2009 Turkey Tours
'Aegean Treasures Tour'
8 - Day itinerary
Today is an arrival day, so without further ado... welcome to Turkey! Today, we meet our guide and fellow travelling companions. Overnight Antalya
Day 2
Friday
Perge, Aspendos
Today we visit the ruins of the Greco Roman city of Perge, including the theatre, the stadium and the gate towers leading into a street where chariot ruts can still be seen. Then it’s on to Aspendos to visit the best preserved Roman theatre of the ancient world. Afternoon free. Overnight Antalya (B)
Day 3
Saturday
Saklikent Gorge, Marmaris
Experience one of Turkey’s highlights today as we trek up Saklikent Gorge, Turkey’s longest and deepest canyon. Saklikent is literally a mountain split down the middle by an earthquake. Overnight Marmaris (B,D)
Day 4
Sunday
Pamukkale, Kusadasi
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 before continuing to Kusadasi. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D)
Day 5
Monday
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 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)
Day 6
Tuesday
Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale
Today we drive along the Aegean coast to the ancient of Pergamum. We visit the magnificent Acropolis of Pergamum, its impressive temples and library that made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. We then drive to Troy to tour this legendary city. Overnight Canakkale (B,D)
Day 7
Wednesday
Gallipoli Battlefields
After breakfast, we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, Anzac Cove, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and Gallipoli Museum, before driving to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B,L)
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)
This tour runs in conjunction with our
Anatolian Highlights
Tour Includes
o Inbound and outbound airport transfers to Ataturk Airport or shuttle service to Sabiha Gokcen airport
o Transportation in a fully air conditioned, non smoking coach
o Professional English speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
o Entrance fees to various sites, tips
o 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
o 7 nights - 4 star accommodation in total.
- 2 nights in Antalya
- 1 night in Canakkale
- 1 night in Istanbul
- 2 nights in Kusadasi
- 1 night in Marmaris
