Turkey

Short Turkey Getaways 'Mini Stay - Istanbul

(3 Nights / 4 Days)

Day 1 Welcome to Istanbul You will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul.

Day 2 Istanbul Full day city tour featuring the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia (closed Mondays), Topkapi Palace (closed Tuesdays), the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar (closed Sundays). Overnight Istanbul. (B,L)

Day 3 Istanbul After a short visit to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar (closed Sunday), cruise along the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorous. Tour ends with a short drive to visit Rumeli Fortress. Afternoon free. Overnight Istanbul. (B,L)

Day 4 Istanbul After breakfast our tour concludes. (B)  

Tour includes

• Inbound/Outbound airport transfers - Istanbul
• Full day Istanbul tour
• Half day Bosphorous cruise
• Entrance fees to the various sites
• 3 nights - 3 star accommodation in total.
• 3 nights in Istanbul
• 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches

USD 650

USD 750

USD 900

per person

*on twin sharing basis

'Aegean Delight Tour

(7 Nights / 8 Days)

Day 1-Saturday Istanbul Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore. Overnight Istanbul

Day 2-Sunday Istanbul Old City Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the underground Basilica Cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B)

Day 3-Monday Gallipoli Battlefields One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali (B, D)

Day 4-Tuesday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse and then tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Day 5-Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Day 6-Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D)

Day 7-Friday Bursa, Istanbul Today you head back to Istanbul, passing through rural Turkey and ancient Bursa to visit the famous Green Mosque and explore the Silk Bazaar. Overnight Istanbul (B) Day 8 Saturday Istanbul After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)

Tour includes

• Inbound airport transfer - Istanbul
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• 7 nights - 4 star & 5 star accommodation in total.
• 1 night in Canakkale
• 3 nights in Istanbul
• 2 nights in Kusadasi
• 1 night in Pamukkale
• 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

USD 995

per person

*on twin sharing basis

Gallipoli & Troy Tours 'Gallipoli and Troy Getaway Tour'

(4 Nights / 5 Days)

Day 1 Welcome to Istanbul Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul.

Day 2 Istanbul city tour After breakfast, you visit the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, cthe Basilica underground cistern and the Hippodrome. We also visit a carpet shop and learn how carpets are made by hand. Overnight Istanbul. (B,L).

Day 3 Gallipoli battlefields tour Today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Canakkale. (B,L,D).

Day 4 Ancient Troy Step back in time today as we visit Troy and it's famed Trojan Horse. Overnight Istanbul. (B)

Day 5 Istanbul After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)  

Tour includes

• Inbound/Outbound airport transfers - Istanbul
• Full day Istanbul tour
• Half day Bosphorous cruise
• Entrance fees to the various sites
• 3 nights - 3 star accommodation in total.
• 3 nights in Istanbul
• 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches

USD 850

per person

*on twin sharing basis