Tour Code:
ON-190
Duration: 5 Days - 4 Nights
Highlights: Istanbul - Gallipoli - Troy -
Dardanelles
Departures:
All year
round - Guarantee Departure
TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL & TRANSFER TO HOTEL
Upon your arrival at Istanbul airport our transferman will be ready to meet
and transfer you to your hotel. Time at leisure, stay overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2 - BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN RELICS TOUR
08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of
Old City. In this day you will be able to see:
HAGIA SOPHIA: Byzantium largest cathedral, converted to mosque 1453 by
the Ottoman Empire and today open as a museum to see both religion remains.
BLUE MOSQUE: This mosque complex, containing Istanbul's only mosque with
six minarets was built by Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st. early 17th
century.
HIPPODROME: Center of sport activities and political events of the
Eastern Roman Empire.
GRAND BAZAAR: Famous shopping center worldwide. Shopping possibilities
for carpet, jewellery, leather etc
TOPKAPI PALACE: Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the
conqueror of Istanbul, served as the residence of the sultan and administrative
seat of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years.
SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE: Built by famous architect Sinan at 1557 for Sultan
Suleyman, known as Suleyman The Magnificent. His Tomb is located in the
courtyard.
17:00 After the tour, you will be transfered back to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 3 - GALLIPOLI TOUR
06:30 Departure early in the morning from Istanbul. We drive to, where
you will get information about the naval battle that took place in the
Dardanelles prior to the army landings. Later on, we continue to the Kabatepe
War Museum, which contains relics from the battle including original diary
extracts and letters. Lunch at Eceabat. We then visit Brighton Beach, the
intended landing place and the Anzac Cove where dawn service is held on each
Anzac Day. Also you will visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's
Jolly and Chunk Bair New Zealand Memorial. After visiting the Kilitbahir
fortress, which was built in 1453 by Mehmet II, the Conqueror (to honor his
successful siege of Constantinople). At the end of the day, we will cross the dardanelles.
After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel at around 18:00. Overnight
in Canakkale.
(Included meals: Lunch)
DAY 4 - TROY TOUR
After breakfast, we drive to the ruins of Troy. Our guide will reveal stories
of the famed battle between Achilles and Hector, and reveal the fable behind
the Trojan horse. After our morning Troy tour, After the tour that we will
depart from Canakkale, drive back to Istanbul, After arrival we will transfer
you back to your hotel, Overnight stay in Istanbul. (Included
meals: Breakfast)
DAY 5 - DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL
After breakfast check out from hotel (before 12:00), transfer to Istanbul
Ataturk Airport regarding your flight details. End of tour and services. (If you
would like, you can extend your trip by adding extra nights in Istanbul, please
advise. (Included meals: Breakfast)
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
• Arrival, departure airport transfers and
ground transportation.
• Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi bus with professional English speaking
guide and experienced driver.
• 3 night hotel stay in Istanbul at 4 star or Boutique hotels (including
breakfast)
• 1 night in Canakkale 3 star hotel including breakfast
• 1 Full Day Tour of Istanbul with lunch
• 1 Full Day Tour of Gallipoli with lunch
• 1 Half Day Tour of Troy
• Meals mentioned by the itinerary
• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
• Services charges and local taxes
Not Included: Drinks, tips to guide, driver and personal expenses and
optional tours.
Accommodation in below Hotels (or similar)
Istanbul: S Class
Rast Hotel
or 4*
Golden
Horn Hotel or S Class
Antea Hotel
or S Class
The Q-Inn
Hotel
Canakkale or
Eceabat: 3*
Helen Hotel or Eceabat
Hotel
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