Aegean Adventure | Guided Small Group Tour | 9 Days

DAY 1:                                ISTANBUL

Upon your arrival into Istanbul New airport, you will be met by our representative before being transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.                                                

DAY 2:                                ISTANBUL

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided tour to Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia (external visit), Blue Mosque, and the Spice Market. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)

DAY 3:                                ISTANBUL – CANAKKALE

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Gallipoli and visit ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine Cemetery, and the 57th Regiment Memorial before crossing the Dardanelles for Canakkale. Overnight in Canakkale. (B, D)

DAY 4:                                CANAKKALE – TROY – PERGAMUM – KUSADASI*

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Troy; the site where the legendary Trojan War took place. Depart for Pergamum and visit the Acropolis. Continue to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi*. (B, D)

*Some departures may overnight in Izmir instead of Kusadasi.

DAY 5:                                 KUSADASI – EPHESUS – SIRINCE – KUSADASI*

After breakfast, a short drive to visit Ephesus and its sites. You will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets and leather. Continue to the village of Sirince where you will be able to experience one of the most beautiful villages in Turkey. Overnight in Kusadasi*. (B, D)

*Some departures may overnight in Izmir instead of Kusadasi.

DAY 6:                                KUSADASI – SAMOS – KUSADASI

Morning transfer to the port for the ferry crossing to the Greek island of Samos. Enjoy free time to explore the island at leisure before returning to Kusadasi in the late afternoon. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. (No guide services are provided in Samos.) Overnight in Kusadasi. (B, D)

DAY 7:                                KUSADASI – BODRUM

After breakfast, transfer to Bodrum. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Bodrum (B)

DAY 8:                                BODRUM – KOS – BODRUM

After breakfast, transfer to the port for the ferry crossing to the Greek island of Kos. Enjoy free time to explore the island at leisure before returning to Bodrum. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. (No guide services are provided in Kos.) Overnight in Bodrum. (B)

DAY 9:                                BODRUM

After breakfast, transfer to Bodrum port or Bodrum airport. End of services. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

ISTANBUL: Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Piyalepasa            

CANAKKALE: Kolin Hotel

KUSUDASI: Elite World Kusadasi

BODRUM: El Vino Hotel

INCLUDES:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Accommodation in 4* hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Touring with English speaking guide
• Entrance fees and local taxes

THINGS TO NOTE:

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
• Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m. Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.
• Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
• On arrival at your hotel, please check the bulletin board of the hotel for more details. Look for the information from the supplier listed on your voucher.
• Internal visit to St. Sophia is not included.