West of Turkey Tour - 8 days (Small Group tour max
12)
Guaranteed Small
Group Tour / max 12 guests
/ departs every Saturday
Accommodation in 4-5 star hotels
• Istanbul (2) • Canakkale (1) • Kusadasi (2) • Pamukkale (1) • Istanbul (1)
Category:
Cultural small group tour, Roundtrip, Scenic Land
Journey
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Istanbul
Arrive at Ataturk airport in
Istanbul, meet our greeter and
transfer to your hotel. Overnight:
Istanbul
Day 2: Full Day Istanbul Tour (B)
09.00 a.m. After breakfast, pick up
from hotel and our journey begins in
Istanbul, the
only city in the world situated on two continents. We
visit the Topkapi
Palace
including Harem, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque and
Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots
took place. Free time at Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar):
The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of
cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme etc. Overnight:
Istanbul
Day 3: Istanbul
– Bursa - Canakkale
(B, D)
Take a fast ferry from
Istanbul and arrive Bursa, former Ottoman
Capital. Visit the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum
(from outside), the old Silk Market in the covered
bazaar. Continue to Canakkale and overnight.
Day 4: Canakkale – Troy
- Pergamum -Kusadasi
(B, D)
Visit the famous archaeological and
mythological site of Troy, home of the "Trojan Horse" and "Helen of
Troy". Departure for Pergamon and visit the city of Pergamon with its
breathtaking Acropolis and Asclepion, the ancient health
center. Departure for Kusadasi. Overnight: Kusadasi
Day 5:
Ephesus
Tour – Kusadasi (B, D)
After breakfast we’ll first visit
the
Artemission
Temple
which is one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.
Continue to Ephesus, one
of the 12 cities of Ionia and one of the best preserved
classical city of the Eastern
Mediterranean dated back to 2000 years.
After Ephesus
visit, you can see some of the traditional carpet
weaving techniques and enjoy viewing some splendid
displays of beautiful carpets a local handicrafts
center. Afternoon visit House of Virgin Mary. This house
is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles from
Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical
Council of 431 in Ephesus,
it was claimed that Mary came to
Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and
lived there until her death in 48 A.D. Transfer to the
hotel for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Kusadasi
Day 6: Kusadasi - Pamukkale Tour (3, 5 hours drive) (B, D)
After breakfast we’ll drive to
Pamukkale, on the way visit Aphrodisias which was
primarily known as the center for the arts, specifically
sculpture. The Aphrodisias School of Sculpture had a
distinctive style and was very well circulated
throughout the Greek and Roman world. Upon arrival in
Pamukkale we’ll discover Hierapolis and the
travertine terraces: one of the most spectacular natural
wonders and the unique natural site of white limestone
terraces cascading down the mountain slope. Overnight:
Pamukkale
Day 7: Pamukkale – Istanbul (B)
Early breakfast and transfer to
Denizli airport for flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival our representative will
transfer you to your hotel. Afternoon free time at Grand
Bazaar for shopping Then join boat trip on the Bosphorus,
a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway
separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old
wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small
fishing villages. Overnight:
Istanbul
Day 8:
Istanbul
– Departure (B)
Check-out at noon. Transfer to airport for flight back
home.
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