Tour Description
The Culture and the coast tour is a journey that takes us from Istanbul to the Marmara and Aegean coastlines. During these 8 days you will see the sights of Istanbul such as the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and enjoy an evening cruise on the beautiful Bosphorus. We then head towards along the coast stopping at Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus and some other fascinating sites before flying back to Istanbul to complete our journey.
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Tour Details
Day 1: Arrival Day Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey! Istanbul, the only city to straddle two continents, and once the capital of 4 empires, is currently a modern thriving metropolis. You will be greeted by one of our representatives at the airport, and chauffeured to your hotel. We will get an opportunity to meet our fellow travelers this evening over a welcome drink. Meals – Welcome drink. Hotel Istanbul- The Vault Karakoy
Day 2: Istanbul
After breakfast, our guide gives us a walking tour around the major historical sites of the Old City of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, Saint Sophia, Hippodrome, Underground Cistern and Grand Bazaar (the largest covered market in the world.) This evening as an option, we board our private luxury boat and take a cruise through the stretch of water separating Europe from Asia, the Bosphorus. We will see palaces, forts, ancient ruins and beautiful Ottoman housing. Meals – Breakfast / Light refreshments on boat Hotel Istanbul – The Vault Karakoy
Day 3: Istanbul – Gallipoli – Canakkale
This morning we navigate our way out of the bustling streets of Istanbul, and head towards the ‘Gallipoli’ peninsula, where the Marmara & Aegean Seas connect. Our guide will share stories of battle woes of 1915, and explain in detail how the ANZAC legend was born. We visit Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Johnston’s Jolly, Anzac Cove, the Nek, and look down at Suvla Bay. This battle-hardened peninsula has now become a tranquil place. Lest we forget. This afternoon we enjoy a wine tasting at a local vineyard where you can sample some of the regions finest grapes. Meals- Breakfast / Lunch Hotel Canakkale – Limani Hotel
Day 4: Canakkale – Troy – Pergamon – Kusadasi
Our first stop sees us visiting the ancient city of Troy, dating as far back as 3000 BC. Our guide explains how the IX cities of Troy came to be, as well as the fabled Trojan War, which was the battle that launched 1000 ships. Homer’s legendary Iliad & Odyssey are referenced here. We continue heading south to one of Turkey’s best-preserved ancient cities in Pergamon. Formerly a Greek city, Pergamon played an important role in education and medicine. One of the largest libraries of its time was located here, along with the Asklepieion, Amphitheatre and Altar of Zeus. Our day ends in the port town of Kusadasi on the Aegean coast. Meals – Breakfast / Lunch Hotel Kusadasi – La Vista Hotel
Day 5: Kusadasi– Ephesus – Sirince – Kusadasi
Day 6: Kusadasi– Hierapolis – Pamukkale
Day 7: Pamukkale – Kaklik Cave – Istanbul – Tour Concludes
Price Details
Price Includes:
INCLUDES
• Return airport transfers from Istanbul Ataturk airport
• 7 nights accommodation in luxury boutique hotels
• 7 breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 dinner
• Domestic flight in Turkey
• Fully licensed professional guide
• Entrance fees
• Welcome drink
• Wine tasting
• Traditional Turkish folklore show
Price does not Include:
EXCLUDES
• Airfares to and from Turkey
• Arrival/departure taxes
• Visa fees
• Alcoholic beverages
• Personal expenses
OPTIONS
• Luxury boat ride on Bosphorus
All hotels listed are our first preference for this tour. Should these hotels be unavailable, Authentic Turkey Tours will book hotels of the same class.
