Treasures of Turkey: history, culture & beach
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- Explore the classical ruined cities of Pergamon and Ephesus.
- Relax by the Mediterranean, on Turkey's Turquoise Coast.
- See the impressive terraces of Pamukkale.
- Stay in a beautiful boutique property amid orchards and vineyards.
- Take a cruise along the Bosphorus in Istanbul.
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Accommodation options: Levni Hotel, Park Hyatt Istanbul, Maçka Palas, Hotel Sultanhan & Pera Palace Hotel
Upon arrival into Istanbul, you'll be met at the airport and driven to your centrally located hotel.
Accommodation options: Levni Hotel, Park Hyatt Istanbul, Maçka Palas, Hotel Sultanhan & Pera Palace Hotel
Today you embark on a tour of some of the main highlights of Istanbul with your private guide, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Spice Market.
Accommodation options: Levni Hotel, Park Hyatt Istanbul, Maçka Palas, Hotel Sultanhan & Pera Palace Hotel
Another day exploring with your guide; today you'll visit the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar.
Accommodation options: Levni Hotel, Park Hyatt Istanbul, Maçka Palas, Hotel Sultanhan & Pera Palace Hotel
This is your final day in Istanbul. Today you'll visit the Dolmabahce Palace, Suleymaniye Mosque, the Chora Museum, and embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus.
Accommodation options: Limani Hotel, Kolin Hotel & Parion Hotel
You leave Istanbul today and head towards the Gallipoli Peninsula. Here, you'll explore some of the many battlefields and memorials, before continuing across the Dardanelles to Canakkale, where you spend the night.
Accommodation: Güllü Konaklari
Today you'll drive to Pergamon, where you explore the ancient Acropolis and Asclepion. Later, you'll continue onto the pretty village of Sirince.
Accommodation: Güllü Konaklari
Today you'll visit the spectacular ancient ruined city of Ephesus with your guide, located only around half an hour from Sirince. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Accommodation: Doga Thermal Health & Spa
You leave Sirince today and drive further inland to the Pamukkale terraces.
Accommodation options: Azka Otel, Hilton Bodrum Türkbükü Resort & Spa, Serenity 70 & Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay
This morning, explore the ruins of Hierapolis atop the Pamukkale terraces. Later, you drive to Bodrum via the beautiful ruined city Aphrodisias.
Accommodation options: Azka Otel, Hilton Bodrum Türkbükü Resort & Spa, Serenity 70 & Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay
Today you are at leisure to soak up the sun and enjoy the views and facilities of oceanside hotel.
Accommodation options: Azka Otel, Hilton Bodrum Türkbükü Resort & Spa, Serenity 70 & Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay
A further day at leisure. If you want to venture out to explore the peninsula, we recommend taking a public bus to Bodrum town, which has a plethora of places to eat and shop.
Your private driver will take you to the airport, ready for your flight back to Istanbul. Here, you will catch your return flight home.
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