Pathways of Turkey - 8 days

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8 daysDuration

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22 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Istanbul, Turkey

Marmaris, Turkey

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Highlights

Istanbul - Admire the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and stroll through the bustling Grand Bazaar

Gallipoli - Reflect at Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair Memorial

Troy - Explore the ancient ruins and see the replica of the legendary wooden horse

Pergamum - Visit the Asklepion, a renowned centre of healing in antiquity

Pamukkale - Marvel at the dazzling white travertine terraces formed by natural hot springs

Hierapolis - Discover the ancient spa city with its theatre, temples and thermal baths

Itinerary

Set off on an 8-day tour from Istanbul, weaving together culture, history, and scenery before finishing by the Aegean. Begin with visits to the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, then travel to Gallipoli to pay respects at key memorials before crossing the Dardanelles to Canakkale. Continue south to Troy and Pergamum, followed by a journey through Ephesus, one of the Mediterranean’s greatest ancient cities. Move on to Pamukkale to see its white terraces and the ruins of Hierapolis, before reaching Marmaris, with the choice to end the trip there or continue to Rhodes in Greece.

day 1Arrival in Istanbul

Once you have arrived in Istanbul, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. In the evening, we gather for a welcome briefing and orientation, giving you the chance to meet your fellow travellers.

OverNight

Istanbul

day 2Exploring Istanbul

day 3Journey to Canakkale

day 4Canakkale to Izmir

day 5Izmir at Leisure

day 6Izmir to Pamukkale

day 7Fethiye & Marmaris

day 8Departure from Marmaris

What's Included

Accommodation

7 nights in 4-5 star hotels

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 4 dinners

Transport

Arrival airport transfer on day 1 & departure airport transfer on day 8Relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Others

Services of licensed guides throughout TurkeyLuggage handlingLocal taxes and service charges

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