Arnavutköy Trip Overview
Turkey, an intoxicating blend of old and new, of East and West. Experience exciting Istanbul with a full-day tour and enough leisure time to discover its hidden charms. Marvel at the unusual rock formations of Cappadocia, the unique calcium cascades of Pamukkale and the Roman ruins at Ephesus before stopping at Troy and Gallipoli.
Additional Info
Duration: 11 days
Starts: Arnavutköy, Turkey
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Arnavutköy, İstanbul, Turkey
Turkey, an intoxicating blend of old and new, of East and West. Experience exciting Istanbul with a full-day tour and enough leisure time to discover its hidden charms. Marvel at the unusual rock formations of Cappadocia, the unique calcium cascades of Pamukkale and the Roman ruins at Ephesus before stopping at Troy and Gallipoli.
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Day 1 Sat: Istanbul | Arrival and transfer to hotel.
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 4 star hotel
Day 2: Day 2
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Day 2 Sun: Istanbul | Optional: Full day tour to include: Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque. Join an optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment. B
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4 star hotel
Day 3: Day 3
Stop At: Ankara, Ankara
Day 3 Mon: Istanbul – Ankara | This morning optional tour of Bosphorus cruise. Depart for the capital city of Ankara for overnight. B D
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4 star hotel
Day 4: Day 4
Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
Day 4 Tue: Ankara – Cappadocia | Morning departure to view Hittite artifacts at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, father of modern Turkey. Visit the underground city of Sarhatli. Drive to Cappadocia, touring a 13th century caravan inn en route. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and join an optional Whirling Dervishes performance. Overnight in Cappadocia. B D
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4 star hotel
Day 5: Day 5
Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
Day 5 Wed: Cappadocia | Early Morning Optional: Hot Air Balloon Tour. Experience of floating through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves with the sunrise of Cappadocia. After breakfast, visit Goreme, Avanos, Pasabagi, Red Valley, and have a brief regional pottery workshop in a cave. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. B D
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4 star hotel
Day 6: Day 6
Stop At: Pamukkale, Pamukkale
Day 6 Thu: Cappadocia – Pamukkale | Drive to Pamukkale. Dinner and overnight at Pamukkale. B D
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4 star hotel
Day 7: Day 7
Stop At: Pamukkale, Pamukkale
Day 7 Fri: Pamukkale – Kusadasi | Today is the day to pay an early morning visit to the unique Cotton Fortress, the white calcium cascades, and also pay a visit to one of the first modern spa centers of the ancient world, Hierapolis. Then we drive to
Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi. B D
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4 star hotel
Day 8: Day 8
Stop At: Ephesus Museum, Selcuk Turkey
Day 8 Sat: Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Kusadasi | Optional: Full day tour of the famous ruins of Ephesus and St. Mary’s Cottage. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi. Afternoon Optional: tour of Sirince. B D
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4 star hotel
Day 9: Day 9
Stop At: Pergamon Theatre, Kurtulus Mah. Akrapol Yolu No:2 Bergama Merkez, Bergama, Bergama Turkey
Day 9 Sun: Pergamum – Troy – Canakkale | Visit the ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamum and then continue to Troy with its famous wooden horse, best known for being the setting of the Trojan War and many cities built on top of each other. Continue to Canakkale for overnight. B D
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4 star hotel
Day 10: Day 10
Stop At: Gallipoli, Gallipoli, Canakkale Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
Day 10 Mon: Dardanelles – Istanbul | In the morning depart for Gallipoli, the site of many battles during WWI. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair, and then drive to Istanbul, visit Grand Bazaar. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner. Overnight in Istanbul. B D
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4 star hotel
Day 11: Day 11
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Day 11 Tue: Istanbul – Return | Transfer to Airport. B
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
