5 Days Western Turkey Explorer

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, greeted by your driver and drive to your hotel. Check-in.

Optional: Cruise Dinner with Turkish Dance Performences (19:30 - 23:30)

1 hora•Entrada incluída

the church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. St Sophia was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years: it is considered the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture being the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.

1 hora•Entrada não incluída

also known as The Mosque of Sultan Ahmet which boasts a unique feature of 6 minarets. View its glorious interiors and distinctive blue tiles built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city. Proceed to the only remains of Hippodrome of Constantinople, which consists of three monumental columns and a fountain. This is where chariot races took place in the past. Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD,

1 hora•Entrada gratuita

As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.

Presently, its a museum palace with a wide collection of porcelain, antiques, holy relics and other treasures.

2 horas•Entrada não incluída

One of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 60 streets, 18 entrances and 4000 shops. You will find, in an authentic oriental atmosphere, all kind of gifts, leather clothing, rugs,antiques, jewellery, hand-woven fabrics etc

1 hora•Entrada gratuita

Upon early pick up from the hotel, travel to Canakkale

3 horas•Entrada gratuita

Here we begin our guided tour of ANZAC Battlefields visiting Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Turkish and allied tunnels and trenches at Johnston’s Jolly, 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.

2 horas•Entrada gratuita

After tour drıve to your hotel ın canakkale.

30 minutos•Entrada gratuita

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and Drive to Pergamum;

3 horas•Entrada gratuita

The first stop is the ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for the legendary Trojan War.

During the visit you will see the symbolic Trojan Horse, the Sacrificial Altars, the 3700-year-old city walls, the Houses of Troy I dating back to 3000–2500 BC, the Bouleuterion (Senate Building) and the Odeon. You will also explore the archaeological layers from Troy I to Troy IX, which reveal the long history of the city.

2 horas•Entrada não incluída

After the Troy tour drive to Bergama for lunch before continuing to Pergamon, one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Visit the Acropolis including the Library of Pergamon, Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan and the site of the famous Altar of Zeus. You will also see the terraced Gymnasium, Lower Agora, the impressive Hellenistic Theater and the Temple of Dionysus.

2 horas•Entrada não incluída

At the end of the tour depart for Selçuk and Kuşadası. Arrival in Kuşadası around 20:30.

(Breakfast – Lunch)

2 horas•Entrada gratuita

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour.

1 hora•Entrada gratuita

Visit The House of the Virgin Mary

a church was built from 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.

1 hora•Entrada não incluída

Continue with the Ancient Ephesus

The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.

2 horas•Entrada não incluída

Temple of Artemis or Artemision

Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place.

1 hora•Entrada gratuita

At the end of the tour drive you to Izmir Airport. End of our service.

1 hora•Entrada incluída