8 Days Discover Turkey Tour / By Bus
 

DAY 01 : ISTANBUL - GALLIPOLI
Lunch Included
6:30 am pick up from your hotel .We drive to where you will get information about the naval battle that took place in the Dardanelles prior to the army landings. Later on, we continue to the Kabatepe War Museum, which contains relics from the battle including original diary extracts and letters. Lunch at Eceabat. We then visit Brighton Beach, the intended landing place and the Anzac Cove where dawn service is held on each Anzac Day. Also you will visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston''s Jolly and Chunk Bair New Zealand Memorial. After visiting the Kilitbahir fortress, which was built in 1453 by Mehmet II, the Conqueror (to honor his successful siege of Constantinople), we will return to Istanbul or cross the Dardanelles to spend the night in Canakkale.

DAY 02 : TROY - KUSADASI
Dinner Included
After breakfast drive to Troy visiting; Here you will learn the mythology surrounding Troy, The Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. Till now, 10 cities have been discovered, one built on the top of the other, dating back to 3500 BC. You will see and hear about the Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, the Trojan Wars, the battle between Archillies and Paris, the Remains of Troy IX, the Alters and the Houses of Troy I, dating back to 2500 BC. After troy lunch break. And then we drive to Kusadasi. overnight stay in Kusadasi

DAY 03 : EPHESUS TOUR
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
The tour begins by visiting the remains of the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Afterwards, it proceeds to the spectacular main site of Ephesus, undoubtedly the most superbly preserved Greco-Roman city. Unmistakable highlights surviving among the ruins are the Celsius Library, Agora, Theater, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple and Roman Latrines. Following a lunch break, visit the House of Virgin Mary; reputed to be where she spent her final days. Overnight in Kusadasi

DAY 04 : PAMUKKALE - HIERAPOLIS TOUR
Breakfast and Lunch Included
08:00 pick up from your hotel drive to Pamukkale visiting; Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis with the Temple of Apollo, the breathtaking Theater, 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.
After the tour free time .
20:00 Overnight by bus to Cappadocia (with non smoking, fully air-conditioned bus)

DAY 05 : CAPPADOCIA
08:30 Arrive in Cappadocia and transfer to the hotel c-in
Free Day in Cappadocia
Overnight stay in Cappadocia(Cave Hotel).

DAY 06 : CAPPADOCIA - 1
Breakfast and Lunch Included
Arrival in Cappadocia and transfer to hotel to fresh up before start tour.
Depart from your hotel to visit Devrent Valley to see the unigue fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabag (Monk''s Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles.Drive to the city of Avanos for lunch.In the afternoon visit another beautiful open air museum at Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Lastly, before returning to your hotel, visit the natural castles at Uchisar. Overnight stay in Cappadocia (Cave Hotel).

DAY 07 : CAPPADOCIA - 2
Breakfast and Lunch Included
Depart from your hotel to visit Red valley,and explore the famous rock- cut churches and hike 5 km through the Gulludere valley (Rose valley). Then visit Cavu-thorn; in village.This village is famous for the houses and churches of the christian clegymen. Drive to the pigeon valley for lunch. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli underground city. Where early christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit the natural castles at Ortahisar.

After tour overnight bus to Istanbul with non smoking, fully air-conditioned bus at 21:00 (duration 11 hours)

DAY 08 : ISTANBUL
7:30 am. Arrival in Istanbul transfer to your hoteL.

WHAT IS INCLUDED :
• Pick up and drop off
• Professional English speaking tour guides and drivers
• 1 Night Accommodation at Eceabat Hotel or 3* Anafartalar Hotel in Canakkale
• 2 Nights Accommodation at 4* Pine Bay Marina Hotel or Ozcelik Hotel or Dabaklar Hotel in Kusadasi
• 1 Night Accommodation at Hisar Evi Cave Hotel or Local Cave House Hotel or Peri Cave Hotel in Cappadocia
• All bus tickets (Istanbul-Gallipoli-Kusadasi-Pamukkale-Cappadocia-Istanbul)
• Deluxe Coach on all tours and transfers
• All of the tax and service charges
• Museum entry fees

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