Gallipoli (Turkish: Gelibolu) is a peninsula locality in north-western Turkey, close to Istanbul. The Gallipoli Peninsula is the [...]
Treasures Of West Turkey Tour - 7/6
Treasures of West Turkey
1 DAY- ISTANBUL TO GALLIPOLI
Depart early morning for afternoon tour of gallipoli. The World War l battlefields of Gallipoli are now a serene site.Visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Anzac Cove and Chunk bair New Zealand Memorial, Johnston Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum.
Overnight in Canakkale ( lunch)
2 DAY- TROY- PERGAMUM-KUSADASI
After breakfast we start a Tours of Troy and Pergamum,before continuing to Kusadasi, Visit the ancient city of Troy, gaze on the mighty walls of Troy, famous for the legendary Trojan horse from the times of beautiful Helen, Queen of Sparta and the ancient town of Pergamum with its magnificent acropolis and one of the steepest theatres in the world.Our explorations include the Asclepion which was famous as a healing center. End of the day drive to Kusadasi.Tour finishes in Kusadasi ( breakfast-lunch)
3 DAY- EPHESUS- KUSADASI
After the breakfast in your hotel you will visit Ephesus ancient city. As you walk in the city you will see the Odeon, agoras, fountains, temples, The Celcius Library at Ephesus would have stored 12.000 scrolls and also a monumental tomb built by a son for his father, the marble road and the great theatre on which you can see both Roman and Greek styles. Stop by Artemis Temple which is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and continue to Virgin Mary House where Mary was supposed to spend last times of her life after the crucifixion.. Overnight in Kusadasi. ( lunch- dinner )
4 DAY-KUSADASI-PAMUKKALE TOUR
A day exploring the ancient city of Hierapolis, with extensive tombs, oracular temple of Apollo. Continue to the amazing limescale cotton castle Pamukkale.Hot springs make this site particularly picturesque. Through the city you will see the bath, the agora, great theatre and St. Philippe’s Martyrium. Apart from history you will see one of the unique natural calcium formation called “Cotton Castle” have chance to walk on the terraces bare foot. Afternoon back to hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi. ( lunch- dinner )
5 DAY -DIDYMA-PIRENE-MILETOS
Depart from your hotel in Kusadasi in the morning. After a 2 hours’ drive tour starts with the visit of Priene which was one of the most active ports of the lonian Federation. The city is the oldest example of geometric city planning. Thereafter visit Miletos which has provided its alphabet to the rest of the classical World, was a great port and the hometown of several philosophers and sages. Continue to Didyma’s Temple of Apollo w,th its very well-known oracles was one of the most sacred places of antiquity. Although looted and burnt many times it keeps all the original impression. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to your hotel. ( lunch- dinner )
6 DAY - LEODICIA & APHRODISIAS
After breakfast and drive to Laodicea which was the chief city of the Lycus River Valley region. The full name of the city was Laodicea ad Lyceum ( Laodicea on the Lycus ). The city was originally known as Diospolis ( “the city of Zeus” ). The Greek deity considered to be the greatest of the Olympian gods. Homer, the greek poet, often called Xeus “the father of gods and men, “ the ruler and protector of all. After the visit of Laodicea we will continue to Aphrodite, the goddess of Beauty, Love and Fertility, also famous for its school of sculpture: visit the stadium, which is the best preserved in Anatolia, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Tetrapylon, the Theatre, the Museum. You will turn back to your hotel after tour. ( lunch- dinner )
7 DAY- KUSADASI
After the breakfast in your hotel you are free and our tour concludes here.We say good bye to our new friends
INCLUSIONS
All transportation,
Professional english speaking guide,
All museum tickets,
6 days lunch,
6 nights 4 star hotel,
Breakfast at hotel
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