2010 Turkey Tours
'Aegean Delight Tour'
8 - Day itinerary

Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore. Overnight Istanbul

Istanbul Old City 

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica underground cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B)

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, Johnston's Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali (B, D)

Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum   

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

Ephesus, Kusadasi 

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. At the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Pamukkale, Hierapolis (overnight Train)

This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading towards the the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale where we will tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Afterwards, you board an overnight sleeper train for Istanbul. Overnight Intercity Train (B)

Istanbul

Transfer to your hotel and the remainder of the day you are free to explore the exoplore this exotic city at your own pace. Overnight Istanbul (B)

Istanbul

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)

Tour includes

o Inbound airport transfers to Ataturk Airport or shuttle service from Sabiha Gokcen
o Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
o 7 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
o 1 overnight sleeper carriage- intercity train. (tour guide does not accompany passengers) Please see note below
o 7 nights - 4 star & Bus accommodation in total.
  - 1 night in Canakkale
  - 3 nights in Istanbul
  - 2 nights in Kusadasi
  - 1 night in Pamukkale - Istanbul overnight bus

Tour does not include

o Entrance fees to various sites
o Tips

Please Note

We have just been advised by TCDD, the authority managing Turkish Train services, that the Pamukkale Express travelling between Pamukkale and Istanbul will have all services suspended until further notice due to required maintenance on the tracks. Suspension is effective immediately and it is expected that services may be suspended for several months.

This service is generally used for the return journey of your Aegean Delight tour, therefore we will need to utilise local bus services for the itinerary until train services are resumed.

On Day 6 you will have additional free time at Pamukkale with use of hotel amenities until your departure to Denizli at 9pm. An additional complimentary dinner will also be provided for you at the hotel.

At 10pm you will travel on the Pamukkale Bus service to Istanbul, with the estimated arrival time in Istanbul of 08.30am (tour guide does not accompany passengers). From there they will be transferred to your hotel accommodation as per the standard itinerary.