Canakkale

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Take a beautiful journey through the European (Thracian) regions of Turkey to reach Gallipoli. In order to traverse the Dardanelles Strait, you board a ferry here. You will eat a meal of local fare on the other side of the Strait. Then, pay a visit to the historical sites of Gallipoli, including Helen's Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Late in the evening, return to Istanbul.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong></h4><h4><strong>06:30 a.m</strong><br>Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul, transfer to Canakkale.</h4><p><strong>11:30 a.m</strong><br>Departure for full day Troy tour from Cankkale, lunch on the tour.</p><p><strong>After Lunch</strong><br>After lunch we start to visit this beautiful historical city while listening our guide. first stop is the replica wooden horse which is given as a present to this city after the Troy movie and helps you to give a deeper understanding of how Troy would have looked at various points throughout history. The Archaeological Site of Troy has 4,000 years of history. Its extensive remains are the most significant and substantial evidence of the first contact between the civilizations of Anatolia and the burgeoning Mediterranean world. Troy is a complex city, with nine ancient cities, each built on top of each other. In the Bronze age (3000 – 1700 BC) Troy was strategically located between Europe and Asia. In the 3rd and 2nd millennia Troy became a prosperous trade and cultural centre. After the Trojan War the city became abandoned between the years 1100 – 700 BC. Greek settlers began to reoccupy the area in 700 BC and Alexander the Great ruled around the 4th century and named Ileum. The Romans then captured the city in 85 BC and named it New Ileum.</p><p><strong>17:00 p.m</strong><br>End of the tour, transfer to asian side of Dardanelles to Eceabat, here you have a short time to wander around this pleasant fishing village before we drive back to Istanbul.</p><p><strong>18:00 p.m</strong><br>Departure from Eceabat to Istanbul.</p><p><strong>23:30 p.m</strong><br>Arrive in Istanbul, transfer to your hotel.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Confirmation will be received at time of booking</p></li><li><p>Not wheelchair accessible</p></li><li><p>Children must be accompanied by an adult</p></li><li><p>Dress code is smart casual</p></li><li><p>Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking</p></li><li><p>The duration of journeys are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions</p></li><li><p>Near public transportation</p></li><li><p>Infants must sit on laps</p></li><li><p>At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.</p></li><li><p>Most travelers can participate</p></li><li><p>This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund</p></li><li><p>This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund</p></li><li><p>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Professional guide</p></li><li><p>Lunch</p></li><li><p>Hotel pickup and drop-off</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Strait</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Troy (Truva)</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Food and drinks, unless specified</p></li><li><p>Gratuities</p></li></ul><p></p>

DAILY TROY FROM ISTANBUL

<h2>Overview</h2><p>On this 2-day tour to the Gallipoli Battlefields and the ancient city of Troy, which includes overnight lodging, combine two of Turkey's most popular historical sites. Discover the legends of Troy, which is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, as you visit the Trojan Horse, the Sacrificial Altars, and the Houses of Troy I after walking the infamous World War I battlefields of Gallipoli, including Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, and the Johnston's Jolly trenches.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1 Istanbul to Gallipoli – Troy Tour (B, L)</strong></h4><p>06:30 am Pick up from Istanbul hotel and bus to Gallipoli Peninsula. Enjoy breakfast on the way and after lunch we take the ferry to Canakkale. In the legendary city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Troy we will explore more than 5000 years of history. Setting for Homer’s Iliad and the Odyssey this ancient city was once called Wilusa by the Hitites. See a replica of the Trojan Horse that you can climb for a photo, information centre about the excavations and exhibits underway, the fortification walls of Troy Vl with its tower and gateway entrance, the Temple of Athena – the focal point of a great annual festival in honor of the goddess Athena, the entrance ramp to Troy ll, and the Odeon. At the end of the tour we ferry back to the hotel on the Asian side of the Dardanelles. Relax during your overnight stay in Eceabat.</p><h4><strong>Day 2 Gallipoli Tour – Gallipoli to Istanbul (B, L)</strong></h4><p>After breakfast at the hotel we begin the full-day Gallipoli Tour. We will visit Brighton Beach, Hell Split, the Beach Cemetery and the Grave of John Simpson. After lunch we visit the Anzac Cove, Ariburnu and Anzac Cove cemeteries, the Lone Pine Australian memorial and cemetery. You can walk the Artillery Road and even visit some original tunnels and trenches at Johnston’s Jolly, the infamous Nek cemetery, as well as the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial and cemetery. At the end of the tour we return to Istanbul and drop you off at your hotel late in the evening. End of your 2 days tour to Gallipoli and Troy.</p><p><strong>(B) : Breakfast</strong><br><strong>(L) : Lunch</strong></p><h3><strong>Include</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Breakfast</p></li><li><p>Lunch</p></li><li><p>Overnight accommodation x 1 (BB)</p></li><li><p>Professional guide</p></li><li><p>Hotel pickup and drop-off</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Gallipoli National Park</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Troy (Truva)</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks</p></li><li><p>Pick up or Drop off service from the hotels on the Asian side of Istanbul</p></li><li><p>Gratuities</p></li></ul><p></p>

