Istanbul to the Med - 7 days
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- Istanbul - Explore cosmopolitan Istanbul, taking in the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, and more
- Gallipoli Peninsula - Visit ANZAC Cove and pay your respects at the battlefields and cemeteries of Chunuk Bair, Johnston's Jolly and the Nek
- Ephesus - See well-preserved Roman ruins, crowned by the incredible Library of Celsus, and visit the Ancient Greek city of Pergamum
- Troy - Tour the ancient city of myth and legend, and see a wooden replica of the fabled Trojan Horse
- Pamukkale - Marvel at the white cotton castles, walk along the terraces and take a dip in the steamy thermal pools
- Marmaris - Finish your trip at the Mediterranean resort town and opt to extend your stay in Turkey with our three-night beach stay
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- Breakfast daily and 4 hotel dinners
- 6 nights 4-5 star hotels
- Guided sightseeing - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ruins of Ephesus, Pergamum, Pamukkale and Roman Hierapolis
- Escorted by an English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide
- Airport arrival transfer on day 1 from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
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Saturday. Arrive in vibrant Istanbul and transfer to your hotel, where our adventure begins! Spend your afternoon exploring this captivating city on foot, its enchanting streets are lined with a variety of charming restaurants and cozy cafes waiting to be discovered. ...
Istanbul. This morning, we embark on an enthralling journey through Istanbul's captivating Old City, the once-thriving centre of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Our adventure begins at the awe-inspiring Blue Mosque, a masterpiece renowned for its shimmering blu...
Istanbul – Gallipoli. Today, we delve into the poignant history of the Gallipoli battlefields, starting with a visit to the iconic ANZAC Cove. Our guided tour will lead us through a landscape where every corner tells a story of bravery and sacrifice. We’ll pay our res...
Gallipoli - Kusadasi/Izmir. Step back in time as we uncover the legendary ruins of Troy and Pergamum. Our journey begins at the ancient city of Troy, a site that inspired Homer's Iliad and the epic film Troy. We’ll explore its storied ruins, including the iconic T...
Today, we embark on an exhilarating exploration of ancient Ephesus, one of the most well-preserved classical cities in the eastern Mediterranean. As we stroll through this magnificent site, you’ll be awestruck by the grandeur of the Great Theatre, the bustling Curetes...
As we meander through the sweeping plains and cotton farms, we arrive at the breathtaking ruins of Roman Hierapolis and the famous hot springs of Pamukkale. Behold this surreal landscape, sculpted over millennia by natural forces and frequent earthquakes. Marvel at th...
Friday. Marmaris. Our tour concludes after breakfast, but the adventure doesn’t have to end there. Extend your stay with a blissful three nights at the beach, where you can unwind by the pool or bask in the sun on the sandy shores. For an extra touch of excitement, wh...
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He was amazing
Running around after us over and over again. Always had more details of anything you asked about. Was able to talk to us as a group or individual and was easy going ...
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The tour guide Recep (or Reggie as we called him) was amazing. He is one of the best guides I have ever had. He went above and beyond for our group and the next time...
We couldn’t imagine Turkey without Recep! His experience and education gave us a foundation for every site we visited and brought the history of Turkey alive with his stories
Each morning on the bus Recep would explain the history of the site we were visiting and general information about life in Turkey. He generously shared his own fami...
The tour was excellent and we enjoyed it very much
The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and imparted interesting information and managed the group, tour timings and logistics very well. The hotels were very go...
I really enjoyed my tour, although I would have loved to spend longer at almost every place we visited - I WILL be going back to Turkey some day and particularly to Gallipoli when there are no crowds or infrastructure
Esra was AWESOME and her English was great! I would love to have her as a tour guide again. It would have been great to have some detailed notes of the history of th...
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