8 Days Legendary Turkey Escorted Tour

This tour package is 8 days long escorted tour package of Turkey which covers covers guided Istanbul, This tour package is 8 Days 7 Nights long escorted tour package of Turkey which covers covers guided Gallipoli Capaign, Troy Ancient City, Pergamon Ancient City, Ephesus Ancient City, House of Virgin Mary, Hierapolis Ancient City, Calcium Terraces, Antalya, Cappadocia Natural site. During the visiting of the sites the tour is included history, nature, leisure with a professional tour guide.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 – Gallipoli Battlefields Tour & Overnight in Canakkale. (B, L, D)

Today early morning you will be picked up from your and  begin our Turkey journey. The first step will be Canakkale – Eceabat. Upon arrival to Eceabat have lunch in a local restaurant then drive to Gallipoli Battlefield to visit Kabatepe War Museum, Brighton Beach, Anzac Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, Anzac Commemoration Site, and Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly, the Nek and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. At the end of the tour, drive to hotel. Check into hotel. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.
 
DAY 2 –  Troy & Pergamon Ancient City Tours. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B, L, D)
After having breakfast, check out and drive to Troy Ancient City. We start to explore the famous archaeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the "Trojan Horse" and "Helen of Troy" . Afterwards, we have lunch in a local restaurant on the way to Pergamon Ancient City. Then proceed to The city of Pergamon in the north of the Aegean of West Anatolia with the frontiers to ancient Mysia, forms a significant part of the Aegean and Asia Minor history with Acropolis, one of the centers of Hellenistic and Roman ages. After the tour we will drive to famous harbour city of Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi to explore Ephesus Ancient City tomorrow.
 
DAY 3 – Ephesus & Virgin Mary Church (House) Tour. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B, L, D)
Today we will be touring in Ephesus and surrounding sites. The tour starting with Isa Bey Mosque, then drive to an ancient Greek city, later a major Roman city, on the west coast of Asia Minor which called Ephesus, stroll past the celsus library, the Temple Of Hadrian and the Trajan Fountain in the Ancient Ephesus. After walking on the historical marble street the Great Theater where St. Paul preached will meet at the end. Open buffed lunch in a local Turkish restaurant. After the lunch we will Proceed to shrine of Mother Mary, it is believed where she spent recent years of her life. Then proceed the tour by visiting Temple Of Artemis (Diana), on the side of one of the seven wonders of ancient World. At the end of the day, drive back to hotel. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
 
DAY 4 – Hierapolis Ancient City Tour & Overnight in Antalya. (B, L, D)
After having breakfast at the hotel, check out and ready to explore Pamukkale Calcium Terraces. Pamukkale's terraces are made of travertine, a sedimentary rock deposited by water from the hot springs. In this area, there are 17 hot water springs in which the temperature ranges from 35 °C to 100 °C The water that emerges from the spring is transported 320 metres (1,050 ft) to the head of the travertine terraces and deposits calcium carbonate on a section 60 to 70 metres long covering an expanse of 240 metres to 300 metres. After lunch visit Hierapolis Ancient City, including the magnificently preserved Necropolis, the main Street and Gates, the thermal Baths, Masterpiece Theater. At the end of the tour, drive to Antalya. After 3,5 hrs drive we reach to Antalya and check into hotel. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.
 
DAY 5 – Perge & Aspendos & Side Ancient City Tour. Overnight in Antalya (B, L, D)
Breakfast will be served at your hotel then depart from hotel for a full day tour in Antalya. First visit will be Perge, an important city of ancient Pamphylian, Perge was originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC. . The theater stage has finely carved marble reliefs; other carvings from around the city are displayed in the stadium. After having lunch in a local restaurant then proceed to Aspendos one of the best preserved theatres in the world with seating for 15,000. Nearby stand the remains of a basilica, agora and one of the largest aqueducts in Anatolia. It is commonly believed that Aspendos was founded by colonist from Argos. Full day Antalya Tour will conclude with the visit of Side, an ancient site with attractions which include Agora, the Gymnasium, the Apollo Temple and the ancient harbor. After visiting Side Ancient City, drive back to hotel. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.
 
DAY 6 – Flight to Cappadocia. Overinght in Cappadocia. (B, D)
After having breakfast at your hotel, you will have free time in Antalya until your departure time. Then you will be picked up from your hotel and drive to Antalya Airport. Take a flight from Antalya to Kayseri / Nevsehir via Istanbul. Upon your arrival, you will meet with our staff at the airport then transfer to hotel. Cehck in hotel. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
 
DAY 7 – North Cappadocia Tour. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B-L-D)
Today, you will witness the natural beauty of Turkey. After breakfast, we will pick you up from the hotel and start for North Cappadocia Tour. Our first visit will be Martian landscape is in the Dervent valley. Then drive to visit Pasabag's “fairy chimneys”, where the voice of the wind harmonizes with songs of the fairies. From here we pause at Avanos center of terracotta art. After lunch we visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum to see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia. We complete the tour with a visit to the Uchisar Rock-Castle, giving you a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia.Visit Ceramic and Tile Center to see how the tiles made by hand. After the first day tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel. Dinner and overnight.
 
DAY 8 – South Cappadocia Tour. Fly to Istanbul. Transfer to Hotel. (B-L)
After the breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel for the second day tour of Cappadocia.Our first visit is to Red Valley and explore the famous rock- cut churches and hike 5 km through the Gulludere valley. Then visit Cavusin Village After lunch drive to the Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli Underground City, where early Christians lived in fear and faith. Which is one of the most interesting underground settlements in Cappadocia? The underground city was originally carved out as eight floors; however four floors are available to visit. In wartime about 5000 people can refuge in. The tunnels are still used today.as storage areas, stables, and cellars. On the way back visit the natural castles at Ortahisar.
After the tour,you will be transferred to the airport for flight to Istanbul. On arrival, you will meet with our staff at airport and transfer to hotel. Arrival at your hotel in Istanbul will be the end of tour package.

Includes

• All mentioned hotel accommodations in preferred class hotel (Non-smoking room)
• Professional Guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism in the tours
• All mentioned city sightseeing tours on regular group guided basis
• Mentioned entrance fees to sights by the itinerary
• Meals mentioned by the itinerary - (B: Brakfast - L: Lunch )
• All mentioned land transportations
• All mentioned airport transfers
• Mentioned internal flight tickets
• Local taxes

Excludes

• Any other expenses not noted in the above included section or airport tax, visa for Turkey (if required),
• Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels,
• Personal expenses and medical services.
• International flight tickets

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