Gems of Turkey Tour

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Price : 1725 €

Gems of Turkey Tour

View Turkey’s historical and cultural highlights on this incredible 8-day Gems of Turkey Tour from Marmaris. Departure transfer plus seven nights’ accommodation included; this tour allows you to see the best of the nation with ease. Discover Biblical cities like Ephesus and tour UNESCO-listed archaeological sites such as Pamukkale. Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, Obelisk of Theodosius from Egypt, The Hippodrome, German Fountain, Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace

Highlights

  • Aphrodisias - Ancient Site
  • Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines, Hierapolis
  • Ephesus, Site of the Temple of Artemis
  • Bergama - Pergamum Tour
  • Troy
  • Gallipoli , ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine - Australian Memorial, Johnson's Jolly - original tunnels, The Nek - original trenches, Chunuk Bair - New Zealand Memorial
  • Istanbul - Old City Tour, Aya Sofya (St Sophia), Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome

    • Included Services

    • Inbound Airport Transfer - Dalaman - Dalaman Airport OR Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
    • Outbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul - Atatürk Airport (IST) OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
    • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
    • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
    • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat
    • Tips except driver and guide
    • Entrance fees.
    • 7 nights - accommodation. 7 Breakfasts

    What is not Included

    • Suggested optional activities
    • Tips – driver and guide

    Tour Itinerary

    Day 1 : Marmaris
    Welcome to Marmaris! You will meet and transferred to your hotel, and the balance of the day is yours, free to travel. Overnight Marmaris
    Day 2 : Aphrodisias
    Today we will drive along the southern shore side passing through Marmaris we travel to the ancient site of Aphrodisias, home of the legendary Temple of Aphrodite, before heading onto Pamukkale. Overnight Pamukkale
    Day 3 : Pamukkale
    We tour the beautiful white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by the Biblical city of Hierapolis. Take a swim in the hot springs that used in Roman terms for their therapeutic powers before going to resort town of Kusadasi. Overnight Kusadasi
    Day 4 : Ephesus | Kusadasi
    Absorb yourself in the history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a see the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical ambience of the Biblical city and theatre before continuing to the earlier Greek village of Sirince, renowned for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long cultures in Turkey and at the carpet village, we get how carpets are made by hand and what decides their value. Overnight Kusadasi
    Day 5 : Troy | Acropolis of Pergamum
    Step back in time today as we tour Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a trip of the great acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it the famous cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Canakkale
    Day 6 : Gallipoli Battlefields
    Relaxed morning to search the town of Canakkale than an afternoon tour of the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli covering Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials. Also ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, real trenches and tunnels. After the tour, we proceed on to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul
    Day 7 : Istanbul Old City
    Tour the fascinating city that crosses both Europe and Asia hitting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul
    Day 8 : Istanbul
    After breakfast, our tour ends, and we transfer you to the airport for your depends flight.

    Notes

    • Can be customized according to your wishes
    • This tour is available all year round.
    • There is no hidden cost.
    • Departs daily

    €30