Tour Code: WT-Istanbul 02    14 Days Tour in Turkey to Istanbul, Canakkale, Pergamon, SelÁuk, Ephesus, Priene, Mileuts, Didyma, Bafa Lake, Bodrum, Dalyan, Kalkan, Olympos, Antalya and Perge

Departure: Daily


 Day 01 - Entry Turkey
Upon your arrival at the airport, the local guide will pick you up and transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day is on your own to explore Istanbul.

 Day 02 - Istanbul
This morning, after have a brief stay at the old Ottoman & Byzantine monuments, visit towering Topkapi Palace. Learn about Islam at Blue Mosque and end the morning sightseeing. In the afternoon, visit St. Sophia Church and tour around the city's oldest covered Grand Bazaar. You could seek for some souvenir for friends. Have an overnight stay at the local hotel.

 Day 03 - Istanbul
In the morning, visit the Spice Market and R¸stem Pasa Mosque.  Then, have a cruise excursion on the Bosphorus and  see the ancient wooden villas, marble palaces and classic fortresses along the waterway. Afterwards, visit The Sadberk Hanim Museum. Transfer along the intercontinental bridge to Asiatic side to visit Beylerbeyi Palace. Head to the Camlica Hill to overview Istanbul and end the day. Have another overnight stay at the Istanbul.

 Day 04 - Canakkale
This morning, have a long way transfer to Canakkale and lunch is served after arrival. Start to visit the Anzac Bay, the Memorials of Gallipoli through Dardanelles strait and the anakkale's Archeological Museum. Continue the way to beautiful Troy City and drive through the Mt. Ida. Overnight at a rustic hotel which is on the foothills of Mt Ida.

 Day 05 - Pergamon/ SelÁuk
Transfer to the city of Pergamon along the coast of the mythical Aegean Sea. Visit the Acropolis with Temple of Trajan and theater. Then, visit the Asclepion and see a Roman Medical Center involving Galen,a great doctor enjoying the reputation all over the world. Stay overnight at the hotel in SelÁuk.

 Day 06 - SelÁuk/ Ephesus
This morning, head to Ephesus ancient city. Visit the Shrine of Virgin Mary and see the runis of the ancient times, Monumental Fountains, Library etc. Afternoon is reserved to visit the noted SelÁuk museum and the Basilica of St. John. Then head to Sirince Village and acquire the layout of the local house and former Greek churches. Have an overnight stay in the local hotel of  Ephesus.

 Day 07 - Priene/ Mileuts/ Didyma/ Bafa Lake
This morning, head to ancient Priene and visit the theater, the Temple of Athena, the Prytaneum, the Agora and the Altar of Zeus. Afterwards, head directly to Miletus and visit the Byzantine fortress, Faustina Bath and Ilyas Bey Mosque. Your last stop of the whole day tour is Didyma within a visit in temple of Apollo, tour around the Kapikiri Village and have a great view of the Bafa Lake. Have an overnight stay at the hotel.

 Day 08 - Bodrum
This morning, head to Mt. Latoms and visit the ruins of Heraklia with a brief stay at a local village. Proceed to Bodrum and visit the Temple of Zeus at Euromos midway. After arrvial, refresh yourselves and have an overnight stay at the hotel.

 Day 09 - Dalyan
This morning, visit a noted castle in Bodrum involving an underwater archaeological museum. Proceed to Dalyan and have a boat excursion on the Dalyan River to reach Iztuzu Beach. Promenade along the beach to view the night scene and have an overnight stay at a hotel nearby.

 Day 10 - Kalkan
Transfer to Kalkan and enjoy the picturesque river view of the Mediterranean Sea en route. Drive near Gocek Bay. Visit the ruins of Xhantus, among the many ruins we can wander through are a Roman agora, theater, acropolis and temple of Artemis. Arrival in Kalkan, Stay overnight at the hotel.

 Day 11 - Olympos
Transfer to Olympos. Visit to the church of St. Nicholas, the original Santa Claus come of there. Then, visit the ruins of Myra. After lunch, proceed to Olympos and have a lesiure stay there. Stay overnight at the local hotel.

 Day 12 - Antalya
Transfer to Antalya; the capital city of Tourism in the Mediterranean region. On the way to Antalya, stop at Phaesilis en route and visit some ancient runis.  Drive to Antalya and have an overnight stay at the hotel.

 Day 13 - Perge
Dedicate an entire day to visit the Greco-Roman remains. It includes a visit to the Perge within the Agora, Theater, Stadium and baths, a stop at the Amphitheater at Aspendos. Take the rest of the day to relax and have your last night tay at the hotel.

 Day 14 - Exit Turkey
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
 

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