AEGEAN EXPRESS TOUR (6-DAY)

ITINERARY

 


Day 1 – İstanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore at your own pace.
Overnight Istanbul. Momento Hotel (4 stars) (Breakfast)

Day 2 – İstanbul Old City

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 and the Hippodrome.
Overnight Istanbul. Momento Hotel (4 stars) (Breakfast)

Day 3 – Gallipoli Battlefields
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston’s Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Overnight Çanakkale. Iris Hotel (4 stars) (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 4 – Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
Overnight Kuşadası. Marina Hotel (4 stars) (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 5 – Ephesus, Kuşadası
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 continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. 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 Kuşadası. Marina Hotel (4 stars) (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 6 – Kuşadası
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and you will be transferred to the ferry port.

Inclusions

Tour includes:

  • Inbound Airport Transfer – Istanbul – Atatürk Airport (IST) OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
  • Outbound Harbour Transfer – Kusadasi – Kusadasi Harbour
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
  • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat
  • Tips except driver and guide
  •  Entrance fees
  •  nights accommodation
    • 1 night                    4 star                      Çanakkale                                              Iris Hotel
    • 2 nights                  4 star                      Istanbul                                                   Momento Hotel
    • 2 nights                  4 star                      Kusadasi                                                 Marina Hotel Kusadasi
  • 5 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners

Tour does not include:

  • Suggested optional activities
  • Tips – driver and guide

Highlights

  • Istanbul – Old City Tour
  • Istanbul – St Sophia Museum
  • Istanbul – Blue Mosque
  • Istanbul – Topkapi Palace
  • Istanbul – Hippodrome
  • Gallipoli Battlefields Tour
  • Gallipoli – ANZAC Cove
  • Gallipoli – Lone Pine – Australian Memorial
  • Gallipoli – Johnson’s Jolly – original tunnels
  • Gallipoli – The Nek – original trenches
  • Gallipoli – Chunuk Bair – New Zealand Memorial
  • Troy
  • Bergama – Pergamum Tour
  • Site of the Temple of Artemis
  • Ephesus
  • Sirince – Village

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