Visit ancient Agora, climb Mount Pagus, once called the Crown of Smyrna, visit Alexander the Great’s Castle overlooking the Bay of Izmir. We will also visit the Archaeological and Ethnographical Museum. Should you wish to visit the Bazaar you will be left at the entrance. (Except Monday)

Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary (Full Day incl. lunch)

Leave for Ephesus and first visit the House of the Virgin Mary where she spent the last years before she died. Moving on to Ephesus, we will visit the Fountains, Temples, the Agora, the Great Theatre, the Library of Celsus together with the Odeon and Gymnasiums. After lunch we will move on to the Archaeological Museum, the Mosque of Isa Bey, St. John’s Basilica and the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the World). Transfer back to Izmir.

Priene, Miletus, Didyma (Full Day incl. lunch)

Departure for Priene which is recognized as the first planned city of the ancient world and one of the most attractive sites on the West Coast. We will visit the Theatre, the Temple of Athena, the Agora and the Altar of Zeus and Cybele. We then proceed to Miletus, one of the principle Ionian cities and the home of Thales, twice visited by St.Paul. We will visit the Theatre, Byzantine Fortress, the Delphinion and the Faustina Bath. We will then continue on to Didyma and visit the Temple of Apollo.

Sardis and Manisa (Full Day incl. lunch)

Drive to Sardis, capital of ancient Lydia. View the magnificent ruins of the Acropolis. Visit the Temple of Cybele and Diana which later became a church. Stop by the Synagogue, the Gymnasium and a newly excavated area. After lunch, we visit Manisa, visit the Archaeological and Ethnographical Museum, the Mosque of Muradiye, and Weeping Rock Niobe.

Departure from hotel and visit to St.Sophia Museum which is one of the great architectural marvels of the ancient world. We continue on to the Hippodrome, the sportive and political center of the Old City. We will then browse around the exciting Grand Bazaar, a maze of over 4000 tiny shops selling gold, jeweler, leather-work and fine carpets. We finally visit the Underground Cistern, storage of 80,000 tons water capacity for the Old City. (except Mondays)

Ottoman Relics (Half Day – Afternoon)

Departure from hotel and visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, masterpiece of famous architect Sinan, built during the reign of Sultan Suleyman the magnificent. We then visit Topkapi Palace , seat of the Ottoman Empire for four centuries and visit the Imperial Treasury and Chinese Porcelain Afterwards, we visit the Blue Mosque, facing St.Sophia and famous for its delicate blue tiles, and 6-minaret design. We finish with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, a maze of over 4000 tiny shops selling gold jeweler, leather-work and fine carpet…(except Tuesdays)

Two Continents (Half Day)

Before we cross the Bosphorus Bridge, we visit the majestic Dolmabahce Palace, residence of latter-day Sultans of the Ottoman Empire, with over 370 rooms and a 4.5 ton glass chandelier. On the Asian side we visit Camlica Hill which is one of the highest points in Istanbul, offering breathtaking views in all directions. There will also be a chance for shopping at Beylerbeyi, a typical Istanbul suburb. (except Monday and Thursday)

Bosphorus Cruise (Half Day)

Departure from the hotel for a visit to the Spice Bazaar where we will experience the smells of cinnamon, cloves and thyme rising from every store, the same smells that filled the air over 400 years ago. We then embark on a scenic tour of the Bosphorus, the natural waterway that divides Asia from Europe, passing palaces, castles, palatial homes, and the two magnificent suspension bridges.

Istanbul by Night (Night tour incl. dinner)

You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to an exclusive restaurant for dinner. A live floor show will include Belly Dancing and Anatolian Folk singers and dancers.

