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Day 1 Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul, the only city in the world connecting
two continents: Asia and Europe. Meet our reps at the
airport for complimentary shuttle transfer to your hotel. In
the afternoon our tour leader will brief us about the next
days of our journey. After your own arrangement for dinner,
we’ll join the “Anzac Welcome Party” in the evening and get
to know our travel mates. Special discount will be available
on all drinks!
Overnight - Istanbul
Day 2 Istanbul and Bosphorus
After breakfast we’ll start to discover the magnificent
sights of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome,
Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Museum. Today we’ll also
join the Bosphorus cruise and spend memorable hours on the
fascinating strait between Asia and Europe.
Overnight - Istanbul (breakfast)
Day 3 Istanbul, Cappadocia
Today we will depart Istanbul for Cappadocia, the “fantasy
land” of rock formations : chimneys, cones, needles, pillars
and pyramids.
Overnight - Cappadocia (breakfast,
dinner)
Day 4 Cappadocia
Besides its natural beauty, Cappadocia was the heart of the
Hittite Empire and it hosted Cimmerian, Persian, Macedonian,
Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations. Today we will
explore the natural and historical beauties of Cappadocia
including the Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley and
Uchisar. We’ll also visit local handicraft manufacturers and
learn about the traditional art.
Overnight - Cappadocia (breakfast,
dinner)
Day 5 Cappadocia
Today we’ll visit the world famous underground city and
Kervansaray in the region. We’ll also trek at the impressive
Ihlara Valley, famous for its spectacular environment and
natural beauties. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Overnight - Cappadocia (breakfast,
dinner)
Day 6 Cappadocia, Antalya
After breakfast we’ll head our way down to the magnificent
Mediterranean coast. In the evening we’ll arrive in Antalya,
one of the most popular restorts in the southern Turkey.
Overnight - Antalya (breakfast,
dinner)
Day 7 Antalya, Fethiye
After spending some time in Antalya, we’ll drive further to
Fethiye, the popular summer resort in Turkey. Afternoon free
to start exploring the beauties of the spectacular
Mediterranean coast.
Overnight - Fethiye (breakfast,
dinner)
Day 8 Fethiye, Oludeniz, Kayakoy
Today we’ll depart for the peaceful lagoon of Oludeniz and
swim in the tranquil waters of Med (if the weather allows).
In the afternoon we’ll visit Kayakoy (Karmylassos), the old
Greek town famous for its impressive old stone houses. In
the afternoon we’ll return to our hotel in Fethiye region.
Overnight - Fethiye (breakfast,
dinner)
Day 9 Fethiye, Pamukkale, Kusadasi/Selcuk
Early in the morning we’ll drive to Pamukkale and discover
the magnificent white calcium formations at this area. In
the afternoon we’ll continue to Kusadasi/Selcuk region where
we’ll stay overnight.
Overnight - Selcuka (breakfast,
dinner)
Day 10 Ephesus
After breakfast we’ll explore the most impressive and the
best preserved classical Greco-Roman city in the
Mediterranean : Ephesus.
Overnight - Ephesus (breakfast,
dinner)
Day 11 Selcuk, Gallipoli
Today we’ll continue to Gallipoli and head our way to Anzac
Cove. We will spend the night there to prepare ourselves for
an unforgetable Dawn Service experience and commemorate the
92nd anniversary of the legendary Gallipoli Campaign.
Overnight - Anzac Cove (breakfast)
Day 12 Dawn Service, Ceremonies, Gallipoli, Ayvalik
Early in the morning we’ll attend the Dawn Service and the
national ceremonies. In the afternoon we’ll head our way to
Ayvalik, the charming Aegean sea resort.
Overnight - Ayvalik (dinner)
Day 13 Ayvalik, Pergamum
Today we’ll discover the ancient city of Pergamum and the
remains of the Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan, library
and theatre cut into the hillside. In the afternoon we’ll
return to the coastal village of Ayvalik. In the evening
we’ll join the Anzac Barbecue.
Overnight - Ayvalik (breakfast,
dinner)
Day 14 Ayvalik, Gallipoli, Istanbul
After breakfast we’ll depart for Gallipoli to visit all the
sights without the crowds ! Our guide will show us Kabatepe
War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine and tell more
about the campaign. In the afternoon we’ll depart for
Istanbul where we’ll stay overnight.
Overnight - Istanbul (breakfast)
Day 15 Istanbul
Our trip will end after breaktast. Today you can shop for
souvenirs in the Grand Bazaar, visit the Ottoman palaces or
world famous mosques of Istanbul.
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