Legends of Troy & Gallipoli
- Duration: 4 Days (approx.)
- Location: Istanbul
- Product code: PDYJLS
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 ts 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 – Istanbul | 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. Then drive back to Istanbul and end of our services. B
Price Includes:
• First Class hotels with private facilities
• Meals are indicated on itineraries by B breakfast, L
lunch, D dinner
• Licensed guides throughout the tour
• Private air-conditioned transportation
• Luggage handling
• Local taxes and service charges
• Arrival/departure transfers: only on arrival and
departure days from / to Ataturk Airport. Pre or post stay transfers are not
included
Price Excludes:
• Personal expenses
• Optional tours
• Customary tips to
guide and drivers