8 DAY LEGENDS OF TURKEY / Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale

8 DAY LEGENDS OF TURKEY / Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale

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  • 8 Days
  • Max People : 100
  • Pickup: Airport/Hotel
Description

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Turkey with our comprehensive tour, starting with a warm welcome in Istanbul and a chance to explore its rich history, including the

  • Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and a Bosphorus cruise.
  • Visit the poignant WWI battlefields of Gallipoli, the ancient cities of Troy and Pergamon, and marvel at the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus.
  • Experience the unique natural beauty of Pamukkale's white terraces and the historic therapeutic city of Hierapolis. This tour perfectly blends cultural heritage, historical exploration, and scenic wonders.

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Itinerary

Welcome to Istanbul. Our driver will meet you at the airport. You will be transferred to your hotel. You may join our optional Dinner Cruise tour depends on your arrival today. Overnight Istanbul

ARRIVE ISTANBUL & AIRPORT TRANSFER

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar. Overnight Istanbul

EXPLORE OLD CITY

Today you will visit the Rüstem Paşa Mosque, Spice Bazaar, and take a boat trip on the Bosphorus. The Rüstem Paşa Mosque, located in the Eminönü district, is known for its stunning Iznik tilework featuring intricate floral and geometric patterns. Built in the 16th century by the famous architect Mimar Sinan for the Grand Vizier Rüstem Paşa, it is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The Spice Bazaar is also in Eminönü. It is one of the oldest covered bazaars in Istanbul, renowned for its herbalists. In addition to traditional products such as natural medicines, spices, flower seeds, rare plant roots, and shells, the bazaar offers dried nuts, delicatessen products, and various foodstuffs. The Spice Bazaar is also open on Sundays. The boat trip on the Bosphorus is an amazing cruise between two continents, Europe and Asia, along the Bosphorus. You'll see landmarks like the Beylerbeyi Palace and wooden villas lining the shore. Overnight Istanbul

JEWEL OF ISTANBUL TOUR

After breakfast, you say goodbye to Istanbul. One of the most emotionally touching places in TURKEY today you visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli. Includes Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Memorials, and Trenches. Overnight Canakkale

ISTANBUL - GALLIPOLI

This morning you visit the legendary city of TROY, home of the famed Trojan Horse, and then tour to Pergamon which is one of the seven churches of revelation. Then drive to Kusadasi for overnight. Overnight Kusadasi

TROY & PERGAMON

Absorb yourself in history today. Today you visit Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary. Feel the mystical atmosphere of ancient times. Ephesus is one of the most important ancient cities in the World and it was the capital of Asia Minor. Overnight Kusadasi

EXPLORE EPHESUS TOUR

After breakfast, you heading to the magnificent White calcium terraces, known as Cotton Castle (Pamukkale) where you also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. This city was used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale

EXPLORE PAMUKKALE TOUR

After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye and transferred to the airport. Fly back to Istanbul.

DEPARTURE - AIRPORT TRANSFER
Price Includes
7 Nights accomodation B&B at choise of selected 3-4-5 star hotels
All seightseeing tours of the places mentioned in the program
7 Hotel Breakfasts, 6 Local Restaurant Lunches / Per Person
1 Domestic flight ticket / Per Person
All tours with English speaking guidance licenced by ministry of culture and tourism
All transport with new & AC vehicles
All airport transfer throughout the trip
All parking fees, ferry tools and petrol
All entrance fees and taxes
Price Excludes
International airfare to Turkey
Travel insurance
Turkey entry visa
Personel expenses
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FAQs

The tour is available year-round. The best time to visit Turkey is during the spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is mild and pleasant.

Yes, the tour can be customized according to your preferences. You can choose to join a small group tour or arrange a private tour for your party.

The tour includes bed and breakfast accommodations at your choice of 3-star, 4-star, 5-star, boutique, or cave hotels.

Yes, all entrance fees and taxes for the attractions mentioned in the itinerary are included in the tour price.

No, international airfare to and from Turkey is not included in the tour price. You will need to book your own international flights.

Pack comfortable walking shoes, lightweight clothing for warm days, and a jacket for cooler evenings. Modest clothing is recommended when visiting religious sites. Don't forget essentials like sunscreen, a hat, and any personal medications. You may take your swimsuits for your Pamukkale visit for exploring the spring water entirely.

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29/07/2024 10:49
Excellent

Having so much fun for with Smart Turkey Tours from Cappadocia - Istanbul - Bursa - Ankara - Pamukkale and so many other cities. Turkey definitely have been in my wishlist since forever. And I definitely have a great experience with this team. Overall here is my summary from this trip Hotel : 4/5 Food : 4/5 Attraction Places : 5/5 Transportation :4/5 Tour Guide & Company services. : 5/5.

29/07/2024 10:48
Best tour company to use in Turkey!

Smart Turkey Tours is amazing! We were a group of 7 friends who did a private tour with them. They truly went the extra mile to accommodate us - from responding quickly to messages to adjusting our trip and having excellent tour guides. I give them them 6 out of 5 stars for our whole experience!

27/07/2024 15:03
Well organized tour

I was on an 8-person private tour of several cities & sites in Turkey. SmartTours had everything well arranged, from airport pickup & drop-off emails that included driver pictures, to high quality, comfortable hotels with extravagant Turkish breakfasts, a new Mercedes tour van with a dedicated and very experienced driver and an excellent knowledgeable guide. We had lunches at a variety of restaurants, many small, local ones off the beaten path, and a minimum number of crowded tour-bus centric dining halls (avoid if possible). The small restaurants were excellent, with fresh local meals and individual service. Dinners were mostly on are own in the cities, with many choices nearby. We usually walked to dinner and felt safe everywhere. Our guide, Shavat, was extremely knowledgeable on the wide range of Turkish history, and also provided a lot of information on current Turkish customs and family life. He often talked on the bus about each site and its history while we traveled, which I liked more than staying in a tight group at the sites. I was able to walk a bit more and take hundreds of pictures at sites, though, and was wonderful. I highly recommend SmartTours for tours in Turkey. Yeliz did an excellent job on logistics and react well when there are inevitable guest snafus (left passports, limiting medical conditions in group). Finally, the exchange rate is very favorable to US visitors now, take dollars for tips, etc.! BTW, I tried & tried to upload some of the pics from this trip and Tripadvisor was totally unable to upload them. This was a spectacularly beautiful tour. I give up.

27/07/2024 15:02
Smart Choice with smart turkey tours

Had a wonderful trip with Smart turkey tours, everything was planned perfectly and was stress free. Yeliz was our tour operator and took special care of us given my girlfriend had fallen ill. Will use their services in the future.

27/07/2024 14:54
Great Turkey getaway

We had a great time in Turkey, thanks yo Smart Turkey especially Anil who was really helpful. One of the guides, Deniz was particularly great! He gave us a really good insight to Troy and Gallipoli. You should ask for Deniz who can also recommend great places to eat!!

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