Turkey Aegean Delight Guaranteed Departure Tour 8 days

Arrive at Istanbul Airport and transfer to your hotel. You’ll be free for the rest of the day. you can explore the vicinity of the hotel and try Turkish coffee at a local cafe.
Accommodation in Istanbul.  ( Breakfast ) 

After breakfast, we’ll start our Istanbul tour at 08:45 am. First, we will visit the great Hagia Sofia (Saint Sophia) built by the emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD as a church and later converted into a mosque. Next, we will visit the Topkapı Palace, a giant walled complex where Ottoman sultans ruled their great empire for over 420 years. Afterwards, we will visit the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque), a 17th-century Ottoman mosque famous for its six minarets and magnificent interior with blue tiles. 
Then, we’ll explore Hippodrome Square, which was used as a meeting place for chariot races during the Byzantine period. Here, we will see the Serpent Column from Delphi, the Egyptian Obelisk, and the German Fountain of Wilhelm ll. 
In the afternoon, you can get an optional half-day Bosphorus Cruise tour. 
Accommodation  in Istanbul. ( Breakfast ) 

Today, we will depart early for Çanakkale. Pick-up will be between 6:15 am and 6:45 am from your hotel. We will drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula for about 4 hours to visit one of the most important sites of World War I.
Gallipoli is home to the remains of 500,000 soldiers and is one of Turkey's most important war memorials. We will visit the site of the Battle of Gallipoli, including the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Chunuk Bair Atatürk Monument, Anzac Cove, and Johnston's Jolly Cemetery. 
At the end of the tour, we’ll drive to Çanakkale. Overnight stay  in Çanakkale. ( Breakfast  - Dinner) 

After breakfast, we’ll head to the ancient city of Troia or Troy, the real-life location of the legendary Trojan War described in Homer's Iliad. Next, we will visit the legendary Pergamon, the capital of the Kingdom of Pergamon Kings in 282-133 BC. We will visit the Acropolis, which is the city's administrative centre, the Temple of Zeus, Dionysus, Athena, Demeter, and the famous Pergamon Library of 200,000 rolls. The Altar of Zeus, excavated during the Pergamon (Bergama) excavations, is now on display at the Pergamonmuseum in Berlin. The Great Theatre of Pergamon here is the world's steepest theatre, and it could entertain up to 10,000 spectators in ancient times. We will also visit the Gymnasium and the Red Basilica (St. John’s Church), one of the Seven Churches of Revelation sites. After our visits, we’ll drive back to Kuşadası.
Accommodation in Kuşadası. ( Breakfast  - Dinner) 

Today, we’ll immerse ourselves in history in Ephesus, the most beautiful ancient city of the Ionia region. After seeing the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, we will visit the ancient city of Ephesus. You will feel the mystical atmosphere of Ephesus as you walk on Curetes Street and see the ruins of the 25,000-capacity Grand Theater, the State Agora, the magnificent Celsus Library, the Odeon Square, Temesos, Prytaneion, Magnesia Gate, Grotto of the Seven Sleepers, and the Harbour of Ephesus. Our next stop will be the House of the Virgin Mary, a Christian pilgrimage site where the Virgin Mary spent her last years.  
Finally, we will visit the former Greek village of Şirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey, and in this carpet village, we’ll learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. 
End of the tour. Accommodation  in Kuşadası. ( Breakfast  - Dinner) 

After breakfast, we will drive to Pamukkale (220 km). We’ll have a lunch break after our visit and head for Pamukkale to visit Hierapolis, where we will see the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Street, the ancient 2nd century Roman Theater, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium, and the Necropolis. We will pass through the Roman Gate, admire the ancient Pamukkale Theater, and walk around the grave monuments built to honour heroes. Afterwards, we will have a relaxing walk on the travertine terraces and have a chance to swim in the Ancient Cleopatra Pools (at extra cost). 
End of the tour. Overnight stay in Thermal Hotel at Pamukkale. ( Breakfast  - Dinner)

Today, we will go back to Istanbul by plane. Depending on the season and availability, you’ll be transferred to Izmir Airport or Denizli Airport. Upon your arrival in Istanbul, you’ll be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day will be free.
Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast)

Free time until your airport transfer. Our tour concludes with your private transfer to Istanbul Airport.
Hope to see you on another Turkey tour. ( Breakfast )