Category: Superior First Class hotels

Day 1 Wed : Marmaris to Pamukkale
Marmaris arrival and transfer to your hotel in Pamukkale. Check in the Hotel, a lazy afternoon waiting for your travel companions and guide travelling along from Cappadocia to Pamukkale, arriving approximately around 16:00-16:30 hrs. Tonight you will meet your guide at the hotel as he arrives with your travel companions from Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale. (D)
Transfer: An A/C Vehicle and a driver will pick you up to drive your hotel in pamukkale

Day 2 Thu : Pamukkale – Kusadasi
Today is the day to pay an early morning visit unique Cotton Fortress, the white calcium cascades, and also pay a visit to one of the first modern spa centers of the ancient world, Hierapolis. The ancient city of Hierapolis was named after Hiera, wife of the founder of Pergamon. Then we drive to Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi (B, D)

Day 3 Fri : Ephesus – St.Mary’s House – Kusadasi
We arrive at the ancient city of Ephesus and first visit the Basilica of St. John, who came here with the Virgin Mary and wrote his Gospel. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we see include St. Mary’s cottage, the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theater and Odeon. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi
Afternoon Optional: Tour of Sardis or Sirince. (B,D)

Day 4 Sat : Pergamum – Troy – Canakkale
On our journey to Canakkale we stop by the hauntingly beautiful Pergamon. Among the impressive structures of this city, dating from 399 B.C. Tour Ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamum where methods of treatment included blood transfusions, music therapy and meditation. Leaving Pergamon behind us visit Troy with its famous wooden horse. Referred to in Homer’s “Iliad” and “Odyssey”, Troy has in fact nine citiessuperimposed one upon another. Troy VI pertains to the famous Trojan War of Homer where the legendary heroes included Agamemnon, Achilles, Ulysses and Nestor on the Greek side and, Priam, Hector and Paris on the Trojan side Continue on to Canakkale for overnight.(B,D)

Day 5 Sun: Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Istanbul
We begin our scenic drive down to Gallipoli, historically famous for being the site of many battles during XXI. Visit Anzac Cove and Lone pine cemetery Chunuk Bair, Gabatepe War Museum then drive to Istanbul for overnight .(B)

Day 6 Mon : Istanbul
We visit the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque and St.Sophia. This church – turned mosque – turned museum takes the breath away with the sheer architectural size of its interior and magnificent dome and next visit the spectacular Topkapi Palace(excluding harem). Built on one of the seven hills of Istanbul, this huge complex commands views of the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. It was the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire for many centuries (1453-1852) and we see the extravagant Treasury, the priceless Chinese porcelain
Optional Tour of Spice market and Bosphorus cruise,overnight in Istanbul (B)

Day 7 Tue : Istanbul – Return
Transfer to airport. (B)

Category: Superior First Class hotels (5 Star)

Day 1 Fri : Istanbul
Arrival and transfer to hotel.

Day 2 Sat: Istanbul
Full day tour to include: Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. Optional: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment. (B)

Day 3 Sun : Istanbul – Ankara
This morning Optional tour of St.Sophia and Bosphorus cruise. Afternoon departure for Ankara Around 15:00 hrs and late arrival at Ankara. (B,D)

Day 4 Mon : Ankara – Cappadocia
Morning departure to view Hittite artifacts at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Visit the Mouseleum of Ataturk,father of modern Turkey. Drive to Cappadocia, touring a 13th century caravan inn en route. Overnight in Cappadocia (B,D)

Day 5 Mon : Cappadocia
Tour Goreme’s rock chapels decorated with 6th century frescoes, Zelve’s cliff-side Byzantine monastic complex and Uchisar’s natural citadel, Sarhatli underground city. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia (B,D)

Day 6 Wed: Cappadocia – Pamukkale
Drive to Pamukkale.En route we visit the famous mouseleum of the sufi philosopher Mevlana. Drive to Pamukkale , dinner and overnight (B,D)

Day 7 Thu : Pamukkale – Kusadasi
Today is the day to pay an early morning visit unique Cotton Fortress, the white calcium cascades, and also pay a visit to one of the first modern spa centers of the ancient world, Hierapolis. Then we drive to Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi (B,D)

