Gallipoli, Troy & Ephesus Tour- (3 Days)

DAY 1 - GALLIPOLI TOUR :Early morning departure from Istanbul. We drive to, where you will get information about the naval battle that took place in the Dardanelles prior to the army landings. Later on, we continue to the Kabatepe War Museum, which contains relics from the battle including original diary extracts and letters. Lunch at Eceabat. We then visit Brighton Beach, the intended landing place and the Anzac Cove where dawn service is held on each Anzac Day. Also you will visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly and Chunk Bair New Zealand Memorial. After visiting the Kilitbahir fortress, which was built in 1453 by Mehmet II, the Conqueror (to honor his successful siege of Constantinople). At the end of the day, we will cross the dardanelles. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel at around. Overnight in Canakkale.  ( L )

DAY 2 - TROY TOUR /BUS TO SELCUK :After breakfast, we drive to the ruins of Troy. Our guide will reveal stories of the famed battle between Achilles and Hector, and reveal the fable behind the Trojan horse. After our morning Troy tour, we drive back to Canakkale where you will board a local bus to Selcuk/Kusadasi. (B)

DAY 3 - FULL DAY TOUR OF EPHESUS & THE HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY 
You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Ephesus & The House of Virgin Mary. First you will visit The Temple of Artemis, which once was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Then you will visit the world famous ancient Greco-Roman City of Ephesus, the most well preserved example in the world. After visiting this impressive site, you will have a lunch break. After lunch, you will visit The House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent her last days. This is a holy place for both Christians and Muslims. After tour transfer to Izmir airport then flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival in Istanbul we will meet you at the airport and transfer to hotel. End of tour and services. ( B/L)

 

Included Features  

 *Accommodations in 4-5 star hotels

 *Domestic flight ticket - (Izmir to Istanbul)

 *1 Full Day Tour of Gallipoli with lunch

 *1 Half Day Tour of Troy

 *1 Full Day Tour of Ephesus with lunch

 * All of the meal mentioned in the itinerary ( B-breakfast, L-lunch & D-dinner)

  *Professional English speaking guide on the tours. 

 *Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coaches on local tours.

 *Entrance fees 

 *Local taxes and service charges. 

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Acient Wonders of Turkey

2 Days City Break

DAY 1 - Flight To Izmir / Ephesus Tour (L-D) Early in the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfered to airport for  your Izmir flight. After 1 hour flight  you will arrive to Izmir .Upon your arrival at Izmir you will be met  by your tour guide and transfer to Ephesus for full day tour .

We will proceed to The Temple of Artemis, which once was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Then you will visit the world famous ancient Greco- Roman City of Ephesus, the most well preserved example in the world. After our unique visit to this site, you will have break for lunch . After lunch you will visit The House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent her last days. This is a holly place for both Christians and Muslims. Afterwards you visit Isabey Mosque and The Museum of Ephesus.

2 Days Cappadocia Tour

Day 1: Flight to Kayseri and Cappadocia Tour :Early in the morning you will be picked up from your Hotel and transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for your flight to Kayseri upon your arrival to Kayseri Airport our tour will be started by Dervent Valley visit .Devrent is situated on the northern slopes of Aktepe, 1km from Pasabaglari (Monks’ Valley) and 5 km from Avanos. The ruins at Devrent are spread over three valleys, which also house several pointed fairy chimneys with large stems. Then visit to Monks Valley  The best place to see three-headed fairy chimneys. Pasabag, the Pasha's Vineyard, is surrounded by incredible natural rock formations; a spectacular scene afterwards we will proceed to Avanos where is  a center of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC, it is a town where you will be invited to visit a traditional pottery workshop, which is possibly set deep into the hillsides. The clay, which comes from the Red River passing through the town, gives life both to the land and to the local economy.After our visit continue to Göreme Open Air Museum ; where was an important Christian centre in the early years of the Middle Ages, was a bishopric administered by Mokissos near Aksaray in the 11th and 13th centuries. Despite the vast numer of monasteries, churches and chapels in the vicinity of Goreme, there are not many inscriptions bearing dates. For this reason, these religious buildings are mainly dated according to the iconography or architectural features. Our last stop will be Uchisar where  is a troglodyte town situated right in the middle of Cappadocia. It is named after the enormous piece of rock in the center of the town, which was once used as a castle. This extraordinary rock is the highest peak of the area with the view of whole Cappadocia and Erciyes (Argeus) Mountain.