Istanbul, Gallipoli, Canakkale, Troy, Pergamum, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince, Hierapolis, Pamukkale, Marmaris
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Explore the Western Shore, from Istanbul to Marmaris
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)
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)
2025 ACCOMMODATION (or similar):
ISTANBUL: Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Piyalepasa
CANAKKALE: Kolin Hotel
KUSUDASI: Elite World Kusadasi
MARMARIS: Marmara by Wyndham Marmaris Resort
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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All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.
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