Day 1 : Arrival to Istanbul

Arrival to Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotel, remainder of day at leisure
Overnight in Istanbul



 

Day 2 : Istanbul Sightseeing Tour

Full day tour to visit the famous landmarks and heritage of Istanbul. Sights include the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar. After the tour, return to hotel and evening at leisure
Overnight in Istanbul

 

Day 3 : Istanbul to Assos

Pick up from your hotel for the transfer to Eceabat/Canakkale. Here break for lunch and then continue on to visit the legendary site of "Helen of Troy" and the "Trojan Horse". End the day with arrival to Assos, seaside village.
Overnight in Assos

 

Day 4 : Assos to Pergamum to Kusadasi/Selcuk

After breakfast and check-out we depart to visit the ruins of Assos and then travel on to Pergamum. Along the way stop in Ayvalik at the "Seytan Sofrasi" for some wonderful panoramic views over the land and sea.
On arrival to Pergamum, break for lunch before we visit the ruins of the Acropol, Asclepion and theatre. Views of the Red Basilica can be seen en-route.
End the day with a drive on to Selcuk or Kusadasi with the evening at leisure
Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi

Day 5 : Full day Ephesus Tour

Breakfast at the hotel and then depart on a full day tour to visit the remains of Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.Then on to visit Ephesus Ancient City, the best preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Here you will explore the Agora, Odeon, Curetes Street, public toilets, Celsius Library, Roman baths, Grand Theatre, Marble Street. After a lunch break depart for the House of Virgin Mary and visit the chapel where she is said to have spent her last days.
Overnight in Selcuk (or return by overnight bus to Istanbul or on to Cappadocia)

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

1) Full day Pamukkale Tour to visit the natural formation of the travertens and ruins of
    Hierapolis (with return either to Istanbul or travel on to Cappadocia)
2) 2 full day tours in Cappadocia on arrival from Selcuk or Pamukkale with return by overnight
    bus to Istanbul
3) Travel package extension on to the Greek Islands and Athens (see Greece section of
    YMTOUR 12 for details)

Included in Package Rate

Professional guidance during all tours.
All admission fees.
Lunch on tours.
Accomodation with breakfast.
V.A.T
Handling services

  Price:

Adult ... GBP per person.