7-Day Turkey Classics Tour from Istanbul: Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia and Ankara

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Explore the historical attractions in Turkey during this 7-day Turkey tour that begins and ends in Istanbul. You will traverse Istanbul with an expert guide aboard a comfortable air-conditioned coach to visit the poignant battlegrounds of Gallipoli, the mesmerizing Roman-Greco remnants of Ephesus, and the other-worldly geology in Cappadocia. Along the way stop at Pamukkale to marvel at the cream colored rock plateaus, take a dip in the hot Hierapolis natural springs and discover the history of Troy. Enjoy the peace of mind of six nights accommodation and daily breakfast and dinner meals, all included and planned for your convenience.

7-day tour of Turkey's classic sights from Istanbul with an expert guide
Visit the WWI sites of the Gallipoli Peninsula, including Anzac Cove
Explore spectacular Ephesus, perhaps Europe's best-preserved Greco-Roman city
Marvel at the fairy chimneys, cave churches and underground labyrinths of Cappadocia
Admire the snow-white, calcified rock terraces of Pamukkale
Witness the ancient ruins of Troy, Hierapolis and Acropolis of Pergamum
Enjoy six nights of 4- and 5-star accommodation, with included breakfast and dinner

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Delve into Turkey's classic and heritage rich sites on your 7-day journey starting and ending in Istanbul. Enjoy a convenient pickup and travel the Turkish countryside aboard an air-conditioned coach with your expert guide. For anyone interested in a unique and efficient trip to Turkey's cultural highlights, this tour is certainly not to be missed.Your tour stops in four centrally located destinations for overnight accommodation and your convenience. Stay overnight in ÃƒÂ‡anakkale, spend a pair of nights in Kusadasi, one overnight in Pamukkale, and two evenings in Cappadocia. Enjoy plenty of leisure time to discover each city on your own. Meals are simple too, both breakfast and dinner are included at all hotels and time will be set aside for lunch everyday (own expense).See the Itinerary for details on each day of your tour.ItineraryDay 1: Istanbul - Gallipoli - ÃƒÂ‡anakkale ( D)Start your tour in the early morning with a pickup from your hotel in Istanbul's Sultanahmet district or at a central meeting point in Sultanahmet. Settle into your air-conditioned coach as you drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula, the scene of one of World War I's deadliest campaigns.In 1915, the Allies attacked Gallipoli to capture Constantinople, now Istanbul, in a bid to help struggling Russian forces. The failed mission is believed to have cost 100,000 lives and is commemorated by memorials at the major battle sites. Visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Cemetery and Memorial, and see Anzac Cove, the Nek and Johnston's Jolly. In the evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel in nearby ÃƒÂ‡anakkale.Overnight: 4-star Iris hotel in ÃƒÂ‡anakkaleDay 2: ÃƒÂ‡anakkale - Troy - Kusadasi (B, D)After breakfast, head to the site of ancient Troy, famed as the location of the Trojan War in the 2nd century BC, as described in Greek mythology and in the epic poem, Iliad, by Homer. Take a fascinating guided tour of the UNESCO-listed remains and view the replica Trojan horse, as your guide reveals how the war was sparked by the love of the Trojan prince, Paris, for Zeus' daughter, Helen.After lunch (own expense), continue to Bergama Acropolis (Pergamum Acropolis), an ensemble of theaters, temples and palaces that once made up a thriving, ancient Greek capital. Afterward, arrive at your hotel in Kusadasi, your base for the next two nights, and unwind over dinner.Overnight: 4-star Tatlises hotel in KusadasiDay 3: Kusadasi - Ephesus - Kusadasi (B, D)Following breakfast, make your way to Ephesus, probably Europe's best-preserved Greco-Roman city. View the site of the now long-crumbled Temple of Artemis, and then walk around the partially rebuilt streets of Ephesus itself. Wonder at the extraordinary Library of Celsus and follow in the footsteps of the long-ago residents around the columned streets, shops and theater.Enjoy a break for lunch (own expense) and join your guide for a visit to the former Greek village of Ã…Âžirince, a charming 19th-century settlement of traditional houses that's famed for its wines. After a visit to a carpet-weaving workshop, return to your Kusadasi hotel.Overnight: 4-star Tatlises hotel in KusadasiDay 4: Kusadasi - Pamukkale and Hierapolis (B, D)After breakfast, visit one of Kusadasi's renowned leather factories to see some of the area's beautiful, handmade leather goods. Turkey is a leading producer of leatherware, and the factory showcases some of Kusadasi's finest leather products, such as bags, sandals and purses. Browse the finely sewn, handcrafted goods and perhaps buy some as souvenirs or gifts.Following lunch (own expense), drive to Pamukkale to admire its cotton-candy-like, calcified rock terraces, dotted with milky turquoise pools. Wander over to the neighboring archaeological gem of Hierapolis, a UNESCO-listed cluster of ruins dating from the 2nd-century BC. Seize the chance to swim in the city's hot springs once used by toga-clad Romans. Waft through the reputedly therapeutic waters, taking care not to bump into the submerged Roman pillars that still stand in the pools.Overnight: 5-star Colossae Thermal hotel in PamukkaleDay 5: Pamukkale - Silk Road - Konya - Cappadocia (B, D)Following breakfast at your hotel, relish the views as you trace a fascinating stretch of road that was once the ancient Silk Road, the aeons-old route once followed by caravan trails between Anatolia's silk-making regions. Nowadays, the most prominent reminders of the caravans that passed along here are the kervansarays (caravan palaces) along the way. Visit one of the best preserved - Sultanhani Caravanserai - and stop in the town of Konya for lunch (own expense). Afterward, visit the town's Mevlana Museum, dedicated to the Muslim poet Mevla Celaddiini-Rum. On arrival in Cappadocia, check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner. Alternatively, choose to attend an optional folklore evening (own expense) featuring live belly dancing, folk music and unlimited drinks.Overnight: 4-star Stone Concept hotel in CappadociaDay 6: Cappadocia - Göreme Open-Air Museum - Underground City (B, D)After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring the surreally beautiful landscapes of Cappadocia, dotted with bizarre fairy chimneys, strange rock formations and cave houses. Meet your guide and visit the awe-inspiring Göreme Open-Air Museum - a collection of rock churches and monasteries carved and decorated in Byzantine times. After lunch (own expense) in Göreme, drive through a valley crowded with Cappadocia's famous fairy chimneys and other weird and wonderful rock pinnacles, cliffs and peaks. Then, explore Kaymaklā± Underground City: descending into a maze of once-inhabited subterranean passages, chambers and cellars. Return to your Cappadocia hotel in the evening and enjoy dinner.Overnight: 4-star Stone Concept hotel in Cappadocia Day 7: Cappadocia - Ankara - Istanbul (B)Check out of your hotel after breakfast, and board your coach to Ankara, Turkey's vibrant capital. Enjoy lunch (own expense) in the city and head inside Anā±tkabir - the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal AtatÃƒÂ¼rk, the founder of modern Turkey. Browse the interesting AtatÃƒÂ¼rk memorabilia inside the museum to learn about this revered and all-powerful dictator.Later, drive back to Istanbul where your tour concludes with a drop-off back at your Sultanahmet hotel or the original departure point in Sultanahmet.

7-Day Turkey Classics Tour from Istanbul: Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia and Ankara

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