ANMV 3

TURKEY CLASSIC

DAY 1 : I S T A N B U L

On arrival transfer from Istanbul Airport to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 2 : I S T A N B U L

Full day tour of Istanbul including Topkapi Palace, former residence of the Ottoman sultans, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Hippodrome and the Grand bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 3 : ISTANBUL / GALLIPOLI / CANAKKALE

Drive to Gallipoli's famous WW 1 sites. Visit Anzak Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery then cross the Dardanelles waterway to Asia. Overnight in Canakkale.

DAY 4 : CANAKKALE / TROY / PPERGAMUM / IZMIR

Morning visit to ancient Troy with its famous wooden horse, then to Pergamum's Acropolis where you will see the Altar of Zeus. Finally, Asklepeion the famous medical center of the ancient world. Overnight in Izmir.

DAY 5 : IZMIR / EPHESUS / PAMUKKALE

Tour of the famous site of Ephesus one of the world's finest archaeological sites. Walk in its well preserved 2000 year old marble streets to the theatre, library of Celsius, gymnasium and Hadrian's temple. Visit the House of Virgin Mary. In the afternoon drive trough fertile valleys to Pamukkale, which means "Cotton Castle" in Turkish, describing the white lime cascades formed by mineral springs. Overnight in Pamukkale.

DAY 6 : PAMUKKALE / SARDES / BURSA

After touring the Hierapolis Roman health Spa ruins, continue to Sardis famous for its marbled paved Synagogue then to Bursa, located at the foot of Mt. Olympus. Overnight in Bursa.

DAY 7 : BURSA / ISTANBUL

Morning visit the Green Mosque and Ottoman complex then depart for Istanbul crossing the Marmara Sea. Remaining of the day at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 8 : ISTANBUL DEPARTURE

Transfer from your hotel to the airport. End of the services