Historic Turkey Tour
9 days from £2,875pp
Tour highlights
Experience the delights of Turkish cuisine.
Visit the poignant WWI battlefields of Gallipoli.
Explore the ancient ruined city of Pergamon.
Enjoy time to explore the characterful Alacati.
Marvel at the ruins of Ephesus.
Price includes
Itinerary idea in detail
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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International outbound flight , Istanbul
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival into Istanbul, you'll be met at the airport and driven to your centrally located hotel.
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Embark on a full day tour of the city with your guide today, visiting highlights such as the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
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Another day with your guide, today you'll visit Dolmabahce Palace, the Chora Museum and the Spice Market, before embarking on a cruise along the Bosphorus.
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Today you leave Istanbul and travel out towards the Gallipoli Peninsula. Here you'll visit some of the battlefields and memorials with your guide, before continuing over the Dardanelles to Canakkale, where you stay tonight.
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Today you embark on a day trip to the spectacular ancient ruined city of Ephesus, before returning to Alacati in the evening.
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The day is at your leisure to explore at your own pace. Wandering the streets of Alacati is a pleasant way to spend your time, enjoying the cafes, boutique shops and chaotic antique stores dotted about town.
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Another day at your leisure. The Cesme Peninsula has several beaches which, although aren't idea for sunbathing due to strong winds, have some lovely walks as well as great views across the water.
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Alacati , Izmir , International return flight
Drive to Izmir today, to catch a flight back to Istanbul. Here, you'll board your return flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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- Istanbul
- Canakkale
- Pergamon
- Alacati
- Izmir
Contact a specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to Turkey will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
When to go
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