Gallipoli & Ephesus | 6 Days

DAY 1:                                     ISTANBUL

Transfer from New Airport to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 2:                                     ISTANBUL

Enjoy a guided tour including Topkapi Palace (closed Tuesdays), the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia (external visit), and the Grand Bazaar (closed Sundays). (B,L)

DAY 3:                                     ISTANBUL – GALLIPOLI – ISTANBUL

Pick up from Istanbul hotel at 6:30am. Drive along the Marmara Sea to Gallipoli and visit ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Johnston’s Jolly, The Nek and Chunuk Bair. Return to Istanbul. (B,L)

DAY 4:                                     ISTANBUL – IZMIR – KUSADASI 

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir (flight included) where you will be picked up and taken to the resort town of Kusadasi. Day at leisure. (B,D)

DAY 5:                                     KUSADASI – EPHESUS – KUSADASI

Full day tour exploring the exciting ancient site of Ephesus with its theatre, library of Celsius, gymnasium, and Hadrian’s Temple. Continue with a visit to the stone cottage of the Virgin Mary. Return to Kusadasi. (B,L,D)

DAY 6:                                     KUSADASI – IZMIR – ISTANBUL 

Transfer to Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul (flight included). End of services. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (or similar):

STANDARD CLASS:

ISTANBUL: Asur Hotel

KUSADASI: Golden Gate Hotel

SUPERIOR CLASS:

ISTANBUL: Kent Hotel

KUSADASI: EFE Boutique

Includes:

–          Transportation by air conditioned vehicle

–          Accommodation as listed below or similar

–          Flights: Istanbul – Izmir – Istanbul 

–          Meals as per itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)

–          Touring with English speaking guide

–          Entrance fees and local taxes

Additional Notes:

–           Internal visit to St. Sophia is not included