Taste of Turkey

Day 1 Thu: Istanbul | | Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Welcome briefing will be held.

Day 2 Fri: Istanbul || Enjoy a full day tour including a visit to Topkapi Palace

Museum, residence of the Ottoman Sultans between 1453–1852 (excluding harem).
Visit the Hippodrome, which was once the center of life where chariot racing
and other public events took place. Tour the Blue Mosque built between 1609 and
1616, famous for its blue ceramic tiles. Next see St. Sophia, a church built in the

6th century Byzantine capital, converted to a mosque by the Ottomans, and now a
museum and one of the world’s greatest architectural wonders. Your last stop
will be the famous Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest and oldest covered market
with over 60 streets. Join an optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment. B

 Day 3 Sat: Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale | In the morning, depart for Gallipoli, the site of many battles

during WWI. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair, then cross
the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight. B D

Day 4 Sun: Troy – Pergamum – Izmir | Visit 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. Before
arriving into Asclepion, enjoy lunch with locals
in a traditional local village . Then continue to Pergamum to visit the ancient Medical Center in
Asclepion and continue to İzmir for overnight. B L D

Day 5 Mon: Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Izmir |To ur the famous ruins of

Ephesus, an important cultural center of the ancient world, and explore 2,000
year-old marble streets, a theater, the Library of Celsius, a gymnasium and
Hadrian’s Temple. Take a short drive to see St. Mary’s stone cottage where it
is believed Virgin Mary spent her last years accompanied by St. John. Continue to a regional rug

production center to have a firsthand experience of this unique art form. Optional : Dinner at local restaurant. B

Day 6 Tue: Izmir – Pamukkale | Drive through lush valleys to Pamukkale, the Cotton Fortress,
with white lime cascades formed by hot mineral springs.
Visit ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis and enjoy a swim in your hotel’s thermal pool. B D

Day 7 Wed: Hierapolis – Gocek or Fethiye
| Visit the Hierapolis Roman health spa

ruins
and then motor south to the resort city of Gocek or Fethiye to board a gulet

yacht.
B D

Day 8 Thu: Yacht cruise (Lycian coast) | Sail across beautiful bays surrounded by

high-forested
hills. B L D

Day 9 Fri: Yacht cruise (Lycian coast) | Continue cruising the Mediterranean coast

explore
nearby Lycian ruins, swim or simply relax. B L D

Day 10 Sat: Marmaris | End your cruise with breakfast in Marmaris. B

 
Transfer:

An A/C Vehicle and a driver will pick you up to drive to Gulet or your hotel in

Marmaris

Note: This is a good

itinerary for connecting to the Greek Islands via Rhodes.

 Price Includes:

• First Class hotels with private facilities

• Meals are indicated on itineraries by B breakfast, L
lunch, D dinner

• Licensed guides throughout Turkey

• Private air-conditioned transportation

• Luggage handling

• Local taxes and service charges

• Arrival/departure transfers: only on arrival and
departure days (arrivals from Ataturk Airport). Pre or post stay transfers are
not included

Price Excludes:

• Personal expenses

• Optional tours

• Customary tips to
guide and drivers