The Best of Tremendous Turkey on a 8 Day Private Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Day

Pass By: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Arrival at Istanbul Airport where a professional driver will meet you and transfer to the hotel for check-in and the rest of the day is at your leisure.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Istanbul City Tour

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Explore Hagia Sophia which was initially built by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century, and then converted into a mosque sometime in the 15th century by the ottomans.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Go to the Topkapi Palace, once used by the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries and see the magnificent collection of priceless jewels, silver, crystal, and porcelain, robes that were worn by the sultans and the relics of the prophet Mohammed. (Entrance to the Harem is extra).
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
We will visit the stunning Blue Mosque that was built for Sultan Ahmet I. The Blue Mosque is a unique piece of architecture with six minarets and features around 20,000 beautiful Iznik tiles.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hippodrome (At Meydani), Istanbul Turkey
Visit the ancient Hippodrome with Obelisk of Theodosius, Snake Pillar and German Fountain of Wilhelm II.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel in Istanbul

Day 3: Gallipoli Battlefields

Stop At: Gallipoli Battle Museum, 1915 Savas mMlzemelero Golerisi, Eceabat Turkey
Depart early morning for an afternoon tour of Gallipoli.

The World War I battlefields of Gallipoli are now a serene site. Also visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, ANZAC Cove, Johnston’s Jolly and Gallipoli Museum.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Canakkale

Day 4: Troy - Acropolis of Pergamum

Stop At: Troy (Truva), Tevfikiye Koyu, Intepe, Canakkale Turkey
Today you will have a tour of Troy and Pergamum, before continuing to Kusadasi.

Visit the ancient city of Troy, world-famous for the legendary Trojan horse that dates back to the times of Helen, Queen of Sparta and the ancient city of Pergamum with its spectacular acropolis and has one of the steepest ancient theatres in the world.

Its magnificent library, temples, and medical facilities also made it a renowned political and cultural centre in its time.

Then we will enjoy a lovely display of locally handcrafted leather goods.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Kusadasi

Day 5: Ephesus - Kusadasi

Stop At: Ephesus Museum, Selcuk Turkey
Enjoy a Complete Ancient City of Ephesus & Sirince, Turkish Village Tour From Kusadasi. See Ephesus at its best and why it was one of the four major cities in the Roman Empires. After skipping the main entrance line, visit the ruins with your professional guide on an Ephesus tour.

Feel the history along the marble-lined streets, and see the Baths of Scholastica, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus and The Grand Theater.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Selcuk 35100 Turkey
After your House of the Virgin Mary tour, you will also see St. John’s Basilica, and we will also stop at Artemis Temple.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sirince Koyu, Sirince Turkey
Sirince Village tours will show you the traditional Turkish village life. Famous for wine houses (which you can taste), olive oils, handicrafts, and organic fruit and vegetables. Walk the narrow cobbled streets of this charming village, and you will find women, selling crafts of all kinds, olive oil.

After your fantastic day, we will drive you back to Kusadasi town centre, Kusadasi port or hotel to drop you off.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Kusadasi

Day 6: Pamukkale - Hierapolis

Stop At: Travertines of Pamukkale (thermal pools), 20190 Pamukkale/Denizli, Turkey
Drive to Pamukkale and discover the pure white travertine terraces and the ruins of Hierapolis.

The travertine terraces at Pamukkale are one of the most spectacular natural wonders that you will be able to see from several mineral springs in a substantial white cliffside.

About 200 m overlooking the plain you can see how the calcite-laden waters have dripped over a number of terraced levels and created a fairyland of unusual solidified cascades and shell-shaped basins. They look like creations made from snow or like balls from cotton, which gave the scenery the Turkish name Pamukkale (cotton castle).

Moreover, the water in the basins changes its colour according to how the light enters.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Hierapolis, 20280 Pamukkale/Denizli, Turkey
Also visit the ancient ruins of Hierapolis with its Basilica, theatre and Roman Baths.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Pammukale

Day 7: Bursa - Istanbul

Stop At: Green Mosque (Yesil Camii), Muze Sk., Iznik 16860 Turkey
Today you will head back to Istanbul, passing through rural Turkey and ancient Bursa to visit the famous Green Mosque and explore the Silk Bazaar.
Duration: 4 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel in Istanbul

Day 8: Departure Day

Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Transfer to Istanbul Airport to connect to your international flight.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.