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Istanbul Holiday Package with Blue Mosque Tour

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Quick Itinerary: Istanbul(2N) → Gallipoli(1N) → Kusadasi(2N) → Pamukkale(1N) → Antalya(2N)

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Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul
  • Upon arrival in Istanbul, one of our representatives will be waiting to transfer you to your accommodation.
  • En route, catch your first glimpse of this vibrant city, situated along the banks of the Bosphorus River and the meeting place of two continents.
  • You will spend today experiencing the beauty of Istanbul’s main attractions.
  • Our first stop will be the Hippodrome of Constantinople, formerly the hub for all sports and social activities during the Byzantine Empire.
  • We then visit the 17th-century Blue Mosque (also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque). Built during the Ottoman Empire's era, its inner walls are adorned with beautiful blue tiles, and it’s still a functioning mosque.
  • Enjoy some spare time to enjoy lunch.
  • Afterwards, we visit Asil Efendi for a unique shopping experience.
  • Here you will find exotic spices and herbs, traditional Turkish sweets and coffee after the tour.
  • Transfer back to your hotel.
  • Early in the morning, we depart for Gallipoli to visit the battlefields.
  • Along the way, we make a stop for breakfast before we continue the journey to Gallipoli.
  • Enjoy lunch before departing for the battlefields with visits to the Gabatepe Museum, Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove before continuing to Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley and Plugges Plateau.
  • After that, continue to your hotel for check-in and dinner at the hotel.
  • After breakfast, depart for Troy, the famous archaeological and mythological site, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy.
  • We will make a lunch stop before visiting the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon.
  • Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre.
  • Pergamon is famous for its jewellery, stones, and silver, and we have included a stop to appreciate this local craft.
  • We then drive to Kusadasi for check-in and dinner at the hotel.
  • After breakfast, we depart for a fully guided tour of Ephesus en route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library, and the Grand Theatre.
  • We take a break for lunch.
  • After lunch, we enjoy a visit to see one of the oldest arts of Turkey, a carpet weaving centre. We then enjoy a visit to the Turkish village of Sirince with Anatolian Greeks' construction style. The houses on the slope are all original with their white paints.
  • Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. We will visit the vineyards and learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish winemakers.
  • After this, visit another of Turkey's famous products, leather goods. Enjoy a guided tour before having spare time to shop if you wish.
  • Return to your hotel, dinner at the hotel.
  • After breakfast, we depart for Pamukkale.
  • Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and enjoy your lunch.
  • Afterwards, we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of taking a dip in the waters of the natural springs.
  • Return to the hotel where your dinner will be served.
  • After breakfast, we depart for Antalya, taking a break.
  • On arrival, check-in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day leisurely.
  • Enjoy lunch and dinner at the hotel.
  • Today after breakfast, we will visit the main sites in Antalya's old town, once a sprawling Roman town.
  • Take some time for lunch.
  • Afterwards, we depart for Duden waterfalls; the numerous streams pour down the slopes of the Taurus towards the Mediterranean Sea.
  • After the tour, return to your hotel.
  • In the evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel.
  • Today we depart for Antalya airport for your flight to Istanbul and onward connection.

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  • TOUR GUIDE: Operated with English-speaking local guides during the scheduled activities (Day 2-6 and 8) Spanish, French, German or Italian speaking guide (Day 2-6 and 8) - optional extra
  • ACCOMMODATION: 8 nights’ accommodation
  • MEALS: 8 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches in local restaurants (Day 2-8), 6 Dinners at the hotel (Day 3-8)
  • TRANSPORT: Arrival transfer from Istanbul Airport to the hotel (Day 1), Departure transfer from the hotel to Antalya Airport (Day 9), Shared transportation in an air-conditioning bus throughout the tour, Domestic flights from Antalya to Istanbul (Day 9)
  • ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES: All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Istanbul city tour (Day 2); Gallipoli tour (Day 3); Troy and Pergamon tour (Day 4); Ephesus and Sirince village tour and wine tasting experience (Day 5); Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) Tour (Day 6); Antalya Old City tour with waterfalls (Day 8)
  • OTHER: Meet & greet (Day 1)
  • International flights
  • Turkey entry visa
  • Expenditures of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program.
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the included section.
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

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