TOUR WESTERN TURKEY 10 DAYS TOUR

Tour code: TAT 07

          

DAY 1 Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel located in the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight in Istanbul 4*.

DAY 2 Istanbul ( D )
Tour the city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofia, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Welcome dinner tonight at a typical Turkish restaurant. Overnight in Istanbul 4*.

DAY 3 Istanbul to Gallipoli ( L + D )
One of the most emotional and touching places in Turkey, today we visit WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, Anzac Cove, the Nek, Johnston’s Jolly and Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum. Overnight in Gallipoli 4*.

DAY 4 Gallipoli to Kusadasi via Troy and Pergamum ( D )
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famous Trojan Horse. Then we tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples, l
ibrary and medical facilities made Pergamum a renowded cultural and political centre in its time. An afternoon leather goods display follows. This evening, relax by the beach. Overnight in Kusadasi. 3*.

DAY 5 Ephesus ( D )
Absorb yourself in history today with aguided tour of Ephesus. Walk down the Marble Road towards the Celsus Library and Grand Theatre. We also visit the Selcuk Museum before a leather goods display. Turkey produces some of the finest leather goods in the world and manya re made here before branding in Italy. Overnight in Kusadasi 3*.

DAY 6 Kusadasi to Koycegiz ( D )
Tour the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapuetic powers. Overnight Koycegiz 3*.

DAY 7 Koycegiz *** Optional Gulet Cruise *** ( L )
Board a boat and cruise around lake Koycegiz along the Dalyan river. Pass the King Tombs, swim at Turtle Beach and cover yourself in mud. Overnight in Koycegiz 3*.

DAY 8 Koycegiz to Fethiye
Leaving Koycegiz , we visit the ghost town of Kayakoyu , a former Grek village that was deserted after the Turkish War of Indepence.Overnight Fethiye 3*

DAY 9 Fethiye - Gulet Cruise
Today you have a free day to do whatever you choose. Paraglide, swim, recover, relax or take a boat out to Butterfly Valley. Overnight in Fethiye. 3*

DAY 10 Fethiye
After breakfast your tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.

Tour Includes:
• Inbound and outbound airport transfer to/from your hotel.
• Transportation in a fully air – conditioned, non smoking coach.
• Professional English speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour.
• Tours of Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamum and Ephesus.
• Koycegiz boat cruise
• 3 nights accommodation in 4* hotels
• 6 nights accommodation in 3* hotels
• 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners

Tour does not include:
• Entrance fees to various sites.

Add on – Gulet option
Day 7-9 Fethiye to Fethiye 3 days / 2 nights
Departing from Fethiye, we cruise 3 lazy days onboard a Turkish Gulet. Swim, snorkel or just soak up the rays!