Istanbul, Ephesus and Troy with 3 Night Extension

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Istanbul, Ephesus and Troy with 3 Night Extension

Explore one of the world’s most exciting cities and uncover the treasures of ancient Turkey on a truly fascinating tour. Soak up the colour and excitement of one of the world’s most exciting cities – the former Imperial capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires – and step back in time as you wander through some of its finest classical sites. Make the most of an opportunity to visit the remarkable natural phenomenon of Pamukkale on an optional tour and enjoy the sun-kissed warmth and welcome of Aegean shores as you spend five nights at a resort in Kusadasi.

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Holiday Highlights

See the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the famed Topkapi Palace
Discover wonderful Pamukkale on an optional excursion
Gaze in awe at the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus, the former site of the Temple of Artemis
Step back in time in ancient Troy and Pergamon
Discover the highlights of colourful Istanbul, straddling two continents
Journey south and stop off at the poignant ANZAC Cove
Experience Kusadasi, ‘Bird Island’ with its seafront promenade
Experience an optional fish dinner
Unwind on the shores of the Aegean Sea in the resort town of Kusadasi

What's Included

10 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at hotels in Istanbul (3 nights) Canakkale (1), Bergama (1) and Kusadasi (5)
Dinners at your hotels in Canakkale and Kusadasi
Two full-day tours in Istanbul
A visit to Ephesus, ancient Troy and Pergamon
Return flights from the UK to Istanbul (returning from Izmir via Istanbul)
Coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager on Days 1 to 8. Our local representatives will transfer and assist you on Days 9 to 12.

Itinerary

Day 1

Fly to Turkey - Fly to Istanbul, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel for a three-night stay. Depending on your time of arrival, acquaint yourself with your surroundings. Enjoy your first evening in an extraordinary city that bridges the divide between Europe and Asia, marked by the narrow strait of the Bosphorus, and that brims with reminders of its illustrious past.

Day 2

Included walking tour of Istanbul - Introducing the city that was once Byzantium, then Constantinople. Explore the sights of the historic Sultanahmet Peninsula along a guided walking tour, starting at the Hagia Sophia, a grand Byzantine temple which was once the world’s largest enclosed space. You’ll then continue to the impressive Blue Mosque, famed for its azure-tiled domes and towering minarets. The extraordinary Topkapi Palace, with its priceless treasures, outer courtyard and gateways into its labyrinthine inner quarters, is next on the itinerary and you’ll also have the chance to wander around its renowned Harem quarter. This evening, you opt to enjoy a traditional fish dinner.

Day 3

Included walking tour of Istanbul - Another unforgettable day sees you return to the historic peninsula for a guided exploration of the city’s ancient Roman Hippodrome, which is now mostly buried beneath Sultanahmet Square. From here, you’ll walk to the world’s largest covered bazaar, the Grand Bazaar, before taking in Istanbul’s colourful Spice Bazaar, with its heaped displays of aromatic powders and trays of Turkish delight. The rest of the afternoon is free. Why not take an optional cruise along the Bosporus River? Later, make the most of your last evening in this fascinating, glorious city, perhaps dining al fresco.

Day 4

Travel to Canakkale - Leaving Istanbul, this morning, you’ll travel by coach around the Sea of Marmara, then inland and south onto the stunningly beautiful, Gallipoli Peninsula. Here, in 1915, the Allied forces suffered catastrophic losses, including some 10,000 members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps – the famous ANZACs – at the hands of the defenders of the Ottoman Empire led by legendary Turkish leader and founder of modern Turkey, Atatürk. The beauty of ANZAC Cove and its surroundings is a marked contrast to the sobering memorials and cemeteries. Later this afternoon, you’ll cross the narrow strait of the Dardanelles and head to sea-front Canakkale.

Day 5

Included tour of Troy and Pergamon - Enjoy a day amid the wonders of classical Greece as you explore the nearby ruins of Troy, guarded by a replica giant wooden horse recalling the tale of the first Trojan War. You’ll then continue to Pergamon, where you'll visit the ruins of the Acropolis, which encompasses ancient temples, a two-storey library, and a spectacular, 10,000-seat theatre. Later in the day, drive to Izmir and arrive at your hotel in the Çiğli area to relax and have dinner.

Day 6

Included tour of Izmir and travel to Kusadasi - Today, take in the city of Izmir on a guided tour with visits to the ancient Agora, a former public meeting place dating back to the 4th century BC, and the Izmir Archaeological Museum, which houses an assortment of 1,500 artefacts from the Bronze Age, and Greek and Roman periods. Later, walk down to the waterfront and Konak Pier, where you can stop to browse the Kermeralti Grand Bazaar, awash with colour and stalls selling handicrafts, clothing, spices and Turkish Delight. Make way to Kuşadasi, where you’ll then begin your stay with dinner on the shores of the Aegean Sea.

Day 7

Optional tour of Pamukkale - Spend today at leisure enjoying the many facilities of the resort, strolling along the harbour promenade, discovering the medieval Kale district or visiting tiny Pigeon Island. Alternatively, join our optional excursion to Pamukkale. Here white calcium deposits, some 100 metres high, shape a slow-moving, ever-changing cascade, with hundreds of terraces and pools filled by an ancient mineral-laden spring. Ruins of a once great city surround the thermal baths, including a Temple of Apollo and restored Roman theatre.

Day 8

Included tour of Ephesus - Your final included excursion takes in ruined Ephesus, one of the most important Roman and Byzantine cities. The ruins – which include churches, bath-houses, fountains and temples, gymnasia, the great Roman Amphitheatre, the facade of the fabled Library of Celsus and the colonnade of the Arcadian Way – serve to reflect this greatness in breathtaking fashion. Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary. You’ll return to Kusadasi this evening to enjoy a last dinner at the hotel.

Day 9

Relaxation in Kusadasi - Enjoy a three-night stay at a resort in Kusadasi as you really get to know this beautiful part of the world. Stroll along the seafront promenade and visit the harbour, which is lined with some great fish restaurants, and explore a few small, nearby historic sites. Alternatively, simply stretch out on the nearby beach, explore the local area, and relax after your unforgettable tour of this colourful corner of the world.

Day 10

Day 11

Day 12

Fly back to the UK - Today you’ll transfer to the airport to begin your journey home.

Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes upon arrival, and one hour on the return.

Foreign Office Travel Advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting.

For this tour specifically, it is important to note:

- There is walking involved on most days.

- The tours of Istanbul are approx. 6 hours long (with breaks), are done on foot and do include some cobbled streets.

If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

If you would like any further information on the suitability of this tour, please call us for a chat prior to booking.

Combining hotel transfers

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

Itinerary changes

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Flight details

The return flights are indirect. You will be required to change aircraft en-route, where there will be a short wait for your next flight. Your luggage will be thru-checked to your final destination.

Passports and visas

British CITIZENS travelling to Turkey for tourist or business purposes are able to travel without a visa for visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

If you hold a different type of British nationality (eg BN(O), British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person or British Subject), you will need to apply for a visa from the Turkish Consulate General before you travel.

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