Day 1 : 22 April - Arrival to Istanbul

Arrival to Istanbul and meet with shuttle transfer to hotel. In the afternoon our tour leader will brief us about the next days of our journey.



 

Day 2 : 23 April - Istanbul Sightseeing (B)

After breakfast we will start to discover the magnificent sights of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Museum



 

Day 3 : 24 April - Istanbul to Gallipoli (B)

Today we will depart Istanbul for Gallipoli to visit all the important memorial sites in the region including the Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine. In the evening we'll depart for Anzac Cove and spend the night there to prepare ourselves for an unforgettable Dawn Service experience and commemorate the 90th anniversary of the legendary Gallipoli Campaign
 

Day 4 : 25 April - Dawn Service and Ceremonies (B)

Early in the morning we'll attend Dawn Service and the national ceremonies.After the ceremonies we'll head our way to Selcuk/Kusadasi area. If our schedule allows (due to the huge crowd in Gallipoli there may be delays with the departures) we'll visit the ancient city of Troy on our way to the Aegean region

 

Day 5 : 26 April - Ephesus (B)

After breakfast first visit the best preserved classical Greco-Roman city on the Mediterranean, Ephesus. Here we will explore the Agora, Odeon, Curetes Street, Celsus Library, Roman baths, Grand Theatre and the Marble Street. In the afternoon we'll depart for Pamukkale, famous for its unusual landscape.

 

Day 6 : 27 April - Pamukkale (B)

Today we'll first visit the ancient town of Hierapolis then continue with the white calcium formations of Pamukkale. In the afternoon we'll depart for Fethiye, the popular coastal town along the Mediterranean Coast


 

Day 7 : 28 April - Fethiye, Oludeniz and Kayakoy (B)

After breakfast we'll depart for the peaceful lagoon of Oludeniz and swim in the tranquil waters of Med (if the weather allows). In the afternoon we'll visit Kayakoy (Karmylassos), the old Greek town famous for its impressive old stone houses


 

Day 8 : 29 April - Tlos and Saklikent (B)

Today we'll first visit the ancient ruins of Tlos. Then proceed to the spectacular Saklikent Gorge with its impressive rocks and ice-cold canyon water



 

Day 9 : 30 April - Cappadocia (B)

After breakfast we'll depart for the famous Cappadocia region.





 

Day 10 : 01 May - Cappadocia Sightseeing (B)

Today explore the natural and historical beauties of Cappadocia including Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar and other important sites in the area. We'll also visit local handicraft manufacturers and learn about the traditional art


 

Day 11 : 02 May - Return to Istanbul (B)

After breakfast we will depart for Istanbul. On our way we will discover Kervansaray and give a short break at the Salt Lake. Late in the evening we'll check into our hotel in Istanbul



 

Day 12 : 03 May - End of programme (B)

Our journey will end after breakfast





 

Included in Package Rate

Arrival Istanbul Airport shuttle transfer
Accommodation in budget tourist class hotels with breakfasts (B)
Transportation in air-conditioned, non-smoking tour coaches
Services of experienced guides licenced by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism
Excursions as per the itinerary, Dawn Service and ceremonies

NOT Included

Any entrance fees, flights, visas, travel insurance, extra meals and drinks, items of a personal nature, tips, laundry and other services not stated in the itinerary

  Price: Per Person sharing double/twin room

Adult 249 GBP per person.
Children under 6 years old free

"Itinerary is subject to change if required according to weather and/or other circumstances."