Aegean Prelude 7-Day Tour from Istanbul

Day 1: Istanbul

1. Istanbul
   1h
   Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace.

Day 2: Istanbul Old City

1. Istanbul
   8h
   After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.
   Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'.

Day 3: Gallipoli Battlefields

1. Gallipoli
   11h
   Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.

Day 4: Troy, Behramkale, Kusadasi

1. Troy (Truva)
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Depart from Çanakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum. We continue on to the old village of Behramkale, a picturesque settlement with stone houses and narrow streets that offer a glimpse into traditional Turkish village life. You will have time to explore the village, take in the beautiful scenery, and perhaps enjoy a cup of Turkish tea or coffee at a local café. From Behramkale, we head south to Kuşadası.

Day 5: Ephesus, Kusadasi

1. Ephesus Ancient City
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before exploring the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the region. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey, and at the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.

Day 6: Pamukkale, Hierapolis

1. 3h · Admission ticket included
   This morning we will head to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale
2. Hierapolis & Pamukkale
   3h · Admission ticket included
   where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.

Day 7: Marmaris

1. Marmaris
   Pass by
   After breakfast you will be transferred to Marmaris and our tour concludes upon arrival in Marmaris at approximately 12:00, mid day.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels