Gallipoli - Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale & Cappadocia (05 Nights / 06 Days)

Tour Itinerary

DAY 01: ISTANBUL / GALLIPOLI / CANAKKALE
Depart early from your hotel in Istanbul and drive to Gallipoli. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly, The Nek Cemetery, Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Kabatepe War Museum. After Gallipoli cross the Dardanalles and overnight in Canakkale. (Included meals: Lunch)

DAY 02: CANAKKALE / TROY / KUSADASI
After breakfast drive to Troy visiting; Here you will learn the mythology surrounding Troy, The Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. Till now, 10 cities have been discovered, one built on the top of the other, dating back to 3500 BC. You will see and hear about the Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, the Trojan Wars, the battle between Archillies and Paris, the Remains of Troy IX, the Alters and the Houses of Troy I, dating back to 2500 BC. And then we drive to Kusadasi. overnight stay in Kusadasi. (Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

DAY 03: EPHESUS /  KUSADASI
08:45 pick up from your hotel to visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis,one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Then on, to visit Ephesus Ancient City, the best preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Here you will explore the Agora, Odeon, Curettes Street, public toilets, Celsius Library, Hadrian Temple, Roman Baths, Grand Theatre, Marble Street. After a lunch break depart for the House of Virgin Mary and visit the chapel where she is said to have spent her last day.. the end of the tour you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for the flight to Istanbul. With your arrival to Istanbul, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
(Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dınner)

DAY 04: PAMUKKALE / HIERAPOLIS
08:00 pick up from your hotel drive to Pamukkale visiting; Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis with the Temple of Apollo, the breathtaking Theater, the fascinating Necropolis and the last the great baths of Hierapolis antique city, where St. Philip was martyred. St. Philip is connected with the early church in Hierapolis and played an important role in Pamukkale the history of the city. Finally we visit the calcium terraces and pools. After tour overnight bus to Cappadocia with non smoking, fully air-conditioned bus at 21:00 or 22:00. (duration 10 hours)(Included meals: Breakfast - Lunch)

DAY 05: CAPPADOCIA
Arrival in Cappadocia and transfer to hotel to fresh up before start tour.
Depart from your hotel to visit Devrent Valley to see the unigue fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabag (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to the city of Avanos for lunch. In the afternoon visit another beautiful open air museum at Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Lastly, before returning to your hotel, visit the natural castles at Uchisar. Overnight in Cappadocia .(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

DAY 06: CAPPADOCIA / ISTANBUL
09:30 pick up from your hotel to visit Red valley,and explore the famous rock- cut churches and hike 5 km through the Gulludere valley (Rose valley). Then visit Cavusin village.This village is famous for the houses and churches of the christian clegymen. Drive to the pigeon valley for lunch. In the afternoon visit Kaymaklı underground city. Where early christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit the natural castles at Ortahisar.After the tour transfer to Kayseri airport for flight to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul transfer to your hotel. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

What's Included:
- Transfers mentioned in the itinerary
- Flight Tickets ( Cappadocia to Istanbul)
- Overnight intercity coach tickets ( Pamukkale to Cappadocia )
- 1 night in Canakkale at 4 star hotel including breakfast
- 1 night in Kusadasi at 4 star hotel including breakfast & Dinner
- 1 night in Cappadocia at Cave hotel including breakfast
- 1 Full Day Tour of Gallipoli with lunch
- 1 Half Day Tour of Troy
- 1 Full Day Tour of Ephesus with lunch
- 1 Full Day Tour of Pamukkale with lunch
- 2 Full Day Tour of Cappadocia with lunch
- Professional English speaking guidance
- Entrance fees to the various sites
- All Transportation by non smoking and airconditioned touristical vehicle
- Services charges and local taxess

Hotels Featured in this tour:
Canakkale:
-Helen Hotel http://www.helenhotel.com/eng-main.htm
Kusadasi/Selcuk:
-Dabaklar Hotel http://www.dabaklarhotel.com/mainen.html
-Kalehan Hotel http://www.kalehan.com/uk/index.htm
-Derici Hotel: http://www.dericihotel.com/en/index.html
Cappadocia:
-Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel http://www.dedelikonak.com/
-Peri Cave Hotel http://www.pericavehotel.com/

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