Aegean Travel Packages 5 Day
Highlights
- ✓Ephesus Library of Celsus: An iconic facade and one of the best-preserved ancient libraries, reflecting the city's importance in the Roman Empire. Great Theatre: A massive amphitheater with a capacity of 25,000, still used for performances today. Temple of Artemis: The ruins of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, showcasing its historical significance.
- ✓Pergamon Acropolis: The ancient citadel featuring impressive ruins, including the Temple of Athena and the Altar of Zeus. Asclepius: An ancient medical center dedicated to the healing god Asclepius, known for its innovative medical practices. Theatre: A spectacular hillside theater known for its steep seating and excellent acoustics.
- ✓Troy Trojan Horse: The iconic wooden horse that symbolizes the legendary story of the Trojan War. Archaeological Site: Explore layers of ruins from various periods, showcasing the city's long history. Museum of Troy: Home to many artifacts that provide insight into the ancient city's cultural significance.
- ✓Gallipoli ANZAC Cove: The historic landing site of Australian and New Zealand forces during World War I, now a place of remembrance. Lone Pine Cemetery: A poignant memorial honoring ANZAC soldiers, with beautifully landscaped grounds. Gallipoli Battlefields: Visit the preserved battlefields that tell the story of the campaign and its impact.
- ✓Hagia Sophia: A stunning architectural masterpiece that has served as a basilica, mosque, and now a museum, renowned for its dome and mosaics.
- ✓Topkapi Palace: The lavish former residence of Ottoman sultans, featuring exquisite courtyards, gardens, and a rich collection of artifacts.
- ✓Grand Bazaar: One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, offering a vibrant shopping experience with thousands of shops.
Overview
Kuşadası, Pergamon, Troy, Gallipoli, and Istanbul are five remarkable destinations in Turkey, each steeped in history and culture.
Kuşadası is a vibrant coastal town known for its stunning beaches and proximity to ancient ruins like Ephesus. It's a popular stop for cruise ships and offers a lively atmosphere with shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
Pergamon (or Pergamum) was a significant ancient city renowned for its rich history and impressive structures, including the Altar of Zeus and the Library of Pergamon, one of the largest of the ancient world. Today, it boasts UNESCO World Heritage status and offers a fascinating glimpse into Hellenistic and Roman civilization.
Troy, famed for its legendary role in the Trojan War, is an archaeological site that attracts history enthusiasts. Visitors can explore the remains of the ancient city and the iconic wooden horse, immersing themselves in the myths and tales that have captivated audiences for centuries.
Gallipoli is a poignant site, known for its role in World War I. The Gallipoli Campaign was a significant and tragic chapter in history, and today, the area is a place of remembrance, with numerous memorials and cemeteries honoring those who fought and lost their lives.
Istanbul, the vibrant cultural capital of Turkey, bridges East and West. Once known as Byzantium and later Constantinople, it boasts a rich tapestry of history, stunning architecture like the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, and a lively atmosphere filled with markets, art, and diverse cuisine.
Together, these locations offer a captivating journey through Turkey's rich historical and cultural heritage, making them must-visit destinations for travelers.
Route
Itinerary
(Dinner included)
You will be transferred
from Izmir Airport or Kusadasi bus station fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient
sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street,
famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. Lunch break around 13:00 pm.
After the lunch, we will visit a place, which continues to perform one of the
oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet-weaving centre. After lunch, we will do a
Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to
Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all Orginal with their white
paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the
best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. There will be some free time to
explore around of the village. On the way, we will visit one of the famous
leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity
to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant
nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey.
Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of
the ancient craftsmen. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast and Dinner
included)
(Breakfast included)
We
depart at 08:30 for the Istanbul city tour. TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the
15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver,
and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous
jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics
of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia
built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE
because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME
Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the
Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of
Constantine. Lunch break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar)
the air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron,
mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. The rest of the evening
is yours to enjoy Istanbul in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul
Please Note: Hagia Sofia is closed on Mondey, Topkapi Palace closed on
Tuesdays, Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays. If your tour is on one of these days
we would offer you to visit Underground Cistern instead of Hagia Sophia and
Topkapi palace museum, instead of Grand Bazaar you will visit Spice Bazaar.
Grand Spice Bazaar is a unique
atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping on many Exotic Spices and
Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits,
small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel
olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores.
If you would like to visit with
entrance below sites;
Topkapi Palace Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
Hagia Sophia Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
The Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance You pay the door price.
Please Note: Please do not forget to
carry Scarf with you because of visiting to Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia
Mosque.
(Open buffet breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from
the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing
you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back
home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.
What's included
- ✓Accommodation
- ✓Guide
- ✓Meals
- ✓Transport
- ✓Other included
- ✓Hygiene protocol
Not included
- ✕Flights
- ✕Insurance
- ✕Other not included
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