Itinerary
Day 1: Gallipoli Tour
Stop At: Anzac Cove, 17900 Canakkale Province, Gallipoli Turkiye
06:00 - 06:15: Pick up from Taksim hotels
06:30 - 07:00: Pick up from Sultanahmet hotels
Depart for Eceabat by non-smoking, A/C minibus
12:00: Arrive in Eceabat
Lunch at a local restaurant in Eceabat
13.00: Depart for Fully Guided Gallipoli Tour
Visiting:
Brighton Beach
Beach Cemetery
ANZAC Cove
Ariburnu Cemetery
ANZAC Commemorative Site
Respect to Mehmetcik Statue
Lone Pine Australian Memorial
Johnston's Jolly(Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels),
Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery
The Nek
Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
Upon Tour, transfer to the hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Lone Pine Memorial, Canakkale 17900 Turkiye
TBA
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Çanakkale, or boutique hotel in the same category
Day 2: Troy Tour
Stop At: Troy (Truva), Tevfikiye Koyu, Intepe, Canakkale Turkiye
We take a ferry across the Dardanelles and drive to Troy. Here you will have a great time to explore the Trojan Horse. The Trojan horse is still standing there as a symbol of years of wars in the region. Of course, the horse you will see here is not a horse itself, but a replica. However, this replication has been quite successful. (The one which used in the movie of Troy.
Our next destination will be Sacrificial Altars. This region has been built for the gods since the past and is used to bless the gods. You will learn about the religious beliefs of the past civilizations by visiting here.
Another destination was The 3700-year-old city walls. The importance of protecting a city from antiquity and defending the city against the enemies was enormous. Today, these are made with firearms. In the past, wrapping around the city was a very popular method by building real huge walls. These walls are also very strong, 3700-year-old walls surrounding this ancient city.
Houses of Troy I, 3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C was designated as another destination. These houses are ancient houses built with a roof and still quite intact. In the past, we get the most important information about how people have a lifestyle.
The Agora was one of the most important places for the socialization of the ancient city. The commercial life of the city took place in Agora. Merchants used to sell their products here and customers would take their needs in these markets. In order to understand the nature of the products traded in the past, it may be very useful to see the market closely.
Upon tour, continue to Pergamon.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pergamon Ancient City, Akropol Cd. No:6 Hamzalisuleymaniye, Bergama 35700 Turkiye
The ancient town of Pergamon, enter the Red Court, a precinct of successive religious worship - evident in the various transformations of a formerly pagan temple to a Byzantine basilica, eventually to a mosque. Drive up to the Asclepion on the hilltop, once a world-renowned medical center of physicians and scholars.
Afterwards, visit the impressive remains of the Acropolis.
Upon tour transfer to Kusadasi.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kusadasi, or boutique hotel in the same category
Day 3: Ephesus Tour
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
Tour the ancient ruins of Ephesus, take a journey back in time on this guided small-group tour in the company an expert guide.
See the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Visit the final home of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Marvel at the Library of Celsus
Stand on the stage of the Great Theater
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel in Kusadasi, or boutique hotel in the same category
Day 4: Hierapolis & Pamukkale Tour
Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkiye
We will visit Pamukkale, the ancient city of Hierapolis with the Temple of Apollo, the breath-taking Theatre, the fascinating Necropolis, and the last the great baths of Hierapolis Antique City, where St. Philip was martyred. St. Philip is connected with the early church in Hierapolis and played an important role in Pamukkale the history of the city.
Finally, we visit the Calcium Terraces and Pools.
Upon tour transfer to Çardak Airport and flight to Istanbul
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.