2 DAYS TROY AND GALIPOLI

<h2>Overview</h2><p>As you travel along the European coast toward the peninsula of Gallipoli, meet your guide at your hotel in Istanbul and take in the sights of the Sea of Marmara. Visit the memorial gardens on the grounds after visiting the Kabatepe Information Center and Museum to exhibit the clothing, weapons, and letters that soldiers carried into war during World War I.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Discover the individual histories of the Ottoman and Allied sides, as well as the reasons why some people refer to the battle of Gallipoli as a "Gentlemen's War." Visit the Nek and Johnston's Jolly, then look for the defensive trenches that still extend along the peninsula as you pay your respects to the dead warriors at the Lone Pine Australian War Memorial and cemetery and the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong></h4><p><strong>06:30 a.m</strong><br>Pick up from Istanbul hotel, transfer to Gallipoli Peninsula.</p><p><strong>11:30 a.m</strong><br>Departure for daily Gallipoli tour, lunch on the tour.</p><p>We will visit Brighton Beach, Ari burnu and ANZAC Cove cemeteries, Lone Pine Australian memorial and cemetery, Visit some original tunnels and trenches at Johnston’s Jolly, The infamous Nek cemetery, The Chunuk Bair, Ataturk memorial and the New Zealand memorial and cemetery.</p><p><strong>18:00 p.m</strong><br>End of the tour, departure from Eceabat to Istanbul.</p><p><strong>23:30 p.m</strong><br>Arrive in Istanbul, transfer to your hotel.</p><h4>Additional information</h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Confirmation will be received at time of booking</p></li><li><p>Not wheelchair accessible</p></li><li><p>Near public transportation</p></li><li><p>Infant seats available</p></li><li><p>Most travelers can participate</p></li><li><p>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Lunch</p></li><li><p>Driver/guide</p></li><li><p>Hotel pickup and drop-off</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Gallipoli Battle Museum</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks</p></li><li><p>Gratuities</p></li></ul><p></p>

