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Pergamon Asclepion
Pergamon Acropolis
Alacati

Historic Turkey Tour

9 days from $6,715pp

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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:

  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • Upon arrival into Istanbul, you'll be met at the airport and driven to your centrally located hotel.

    • Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque, Istanbul
      Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque, Istanbul
    • Daily life, Istanbul
      Daily life, Istanbul
    • Istanbul skyline
      Istanbul skyline

  • 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.

    • Istanbul
      Istanbul
    • Balat district, Istanbul
      Balat district, Istanbul
    • Istanbul
      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.

    • Bebek district, Istanbul
      Bebek district, Istanbul
    • Street food vendor, Istanbul
      Street food vendor, Istanbul
    • Blue Mosque interior, Istanbul
      Blue Mosque interior, 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
    • Aphrodite Temple, Aphrodisias
      Aphrodite Temple, Aphrodisias
    • 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.

    • Alacati fish market
      Alacati 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.

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

Accommodation options

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Istanbul
 
Çanakkale
 
Alaçati
 

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