Western Turkey Explorer - 6 Days
Western Turkey Explorer - 6 Days
Western Turkey Explorer - 6 Days
6 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul
Visiting: İstanbul, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace Museum, Hippodrome of Constantinople, The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Gallipoli Peninsula, Gelibolu, Anzak Koyu Beach, Ancient City of Troy, Akropolis, Bergama, Pergamon Ancient City, The Temple of Artemis, Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Pamukkale, Pammukale Thermal Pools, Hierapolis Theater
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TAT-0005
Group Type:
Independent
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Cultural, Photography, Religion and Spiritual, Ruins-Archaeology
Activities:
Tour Overview
Explore western Turkey with 6 Days customized package with a local tour guide in a small group tour. Visit highlights of Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, and cruising on the Bosphorus. Explore Gallipoli, home to one of the most dramatic battles in history and home of the Trojan Horse. Visit Pergamum; Where John wrote his letter, Pergamum had been a capital city for almost four hundred years. Walk on the ancient roads of best-preserved greko-city with House of Holy Mary nearby. Swim in Pamukkale's healing thermal springs. .
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival To Istanbul (Sunday)
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Celal Sultan Hotel
Upon arrival at Istanbul / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and drives to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Istanbul
Day 2 : Treasures Of Istanbul (Monday)
Location: Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace Museum, İstanbul, Hippodrome of Constantinople, The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Celal Sultan Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. Next; Topkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Continue to with Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Next, Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
Day 3 : Gallipoli&Troy (Tueday)
Location: Gallipoli Peninsula, Gelibolu, Anzak Koyu Beach, Ancient City of Troy
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Buyuk Truva Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
(08:30-19:30)
According your pick up time from your hotel, drive to Canakkale. Here we begin our guided tour of ANZAC Battlefields visiting Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Turkish and allied tunnels and trenches at Johnston’s Jolly, 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. Next; Troya Archeological Site where we see the UNESCO recognized ruins of the Ancient kingdom of Troy. We stroll through the site where many worldwide used terms like the Trojan War, Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, Prince Paris comes from Battle between Archilles and Hector, Walls of Troy II and Megaron House, The Ramp of Troy II, Roman bath, Odeon, The Temple of Athena and Ruins of Athena. Check-in. Overnight in Canakkale
(Breakfast-Lunch)
Day 4 : Pergamum&Asklepion (Wednesday)
Location: Akropolis, Bergama, Pergamon Ancient City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Efe Boutique Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
(08:30-19:00)
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and Drive to Pergamum; Where John wrote his letter, Pergamum had been a capital city for almost four hundred years. After the mythical times, Pergamum had been the scene of several cultures, ranging from those of the Stone and Bronze Ages until the Archaic and Classical Periods. Among the temples, palaces and agora’s, the Asclepion, which were constructed in the course of one century, belonged the big Zeus Altar and the Parchment Library. Next, visit the ruins of Asklepion; was known under the name of "The Pergamum God of Health". Asklepius the dietary health and medicine served the people for several hundred years; thus making Pergamum a medical centre of very great importance. Famous medical Scholars, like Hippocrates and Galenus, were born in Pergamum and worked there. Along the way, feast your eyes on the beautiful Agean sea view with lush olive trees and some Greek and Turkish Islands. Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast-Lunch)
Day 5 : Ancient Ephesus&House Of Virgin Mary (Thursday)
Location: The Temple of Artemis, Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Ancient Ephesus
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Efe Boutique Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Continue with the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It is also home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
Next; the Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi
(Breakfast-Lunch)
Day 6 : Pamukkale Tour / End Of Our Servıce (Friday)
Location: Pamukkale, Pammukale Thermal Pools, Hierapolis Theater, İstanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
(08:00-20:00)
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where in history people travelled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO. Visit; ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.End of our service.
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 nights hotel accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Transfer services from Airport to Hotel on arrival
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free wi-fi at the hotels
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Fully Guided
Professional licensed tour guide thorough out the tour
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Meals – Half Board
Meal plan as mentioned on the itinerary
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
Optional
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Drinks with Meals
Beverage with meals
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Entrance Fees
Admission Fee(per person): -Topkapi Palace Incl.
Hagia Irene: 45 EUR -Ancient Ephesus: 40 EUR -House of Mary: 15 EUR -Pamukkale: 30 EUR -Troya: 20 EUR -Pergamum Akropol: 16 EUR -Pergamum Asklepion: 18 EUR -Pergamum Red Garden: 5 EUR Note: The tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues.
The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
yes, mentioned on price table
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The tour is guarantee departure
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the tipping policy?
optional
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
no
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD, EURO
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
no
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No, entry tickets are excluded price
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
no
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
low
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Internal flight ticket
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
yes
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What is the maximum group size?
12
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Company Instant Book
yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4 star
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
It may be possible to amend your booking, however this depends upon the type of amendment required and is at the discretion of the travel service provider. Send us a message with your current service booking number and specific details of your amendment, and we will be able to advise if the change/amendment is possible.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
When you have a confirmed booking and prior to travel, you will receive a travel voucher - please ensure to print this off and include it with all of other documentation. This voucher is unique to the booking and is the proof of purchase. It must be presented together with valid photo ID upon commencement of your selected tour, or used to redeem the ticket. There may be separate instructions on your voucher under the Important Information-Notes field, please make sure you read these in advance of the travel service.
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Should I have a travel insurance when traveling?
A travel insurance protects you during your vacation. We highly recommend a travel insurance because it cover trip interruption, dental, emergency medical transportation, lost luggage, missed connection, itinerary change, accidental death, and financial default of airlines, cruise lines and tour operators.
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Tour Altinkum Travel requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 1 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of tour altinkum travel charges.
Up to 3 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.