Fatih Trip Overview
Turkey in a week tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. Wander around the battlefields of Gallipoli, see the most impressive Roman ruins, the beautiful Aegean Coast, Pamukkale, Antalya, Ephesus and Cappadocia with its amazing underground cities and surreal landscape.
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Duration: 8 days
Starts: Fatih, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fatih, İstanbul, Turkey
Turkey in a week tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. Wander around the battlefields of Gallipoli, see the most impressive Roman ruins, the beautiful Aegean Coast, Pamukkale, Antalya, Ephesus and Cappadocia with its amazing underground cities and surreal landscape.
Itinerary
Day 1: Gallipoli Battle Fields
Stop At: Gallipoli Battlefield, Eceabat Turkey
Early meeting with your fellow travellers and guide for the departure from Istanbul to Gallipoli Peninsula, one of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey. Here we will visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, and original trenches and tunnels.
Tonight our overnight will be at the center of universty populated city Çanakkale.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Bogaz Hotel or similar.
Day 2: Troy & Acropolis of Pergamon
Stop At: Troy (Truva), Tevfikiye Koyu, Intepe, Canakkale Turkey
This morning, we step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse and then tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Upon arrival to Selçuk we will pay a short visit to temple of Artemis which was one of the seven wonders of the antient times.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pergamon Antik Kenti, Bergama Turkey
During the Hellenistic period, it became the capital of the Kingdom of Pergamon under the Attalid dynasty in 281–133 BC, who transformed it into one of the major cultural centres of the Greek world. Many remains of its impressive monuments can still be seen and especially the outstanding masterpiece of the Pergamon Altar. Pergamon was the northernmost of the seven churches of Asia cited in the New Testament Book of Revelation.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Efesus Hotel or similar.
Day 3: Ephesus & Şirince
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Before we head to our next destination pamukkale, we have a fully guided tour of world wide famous roman site ephesus and a small greek village Şirince to try its famous fruit wines. After Lunch break in şirince we head to pamukkale to spend the night.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sirince, Sirince, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
Şirince is a village of 600 inhabitants in İzmir Province, Turkey, located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) east of the town Selçuk and about 8 kilometres from Ephesus. The area around the village has history dating back to Hellenistic period (323–31 BC). Pottery finds made around the village between 2001 and 2002 by Ersoy and Gurler indicate the presence of seven villages and nine farmsteads in the area dating back to ancient and medieval times. On the road up you will see the remains of several Roman aqueducts as the village was an important water source for ancient Ephesus.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Tripolis Hotel or similar.
Day 4: Pamukkale White Terraces & Hierapolis
Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkey
We start the day with an early departure and have a fully guided tour of hierapolis which has the biggest cemetery of the ancient romans and spend time at the natural white pools of hierapolis before we head to coastal city Antalya.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Khan otel or similar.
Day 5: Antalya Old City
Stop At: Antalya, Antalya, Turkish Mediterranean Coast
Today is our day off to enjoy beatiful beaches and explore the historical old city after an orientation walk. There are also many options for those seeking day activities such as site tours, adventure activities, museums, shoping malls and beaches. Enjoy the day off.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Khan Hotel or similar.
Day 6: Whirling Dervish Museum
Stop At: Mevlana Muzesi, Mevlana Cd. No:1, Konya 42030 Turkey
Today, we head to cappadocia early in the morning and give visit to whirling dervish museum on the way. There will be also a short visit to 13th centruy Cervansarai in sultanhanı. Upon arrival to cappadocia, Its time to check in our hotel and enjoy the included dinner.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Sofa Hotel or similar.
Day 7: Open Air Museum, Underground City and More
Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
Today, its time to explore beatiful cappdocia and its spectecular rock formation. There will be a guided visit to open air museum, Underground city, Göreme and panorama spots. Its also an option to join the hot air baloon ride before our program starts.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Sofa Hotel or similar.
Day 8: Transfer Back to Istanbul
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Early departure from cappadocia to Istanbul. The tour ends with an afternoon arrival to Istanbul. The drop off location is as same as the pick up location. Its time to say good bye to your fellow travellers.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
