2009 Turkey Tours
'Aegean Prelude Tour'
8 - Day itinerary

Welcome to Istanbul where 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)

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)

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 (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 what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D)

Tour the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Marmaris (B,D)

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

This tour runs in conjuntion with our Flying Carpet Tour

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 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners
o 7 nights - 4 star accommodation in total.
  - 1 night in Canakkale
  - 2 nights in Istanbul
  - 2 nights in Kusadasi
  - 2 nights in Marmaris

Tour does not include

o Entrance fees to various sites, tips