Transfer İstanbul

Day 1 Thu: Arrive at Kusadasi | Arrival and transfer to hotel. A lazy afternoon waiting for your travel companions and guide traveling along from Pamukkale to Kusadasi. Tonight you will meet your guide at the hotel as he arrives with your travel fellows from Pamukkale. D
Day 2 Fri: Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Kusadasi | Full day tour of the famous ruins of Ephesus and St. Mary’s Cottage. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi. Afternoon Optional: tour of Sirince. B D
Day 3 Sat: Pergamum – Troy – Canakkale | Visit the ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamum and continue to a traditional local village for lunch with locals. Then continue to Troy with its famous wooden horse and continue on to Canakkale for overnight. B L D
Day 4 Sun: Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Istanbul | Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair, then drive to Istanbul for overnight. Enjoy a farewell dinner. B D
Day 5 Mon: Istanbul | Half day tour to include: Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. This afternoon Optional Tour of Spice Market and H/D Bosphorus cruise, overnight in Istanbul. B Optional : Dinner with belly dancing entertainment
Day 6 Tue: Istanbul – Return | Transfer to airport. B



Price Includes:

• First Class hotels with private facilities
• Meals are indicated on itineraries by B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner
• Licensed guides throughout Turkey
• Private air-conditioned transportation
• Luggage handling
• Local taxes and service charges
• Arrival/departure transfers: only on arrival and departure days. Pre or post stay transfers are not included


Price Excludes:

• Personal expenses
• Optional tours
• Customary tips to guide and drivers

Day 1 Sat: Istanbul | Arrival and transfer to hotel.


Day 2 Sun: Istanbul | Optional: Full day tour to include: Topkapi Palace (excluding Harem), Hippodrome, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque. Join an optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment. B


Day 3 Mon: Istanbul – Ankara | This morning Optional tour of Bosphorus cruise. Depart for the capital city of Ankara for overnight. B D


Day 4 Tue: Ankara – Cappadocia | Morning departure to view Hittite artifacts at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, father of modern Turkey. Visit the underground city of Sarhatli. Drive to Cappadocia, touring a 13th century caravan inn en route. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and join an optionalWhirling Dervishes performance. Overnight in Cappadocia. B D


Day 5 Wed: Cappadocia | Early Morning Optional: Hot Air Balloon Tour. Experience of floating through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves with the sunrise of Cappadocia. After breakfast, visit Goreme, Avanos, Pasabagi, Red Valley, and have a brief regional pottery workshop in a cave. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. B D


Day 6 Thu: Cappadocia – Pamukkale | Drive to Pamukkale. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale. B D


Day 7 Fri: Pamukkale – Izmir | Today is the day to pay an early morning visit to the unique Cotton Fortress, the white calcium cascades, and also pay a visit to one of the first modern spa centers of the ancient world, Hierapolis. Then we drive to Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi. B D


Day 8 Sat: Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Izmir | Optional: Full day tour of the famous ruins of Ephesus and St. Mary’s Cottage. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi. Afternoon Optional: tour of Sirince. B D


Day 9 Sun: Pergamum – Troy – Canakkale | Visit the ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamum and then continue to Troy with its famous wooden horse, best known for being the setting of the Trojan War and many cities built on top of each other. Continue to Canakkale for overnight. B D


Day 10 Mon: Dardanelles - Istanbul | In the morning depart for Gallipoli, the site of many battles WW1. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk, and then drive to Istanbul Visit to Grand Bazaar. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner. Overnight in Istanbul. B D



Day 11 Tue: Istanbul – Return | Transfer to Airport. B


Price Includes
- First Class hotels with private facilities
- Meals are indicated on itineraries by B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner
- Licensed guides throughout Turkey
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Luggage handling
- Local taxes and service charges
- Arrival/departure transfers: only on arrival and departure days (arrivals and departure from/to Istanbul Airport). Pre or post stay transfers are not included


Price Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Optional tours

- Customary tips to guide and drivers

Day 1 Thu: Istanbul | | Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Welcome briefing will be held.