Day 8 Fri: Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Kusadasi
Full day tour the famous ruins of Ephesus and St.Mary’s Cottage Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi Afternoon Optional: tour of Sardis or Sirince. (B,D)

Day 9 Sat : Pergamum – Troy – Canakkale
Visit ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamum, tour Troy with its famous wooden horse and continue on to Canakkale for overnight.(B,D)

Day 10 Sun : Dardanelles – Gallipoli – Istanbul
Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Chunuk Bair, Kabatepe War Museum then drive to Istanbul for overnight (B)

Day 11 Mon : Istanbul – Return
Transfer to Airport (B)

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Category: Deluxe & Superior First Class hotels

Hierapolis

Day 1 Thu : Istanbul
Arrival and transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing.

Day 2 Fri : Istanbul
Full day tour to include: Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. Optional: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment. (B)

Day 3 Sat : Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale
Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove and Lone pine cemetery then across the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight .(B,D)

Day 4 Sun : Troy – Pergamum – Kusadasi
Visit Troy with its famous wooden horse, tour Ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamum and continue on to Kusadasi for overnight.(B,D)

Day 5 Mon : Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Kusadasi
Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus and St. Mary’s cottage. afternoon Optional: tour of local village called Sirince (B,D)

Day 6 Tue : Kusadası – Pamukkale
Drive through fertile valleys to Pamukkale (white lime cascades) visit Hierapolis and enjoy the thermal pools of our hotel. (B,D)

Day 7 Wed : Pamukkale – Perge-Antalya
Morning drive to Antalya, arrival at mid-noon,pay a visit to the ancient city of Perge. , a relax afternoon by the Mediterranean coast (B,D)

Day 8 Thu : Antalya: Optional Tour of Phaselis or Yacht Cruise
Today is a free day with choices of Optional tours of Phaselis ,a coastal ancient cith or a lazy yacht cruise along turquise cost of the Mediterranen (B,D)

Day 9 Fri : Antalya –Aspendos- Konya
After breakfast depart for Konya.,en route visit the famous theatre in Aspendos. Visit Mevlana Mausoleum and Karatay Koran School, then overnight in Konya . (B,D)

Day 10 Sat : Cappadocia
Morning departure for Cappadocia ,the land of Fairy Chimneys .We pay a visit to the famous underground city of Saratlı and visit a regional carpet production center. Local dinner in a restaurant and overnight in Cappadocia.Tonight Optional: Whirling Dervishes performance(B,D)

Day 11 Mon : Cappadocia
Early Morning Optional: Balloon Tour. Experience of floating through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves with the sunrise of Cappadocia. After breakfast, visit Goreme, Avanos, Pasabagi, Red Valley, and have a brief regional pottery workshop in a cave. (B,D)

Day 12 Sun : Cappadocia – Ankara
Morning departure for Ankara on the way visit 13th century Agzikarahan caravansary, afternoon tour of the Ataturk Mausoleum and Anatolian Civilizations Museum. (B,D)

Day 13 Mon : Ankara – Return
Transfer to airport. (B)

Category: Historical and Small hotels (Special Category)

Group Size : Approx. 8 to 20 (Min 2).

Our trip covers what is perhaps the most beautiful part of the Turkish Mediterranean coast, exploring classic sites and seascapes on easy walks. A relaxing and enjoyable holiday in quaint and historical towns with carefully selected, restored local architecture hotels where available. Shopping options at local rug cooperatives, a pottery making workshop, vineyards, onyx factories and first hand interaction with local, friendly Turkish people.

Day 1 Fri : Istanbul – Arrival
You will be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel in the old part of Istanbul. Overnight at a historical hotel in old city area of Istanbul. Welcome briefing.

