Gallipoli Battlefield Tours & Troy Tours
'Aegean Trooper Tour'
5 - Day itinerary
Day 1
Istanbul, Gallipoli Battlefields
Pick up at 06:30 – 07:00 from your hotel in the old city of Istanbul and depart for afternoon tour of Gallipoli. The World War I battlefields of Gallipoli are now a serene site. Visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, ANZAC Cove, Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, Ari Burnu Cemetery, Johnston’s Jolly (where you'll visit original Allied and Turkish trenches and tunnels), 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial, The Nek and the Gallipoli Museum.
Overnight Çanakkale
4 star
Iris Hotel
(D)
Day 2
Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse. Then we tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and Library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
Overnight Kusadasi
4 star
Grand Önder Hotel
(B, D)
Day 3
Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. At the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Overnight Kusadasi
4 star
Grand Önder Hotel
(B, D)
Day 4
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading towards the the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale where we will tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Overnight Pamukkale
5 star
Colossae Thermal Hotel
(B, D)
Day 5
Istanbul
Today you head back to Istanbul, passing through rural Turkey and ancient Bursa to visit the famous Green Mosque and explore the Silk Bazaar. Upon arrival in Istanbul we will transfer you to your hotel and your tour concludes.
(B)
(B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
- Tips except driver and guide
- Entrance fees
- 4 nights - 4 star / 5 star accommodation.
1 night
4 star
Çanakkale
Iris Hotel
2 nights
4 star
Kusadasi
Grand Önder Hotel
1 night
5 star
Pamukkale
Colossae Thermal Hotel
- 4 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
- Suggested optional activities
- Tips – driver and guide
Tour Type :- Guaranteed Departure
This tour is a '
Guaranteed Departure' tour. This means that it will depart regardless of how many people are booked on to it.
