8 Days Discover Turkey Tour / By Bus

Gallipoli - Troy - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Cappadocia  (07 Nights / 08 Days)

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Gallipoli, Dardanelles & Canakkale
Depart early from your hotel in Istanbul and drive to Gallipoli. Visit Dardanelles, Kabatepe War Museum, Brighton Beach and Anzac Cove where the dawn service is held each Anzac Day. We will also visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly and Chunk Bair New Zealand Memorial and Kilitbahir Fortress. Stop for lunch. Then cross the Dardanelles and arrive in Canakkale. Check in to your hotel. Stay overnight in Canakkale. (Included meals: Lunch).

Day 02: Troy Tour / Drive to Kusadasi
After breakfast drive to Troy visiting; Here you will learn the mythology surrounding Troy, The Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. Till now, 10 cities have been discovered, one built on the top of the other, dating back to 3500 BC. You will see and hear about the Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, the Trojan Wars, the battle between Archillies and Paris, the Remains of Troy IX, the Alters and the Houses of Troy I, dating back to 2500 BC. And then we drive to Kusadasi. overnight stay in Kusadasi. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 03: Ephesus Tour
Your guided tour today starts with a visit to Temple of Artemis, Ephesus Ruins (Theatre, Celsius Library, Agora, Odeon, Domitianus Temple, Trajan Fountain, Roman Latrine). Lunch and visit the House of Virgin Mary. Tour ends around 06:00pm, transfer to hotel after the tour,dinner and overnight in Kusadasi. (Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 04: Pamukkale Tour / Bus to Cappadocia
After breakfast pick up from your hotel drive to Pamukkale visiting; Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis with the Temple of Apollo, the breathtaking Theater, the fascinating Necropolis and the last the great baths of Hierapolis antique city, where St. Philip was martyred. St. Philip is connected with the early church in Hierapolis and played an important role in Pamukkale the history of the city. Finally we visit the calcium terraces and pools. end of the tour, transfer to the bus station for overnight travel to Cappadocia. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 05: Cappadocia
Arrive in Cappadocia and transfer to the hotel check-in. Free Day in Cappadocia.Overnight stay in Cappadocia(Cave Hotel).
(Included meals: Breakfast)

Day 06: North Cappadocia Tour
Depart from your hotel to visit Devrent Valley to see the unigue fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabag (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles.Drive to the city of Avanos for lunch.In the afternoon visit another beautiful open air museum at Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Lastly, before returning to your hotel, visit the natural castles at Uchisar. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 07: South Cappadocia Tour
Depart from your hotel to visit Red valley,and explore the famous rock- cut churches and hike 5 km through the Gulludere valley (Rose valley). Then visit Cavusin village.This village is famous for the houses and churches of the christian clegymen. Drive to the pigeon valley for lunch. In the afternoon visit Kaymaklı underground city. Where early christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit the natural castles at Ortahisar. After the tour, you will be transferred to Bus station. Overnight bus to Istanbul.
(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 08: Istanbul
Arrival early to the Istanbul bus station. Transfer to city center or A/P according to your flight time. (If you would like, you can extend your trip by adding extra nights in Istanbul, please advise..)

What's Included:
- 01 nights in Canakkale at 4* Hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
- 02 night in Kusadasi at 4* Hotel on half board basis.
- 01 nights in Cappadocia at Cave Hotel on bed and breakfast basis
- All mentioned day tours on regular group guided basis.
- Professional English speaking guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism.
- Overnight intercity coach ticket (Pamukkale to Cappadocia)
- Meals mentioned by the itinerary.
- Main entrance fees to sights/museums mentioned in the itinerary.
- Gasoline, Road Tolls and Parking Fees.
- Services charges and local taxes.

Not Included: Drinks, tips to guide, driver and personal expenses and optional tours.

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