Western COAST of TURKEY  
6 DAYS
LAND ONLY

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SATURDAY 2024
ISTANBUL / CANAKKALE / TROY / PERGAMUM / KUSADASI /
EPHESUS / SIRINCE / KUSADASI

2024
Jan 6, February 3, March 16, April 6, 13, 27,
May 4, 11, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, July 6, 13, 20, 27,
August 3, 10, 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28,
October 5, 12, 19, November 2, December 14

2025
Jan 4, February 1, March 15

Day 1 Saturday Istanbul
Arrive Istanbul WELCOME TO TURKEY!
After you arrive, clear customs and pick up your luggage you will be met by our representative.  That person will be holding a sign with your name on it.  From the airport you will be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul

Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight HILTON DOUBLETREE PIYALEPASA (TAKSIM), Istanbul

Day 2 Sunday Istanbul
In the morning visit Topkapi Palace which served as the home of Ottoman Sultans for 400 years, the Blue Mosque, which has six minarets and a middle dome of 109 feet, is the next stop before St. Sophia, an originally Christian Basilica, a museum for all regardless of creed.  

(Effective as  of 15/01/2024  St. Sophia no longer accepts any foreign citizens to the main  hall  as it will only be used by Turkish  citizens  for prayer. We will therefore only  be touring Hagia Sophia exterior with our usual guide commentary in our Escorted Tours / Packages / Sightseeing tours.)  

Before returning to your hotel visit the Grand Covered Bazaar dating back to XVth century. It covers over 2,000 shops. (B)
      Overnight HILTON DOUBLETREE PIYALEPASA (TAKSIM), Istanbul

Day 3 Monday Istanbul/Canakkale
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Gallipoli.

Visit Anzac Cove, Nek, Conk Bair, Lone Pine and 57th Regiment Memorial. Cross the Dardanelles. (BD)
     Overnight KOLIN HOTEL, Canakkale

Day 4 Tuesday Canakkale/Troy/Pergamum/Kusadasi
After breakfast at the hotel drive to legendary Troy; the site where the Trojan War took place. 
Cross the mountain Ida.

Arrive in Pergamum.  Visit Acropolis. (BD)
Overnight CHARISMA HOTEL, Kusadasi

Day 5 Wednesday Kusadasi/Ephesus/Sirince/Kusadasi
After breakfast a short drive to visit Ephesus. 
You will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets, and leather.

Continue to the marvelous village of Sirince where you can experience one of the most beautiful villages in Turkey. You can do shopping and taste delicious wines of the village.

Return to Kusadasi for overnight stay. (BD)
     Overnight CHARISMA HOTEL, Kusadasi

Day 6 Thursday Return
Return to Kusadasi Port or Izmir Airport for departure. 

INCLUSIVE FEATURES
• Arrival and departure transfers (Sabiha Gokcen airport subject to surchange)
• Departure transfer to Kusadasi port or Izmir Airport
• All 4/5 * hotels as per itinerary (or similar)
• Daily breakfast and three dinners
* Professional tour guides throughout Turkey program
• All sightseeing by motor coach
* Luggage handling in the hotels
• All taxes and service charges

EXCLUSIONS
Personal expenses
Customary gratitude to your guide
Izmir - Istanbul flight ticket 130 (US) per person (approx)

COST PER PERSON - LAND ONLY
Based on double occupancy

RATES from low season November 2023 - March 2024
Travel agent rate from $1150.00 (US)
Companion rate from  $1250.00 (US)

RATES from high season April - October 2024
Travel agent rate from $1250.00 (US)
Companion rate from  $1350.00 (US)

RATES from low season November 2023 - March 2024
Travel agent rate from $1200.00 (US)
Companion rate from  $1300.00 (US)

You will be traveling with regular passengers but paying travel agent rates.

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