Day 2 Sat : Istanbul
Full day tour to Topkapi Palace, St Sophie,Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar Optional: Tonight join our Turkish dinner and enjoy Turkish belly dancing and folk dancing entertainment. (B)

Day 3 Sun : Gallipoli & Troy – Assos
Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove , Lone pine cemetery Chunuk Bair, Gabatepe War Museum then across the Dardanelles to Canakkale visiting Troy we continue to Assos for overnight. (B,D)

Day 4 Mon : Selcuk via Pergamum
Morning drive through the olive forests and stop by a olive museum, Then we visit an ethnographical museum in Tahta kuslar (wooden birds) village. The last stop of day will be ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamum Overnight in Selcuk. (BD)

Ephesus Ancient

Day 5 Tue : Ephesus & St. Mary’s House
Morning tour of glorious ruins at Ephesus, 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 she stayed later in life accompanied by St. John, and visit also traditional village of Sirince. Overnight in Selcuk. (BD)

Day 6 Wed : Aphrodisias – Hierapolis
Morning drive to the ruins of Aphrodisias (you know what this is about) set against the foot of a picturesque mountain. Then motor to east to visit the calcium springs , so called Coten Fortress (Pamukkale) visit ancient Spa Center of Hierapolis and enjoy the Thermal Pools of the hotel (B,D)

Day 7 Thu: Patara – Saklikent – Kalkan
Morning drive to Saklikent Canyon, afternoon visit Patara with Roman ruins and a huge beach . Drive along the unique Mediterranean coast line to Kalkan for overnight. (B,D)

Day 8 Fri : Myra – Finike – Antalya
Morning drive to Myra, to visit the home church of St. Nicholas (the authentic and original Santa Claus). A short stop in Finike and early afternoon arrival to Antalya. Time to discover the old town harbor. (B,D)

Day 9 Sat : Aspendos – Konya – Cappadocia

Cappadocia Balloons

Morning drive to Aspendos the roman city on the foot of the Taurus mountains, continue to Konya, tour Mevlana’s Mausoleum, founder of the Whirling Dervishes, finally arrival to the “moon-like“ landscape of Cappadocia.
Tonight Optional: Whirling Dervishes performance in a 13th century Caravan inn. (B,D)

Day 10 Sun : Cappadocia
Early Morning Optional: Balloon Tour. Experience of floating through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves with the sunrise of Cappadocia. After breakfast visit the Byzantine frescoed chapels at Goreme then continue to Ozkonak, the eight-story underground city, and a local pottery making village, Avanos. Overnight in Cappadocia (B,D)

Day 11 Mon : Ankara – Istanbul – Return
Early morning drive to Ankara, afternoon tour of the Ataturk Mausoleum and Anatolian Civilizations Museum then transfer to airport or hotels as appropriate and end of services. (B)

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Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days

Category: Deluxe & Superior First Class hotels

Hagia Sophia

Day 1 Thu : Istanbul
Arrival and transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing.

Day 2 Fri : Istanbul
Full day tour to include: Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. Optional: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment. (B)

Day 3 Sat : Gallipoli Dardanelles Canakkale
Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove and Lone pine cemetery then across the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight .(B,D)

Day 4 Sun : Troy – Pergamum Kusadasi
Visit Troy with its famous wooden horse, tour Ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamum and continue on to Kusadasi for overnight.(B,D)

Day 5 Mon : Ephesus & St. Mary’s House Kusadasi
Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus and St. Mary’s cottage. Afternoon Optional : tour of Sardis or Sirince (B,D)

Day 6 Tue : Return – Transfer
Morning transfer to Kusadasi pier to catch ferry or cruise. (B)

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Antalya

Day 1 Wed : Antalya
Arrival and transfer to hotel. Tonight meet fellow tour companions ,and your guide, a relaxing afternoon by the Mediterranean coast (B,D)

Day 2 Thu : Antalya: Optional Tour of Phaselis or Yatch Cruise
Today is a free day with choices of Optional tours of Phaselis ,a coastal ancient cith or a lazy yatch cruise along turquise cost of the Mediterranen (B,D)

