Tour Itinerary
6 DAYS ANTIPODEAN BUS TOUR SUMMARY:
Welcome to Turkey!
What better way to see the west coast than on our Bus Tour. Visit Istanbul, Gallipoli Battlefields, Helen of Troy, and the ancient ruins of Ephesus.
6 DAYS ANTIPODEAN BUS TOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Istanbul
Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour
(Breakfast included)
We depart at 09:00 for the Istanbul City Tour. You will start with the ancient Hippodrome, which was the scene of chariot races and the three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. We will then continue to the Sultanahmet Mosque across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet. It is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Then arrive at our last stop which is the famous Hagia Sophia. This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. After the tour you have the option to experience The Bosphorus Cruise. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of the Bosphorus which is connecting Asia to Europe. The rest of the evening is you're to enjoy Istanbul.
Day 3 - Gallipoli Battlefields Tour
(Breakfast included)
After your breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel/hostel and join your group and depart for Canakkale. The group will arrive in Eceabat at noon and begin the fully guided Gallipoli tour. Visiting Kabatepe Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston 's Jolly, The Nek and Chunuk Bair New Zealand memorial. During the tour there will be a lunch break. Late in the afternoon we will arrive in Canakkale.
Day 4 - Helen of Troy Tour - Kusadasi
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast we depart for the ancient city of Troy. Your guide will explain the mythology surrounding Troy, the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy, as well as the history and discoveries of the archeological diggings from its discovery by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's to the present day and on going. Nine cities have been discovered built one on top of the other dating back to 3500 B.C. After Troy we will depart for Kusadasi, late arrival to Kusadasi.
Day 5 - Kusadasi Ephesus Tour
(Breakfast and lunch included)
A fully guided Ephesus Tour starts at 09:00, one of the best preserved ancient ruins in the world. A visit to Ephesus - once the commercial centre of the ancient world - is a highlight of any visit to Turkey. The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The tour of the ruins also includes a theatre, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 6 - Kusadasi - Istanbul
(Breakfast included)
Check out the hotel. You are free today. You can rest at the hotel or go to shopping in the City. This evening we make plans to depart for our overnight trip to Istanbul by bus (12 Hour drive). If you dont like to goto buy bus then paid Euro: Euro:80.00 extra the we can book you with domestic flight. Only one hour flight. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Turkey Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.
6 DAYS ANTIPODEAN BUS TOUR INCLUDES:
Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Ataturk Airport
2 nights hotel in Istanbul
1 night hotel in Canakkale
2 nights hotel in Selcuk / Kusadasi
5 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Gallipoli battlefields tour
Guided Helen of Troy tour
Guided Ephesus tour
All transfer services to and from bus service
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Please Note: Hagia Sophia closed on mondays, Topkapi Palace closed on tuesdays, Grand Bazaar closed on sundays.
6 DAYS ANTIPODEAN BUS TOUR PRICES IN EURO:
Per Person
3 Star Hotel
Shared Double € 429.00
Single € 499.00
4 Star Hotel
Shared Double € 489.00
Single € 619.00
5 Star Hotel
Shared Double € 629.00
Single € 869.00
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