ITINERARY

DAY 1 – ISTANBUL

Arrive in Istanbul Atatürk airport where your tour leader/guide will meet you and assist you with your transfer to hotel. After checking in and freshening up, we highly recommend that you take a good rest, both because of the jet lag and also because you will be starting on your wonderful trip of Turkey early the following morning. You will meet your traveling companions at 18:00 for a Welcome drink.  Overnight in Istanbul

DAY 2 – ISTANBUL

A full day spent exploring the magnificent sights and treasures of Istanbul  – the city of Sultans, including Topkapi palace, Hagia Sophia, Underground Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar.  Overnight in Istanbul  (B)

DAY 3 – ISTANBUL – CANAKKALE

Morning depart for Gallipoli to visit the battlefields.  After lunch visit the moving sights of Anzac Cove, Ariburnu cemetery, Lone Pine, The Nec Plugges Plateau and Chanuk Bair.  Overnight in Canakkale (B, D)

DAY 4 – CANAKKALE – TROY – PERGAMUM – KUSADASI

Early morning departure for the ancient city of Troy, the scene of the famous battles between the ancient Greeks and the Trojans. The scenic coastline of the Aegean Sea brings us to the Hellenistic city of Pergamum, a famous city of learning, medicine and the arts in ancient times. Overnight in Kusadasi (B, D)

DAY 5 – SELCUK – EPHESUS – KUSADASI

Visit the magnificent biblical city of Ephesus, the ancient Roman capital of Asia Minor.  Ephesus is widely regarded as one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world.  Visit the chapel of the Virgin Mary, The Basilica of St. John and the nearby Archaeological Museum.  Overnight in Kusadasi  (B, D)

Optional: Sirince village visit (afternoon)

DAY 6 – SELCUK – APHRODISIAS – PAMUKKALE

Journey to Pamukkale or “Cotton Castle” where the white limestone cliffs have attracted visitors since before the time of Christ.  Explore the Roman city of Aphrodisias set among-st the mountains in one of the most picturesque sites in Turkey.  In the Evening swim in the thermal waters at our hotel.  Overnight in Pamukkale (B, D)

DAY 7 – PAMUKKALE – MARMARIS

This morning explore the Roman city of Hierapolis and stand at the ‘Gateway to Hell’.  Continue your journey through the Turkish countryside, past villages, spectacular panoramic points to the foot of the Taurus Mountain. Continue southwest to Marmaris, arriving in time to explore this beautiful city set on the shores of the Aegean Sea. Overnight in Marmaris (B, D)

***DAY 8 – DEPART MARMARIS

Our representative escorts you to the Harbor for your Rhodes hydrofoil. (B)

*** For guests willing to visit Cappadocia / Anatolia from Marmaris, An Anatolian Connection tour package is offered: TOUR REF# GMT4 – running everyday – All year round