Istanbul
7 Day
FE0007
This 7 day tour, starts from Istanbul, Turkey, and ends at Marmaris, Turkey. Discover Ottoman Istanbul, enjoy a moving visit to the Gallipoli Battlefields the follow the Aegean Coast down to ancient Ephesus before heading to Marmaris, via Pamukkale's incredible white travertines.
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.
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) and the Hippodrome.
Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorus cruise'.
Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse. We continue on to Bergama and catch the new cable car up to the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
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 former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. 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.
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 whe-re 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.
After breakfast you will be transferred to Marmaris and our tour concludes upon arrival in Marmaris at approximately 12:00, mid day.
2024 Departure: Every Tuesday
2024 Price:
Per person in a double room : 1255 Euro
Single Suplement 386 Euro
Tour includes :
Inbound Transfer - Istanbul Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Tips except Driver and Guide
Entrance fees
6 nights - accommodation
-2 nights 4 star
-1 night Special Class
-2 nights Boutique
-1 night 4 star
6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
Tour does not include :
Suggested optional activities
Tips - Driver and Guide
Compulsory Travel Insurance
1. Group Size: Minimum Group Size of 2. Maximum Group Size of 20.
2. Age: Minimum Age of 8. Whilst there is no Maximum Age set it is assumed the customer is fit enough to take part in the activity or tour. Health documents may be requested.
3. Single travellers are obliged to pay Single Supplement and will have the hotel room to themselves.
4. The tour ends with arrival into Marmaris at approximately 12, mid day, on the last day.
5. This tour can also be done on a private basis.
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