2010 Turkey Tours
'Aegean Prelude Tour'
7 - Day itinerary
Day 1
Saturday
Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore.
Overnight Istanbul
Day 2
Sunday
Istanbul Old City ![View our Istanbul video [5.9 kb 1:31 mins]](http://www.feztravel.com/vids/images/Istanbul.jpg)
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the underground Basilica Cistern and the Hippodrome.
Overnight Istanbul (B)
Day 3
Monday
Gallipoli Battlefields ![View our Gallipoli video [8.5 kb 2:10 mins]](http://www.feztravel.com/vids/images/Gallipoli.jpg)
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)
Day 4
Tuesday
Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
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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)
Day 5
Wednesday
Ephesus, Kusadasi ![View our Ephesus video [3.9 kb 1:31 mins]](http://www.feztravel.com/vids/images/Ephesus.jpg)
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. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)
Day 6
Thursday
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
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.
Overnight Marmaris (B, D)
Day 7
Friday
Marmaris ![View our The Turkish Mediterranean video [2.4 Kb 0:37 secs]](http://www.feztravel.com/vids/images/The_Med.jpg)
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.
(B)
This tour runs in conjunction with our
Flying Carpet Tour
Tour includes
o Inbound airport transfers from 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 6 nights - 4 star accommodation in total.
- 1 night in Canakkale
- 2 nights in Istanbul
- 2 nights in Kusadasi
- 1 night in Marmaris
Tour does not include
o Entrance fees to various sites
o Tips