Day 2 Fri: Istanbul | | Enjoy a full day tour including a visit to Topkapi Palace
Museum, residence of the Ottoman Sultans between 1453–1852 (excluding harem).
Visit the Hippodrome, which was once the center of life where chariot racing
and other public events took place. Tour the Blue Mosque built between 1609 and
1616, famous for its blue ceramic tiles. Next see St. Sophia, a church built in the
6th century Byzantine capital, converted to a mosque by the Ottomans, and now a
museum and one of the world’s greatest architectural wonders. Your last stop
will be the famous Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest and oldest covered market
with over 60 streets. Join an optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment. B

Day 3 Sat: Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale | In the morning, depart for Gallipoli,
the site of many battles during WWI. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and
Chunuk Bair, then cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight. B D

Day 4 Sun: Troy – Pergamum – Izmir | Visit Troy with its famous wooden horse, best known for being the
setting of the Trojan War and many cities built on top of each other. Before
arriving into Asclepion, enjoy lunch with locals
in a traditional local village . Then continue to Pergamum to visit the ancient Medical Center in
Asclepion and continue to İzmir for overnight. B L D

Day5 Mon: Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Izmir |

To ur the famous ruins of Ephesus, an important cultural center of the ancient world, and explore 2,000
year-old marble streets, a theater, the Library of Celsius, a gymnasium and Hadrian’s Temple.
Take a short drive to see St. Mary’s stone cottage where it is believed Virgin Mary spent her last years
accompanied by St. John. Continue to a regional rug production center to have a firsthand experience
of this unique art form. Optional : Dinner at local restaurant. B

Day 6 Tue: Izmir – Port | Morning transfer to Kusadasi pier to take ferry or cruise. B

Price Includes:
•
First Class hotels with private facilities
•
Meals are indicated on itineraries by
B
breakfast, L lunch, D dinner
•
Licensed guides throughout Turkey
•
Private air-conditioned transportation
•
Luggage handling
•
Local taxes and service charges
•
Arrival/departure transfers: only on arrival and
departure
days from Ataturk Airport. Pre or post stay transfers are not
included
Price Excludes:
•
Personal expenses
•
Optional tours

• Customary tips to guide and drivers

Day 1 Wed: Marmaris to Pamukkale | Marmaris arrival and transfer to your hotel in Pamukkale. Check in the Hotel, a lazy afternoon waiting for your travel companions and guide traveling
along from Cappadocia to Pamukkale, arriving approximately around 4:00-4:30pm.Tonight you will meet your guide at the hotel as he arrives with your travel
companions from Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale. D
Transfer: An A/C Vehicle and a driver will pick you up to drive to your hotel in Pamukkale
Day 2 Thu: Pamukkale – Kusadasi | Today is the day to pay an early morning visit to the unique Cotton Fortress, the white calcium cascades, and also pay a visit to one of the first modern spa centers of the ancient world, Hierapolis. Then drive to Kusadasi dinner and overnight. B D
Day 3 Fri: Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Kusadasi | Full day tour of the famous ruins of Ephesus and St. Mary’s Cottage. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi. Afternoon Optional: tour of Sirince. B D
Day 4 Sat: Pergamum – Troy – Canakkale | Visit the ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamum and continue to a traditional local village for lunch with locals. Then continue to Troy with its famous wooden horse and continue on to Canakkale for overnight. B L D
Day 5 Sun: Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Istanbul | Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair, then drive to Istanbul for overnight. Enjoy a farewell dinner. B D
Day 6 Mon: Istanbul | Half day tour to include: Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. This afternoon Optional Tour of Spice Market and H/D Bosphorus cruise, overnight in Istanbul. B
Optional : Dinner with belly dancing entertainment
Day 7 Tue: Istanbul – Return | Transfer to airport. B

Price Includes:

• Meals are indicated on itineraries by B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner
• Licensed guides throughout Turkey
• Private air-conditioned transportation
• Luggage handling
• Local taxes and service charges
• Arrival/departure transfers: only on arrival and departure days. Pre or post stay transfers are not included

Price Excludes:
• Personal expenses
• Optional tours
• Customary tips to guide and drivers

Apr 21 Sat: Arrival – Istanbul | Arrival transfer from airport to hotel.
Welcome cocktail

April 22 Sun: Istanbul | Full day tour to include the Topkapi
Palace (excluding harem) St. Sophia,
Blue Mosque,
Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar.
Optional: dinner with belly dancing entertainment. B

April 23 Mon: Istanbul – Canakkale | After breakfast depart from the Hotel to Gallipoli, the site of many battles during WWI. Visit
Anzac
Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair, then cross the Dardanelles to
Canakkale for overnight. B D

April 24 Tue: Troy – Dardanelles – Gallipoli | In the morning visit
Troy then continue
to Gallipoli for Anzac ceremony. There is no hotel accommadition. B D

