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TJT-03
8 Days - 7 Nights
Istanbul - Çanakkale - Kuşadası - Pamukkale
This 8-day historical journey begins in Istanbul, where your first days are spent exploring the magnificence of the Old City, including the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, and Topkapi Palace. Day 3 is an emotionally significant visit to the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli, including the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, honoring the fallen.
From there, you proceed to Troy, exploring the ancient city and its award-winning museum, followed by a stop at the picturesque traditional village of Behramkale before heading south to Kuşadası. The tour delves deeper into antiquity with a guided exploration of Ephesus, visiting the site of the Temple of Artemis and the Ephesus Archaeology Museum. After viewing a traditional carpet weaving demonstration, the itinerary moves inland to Pamukkale to explore the ancient city of Hierapolis and soak in the famous white calcium terraces. The tour concludes with a flight back to Istanbul for your final night and transfer for your onward departure.
Departure Dates
2026 Departure: Every Saturday from January to December
Itinerary
DAY 1 - (Sat) Arrival Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore.
Overnight in Istanbul at Port Bosphorus Hotel (4-star) or similar.
Day 2 (Sun) Istanbul Old City (B)
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) and the Hippodrome.
Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorus cruise'.
Overnight in Istanbul at Port Bosphorus Hotel (4-star) or similar.
Day 3 (Mon) Gallipoli Battlefields (B, D)
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Overnight in Çanakkale at Kolin Hotel (5-star) or similar.
Day 4 (Tue) Troy, Behramkale, Kusadasi (B, D)
Depart from Çanakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum. We continue on to the old village of Behramkale, a picturesque settlement with stone houses and narrow streets that offer a glimpse into traditional Turkish village life. You will have time to explore the village, take in the beautiful scenery, and perhaps enjoy a cup of Turkish tea or coffee at a local café. From Behramkale, we head south to Kuşadası.
Overnight in Kuşadası at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique hotel) or similar.lar. (B/D)
Day 5 (Wed) Ephesus, Kusadasi (B, D)
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before exploring the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the region. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey, and at the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Overnight in Kuşadası at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique hotel) or similar.
Day 6 (Thu) Pamukkale, Hierapolis (B, D)
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Overnight in Pamukkale Adem Pira Hotel (4-star) or similar.
Day 7 (Fri) Istanbul (B)
Today you head back to Istanbul. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight and be back in Istanbul, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in time for a bit of last minute shopping or exploring.
Overnight in Istanbul at Port Bosphorus Hotel (4-star) or similar.
Day 8 (Sat) Departure Istanbul (B)
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Legend: B = Breakfast; D = Dinner
Notes:
The minimum group size for this tour is 2 passengers and a maximum group size of 20 passengers.
The minimum age to join this tour is 8 years old.
Minors below 18 years old will be accepted only if they are travelling with their parent or legal guardian.
This tour is rated as moderate which involves some walking, stairs, and longer travel days, and is suitable for travelers with a reasonable level of fitness.
Inclusions
Seven (7) night accommodation at listed hotels or similar.
Seven (7) breakfast + four (4) dinners.
Airport arrival and departure transfers. (Available upon the start of services for inbound transfers and the final day of tour for outbound transfers).
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.
Domestic flight between Denizli and Istanbul and transfers.
Tours and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary.
Services of a professional English-speaking tour guide throughout the journey
Exclusions
International tickets.
Visa processing fees.
Compulsory travel insurance.
Suggested optional activities.
Tips to driver and guide.
All other expenses not mentioned as included in the program.
Tour Costs
Twin-sharing
= US$ 2,339.00 per person
Single
= US$ 3.095.00 per person
Child Discount
= 25%
Child Discount. Applies to one child 8 – 11 years old sharing room with 2 adults without extra bed. If there are 2 children in the room, the other child must pay full.
All prices are listed in USD. Prices subject to change without prior notice.
Terms & Conditions apply.
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