Turkey Tours
'Aegean Express Tour'
6 - Day itinerary

Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore. Overnight Istanbul

Istanbul Old City 

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica underground cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B)

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, Johnston's Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali (B, D)

Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum   

This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse. Then we tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and Library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Ephesus, Kusadasi 

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. At the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Kusadasi

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)

Tour includes

o Inbound airport transfers from Ataturk Airport or shuttle service from Sabiha Gokcen
o Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
o 5 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
o 5 nights - 5 star accommodation in total.

• 1 night in Canakkale
• 2 nights in Istanbul
• 2 nights in Kusadasi

Tour does not include

o Entrance fees to various sites
o Tips