8 Days Pearls of Turkey

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival at Istanbul⌄

   Upon arrival at Istanbul / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and drives to your hotel. Check-in.

   Overnight: Celal Sultan Hotel or similar

2. 2Treasures of Istanbul⌄

   was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period

   As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years

   Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held.

   Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome

   With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Celal Sultan Hotel or similar

3. 3Gallipoli⌄

   According to your pick-up time from your hotel, meet your guide and drive to Canakkale.

   Today you visit ANZAC Battlefields visiting Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Turkish and allied tunnels and trenches at Johnston’s Jolly, 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.

   After tour, we transfer you to your hotel. Check-in.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Buyuk Truva Hotel or similar

4. 4Pergamum&Troy⌄

   (08:15 – 20:30) After breakfast at the hotel, check out and meet your guide for the Troy and Pergamon Tour. The first stop is the ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for the legendary Trojan War. During the visit you will see the symbolic Trojan Horse, the Sacrificial Altars, the 3700-year-old city walls, the Houses of Troy I dating back to 3000–2500 BC, the Bouleuterion (Senate Building) and the Odeon. You will also explore the archaeological layers from Troy I to Troy IX which reveal the long history of the city

   After the Troy tour drive to Bergama for lunch before continuing to Pergamon, one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Visit the Acropolis including the Library of Pergamon, Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan and the site of the famous Altar of Zeus. You will also see the terraced Gymnasium, Lower Agora, the impressive Hellenistic Theater and the Temple of Dionysus

   At the end of the tour depart for Selçuk and Kuşadası. Arrival in Kuşadası around 20:30. (Breakfast – Lunch)

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Suhan Seaport Hotel or similar

5. 5Ancient Ephesus Tour⌄

   a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.

   The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.

   was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Suhan Seaport Hotel or similar

6. 6Pamukkale Tour / Drive to Antalya⌄

   Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where in history people travelled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO.

   ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.

   At the end of the tour drive you to Antalya.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Best Western Khan Hotel or similar

7. 7Antalya City Tour⌄

   Today you visit the cable car ride 'from sea to sky'. Enjoy amazing views from the top of Tunektepe which stands 1365 mt above sea level. You will see the beautiful coastline of the Antalya region, gorgeous mountains, pine forests, and the turquoise Mediterranean sea. Great pictures taken during the trip will remind you of this unforgettable experience. Important Note: The Tunektepe cable car is closed due to maintenance. Instead, a 1-hour boat tour will be offered

   Duden waterfalls are the most beautiful and the most visited in the Antalya region. Walk through the beautiful park and listen to the sound of falling water.

   After lunch at a local restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view you will have 1-1.5 hours of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). You will see top attractions of the city: Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret) and city walls dated back to the 2d century. Old Town with its narrow stone streets is also a great place to explore numerous boutiques, art galleries, and interesting museums. Do not forget to buy some memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici. Overnight in Antalya.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Best Western Khan Hotel or similar

8. 8End of our service⌄

   Today is the last of our service. Please note, check out is at 12:00pm from the hotel. End of our service. (Breakfast)

   Meals: Breakfast