DAILY GALIPOLI FROM ISTANBUL

<h2>Overview</h2><p>You will experience a fully guided tour of the only metropolis to span two continents on our Flying Carpet Tour. The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Hippodrome are all visible. We travel to the Gallipoli War battlefields and Troy, the legendary home of the Trojan Horse. See the majestic acropolis, temples, and library of Pergamum. The most well-preserved ancient city in Turkey is Ephesus, which also houses the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Biblical World. Visit the Sirince, Carpet Village, village. Hold a showcase of locally made leather goods. See the Hierapolis and Pamukkale. You will also visit Hierapolis, a Biblical city built on hot springs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We travel to Fethiye, a tourist destination, Kayakoy, a museum town, and a derelict Greek settlement with two Greek Orthodox churches. See the Mevlana Museum as well as the fairy chimneys, Uchisar Castle, and Ankara in Turkey's Cappadocia region.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong> : Saturday Istanbul</h4><p>Greetings from Istanbul! At the airport, we will meet you and transport you to your accommodation. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own speed. Nighttime in Istanbul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Sunday Istanbul Old City</h4><p>You take a fully guided tour of the only city that spans two continents after breakfast, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace, and the Hippodrome. Nighttime in Istanbul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Monday Gallipoli Battlefields</h4><p>Today, we take a tour of the Gallipoli battlefields from World War One, stopping at the memorials at Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, and actual trenches and tunnels. Canakkale overnight</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Tuesday Troy | Acropolis of Pergamum</h4><p>Go back in time as we visit Troy and its fabled Trojan Horse, followed by a visit to Pergamum's stunning acropolis. It was a renowned center for politics and culture at the time thanks to its magnificent temples and library. Nighttime Kusadasi</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Wednesday Ephesus | Kusadasi</h4><p>With a tour of Ephesus and a visit to the location of the Temple of Artemis, you can immerse yourself in the past today. Experience the ethereal atmosphere of the ancient city and theater before traveling to Sirince, an ancient Greek hamlet famous for its fruit wines. Turkey has a long history of carpet weaving, and in the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are created by hand and what factors into their price. Nighttime Kusadasi</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 6</strong> : Thursday Pamukkale | Hierapolis</h4><p>The great white calcium terraces, also known as the Travertines, are located in Pamukkale, where we will also visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, this morning. Before travelling there, we will have a presentation of locally made leather goods. Swim in the hot springs that were once used for therapeutic purposes in Roman times, amidst Biblical columns. Daytime Pamukkale</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 7</strong> : Friday Aphrodisias | Fethiye</h4><p>Today, as we travel south toward the Mediterranean coast, we stop to explore the biblical city of Aphrodisias. Nighttime Fethiye</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 8</strong> : Saturday Fethiye</h4><p>Alternatively, you can experience one of Turkey's highlights on an optional day trip to Saklikent Gorge, the country's largest and deepest canyon, or simply unwind on a day cruise through the 12 Islands of Fethiye. Nighttime Fethiye</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 9</strong> : Sunday Kayakoy | Antalya</h4><p>A leisurely morning is followed by a trip in the late afternoon to the tourist city of Antalya. While traveling, stopping in the abandoned Greek hamlet of Kayakoy A night in Antalya</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 10</strong> : Monday Aspendos | Manavgat Waterfalls</h4><p>We will go to the magnificent theater at Aspendos today, which is renowned for having one of the best-preserved theaters in all of Asia Minor that is still in use. After that, we'll go to Manavgat Waterfalls for a relaxing resting place. A night in Antalya</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 11 </strong>: Tuesday Konya | Cappadocia</h4><p>Early departure for Cappadocia with a detour in Konya to see Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi's mausoleum and its accompanying museum. The largest caravansary in Anatolia, Sultanhani, is another reason we stayed this afternoon. Nighttime Cappadocia</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 12</strong> : Wednesday Goreme | Uchisar Castle</h4><p>With a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle, and more, you may marvel at the lunar landscape. Don't miss the optional evening of authentic Turkish folklore tonight! Overnight Cappadocia</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 13</strong> : Thursday Ihlara Valley | Underground City</h4><p>Today, we traverse the breathtaking Ihlara Valley and investigate the numerous levels of an underground metropolis. Nighttime Cappadocia</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 14</strong> : Friday Ankara</h4><p>We leave early for the capital of the country, Ankara, where, before heading back to Istanbul, we visit the illustrious Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's mausoleum, Anitkabir. Nighttime in Istanbul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 15</strong> : Saturday Istanbul</h4><p>Our tour comes to an end after breakfast, and we'll take you to the airport to catch your next flight.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + 720 €</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul>

Canakkale

15 DAYS FLYING CARPET TOUR

2 DAYS TROY AND GALIPOLI

DAILY GALIPOLI FROM ISTANBUL

DAILY TROY FROM ISTANBUL