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Western Turkey Tour 9 Days
Istanbul-Gallipoli-Troy-Ephesus-Pamukkale-Cappadocia-Istanbul
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Tour Code |
WT9 |
Duration |
9 days |
Departure |
Daily All Year Round |
Western Turkey Tour 9 Days
This is one of the most popular trails as you see almost What Turkey is all about as a Destination, This itinerary is highly suggested if you are in short of time and wanna do it all in one go.
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Destinations & Itinerary |
 Istanbul-Gallipoli-Troy-Ephesus-Pamukkale-Cappadocia-Istanbul
Day 1 Arrival to Istanbul
Arrival to Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotel, remainder of day at leisure
Overnight in Istanbul
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Day 2 Istanbul Sightseeing Tour
Full day tour to visit the famous landmarks and heritage of Istanbul. Sights include the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar. After the tour, return to hotel and evening at leisure
Overnight in Istanbul
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Day 3 Istanbul to Canakkale
Pick up from your hotel for transfer to Eceabat. On arrival break for lunch and then depart on the afternoon tour to visit the Battlefields and Memorials of Gallipoli.
At the end of the tour, transfer to Canakkale for check in to hotels. For those who wish, from 7 to 10pm there will be screenings of the 4 Corners Documentary "Fatal Shore" and the film "Gallipoli" starring Mel Gibson.
Overnight in Canakkale
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Day 4 Troy to Kusadasi/Selcuk
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a morning tour to visit the legendary site of "Helen of Troy" and the "Trojan Horse". The afternoon is then at leisure until departure for travel on to Kusadasi/Selcuk with arrival late evening.
Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi |
Day 5 Full day Ephesus Tour
Today join the full day tour to visit the remains of Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.Then on to visit Ephesus Ancient City, the best preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Here you will explore the Agora, Odeon, Curetes Street, public toilets, Celsius Library, Roman baths, Grand Theatre, Marble Street. After a lunch break depart for the House of Virgin Mary and visit the chapel where she is said to have spent her last days.
End the day with transfer to your hotel and the evening at leisure
Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi
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Day 6 Pamukkale - travel to Cappadocia
Breakfast at the hotel and then depart on a full day tour to visit the natural formation of the travertens at Pamukkale and the ruins of Hierapolis
End of the tour, transfer to the bus station for overnight travel to Cappadocia
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Day 7 Cappadocia Tour
Arrival early morning and transfer to hotel for short rest before starting the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Zelve Open-Air Museum, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches and monasteries. Depart for a panaromic view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar, a natural rock castle
Overnight in Cappadocia
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Day 8 Cappadocia - return to Istanbul
Another full day tour this time to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. Stop at the Agzikarahan Caravansarai is included.
End of the tour, some free time before transfer to the bus station for overnight travel back to Istanbul with arrival early the following morning. (Direct flights available).
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Day 9 Istanbul
If by overnight bus, arrival to Istanbul early morning. Option to extend package with additional night(s) in Istanbul or transfer directly on to Istanbul Airport for return international flight
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What you will see and experience |
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