ITINERARY - 10 Days

Mar 22: Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport, met by our welcoming team and transferred to your hotel. After check into the hotel, meet at the lobby for welcome and info-cocktail.Free at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Mar 23: Istanbul
Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - its three names span more than 2600 years, nearly 1600 of them as the capital of two of the greatest empires the world has known, Byzantine and Ottoman. We visit the Topkapi Palace including treasury section, The Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and free time in Grand bazaar with its 3.500 shops. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)

Mar 24: Troy – Cannakale
After breakfast drive to Canakkale city (5 hours from Istanbul) "Homer's Troy", and the site of King Priam's Treasures. Probably the most famous city of classical times. Settle at our hotel in Canakkale. (BD)

Mar 25: Cannakale – Pergamum – Kusadasi
After breakfast we enjoy a scenic drive through Thrace to visit the hauntingly beautiful the ancient city of Pergamon. We see the Altar of Zeus, Temple of Dionysus and the 200,000-volume library, The Asclepieum of Pergamon. Leaving Pergamon behind us and drive to famous holiday resort "Kusadasi ". Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi. (BD)

Mar 26: Kusadasi – Ephesus – Kusadasi
Drive to the ancient city of Ephesus (15 minutes drive from Kusadasi) and first visit the Temple of Artemis – one of the ancient seven wonders of world. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsius, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary. Overnight in Kusadasi (BD)

Mar 27: Kusadasi – Pamukkale
Depart for Pamukkale. Arrive in Pamukkale and visit ancient city of Hierapolis. Visit and swim in the world famous calcium deposited pools Travertines. Overnight in one of the Thermal Hotels in Pamukkale. (BD)

Mar 28: Pamukkale – Antalya
After breakfast drive to Antalya to relax in this wonderfull resort. Dinner and overnight. (BD)

Mar 29: Antalya – Eclipse Viewing
Today is the day for full eclipse. Proceeding to the prearranged spot for the observation for the day. Drive back to the hotel late in the afternoon. (BLD)

Mar 30: Antalya / Istanbul
This morning, drive east to visit the ancient sites. The best-preserved theatre of Turkey; Aspendos, Perge. After the tour transfer to the Antalya airport for our flight to Istanbul. Met at Istanbul airport and transfer to the hotel. After check in, free in Istanbul to explore this magnificent city by our private A/C coach & Bosphorus Cruise in the late afternoon. Farewell dinner with Turkish authentic show. (BD)

Mar 31: Depart Istanbul
Transfer to Istanbul airport & the end of our services. (B)