Ancient Wonders
- Duration: 6 Days (approx.)
- Location: Istanbul
- Product code: PGJDUW
Day 1 Thu: Istanbul | | Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Welcome briefing will be held.
Day 2 Fri: Istanbul || Enjoy a full day tour including a visit to Topkapi Palace
Museum, residence of the Ottoman Sultans between 1453–1852 (excluding harem).
Visit the Hippodrome, which was once the center of life where chariot racing
and other public events took place. Tour the Blue Mosque built between 1609 and
1616, famous for its blue ceramic tiles. Next see St. Sophia, a church built in the
6th century Byzantine capital, converted to a mosque by the Ottomans, and now a
museum and one of the world’s greatest architectural wonders. Your last stop
will be the famous Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest and oldest covered market
with over 60 streets. Join an optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment. B
Day 3 Sat: Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale | In the morning, depart for Gallipoli,
the site of many battles during WWI. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and
Chunuk Bair, then cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight. B D
Day 4 Sun: Troy – Pergamum – Izmir | Visit Troy with its famous wooden horse, best known for being the
setting of the Trojan War and many cities built on top of each other. Before
arriving into Asclepion, enjoy lunch with locals
in a traditional local village . Then continue to Pergamum to visit the ancient Medical Center in
Asclepion and continue to İzmir for overnight. B L D
Day5 Mon: Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Izmir |
To ur the famous ruins of Ephesus, an important cultural center of the ancient world, and explore 2,000
year-old marble streets, a theater, the Library of Celsius, a gymnasium and Hadrian’s Temple.
Take a short drive to see St. Mary’s stone cottage where it is believed Virgin Mary spent her last years
accompanied by St. John. Continue to a regional rug production center to have a firsthand experience
of this unique art form. Optional : Dinner at local restaurant. B
Day 6 Tue: Izmir – Port | Morning transfer to Kusadasi pier to take ferry or cruise. B
Price Includes:
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First Class hotels with private facilities
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Meals are indicated on itineraries by
B
breakfast, L lunch, D dinner
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Licensed guides throughout Turkey
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Private air-conditioned transportation
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Luggage handling
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Local taxes and service charges
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Arrival/departure transfers: only on arrival and
departure
days from Ataturk Airport. Pre or post stay transfers are not
included
Price Excludes:
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Personal expenses
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Optional tours
• Customary tips to guide and drivers