Taste of History Tour Package (9 Days & 8 Nights)
Highlights: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Antalya
Operates: All year-around / By flight & coach
Package Rate: Please fill the form and tell us your travel dates & choice of hotels
Optional Tours: Turkish Bath (Hamam), Turkish Night Show, Phaselis Boat Cruise
Note: Taste of History tour package is insuranced by TURSAB (Association of Turkish Travel Agencies)
Day 1 Arrival in Istanbul
On your arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel with the remainder of day at your leisure to explore city or relax before your tour commences. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 Historical Istanbul Sightseeing Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Meet your guide and start the day in the morning with a visit the spectacular Blue Mosque decorated with beautiful 17th century Iznik tiles. Then stroll around the historical Hippodrome where chariot races were once held. Continue with the Hagia Sophia / St. Sophia and Museum. After lunch at local restaurant, you will visit the Topkapi Palace (exluding harem section) and Museum, the residence of the legendary Ottoman Sultans, now converted into a museum. It consists of several exhibition halls, such as the Treasury, the porcelain section, Armoury and Holy Relics. We will complete this historical day with a visit to the Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi). Overnight in Istanbul
Day 3 Drive to Gallipoli / Gallipoli (WWI) Battlefields Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Early morning drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula along the Thracian coastline viewing the countryside and villages on the European soil of Turkey. Lunch en- route at Tekirdag. Arriving to the Battlefields and fully guided tour of Anzac Cove, Brighton Beach, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, The Nek, trenches, Simpson's Cemetery then across the Dardanelles Strait by ferryboat to Canakkale and overnight at hotel. Overnight in Canakkale.
Day 4 Troy & Pergamum Tour / Travel to Kusadasi (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
After check-out you will visit Ancient Troy and see the current excavations, 9 layers of old cities, the Trojan Horse, and you will hear and see from your guides remaining of the Trojan War. Then the day will continue with a drive to Pergamum. After lunch start the tour of Pergamum with the Acropolis, the Steepest Theatre of the ancient world, Temple of Trojan, the library, Asclepion, the ancient medical centre, the oldest known hospital in the world. At the conclusion of your day of sightseeing, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 5 Ephesus Ancient City Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
The tour begins by visiting the remains of the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Afterwards, it proceeds to the spectacular main site of Ephesus, undoubtedly the most superbly preserved Greco-Roman city. Unmistakable highlights surviving among the ruins are the Celsius Library, Agora, Theater, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple and Roman Latrines. Following a lunch break, visit the House of Virgin Mary; reputed to be where she spent her final days. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 6 Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Travel to Antalya (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Early in the morning you will depart from your hotel and travel to visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of Hierapolis contains one of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world. We will see magnificent examples of Roman Baths, Basilica and the world famous Pamukkale ‘’Cotton Castle’’. This natural phenomenon leaves thick white layers of limestone and travertine cascading down the mountain slope, which resemble a frozen waterfall. There will be free time to walk on the terraces (where allowed), after which you will be transferred to Denizli bus station for the day coach to Antalya. Overnight in Antalya.
Day 7 Perge, Aspendos, Side Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Your guided tour today starts with a visit to Perge Ancient City, which once was one of the most important cities along the Mediterranean coast. From here you will visit the world famous ancient Greco - Roman Amphitheater Aspendos, which is the most well preserved example in the world. After visiting this impressive site, you will have a lunch break followed by a visit to Side, an ancient site with attractions including Agora, the Gymnasium, the Apollo Temple and the ancient harbour. Evening is at your leisure to explore the old town by night. Overnight in Antalya
Day 8 Free Day in Antalya / Flight to Istanbul (Meal: Breakfast)
After the breakfast at the hotel, the day will be at leisure by your own to spend some time on the beautiful beaches of AntalyaToday your day will at your leisure to explore the Old city of Antalya or relax along the coastline of Mediterranean. At the end of the day you will be transferred to Antalya Airport for the flight to Istanbul. With your arrival to Istanbul, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. You last night in Turkey will be spend in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 9 Istanbul / Home (Meal: Breakfast)
After you have checked-out from your hotel, we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your onward flight. Have a nice trip and thanks for choosing Commodore Tour & Travel
What's Included:
* Hotel accommodations in choice of preferred class
* Professional Tour Guides licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
* Noted sightseeing tours on regular group or private guided basis
* Main entrance fees to sights mentioned by the itinerary
* Meals mentioned by the itinerary - Vegeterian meals available
* Required land transport including roundtrip airport transfers with A/C non-smoking minivans
* Required internal flight & coach tickets
* Local taxes & handling services