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Western Shore

5
(21 Reviews)
From $3,194 AUD
  • 7 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Istanbul, Gallipoli, Canakkale, Troy, Pergamum, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince, Hierapolis, Pamukkale, Marmaris

    Group Size:
    2 to 28
    Age Range:
    5 to 99
    Languages: English
    Type: Guided Small Group Tours

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Tour at a Glance

Tour at a Glance

Explore the Western Shore, from Istanbul to Marmaris

  • A guided tour of Istanbul, including Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, and the Spice Market
  • Visit to Gallipoli including ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine Cemetery, and the 57th Regiment Memorial
  • Visit Troy
  • Visit Ephesus
  • Visit the white lime cascade cliffs in Pamukkale
  • Start Point:
  • End Point:
  • Stops:
  • Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Saturday:                            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 Istanbul.                                

Day 2 – Sunday:                                Istanbul

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

Day 3 – Monday:                              Istanbul – Gallipoli – 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 Canakkale. (B, D)

Day 4 – Tuesday:                              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 Kusadasi*. (B, D)

*Some departures may overnight in Izmir instead of Kusadasi.

Day 5 – Wednesday:                      Kusadasi – Ephesus – Sirince – Kusadasi*

After breakfast, a short drive to visit Ephesus and explore 2000-year-old marble streets. You will also 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. You have the opportunity to shop and taste delicious wines of the village. Overnight Kusadasi*. (B, D)

*Some departures may overnight in Izmir instead of Kusadasi.

Day 6 – Thursday:                            Kusadasi – Hierapolis – Pamukkale – Marmaris

After breakfast drive through the meander plain and cotton farms before arriving at Pamukkale. Enjoy the beauty of the lime cascades and visit ancient Hierapolis before continuing to Marmaris. Overnight Marmaris or Mugla region. (B, D)

Day 7 – Friday:                                  Marmaris

After breakfast, transfer to Marmaris port or services end at the hotel if no morning transfer to the port is required. End of our services. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (or similar):

ISTANBUL: Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Piyalepasa

CANAKKALE: Kolin Hotel

KUSUDASI: Charisma Deluxe or Izmir Kaya Thermal (Izmir)

MARMARIS: Motto Premium

Includes:

–          Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle

–          Accommodation as listed below or similar

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

–          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.

–          Tour does not include entry visa into Turkey

–          Internal visit to St. Sophia is not included.

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Reviews for Western Shore

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Elizabeth Rivera
The best tour I have ever done!

Review for: Turkish Delights - Friday Departures

The best tour I have ever done! Our tourist guide and driver were both so nice courteous and friendly. Yusuf our toirist guy was so knowledgeable and professional. We visited many cities, he provided us with a brief of what we were going to be doing during our 7 day tour the first day we arrived. From 4-5 star hotels, hiking, visiting museums, sightseeing and hot air balloon adventures... it was all wonderful and something I would definitely recommend for anyone to experience. I'm in love with Turkey and the beauty that's there.
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Levi Bic
Tour was great!

Review for: From Istanbul to the Coast

Tour was great! Wait times at the stops was minimal and the lunch spot was excellent! Tour guide was friendly and very knowledgable. Got free time at each stop to take pictures and enjoy the sites.
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Antoinette
Marvellous Turkey

Review for: Marvellous Turkey - Saturday Departures

What a sensational tour.  Highly recommended. Best way to tour in a small group and what an amazing tour guide.  Reggie what absolutely brilliant. Thank you.

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Western Shore

5
(21 Reviews)
From $3,194 AUD
  • 7 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Istanbul, Gallipoli, Canakkale, Troy, Pergamum, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince, Hierapolis, Pamukkale, Marmaris

    Group Size:
    2 to 28
    Age Range:
    5 to 99
    Languages: English
    Travel Style: Guided Small Group Tours

Or contact your local travel agent.

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