Turkey Tours
'Aegean Express Tour'
6 - Day itinerary

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

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)

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 and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali (B,D)

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 made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. An afternoon leather goods display follows. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D)

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 stadium. 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)

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

This tour runs in conjuntion with our 2009 Magic Carpet Tour

Tour includes

o Inbound airport transfers to Ataturk Airport or shuttle service from Sabiha Gokcen
o Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, nonsmoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
o 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners
o 5 nights - 4 star accommodation in total.
  - 1 night in Canakkale
  - 2 nights in Istanbul
  - 2 nights in Kusadasi

Tour does not include

o Entrance fees to various sites, tips