Straddling Europe and Asia, Turkey is a true testament of several empires’ cultural influences. The nine-day tour will allow you to see many of the significant and spectacular sites spread across the country with ease and convenience. First-class service and guided tours of the Old City in Istanbul, through the coves and valleys of Gallipoli, in the ancient cities of Ephesus and Antalya, through the astonishing natural wonders of Pamukkale, and to other sites will give you a holiday to cherish and remember.

The Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Ephesus
Sirince
Pamukkale’s travertine terraces
Pergamon jewelry center
Antalya Old City (Kaleiçi)

Accommodations
8 nights’ accommodations:
Day 1, 2 Istanbul
Superior Hotel Category = La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul or similar 4-star
Day 3 Canakkale
Superior Hotel Category = Troia Tusan Hotel or similar 4-star
Day 4, 5 Kusadasi
Superior Hotel Category = Ramada Hotel & Suite or similar 4-star
Day 6 Pamukkale
Superior Hotel Category = Pam Thermal Hotel or similar 4-star
Day 7, 8 Antalya
Superior Hotel Category = Best Western Plus Khan Hotel or similar 4-star

Note:
Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
In many hotels in Turkey, triple rooms are double rooms with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards.
The maximum capacity of a double room is 2 adults and 1 child. The child discount is only valid when 2 adults are selected in the double room.

Meals
8 Breakfasts
8 Lunches in local restaurants (Day 2-8)
6 Dinners at the hotel (Day 3-8)

Transport
Arrival transfer from Istanbul Airport to the hotel (Day1)
Departure transfer from the hotel to Antalya Airport (Day 9)
Shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus throughout the tour

Note: Many of domestic flights have a limitation of 15 to 20 kg of luggage with 8 kg of in-cabin weight depending on the airline.

Tour Guides
Operated with English-speaking local guides during the scheduled activities (Day 2-6 and 8)
(Optional) Spanish, French, German or Italian speaking guide (Day 2-6 and 8)

Departs weekly

International flights
Domestic flight from Antalya to Istanbul (Day 9)
Turkey entry visa
Expenditures of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks and meals, or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the included section
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as fl ight delays, accidents, etc.

Day 1 – Arrive Istanbul (free time)
Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour: Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, the Blue Mosque, Asil Efendi, etc. (optional dinner cruise on Bosphorus Tour)
Day 3 – Istanbul, Gallipoli Tour, Canakkale
Day 4 – Canakkale, Troy, Pergamon, Kusadasi
Day 5 – Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince (optional Tandem Paragliding)
Day 6 – Kusadasi, Pamukkale
Day 7 – Pamukkale, Antalya (optional Hot Air Balloon Tour)
Day 8 – Antalya: Old Town Tour and waterfalls
Day 9 – Depart Istanbul

Note: We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.