April 25 Wed: Gallipoli – Istanbul | After the Anzac Ceremony continue to
Istanbul
for overnight. B (not a proper breakfast but breakfast box will be served)

April 26 Thu: Return | Transfer to airport. B





Price Includes:
• First Class hotels with private facilities
• Meals are indicated on itineraries by
B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner
• Licensed guides throughout Turkey
• Private air-conditioned transportation
• Luggage handling
• Local taxes and service charges
• Arrival/departure transfers: only on arrival and
departure days. Pre or post stay transfers are
not included

Price Excludes:
• Personal expenses
• Optional tours

• Customary tips to guide and drivers

April 21 Sat: Arrival – Istanbul | Arrival transfer from airport to hotel.
Welcome cocktail and Welcome briefing.

April 22 Sun: Istanbul | Full day tour to include the Topkapi
Palace (excluding harem) St.Sophia,
Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and the Grand
Bazaar. Optional: dinner with bellydancing entertainment. B

April 23 Mon: Istanbul – Canakkale | Visit Soliman the Magnificent Mosque then
continue departure
to Gallipoli for the Anzac
ceremony. There is no hotel accommadition. Dinner on the way
to Gallipoli
Eceabat in a local restaurant, early evening B D

April 24 Tue: Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale | After the Anzac Ceremony
cro-ss the Dardanelles
then continue to hotel for overnight. Dinner will be
served at your hotel. B D
(not a proper breakfast
but breakfast box will be served)

April 25 Wed: Gallipoli & Hellespont | Morning departure to
Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove,
Lone Pine Cemetery and
Chunuk Bair, then drive to Hellespont with the largest
memorial of the peninsula. Overnight in Canakkale. B D

April 26 Thu: Kusadasi via Pergamum | This morning visit Troy then proceed to
Ancient
Medical Center in Asclepion and drive to
Kusadasi, the picturescue port of Aegean Sea.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
Dinner in the hotel. B D

April 27 Fri: Kusadasi | Today tour the ruins of Ephesus, Virgin
Mary’s cottage, the
2,000 year old marble streets, a theater, the library of Celsius and
Hadrian’s Temple
Visit a regional carpet production center. Afternoon optional: Sardis or
Old Greek
Village Sirince. B D



April 28 Sat: Kusadasi – Return | Transfer to pier.B


Price Includes:
• First Class hotels with private facilities
• Meals are indicated on itineraries by
B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner
• Licensed guides throughout Turkey
• Private air-conditioned transportation
• Luggage handling
• Local taxes and service charges
• Arrival/departure transfers: only on arrival and
departure days. Pre or post stay transfers are
not included

Price Excludes:
• Personal expenses
• Optional tours

• Customary tips to guide and drivers

April 21
Sat: Arrival – Istanbul | A rrival transfer from
airport to hotel. Welcome cocktail and briefing.

April 22 Sun: Istanbul | Full day tour to include the Topkapi Palace (excluding harem)
St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar. Optional: dinner with
belly dancing entertainment. B

April 23 Mon: Istanbul – Canakkale | Visit Soliman the Magnificent Mosque then continue to
Gallipoli. Dinner on the way to Gallipoli Eceabat in a local restaurant, early
evening departure to Gallipoli for the Anzac ceremony. There is no hotel
accommadition. B D

April 24 Tue: Gallipoli – Dardanelles –
Canakkale | After the Anzac Ceremony cross the Dardanelles
then continue to hotel for overnight. Dinner will be served at your hotel. B D (not a proper breakfast but
breakfast box will be served)

April 25 Wed: Gallipoli & Hellespont | morning departure to Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Lone
Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair, then drive to Hellespont with the largest
memorial of the peninsula. Overnight in Canakkale. B D

April 26 Thu: Kusadasi via Pergamum | This morning visit Troy then proceed to Ancient Medical
Center in Asclepion and drive to Kusadasi, the picturescue port of Aegean Sea. Overnight
in Kusadasi. Dinner in the hotel. B D

April 27
Fri: Kusadasi | Today tour the ruins of
Ephesus, Virgin Mary’s cottage, the 2,000 year old marble streets, a theater,
the library of Celsius and Hadrian’s Temple. Visit a regional carpet production
center.

