TURKEY TOURS 7 DAYS

ISTANBUL – GALLIPOLI – CANAKKKALE – TROY-PERGAMON – KUSADASI- EPHESUS- PAMUKKALE/HIERAPOLIS

TUESDAY  DAY 1- ISTANBUL , Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport, met by your guide and transferred t o your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
WEDNESDAY DAY 2-  ISTANBUL

Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents.

We visit the

ST. SOPHIA: Byzantium largest cathedral, converted to mosque 1453 by the Ottoman Empire and today open as a museum to see both religion remains.
BLUE MOSQUE: This mosque complex, containing Istanbul’s only mosque with six minarets was built by

Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st. early 17th century.
HIPPODROME: Center of sport activities and political events of the Eastern Roman Empire.
GRAND BAZAAR: Famous shopping center worldwide. Shopping possibilities for carpet, jewellery, leather etc.
TOPKAPI PALACE: Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the conqueror of Istanbul, served as the residence of the sultan and administrative seat of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years. ( B,L)

THURSDAY  DAY 3-  GALLIPOLI – CANAKKALE
Following breakfast we will leave for Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly (Turkish and Allied), The Nek Cemetery, Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery and Kabatepe War Museum. After Gallipoli cross the Dardanalles and Overnight in Canakkale. ( B,L,D)

FRIDAY  DAY 4- TROY – PERGAMUM – KUSADASI
After breakfast drive to“Homer’s Troy”, and the site of King Priam’s Treasures. Probably the most famous city of classical times – who doesn’t know the story of the Trojan Horse. After Troy, We enjoy a scenic drive through Thrace to visit the hauntingly beautiful the ancient city of Pergamon. We see the Altar of Zeus, Temple of Dionysus and the 200,000 volume library, The Asclepieum of Pergamon. Leaving Pergamon behind us we settle at our hotel in Kusadasi. ( B,L,D)

SATURDAY DAY 5-  EPHESUS –KUSADASI
We drive to the ancient city of Ephesus and first visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary We stay overnight in Kusadasi ( B,L,D)

SUNDAY  DAY 6– KUSADASI – PAMUKKALE /HIERAPOLIS

After breakfast, Drive through fertile valleys to Pamukkale (white lime cascades

You will see the Cotton Cilifts. Pamukkale is an extraordinary natural wonder. The calceus waters rise from the ground at a temperature of 35 C and tumple down the mountain from a height of 100 meters, forming a myriad of pools. Cream-colored stalactites are formed as the water overflows from the pools, creating a breathtaking sight unequalled in the world. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre, Roman Bath and Necropolis Check in your hotel and enjoy the thermal pools of our hotel ( B,L,D)

MONDAY DAY 7-  PAMUKKALE /HIERAPOLIS

Transfer to Denizli Airport  END ( B )

7 DAYS  TURKEY  TOUR CODE  : SISAN- 003A

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