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Spirit of Turkey - 9 days
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Highlights
Istanbul - Admire the Hagia Sophia, a Byzantine church turned Ottoman mosque and one of the city’s greatest landmarks
Gallipoli - Pay respects at Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, and Chunuk Bair Memorial, key sites of the 1915 campaign
Dardanelles - Cross the narrow strait linking Europe and Asia, a waterway of immense historical significance
Troy - Explore the legendary ruins of the ancient city immortalised in Homer’s Iliad
Bergama - Discover the Asklepion, an ancient sanctuary of healing dedicated to the god of medicine
Izmir - Experience Turkey’s third-largest city, a vibrant hub on the Aegean coast
Pamukkale - Marvel at the dazzling white travertine terraces created by natural thermal springs
Hierapolis - Walk through the ancient spa city’s ruins, including its impressive theatre and temples
Fethiye - Stroll through the lively Fish Market and see the remains of the Telmessos Theatre
Izmir - Experience Turkey’s third-largest city, a vibrant hub on the Aegean coast
Pamukkale - Marvel at the dazzling white travertine terraces created by natural thermal springs
Hierapolis - Walk through the ancient spa city’s ruins, including its impressive theatre and temples
Fethiye - Stroll through the lively Fish Market and see the remains of the Telmessos Theatre
9 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
22 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Starts
Ends
Istanbul, Turkey
Fethiye, Turkey
What's Included
Accommodation
8 nights in 4-5 star hotels
Meals
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 5 dinners
Transport
Arrival airport transfer on day 1 & departure airport transfer on day 9Relevant 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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Trace the wonders of Turkey on a 9-day tour from Istanbul to Fethiye, blending ancient history with striking landscapes. Admire the Byzantine brilliance of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the bustling Grand Bazaar. Reflect at the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli before crossing the Dardanelles to legendary Troy and Pergamum’s ancient Asklepion. Continue south to see traditional Turkish craftsmanship at a carpet centre and leather showroom. Marvel at Pamukkale’s dazzling white terraces and the Roman spa city of Hierapolis, then finish in coastal Fethiye with its Telmessos Theatre and lively Fish Market.
day 1Arrival in Istanbul
Once you have arrived in Istanbul, you will be met and transferred to the hotel for check-in. In the evening, meet your fellow travellers and guide for a welcome briefing and orientation.
OverNight
Istanbul
day 2Exploring Istanbul
day 3Journey to Canakkale
day 4Canakkale to Izmir
day 5Izmir at Leisure
day 6Izmir to Pamukkale
day 7Pamukkale to Fethiye
day 8Fethiye at Leisure
day 9Departure from Fethiye
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