Anatolian Treasures

Adventure, Food & Drink, Outdoors & Nature, Sightseeing, Small Group, Culture, History, Archaeology

Turkey 9 Days

Itinerary

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  • Day 1 - Istanbul
    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.
  • Day 2 - Istanbul Old City
    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 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 Bosphorous cruise'.
  • Day 3 - Gallipoli Battlefields
    Today we visit the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
  • Day 4 - Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
    Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
  • Day 5 - Ephesus, Kusadasi
    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.
  • Day 6 - Pamukkale, Hierapolis
    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 where 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.
  • Day 7 - Aphrodisias, Antalya
    Today we drive to Antalya, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way.
  • Day 8 - Aspendos, Manavgat Waterfalls
    Today, we will visit famous theatre at Aspendos which is known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, still used today. Then we will visit Manavgat Waterfalls for a pleasant respite.
  • Day 9 - Antalya
    After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.

What's included

Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat Tips except driver and guide Entrance fees Meals as shown in the itinerary

What you might consider

Suggested optional activities Tips - driver and guide

Highlights

Istanbul - Old City Tour Istanbul - St Sophia Museum Istanbul - Blue Mosque Istanbul - Topkapi Palace Istanbul - Hippodrome Gallipoli Battlefields Tour Gallipoli - ANZAC Cove Gallipoli - Lone Pine - Australian Memorial Gallipoli - Johnson's Jolly - original tunnels Gallipoli - The Nek - original trenches Gallipoli - Chunuk Bair - New Zealand Memorial Troy - Tour Bergama - Pergamum Tour Site of the Temple of Artemis Ephesus - Tour Sirince - Village Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines Pamukkale - Hierapolis - Tour Aphrodisias - Ancient Site Aspendos - Ancient Site Manavgat Waterfalls