Afternoon
optional: Sardis or Old Greek Village Sirince. B D

April 28
Sat: Kusadasi – Aphrodisias – Pamukkale | Drive
though fertile valleys to Aphrodisias city of Aphrodite, then continue to
Pamukkale (white lime cascades) and visit Hierapolis. B D

April 29
Sun: Pamukkale – Marmaris| After breakfast depart for
Marmaris for overnight. B D

April 30 Mon: Marmaris – Rhodos | After breakfast transfer to pier for ferry to Rhodos. B




Price Includes:
• First Class hotels with private
facilities
• Meals are indicated on itineraries by B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner
• Licensed guides throughout Turkey
• Private air-conditioned transportation
• Luggage handling
• Local taxes and service charges
• Arrival/departure transfers: only on
arrival and departure days. Pre or post stay transfers are not included

Price Excludes:
• Personal expenses
• Optional tours


•
Customary tips to guide and drivers

Day 1 Thu: Istanbul | | Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Welcome briefing will be held.

Day 2 Fri: Istanbul | | Enjoy a full day tour including a visit to Topkapi Palace
Museum, residence of the Ottoman Sultans between 1453–1852 (excluding harem).
Visit the Hippodrome, which was once the center of life where chariot racing
and other public events took place. Tour the Blue Mosque built between 1609 and
1616, famous for its blue ceramic tiles. Next see St. Sophia, a church built in the
6th century Byzantine capital, converted to a mosque by the Ottomans, and now a
museum and one of the world’s greatest architectural wonders. Your last stop
will be the famous Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest and oldest covered market
with over 60 streets. Join an optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment. B

Day 3 Sat: Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale | In the morning, depart for Gallipoli, the site of many battles
during WWI. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair, then cross
the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight. B D

Day 4 Sun: Troy – Pergamum – Izmir | Visit Troy with its famous wooden horse, best known for being the
setting of the Trojan War and many cities built on top of each other. Before
arriving into Asclepion, enjoy lunch with locals
in a traditional local village . Then continue to Pergamum to visit the ancient Medical Center in
Asclepion and continue to İzmir for overnight. B L D

Day 5 Mon: Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Izmir | To ur the famous ruins of
Ephesus, an important cultural center of the ancient world, and explore 2,000
year-old marble streets, a theater, the Library of Celsius, a gymnasium and
Hadrian’s Temple. Take a short drive to see St. Mary’s stone cottage where it
is believed Virgin Mary spent her last years accompanied by St. John. Continue to a regional rug
production center to have a firsthand experience of this unique art form. Optional : Dinner at local restaurant. B

Day 6 Tue: Izmir – Pamukkale | Drive through lush valleys to Pamukkale, the Cotton Fortress,
with white lime cascades formed by hot mineral springs.
Visit ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis and enjoy a swim in your hotel’s thermal pool. B D


Day 7 Wed: Pamukkale – Bodrum | After breakfast drive to Bodrum and start an explorative tour of
wonderful Bodrum city by walkin g around. Overnight in Bodrum. B

Day 8 Thu: Bodrum - Kos | After breakfast, the day is free for personal activities. Optional
day island Kos Dinner and overnight in Bodrum. B D
Day 9 Fri: Bodrum - Antalya | After breakfast depart for Antalya, en route visit famous
Termessos Ancient City, then continue to Antalya for dinner and overnight. B D

Day 10 Sat: Perge - Aspendos - Antalya | This morning visit Perge and Aspendos afternoon is free for
personal activities. Dinner at the hotel. B D

Day 11 Sun: Antalya - Konya - Cappadocia | Early morning departure for Konya visit mausoleum of the sufi
philosopher Mevlana. Afterwards departure to Cappadocia on the way visit 13th
century Caravansaray and later visit underground city of Saratli. Dinner and
overnight in Cappadocia. B D

Day 12 Mon: Cappadocia | Early Morning Optional:H ot Air Balloon Tour. Experience floating through volcanic
valleys, fairy chimneys and caves at sunrise. After break-fast visit Goreme, a
historical region of Turkey, located among the rock formations, which were
first settled back in the Roman period. Many rock churches can still be seen
today, as Christianity was then the prevailing religion in that region.
Continue to the town of Avanos renowned for its high quality earthenware. Also
visit Pasabagi, Red Valley and attend a brief regional pottery workshop. Dinner
at a special local restaurant. Join an optional Whirling Dervishes performance. B D

Day 13 Tue: Cappadocia – Ankara | Early morning departure to the capital city of Ankara through the
salt lake area, Enjoy an afternoon tour Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, a
historic caravanserai, holding artifacts from up to 7500 years old, including
the most extensive and valuable collection of Hittite artifacts in the world.
Dinner at a special local restaurant.and overnight at Ankara. B D

