Welcome to Turkey!

Transfer service direct from Istanbul Airport to the hotel for check-in.

Overnight Istanbul.

Today the streets of Istanbul await, a specially made our that allows you to see some part of Istanbul that normally only the locals know of. You will begin your day with some time bartering in the Grand Bazaar with 4399 shows and 497 stalls you will often find something to purchase a variety of items, there is also 2195 workshops to handmake items for sale.

Bosphorus Cruise
The Bosphorus welcomes you on a cruise where you will see historical icons while cruising under the many bridges that link the Asian and European sides of the city. These bridges show a variety of architecture that has spanned the history of Istanbul.
After your cruise, you will head to Taksim Square, a famous location for spending time outside in the city, where you can see families play, friends talking and people simply reading a book in the sun. From Taksim Square, you will head down Istiklal Street along the ancient walls passing Galata Tower towards Karakoy and its waterfront to end your walking tour at Galata Bridge. As you explore these quiet back streets you will be able to enjoy homemade savoury foods and beautiful sweet treats.

Important
During this walking tour, you will have the chance to try a selection of street food, these are optional but highly recommended.
Lunch is not included in the day tour.

Overnight in Istanbul.

08:30 am - Pick up from accommodation in Istanbul

Istanbul Tour
Today you get another look at the magical city of Istanbul. You will be picked up from your accommodation, heading off to see some of the major attractions of this historical, mystical city. You will visit the Blue Mosque, along with the Hippodrome & Obelisk and the breathtaking Hagia Sophia, and then go into the old Sultan's Palace of Topkapi to see some of the Sultan's many ancient treasures and visit the Palace rooms and gardens. You also get a look at some of the best shopping in Istanbul.

Our recommendation:
After the day's tour ends and you have your own free time, we recommend also visiting the Spice Bazaar to enjoy the sights and smells of Turkish tea, spices, and candies. You will be on your own here as it's not part of your tour package, but you will have plenty of time and can make your own way back to your hotel.
 
Important Notes:
-Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays
-Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday
-Blue Mosque Entrance is limited on Fridays due to prayers, therefore we are unable to enter on Fridays.

We provide pickups from hotels in central areas in the following vicinities:
Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Laleli, Aksaray, Taksim area. Pickup from anywhere outside these areas may incur an extra charge. Please speak to our crew if you have any questions.

Overnight Istanbul.

06:30 am - 07:00 am - Pick up from your accommodation.
Depart for Eceabat (Gallipoli region) via non-smoking, air-conditioned minibus.
12:00 pm - Arrive in Eceabat and restaurant lunch in Eceabat.
13:00 pm - Fully guided Gallipoli tour.

Visiting
Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery
ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery
ANZAC Commemorative Site, Respect to Mehmetcik Statue
Lone Pine Australian Memorial
Johnston's Jolly (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels)
Turkish 57. Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek
Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial

18:00 - Check in at your hotel.

Overnight Eceabat Or Canakkale

07:30 am - Breakfast at the hotel.

Troy Tour - 08:00 - 12:00
Departure for fully guided regular Troy tour for 4 hours until 12:00. During the Troy tour, you will visit the infamous Trojan Horse, the 3700-year-old city walls, the first Houses of Troy the Bouleuterion (Senate Building), The Odeon (Concert Hall) and the ruins of the various ancient cities from Troy I through to Troy IX. You will return to Canakkale at around 12:00 in the afternoon.

Free Time - 12:00 - 20:00
After your tour of the ancient city of Troy, you will have the rest of the day free to rest before your departure for Anzac Cove for the commencement of the Dawn Service. If you wish you may use this time to visit the many famous attractions in a nice coastal town including Cimenlik castle, various beaches (Habbele Plaji), and museums (Canakkale Naval Museum).

Departure to Anzac Cove - 20:00
20:00 - Departure from Eceabat to Anzac Cove, where you will spend the night.

Overnight Anzac Cove (no hotel)

A lunch box is provided for today.

05:30 am - Dawn Service commences at Anzac Cove.
10:30 am - Australian Service at Lone Pine.
11:45 am - New Zealand Service at Chunuk Bair.

Return to Eceabat or Canakkale.

