TURKEY TOURS
Aegean Delight Tour
Day 1: Saturday - Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! Pick up from the Ataturk Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Free day.
Overnight Istanbul.
Day 2: Sunday - Istanbul City Tour (B)
Today we visit the Old City of Istanbul: Blue Mosque, the Haghia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the underground Basilica Cistern and the Hippodrome.
Overnight Istanbul.
Day 3: Monday - Gallipoli Battlefields (B/D)
We visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli : Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum.
Overnight Canakkale.
Day 4: Tuesday - Troy, Pergamum, Kusadasi (B/D)
This morning, we visit ancient Troy, with the world famous Trojan Horse. Pergamum is next on our program, one of the most beautiful cities of the ancient world.
Overnight Kusadasi.
Day 5: Wednesday - Ephesus (B/D)
Today, we explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus. Our guide takes us to the Library of Celsus, the temples, the Roman latrines, the theatre, the agora. We also visit the Temple of Artemis. We learn at the carpet village how the typical Turkish carpets are made by local women.
Overnight Kusadasi.
Day 6: Thursday - Pamukkale, Hierapolis (B/D)
First thing in the morning, we will enjoy a display of handmade leather goods. This area is famous for its textiles.
Pamukkale is a must-see natural thermal water source, unique in the world, with its amazing calcium terraces. If you like, you can take a dip in the Roman hot springs, and swim amongst ancient remains. We also have a look around at the ancient city of Hierapolis.
Overnight Pamukkale.
Day 7: Friday - Bursa, Istanbul (B)
We drive through the country side of Turkey and visit Bursa to see the famous Green Mosque and the Silk Bazaar.
Overnight Istanbul.
Day 8: Saturday - Istanbul (B)
After breakfast our tour ends, time to say goodbye to new friends.
Information for tour
(B – Breakfast, D – Dinner)
Tour includes
o Arrival airport transfer from the Ataturk Airport to hotel in Istanbul
o Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
o 7 nights accommodation (4-5 star).
- 1 night in Canakkale
- 3 nights in Istanbul
- 2 nights in Kusadasi
- 1 night in Pamukkale
o 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
Tour does not include
o Optional activities
o Tips for driver and guide
o Entrance fees
Guaranteed Departure 2012:
April: Sunday 2nd / Sunday 9th / Sunday 16th / Sunday 30th
May: Sunday 7th / Sunday 14th / Sunday 21st / Sunday 28th
June: Sunday 4th / Sunday 11th / Sunday 18th / Sunday 25th
July: Sunday 2nd / Sunday 9th / Sunday 16th / Sunday 23rd / Sunday 30th
August: Sunday 6th / Sunday 13th / Sunday 20th / Sunday 27th
September: Sunday 3rd / Sunday 10th / Sunday 17th / Sunday 24th
October: Sunday 1st / Sunday 8th / Sunday 15th / Sunday 22th / Sunday 29th
November: Sunday 5th / Sunday 19th
December: Sunday 3rd / Sunday 24th
Prices per person in Euro (based on twin share accommodation):
14 MARCH 2011 - 31 OCT 2011: 575 Euro
01 NOV 2011 - 23 DEC 2011: 440 Euro
24 DEC 2011 - 03 JAN 2012: 575 Euro
Single supplement: 220 Euro.