Day 14 Wed: Ankara - Return | After the breakfast, transfer to the airport. B

Included Highlights:

• Topkapi Palace and St. Sophia Basilica

• Grand Bazaar, world’s largest and
oldest covered market

• Anzac Cove at Gallipoli

• Ancient city of Troy

• Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary

• Pamukkale the Cotton Castle

• Aspendos and its 1800 year-old theater

• Mausoleum of Sufi philosopher Mevlana

• Open Air Museum of Goreme, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site

• Saratli, a secret underground city

• Hiking through the fairy chimneys of
Cappadocia

• Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in
Ankara

• Lunch with locals

• Special dinners at restaurants
Price Includes:

• First Class hotels with private
facilities

• Meals are indicated on itineraries by
B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner

• Licensed guides throughout Turkey

• Private air-conditioned transportation

• Luggage handling

• Local taxes and service charges

• Arrival/departure transfers: only on
arrival and departure days from / to Ataturk Airport. Pre or post stay
transfers are not included

Price Excludes:

• Personal expenses

• Optional tours
• Customary tips to guide
and drivers

Day 1 Thu: Istanbul – Arrival | Arrival and transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing.


Day 2 Fri: Istanbul | Full day tour to include: Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque,
St. Sophia and the Grand Covered Bazaa Optional: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment. B


Day 3 Sat: Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale | Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair, then across the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight. B D


Day 4 Sun: Troy – Pergamum – Izmir | Today we visit Troy with its famous wooden horse. Before arriving into Asclepione, enjoy lunch with locals in a traditional local village. Then continue to Pergamum to visit the ancient Medical Center in Asclepion and continue to Izmir for overnight. Optional: Dinner at local restaurant. B L


Day 5 Mon: Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Izmir | Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus and St. Mary’s cottage. B D


Day 6 Tue: Izmir – Bodrum | After breakfast drive to Bodrum to visit th castle of St.Peter and the renowned Underwater Museum that was awarded the best Underwater Museum of the World in 2000s. Dinner & Overnight in Bodrum. B D


Day 7 Wed: Bodrum – Marmaris | After breakfast, depart for Marmaris. Overnight in Marmaris. B D


Day 8 Thu: Marmaris – Rhodes | Morning transfer to port for hydrofoil trip to Rhodes, Greece. Arrive and transfer to hotel for overnight. B


Day 9 Fri: Rhodes | A day of leisure; you may visit Old Rhodes or take an optional tour to Lindos. B


Day 10 Sat: Rhodes – Santorini | Transfer to the airport for a flight to Santorini. Arrival and transfer to your hotel for overnight. B


Day 11 Sun: Santorini | A free day to visit one of the many villages of Santorini, perched on top of the volcano, or enjoy a sun-soaked afternoon on the beach. B


Day 12 Mon: Santorini – | Transfer to the pier for a hydrofoil or ferry ride to Mykonos. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the nightlife of Mykonos. B


Day 13 Tue: Mykonos | Explore the many beaches of Mykonos and absorb the ambiance of this Cycladic Island during this day at leisure. B


Day 14 Wed: Mykonos – Athens | Morning is free. Board on a ferry to Athens. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy an Optional: dinner with folklore dancing
or visit the quaint Plaka area. B


Day 15 Thu: Athens | Tour Athens’ famed Acropolis with its breathtaking view and renowned Parthenon, followed by a visit to the Acropolis Museum. On your own, explore the Plaka with its open-air taverns and traditional shops. B


Day 16 Fri: Athens – Return | A Neon Tours representative escorts you to the airport for the flight home. B


Included Highlights
- Topkapi Palace and St. Sophia Basilica
- Grand Bazaar, world’s largest and oldest covered market
- Anzac Cove at Gallipoli
- Ancient city of Troy
- Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary
- Famous Greek Islands: Rhodes, Santorini and Mykonos
- Acropolis with its breathtaking view in Athens
- Parthenon in Athens
- Lunch with locals


Price Includes

- First Class hotels with private facilities
- Meals are indicated on itineraries by B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner
- Licensed guides throughout Turkey
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Luggage handling
- Local taxes and service charges
- Arrival/departure transfers: only on arrival and d eparture days (arrivals to Istanbul Airport). Pre or post stay transfers are not included
- Hydrofoil ticket fromö Santorini to Mykonos and Mykonos to Piraeus
- Athens city tour


Price Excludes
- Flight from Rhodes to Santorini
- Personal expenses
- Optional tours
- Customary tips to guide and drivers