Day 3 Fri : Antalya –Aspendos- Konya
After breakfast depart for Konya.,en route visit the famous theatre in Aspendos. Visit Mevlana Mausoleum and Karatay Koran School, then overnight in Konya . (B,D)

Day 4 Sat : Konya- Cappadocia
Morning departure for Cappadocia , on the way visit 13th century Agzikarahan caravansary the land of Fairy Chimneys .We pay a visit to the famous underground city of Sarhatli and visit a regional carpet production center. Local dinner in a restaurant and overnight in Cappadocia. Tonight Optional: Whirling Dervishes performance (B,D)

Day 5 Sun : Cappadocia
Early Morning Optional: Balloon Tour. Experience of floating through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves with the sunrise of Cappadocia. After breakfast, visit Goreme, Avanos, Pasabagi, Red Valley, and have a brief regional pottery workshop in a cave. (B,D)

Day 6 Mon : Cappadocia – Ankara
Morning departure for Ankara, afternoon tour of the Ataturk Mausoleum and Anatolian Civilizations Museum. (B,D)

Day 7 Tue : Ankara-Istanbul
After breakfast drive to Istanbul,. Afternoon Optional: half day Bosphorus Cruise, including last minute shopping in the Spice Market. Tonight farewell dinner. (B,D)

Day 8 Wed : Istanbul. Transfer to the airport (B)

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Category: Deluxe & Superior First Class hotels

Day 1 Thu : Istanbul
Arrival and transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing.

Day 2 Fri : Istanbul
Full day tour to include: Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the Grand Bazaar.
Optional: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment. (B)

Troy

Day 3 Sat : Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale
Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove ,Chunuk Bair Lone pine cemetery and Gabate War Museum then across the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight. (B,D)

Day 4 Sun : Troy – Pergamum – Kusadasi
Visit Troy with its famous wooden horse, tour Ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamum and continue on to Kusadasi for overnight.(B,D)

Day 5 Mon : Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Kusadasi
Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus and St. Mary’s cottage. afternoon Optional: tour of Sardis or Sirince (B,D)

Day 6 Tue : Kusadası – Pamukkale
Drive through fertile valleys to Pamukkale (white lime cascades) visit Hierapolis and enjoy the thermal pools of our hotel. (B,D)

Day 7 Wed : Pamukkale – Perge-Antalya
Morning drive to Antalya, arrival at mid-noon,pay a visit to the ancient city of Perge. , a relax afternoon by the Mediterranean coast (B,D)

Day 8 Thu : Antalya: Optional Tour of Phaselis or Yacht Cruise
Today is a free day with choices of Optional tours of Phaselis ,a coastal ancient cith or a lazy yacht cruise along turquise cost of the Mediterranen (B,D)
Resort Extension with Golf Facilities :You can extend your stay for a week at Barceló Tat beach Golf resort in Belek. (20 miles east of Antalya)

Day 9 Fri : Antalya –Aspendos- Konya

Aspendos

After breakfast depart for Konya.,en route visit the famous theatre in Aspendos. Visit Mevlana Mausoleum and Karatay Koran School, then overnight in Konya .(B,D)

Day 10 Sat : Konya- Cappadocia
Morning departure for Cappadocia , on the way visit 13th century Agzikarahan caravansary the land of Fairy Chimneys .
We pay a visit to the famous underground city of Saratlı .Before we check in our hotel ,we wil taste Cappadocian wine in
a cave winery. Local dinner in a restaurant and overnight in Cappadocia.
Tonight Optional: Whirling Dervishes performance (B,D)

Day 11 Sun : Cappadocia
Early Morning Optional: Balloon Tour. Experience of floating through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves with the sunrise of Cappadocia. After breakfast, visit Goreme, Avanos, Pasabagi, Red Valley, and have a brief regional pottery workshop in a cave. (B,D)

