Starting and finishing in Istanbul, this Turkey tour is but an introduction to what this incredible country has to offer.
With daily guided tours, you'll explore several locations as you may your way towards the beautiful Pamukkale with pearly white hot springs. You'll see natural wonders, archaeological magnificence and learn a little about Turkey's role in the First World War. Essential stops include Troy, known for the great Trojan horse than assisted in battle and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Ephesus.
While learning about the history of western Turkey, you'll have ample time to marvel at the coastline, looking out towards the Aegean Sea while staying at five-star hotels that allow you to admire it!Starting and finishing in Istanbul, this Turkey tour is but an introduction to what this incredible country has to offer.
With daily guided tours, you'll explore several locations as you may your way towards the beautiful Pamukkale with pearly white hot springs. You'll see natural wonders, archaeological magnificence and learn a little about Turkey's role in the First World War. Essential stops include Troy, known for the great Trojan horse than assisted in battle and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Ephesus.
While learning about the history of western Turkey, you'll have ample time to marvel at the coastline, looking out towards the Aegean Sea while staying at five-star hotels that allow you to admire it!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Istanbul
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Welcome! You'll be met by a driver and guide and transferred to your hotel. You can rest in your accommodation for the remainder of the day or head out into the city to explore.
Accommodation
Sultanhan Hotel★4 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Istanbul Airport to İstanbul
Destinations
Fatih
Day 2
Guided Tour of Istanbul
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Today, you'll have a guided day tour of the city, including lunch. Start off with the UNESCO World Heritage-listed, Old Istanbul. Visit the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and the Byzantine Hippodrome, where emperors once saw chariot races. You'll then go to the Hagia Sophia museum, a place of worship for 900 years, and finish the day at the lavishly appointed Topkapi Palace.
Accommodation
Sultanhan Hotel★4 star
Activities
Istanbul City Tour
Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Grand Bazaar
Hippodrome of Constantinople
Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Fatih
Istanbul
Day 3
Bosphorus Cruise
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Today's exploration on your Turkey tour crosses Istanbul's two continents on a Bosphorus cruise. Discover the city spanning two continents on a delightful Bosphorus Cruise. You'll have lunch on the cruise while enjoying views across the water. Visit the bustling Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace summer residence of the Sultans, and take in the panoramic views over Istanbul from Camlica Hill.
Accommodation
Sultanhan Hotel★4 star
Activities
Bosphorus Cruise
Spice Bazaar
Beylerbeyi Palace
Camlica Hill
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Fatih
Turkey
Istanbul
Day 4
Gallipoli War Tour
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You'll leave the hotel bright and early this morning to make it to Gallipoli for an afternoon tour. Gallipolli and the well-known Anzac region is surrounded by World War I battlefields. Now a serene site, you'll visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, ANZAC Cove and The Nek to learn about what happened on this very site.
Accommodation
Kolin Hotel★5 star
Activities
Gallipoli Battlefields
Chunuk Bair Memorial
Anzac Cove
Lone Pine Memorial
The Nek Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery
Transportations
Private Driver from İstanbul to Gallipoli Peninsula
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Fatih
Çanakkale
Çanakkale Merkez
Turkey
Day 5
Tour of Troy
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This morning you will tour Troy before continuing onto Kusadasi. The ancient city of Troy is famous for the legendary Trojan horse. Dating back to the times of the beautiful Helen, Queen of Sparta the archaeological site that remains today is impressively well-preserved. Then we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to Kusadasi.
Accommodation
Charisma De Luxe Hotel★5 star
Activities
Ancient Site of Troy
Transportations
Private Driver from Troy, Turkey to Kuşadası
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Çanakkale Merkez
Çanakkale
Kusadasi
Day 6
The City of Ephesus
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Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, the site of Temple of Artemis and the ancient city of Ephesus. With its well preserved collonaded Arcadian Way, Hadrians Temple, Celsus Library, market and theatre, this archaeological site takes you a step back in time. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. You'll finish the day at the last home of the Virgin Mary.
Accommodation
Charisma De Luxe Hotel★5 star
Activities
Ephesus Guided Tour
The Temple of Artemis
Ephesus
Library of Celsus
The Great Theatre of Ephesus
House of Virgin Mary
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Kusadasi
İzmir
Selçuk
Day 7
Pamukkale
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Pamukkale is the centre of a thermal spring with healing properties. Due to the chemical properties in the water, pure white coloured travertine and water terraces have been created on the mountain slope. Visit the travertine and the Ancient City of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. The sacred pool also is one of the highlights of the site; shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins which lie beneath.
Accommodation
Charisma De Luxe Hotel★5 star
Activities
Pamukkale Tour
Pamukkale
Hierapolis
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Kusadasi
Pamukkale
Denizli
Day 8
Izmir to Istanbul
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Transfer to Izmir airport early morning to fly back to Istanbul. Once checked into your hotel once more, you'll have some free time to explore the city, do any last-minute shopping or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation
Sultanhan Hotel★4 star
Activities
IstanbulOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Charisma De Luxe Hotel to Izmir Airport
Plane from İzmir to İstanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kusadasi
Fatih
Istanbul
Day 9
Departure
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You may have some free time this morning, dependent on your departure time. Your private driver will take you to the airport when the time is right.
Transportations
Private Driver from İstanbul to Istanbul Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Fatih
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What’s included?
8 nights accommodation
25 activities
8 breakfasts and 6 lunches
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 6,439/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Turkey in 9 days
5-star, 4-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
