Aegean Delight

Day 1 Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Istanbul
Day 2 Istanbul
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, the St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Overnight in Istanbul (B)
Day 3 Istanbul – Canakkale
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston’s Jolly, original trenches and tunnels and The Nek. Overnight Çanakkale (B,D)
Day 4 Canakkale – Troy – Pergammum – Kusadasi
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse and then tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D)
Day 5 Ephesus
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Continue your tour with the visit of the House of the Virgin Mary. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D)

Day 6 Kusadasi – Hierapolis – Pamukkale
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale (B,D)

Day 7 Pamukkale – Bursa – Istanbul
Today you head back to Istanbul, passing through rural Turkey and ancient Bursa to visit the famous Green Mosque and explore the Silk Bazaar. Overnight Istanbul (B,D)

Day 8 Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B)