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way. Overnight Fethiye
Fethiye
Day 8
Saturday
breakfast
Today you have the option to relax on a day cruise around the 12 Islands of Fethiye or experience one of Turkey’s highlights on an optional day tour to Saklikent Gorge, Turkey’s longest and deepest canyon. Overnight Fethiye
Kayakoy, Antalya
Day 9
Sunday
breakfast & dinner
Relaxing morning, before a late afternoon drive to the resort town of Antalya visiting the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy on the way. Overnight Antalya
Perge, Aspendos
Day 10
Monday
breakfast & dinner
Tour the ancient ruins of Perge with its impressive stadium walls and Aspendos, known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, still used today. Overnight Antalya
Antalya
Day 11
Tuesday
breakfast
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.
What's included
- Inbound airport transfer - Istanbul
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
- Entrance fees to various sites
- 10 breakfasts, 7 dinners
- 10 nights 4 star & 5 star accommodation
Not included
- Tips
Tour Departures
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