Overnight Eceabat or Canakkale

10:00 am - Pick up from Accommodation and depart for Bergama (Pergamum / Pergamon Ancient city)
1:30 pm - Lunch in Bergama & depart for a Fully guided Pergamon Acropolis tour

Ancient Pergamon, which was once one of the ancient world's major powers will be the highlight of your day. Amongst the many breathtaking sites you will visit today, are some of the most intricately designed architectural structures of the ancient city. The Acropolis which was once the capital of the Hellenistic Attalid dynasty one of the major centres for learning and the arts of the ancient world. Amongst other impressive and monumental historical sites that you will see are listed below:

Visiting
The Acropolis
The ancient Library of Pergamon, which once held over 200.000 books
The Temple of Athena,
the Alter of Zeus
Gymnasium situated on terraces
The lower Agora
The Hellenistic Theater with a seating capacity of 10,000
Temple of Dionysus (god of wine)

5:30 pm - End of the tour & depart for Selcuk / Kusadasi
8:30 pm - Arrive at your hotel in Selcuk
9:30 pm - Arrive at your hotel in Kusadasi

Overnight in Ephesus region. (Selcuk or Kusadasi)

8.30 - Pick up from the accommodation.

Ephesus full-day tour
Today you get to start to explore the wonders of Ephesus. You are picked up from your accommodation and get taken out to see some of the best-preserved marble ruins in the modern world – Ephesus. Ephesus was one of the Ancient Capitals of Roman Asia - the second-largest ancient city of the world! A city where over 200,000 people lived over 3,000 years ago. You also get to visit the House of the Virgin Mary. An important place for the Christian faith, as it is believed it is where Mary spent the last years of her life. You will also visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world – The Temple of Artemis.

Overnight in Ephesus region. (Selcuk or Kusadasi) 

08:30 am - Pick up from the accommodation.

Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour
After breakfast, you are collected from your accommodation and depart for Pamukkale, which in Turkish translates to "cotton castle". On arrival, you have lunch before taking in the magnificent views of the “cotton castle” travertines. You get a guided tour of the white cliffs of Pamukkale and the ancient, historical ruins of Hierapolis.

You then continue your journey for the gorgeous seaside town of Fethiye.

Overnight Fethiye.

09.45 - Pick up from accommodation in Fethiye.

Gulet Cruise Starts
After breakfast, you will all be checking in to one of our Farout Gulets to start your 4 days of cruising the beautiful Mediterranean coastline. Today you visit Butterfly Valley, Oludeniz/Blue Lagoon, and spend the evening anchored down at St Nicholas Island. Be sure to climb to the top of the island for the most beautiful sunset, possibly one of the best of the whole cruise.

OPTIONAL TOUR: PARAGLIDING 

 There is the optional extra activity today to go paragliding from Mount Baba Dag that sits high overshadowing Oludeniz Beach. Said to be one of the best places in the world to paraglide you will get to appreciate the Blue Lagoon and the infamous Oludeniz Beach from the best vantage point. For the daredevils out there an optional extra not to miss out on.

Overnight cabin cruise.

Today after making some stops along the way for swimming, breakfast, and lunch you will get to spend some time in the beautiful town of Kas. Here you can shop up a storm with the abundance of jewellery shops in town or spend time just wandering the cobblestone streets soaking up the ambience of the seaside fishing village. For those of you who are into diving, there is an optional extra here to partake in a dive off the shores of Kas. Said to be the best place to dive in Turkey you may get to dive a cave, wreck, or within the beautiful sites that surround Kas. You will then meet back up with your cruise boat in Kas Harbour.

Overnight cabin cruise.

Today you sail past the sunken city. Once part of the original settlement that still makes up the island of Kekova, after a devastating earthquake many centuries ago, this part of the town has fallen into the ocean. You will sail past slowly for a closer look before anchoring down on the opposite side to visit what still remains of Kekova. Here you can wander the island and walk up to the Lycian Tombs for a closer look or climb to the top and enter Simena Castle for some beautiful views over the coastline you have just cruised.

Overnight cabin cruise.

Gulet Cruise Finishes
10:30 am - Today you farewell your gulet and head onto Olympos by bus.

You arrive early at Olympos this afternoon where the tour ends. If you require any assistance with onward travel within Turkey, accommodation bookings, queries, please let us know & we will be happy to assist.