Western Delight Tour

Western Delight Tour

10 Nignts - 11 Days Turkey Tour
Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pamukkale, Bursa Tour
(7 Nights / 8 Days)

Day 01- Istanbul
On arrival transfer from Istanbul Airport to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 02- Istanbul
Full day tour of Istanbul including Topkapi Palace, former residenceof the Ottoman sultans, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia basilica, Hippodrome and the Grand bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul. (B,L)

Day 03 - Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale
Drive to Gallipoli’s famous WW 1 sites. Visit Anzac Cove and LonePine Cemetery then cross the Dardanelles waterway to Asia.
Overnight in Canakkale. (B,D)

Day 04 - Canakkale - Troy - Pergamum - Izmir
Morning visit ancient Troy’s legendary walls and a replica of the famous wooden horse, then to Pergamum Acropolis where you will see the Altar of Zeus. Finally, Asklepeion the famous medical center of the ancient world. Overnight in Izmir. (B,D)

Day 05 - Izmir - Ephesus - Kusadasi - Pamukkale
Tour of the famous site of Ephesus one of the world’s finest archaeological sites. Walk in its well preserved 2000 year old marble streets to the theatre, library of Celsius, gymnasium and Hadrian’s temple. Visit the house of Virgin Mary. In the afternoon drive trough fertile valleys Pamukkale, which means “Cotton Castle” in Turkish, describing the white lime cascades formed by mineral springs. Overnight in Pamukkale. (B,D)

Day 06 - Pamukkale / Bursa
After touring the Hierapolis Roman health Spa ruins, continue to Sardis famous for its marbled paved Synagogue then to Bursa, located at the foot of Mt. Olympus. Afternoon free to shop at the covered bazaar. Overnight in Bursa. (B,D)

Day 07 - Bursa / Istanbul
Morning visit the Green Mosque and Ottoman complex then depart for Istanbul crossing the Marmara Sea. Remainder of the day at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)

Day 08 - End of the program
Transfer from your hotel to the airport. (B)