Day 12 Mon : Cappadocia – Ankara
Morning departure for Ankara, afternoon tour of the Ataturk Mausoleum and Anatolian Civilizations Museum. (B,D)

Day 13 Tue : Istanbul
After breakfast drive to Istanbul,. Afternoon Optional: half day Bosphorus Cruise, including last minute shopping in the Spice Market. Tonight farewell dinner. (B,D)

Day 14 Wed : Istanbul Transfer to the airport(B)

Category: Deluxe and Superior First Class hotels

Day 1  Thu : Istanbul
Arrival and transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing.

Day 2  Fri : Istanbul
Full day tour to include: Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. Optional: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment.  (B)

Day 3  Sat : Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale
Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove and Lone pine cemetery then across the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight .(B,D)

Anzac Cove

Day 4  Sun : Troy – Pergamum – Kusadasi
Visit Troy with its famous wooden horse, tour Ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamum and continue on to Kusadasi for overnight.(B,D)

Day 5  Mon : Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Kusadasi
Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus and St. Mary’s cottage. Afternoon Optional : tour of Sardis or Sirince  (B,D)

Day 6  Tue : Kusadası – Pamukkale
Drive through fertile valleys to Pamukkale (white lime cascades) visit Hierapolis and enjoy the thermal pools of our hotel. (B,D)

Day 7  Wed : Pamukkale – Perge-Antalya
Morning drive to Antalya, arrival at mid-noon,pay a visit  to the ancient city of Perge. , a relax afternoon by the Mediterranean coast  (B,D)

Day 8  Thu : Antalya: Optional Tour of Phaselis or Yacht Cruise
Today is a free day  with choices of Optional tours of Phaselis ,a coastal ancient cith or a lazy yacht cruise along  turquise cost of the Mediterranen (B,D)

Day 9  Fri :Antalya Transfer to airport (B)

Category: Deluxe & Superior First Class hotels

Day 1 Thu : Istanbul Arrival and transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing.

Day 2 Fri : Istanbul
Full day tour to include: Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. Optional: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment. (B)

Day 3 Sat : Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale
Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove and Lone pine cemetery then across the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight .(B,D)

Day 4 Sun : Troy – Istanbul
Morning visit of Troy with its famous wooden horse, then drive back to Istanbul and end of our Services.(B)

Category: Deluxe & Superior First class hotels

Topkapı Palace

Day 1 Thu : Istanbul
Arrival and transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing.

Day 2 Fri : Istanbul
Full day tour to include: Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. Optional: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment. (B)

Day 3 Sat : Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale
Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove and Lone pine cemetery then across the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight .(B,D)

Day 4 Sun : Troy – Pergamum – Kusadasi
Visit Troy with its famous wooden horse, tour Ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamum and continue on to Kusadasi for overnight.(B,D)

Day 5 Mon : Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Kusadasi
Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus and St. Mary’s cottage. Afternoon Optional: tour of Sardis or Sirince . (B,D)

Day 6 Tue : Aphoridisias – Pamukkale
Drive through fertile valley’s to Aphrodisias city of Aphrodite, then continue to Pamukkale (white lime cascades). (B,D)

Yacht cruise

Day 7 Wed : Hierapolis – Fethiye

Visit the Hierapolis Roman health spa ruins and then motor south to the resort city of Fethiye to board a gullet yacht. (B,D)
Transfer : An A/c vehicle and a driver will pick you up to drive to Gulet

Day 8 Thu : Yacht cruise (Lycian coast)
Sail across beautiful bays surrounded by high-forested hills. (B,L,D)

Day 9 Fri : Yacht cruise (Lycian coast)
Continue cruising the Mediterranean coast explore nearby Lycian ruins, swim or Simply relax (B,L,D)

Day 10 Sat : Marmaris
End your cruise with breakfast in Marmaris.(B)

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