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Ruins of Pergamon Acropolis

Historic Turkey: Istanbul, Troy, Pergamon & Ephesus

9 days from £4,910pp

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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 Alaçati.

  • Marvel at the ruins of Ephesus.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, you'll be met at the airport and driven to your centrally located hotel.

    • Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Istanbul
      Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Istanbul
    • Blue Mosque interior, Istanbul
      Blue Mosque interior, Istanbul
    • Blue Mosque, Istanbul
      Blue Mosque, Istanbul

  • 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.

    • Carpet seller, Grand Bazaar
      Carpet seller, Grand Bazaar
    • Istanbul
      Istanbul
    • Bebek district, Istanbul
      Bebek district, Istanbul

  • Another day with your guide. Today, you'll visit Dolmabahçe Palace, the Chora Museum and the Spice Market before embarking on a cruise along the Bosphorus.

    • Istanbul seen from the Bosphorus
      Istanbul seen from the Bosphorus
    • Bosphorus cruise
      Bosphorus cruise
    • Daily life, Istanbul
      Daily life, Istanbul

  • Today you leave Istanbul and travel out toward the Gallipoli Peninsula. Here, you'll visit some of the battlefields and memorials with your guide before continuing over the Dardanelles to Çanakkale, where you stay tonight.

    • Çanakkale, Turkey
      Çanakkale, Turkey
    • Trojan horse, Çanakkale
      Trojan horse, Çanakkale
    • Çanakkale
      Çanakkale

  • You'll travel on to Pergamon today, visiting its ancient Acropolis and Asclepion. Continue on to the pretty seaside town of Alaçati.

    • Pergamon Asclepion
      Pergamon Asclepion
    • Windmills, Alaçati
      Windmills, Alaçati
    • Pergamon Acropolis
      Pergamon Acropolis

  • Today you embark on a day trip to the spectacular ancient ruined city of Ephesus, before returning to Alaçati in the evening.

    • Temple of Hadrian, Ephesus, Turkey
      Temple of Hadrian, Ephesus, Turkey
    • Ephesus
      Ephesus
    • Ephesus
      Ephesus

  • The day is at your leisure to explore at your own pace. Wandering the streets of Alaçati is a pleasant way to spend your time, enjoying the cafés, boutique shops, and chaotic antique stores dotted about town.

    • Alaçati fish market
      Alaçati fish market
    • Alacati
      Alacati
    • Alacati
      Alacati

  • Another day at your leisure. The Çeşme Peninsula has several beaches which, although not ideal for sunbathing due to strong winds, have some lovely walks as well as great views across the water.

    • Alacati
      Alacati
    • Alaçati, Turkey
      Alaçati, Turkey
    • Alaçati fish market
      Alaçati fish market

  • 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.

    • Local life
      Local life
    • Alaçati, Turkey
      Alaçati, Turkey
    • Alaçati, Turkey
      Alaçati, Turkey

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While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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