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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
    • Daily life, Istanbul
    • 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
    • Balat district, 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
    • Street food vendor, 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
    • Trojan horse, 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
    • Aphrodite Temple, Aphrodisias
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Alaçati, Turkey
    • Alaçati fish market

  • Drive to Izmir today, to catch a flight back to Istanbul. Here, you'll board your return flight home.

    • Local life
    • Alaçati, Turkey
    • Alaçati, Turkey

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