Turkey Tours - 6 to 9 days
'Aegean Prelude Tour'
7 - Day itinerary

Istanbul

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

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 (B, D)

Gallipoli Battlefields

Today we visit the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels, The Nek and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Canakkale (B, D)

Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum

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.

Ephesus, Kusadasi

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 (B, D)

Pamukkale, Hierapolis

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 Marmaris (B, D)

Marmaris

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the ferry port. (B)

• Inbound airport transfer - Istanbul
• Outbound ferry port transfer - Marmaris
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Tips except driver and guide
• Entrance fees
• 6 nights - 4 star accommodation in total.
  • - 1 night in Canakkale
  • - 2 nights in Istanbul
  • - 2 nights in Kusadasi
  • - 1 night in Marmaris
• 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners

• Suggested optional activities
• Tips – driver and guide