Taste Of Turkey

( 5 Star )

Visit: Istanbul - Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale - Troy – Pergamum – Izmir - Bodrum – Gocek or Fethiye - Yacht cruise (Lycian coast) - Marmaris

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This is a good itinerary for connecting to the Greek Islands via Rhodes.

Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Welcome briefing will be held.

Enjoy a full day tour including a visit to Topkapi Palace Museum, residence of the Ottoman Sultans between 1453–1852 (excluding harem). Visit the Hippodrome, which was once the center of life where chariot racing and other public events took place. Tour the Blue Mosque built between 1609 and 1616, famous for its blue ceramic tiles. Next see St. Sophia, a church built in the 6th century Byzantine capital, converted to a mosque by the Ottomans, and now a museum and one of the world’s greatest architectural wonders. Your last stop will be the famous Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest and oldest covered market with over 60 streets. Join an optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment. B

In the morning, depart for Gallipoli, the site of many battles during WWI. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair, then cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight. B D

Visit Troy with its famous wooden horse, best known for being the setting of the Trojan War and many cities built on top of each other. Before arriving into Asclepion, enjoy lunch with locals in a traditional local village. Then continue to Pergamum to visit the ancient Medical Center in Asclepion and continue to İzmir for overnight. Optional: Dinner at local restaurant. B

Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus, an important cultural center of the ancient world, and explore 2,000 year-old marble streets, a theater, the Library of Celsius, a gymnasium and Hadrian’s Temple. Take a short drive to see St. Mary’s stone cottage where it is believed Virgin Mary spent her last years accompanied by St. John. Continue to a regional rug production center to have a firsthand experience of this unique art form. B D

After breakfast drive to Bodrum to visit the Castle of St.Peter and the renowned Underwater Museum that was awarded the best Underwater Museum of the World in 2000s. Dinner & Overnight in Bodrum. B D

After breakfast, drive to Gocek or Fethiye to board a gulet yacht. B D

Sail across beautiful bays surrounded by high-forested hills. B L D

Continue cruising the Mediterranean coast explore nearby Lycian ruins, swim or simply relax. B L D

End your cruise with breakfast in Marmaris. B

Inclusion

First Class hotels with private facilities
Meals are indicated on itineraries by B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner
Licensed guides throughout Turkey
Private air-conditioned transportation
Luggage handling
Local taxes and service charges
Arrival/departure transfers: only on arrival and departure days (arrivals to Istanbul Airport).
Pre or post stay transfers are not included

Exclusion

International / Domestic Airfare
Optional activities
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Personal equipment
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Any items not mentioned as included

Note

An A/C Vehicle and a driver will pick you up to drive to Gulet or your hotel in Marmaris

Rates include Daily breakfast and local taxes
Child cost is available on request.
Children less than five years of age and unaccompanied minors under the age of 18 cannot be accepted on these tours.
Cost of Pre Tour Accommodation Including Transfers is available on request
Cost for Optional tours is available on request

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