10-Day Western Turkey Explorer with 3 Nights Iconic Aegeans
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10-Day Western Turkey Explorer with 3 Nights Iconic Aegeans
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10-Day Western Turkey Explorer with 3 Nights Iconic Aegeans
Duration: 10 days
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9 Nights accommadation: 2 nights stay in Istanbul
3 nights stay in Kusadasi
1 night stay in Canakkale
3 nights cruise with Celestyal Discovery
Small Group: The group size will be up to 15 people (for land part of the tour)
Duration: 10 days
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: Lunch (7 lunches) Breakfast (9 breakfast) Dinner (3 Dinner on board)
Pickup included
Small Group: The group size will be up to 15 people (for land part of the tour)
Duration: 10 days
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: Lunch (7 lunches) Breakfast (9 breakfast) Dinner (3 Dinner on board)
Pickup included
From
AUD 6,032.17
Highlights
Explore western Turkey and most charming Islands of Greece with 10 Days combined package. Enjoy guided tour to heart of Istanbul and see Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar.
Explore Gallipoli, home to one of the most dramatic battles in history and home of the Trojan Horse. Visit Pergamum; Where John wrote his letter, Walk on the ancient roads of the best-preserved greko-city with the House of Holy Mary nearby. Swim in Pamukkale's healing thermal springs.
Set sail with Celeystal Olympia to the most charming island of Greece including Patmos, Heraklion, Santorini, Athens, and Mykonos,
Itinerary
Arrival to Istanbul (Sunday)
Istanbul Airport
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedUpon arrival at Istanbul / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and drives to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Istanbul.- AccommodationsOvernight stay in Celal Sultan Hotel or similar
Treasures of Istanbul (Monday)
Hagia Sophia Moschee
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedAccording to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.TopkapI Palace
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedTopkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.Blue Mosque
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeNext, Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.Sultanahmet Square
Admission Ticket FreeHippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held.Grand Bazaar
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeGrand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul- AccommodationsOvernight at Celal Sultan Hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
Gallipoli&Troy (Tueday)
Istanbul
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAccording to your pick-up time from your hotel, drive to Canakkale.Gallipoli
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeHere we begin our guided tour of ANZAC Battlefields visiting Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Turkish and allied tunnels and trenches at Johnston’s Jolly, 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.Troy (Truva)
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedTroya Archeological Site where we see the UNESCO recognized ruins of the Ancient kingdom of Troy. We stroll through the site where many worldwide used terms like the Trojan War, Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, Prince Paris comes from Battle between Archilles and Hector, Walls of Troy II and Megaron House, The Ramp of Troy II, Roman bath, Odeon, The Temple of Athena and Ruins of Athena. Check-in. Overnight in Canakkale- AccommodationsColin Hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
Pergamum&Asklepion (Wednesday)
Canakkale
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeUpon breakfast at the hotel check out and Drive to Pergamum;Pergamon Ancient City
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedWhere John wrote his letter, Pergamum had been a capital city for almost four hundred years. After the mythical times, Pergamum had been the scene of several cultures, ranging from those of the Stone and Bronze Ages until the Archaic and Classical Periods. Among the temples, palaces, and agoras, the Asclepion, which was constructed in the course of one century, belonged to the big Zeus Altar and the Parchment Library.The Asklepion
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Includedvisit the ruins of Asklepion; was known under the name of "The Pergamum God of Health". Asklepius the dietary health and medicine served the people for several hundred years; thus making Pergamum a medical centre of very great importance. Famous medical Scholars, like Hippocrates and Galenus, were born in Pergamum and worked there.Kusadasi
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAlong the way, feast your eyes on the beautiful Agean sea view with lush olive trees and some Greek and Turkish Islands. Overnight in Kusadasi.- AccommodationsOvernight at Efe Boutique Hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
Ancient Ephesus&House of Virgin Mary (Thursday)
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedVisit The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedContinue with the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time travelerThe Temple of Artemis
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeNext; Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. Overnight in Kusadasi- AccommodationsOvernight in Efe Boutique Hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
Pamukkale Tour (Friday)
Kusadasi
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAccording to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour.Pamukkale
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeVisit Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where in history people travelled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO.Hierapolis & Pamukkale
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeVisit; ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.Kusadasi
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAt the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi- AccommodationsOvernight at Efe Boutique Hotel or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
Kusadasi - Patmos (Saturday)
Kuşadası Port Türkiye
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAccording to your pick up tıme meet your drıver and drıve to Kusadasi Port. After passport controls, Boarding your cruise (Celestyal Olympia).Patmos
20 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAccording to the cruise departure time(13:00), we are moving towards the island of Patmos.Arrive at Patmos port around 16:30. You will stay here until 21:30 in the evening. Overnight on Board.- AccommodationsOvernight at Celestyal DiscoveryFood And DrinksBreakfastDinner
Crete (Heraklion) - Santorini (Sunday)
Heraklion
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeStart the day with a magnificent view of the island of Crete. Overnight on Board. Optional : Half Day Knossos Tour. (Tours are not included in the program. You may ask shore ex department at the cruise for the Greece tours) (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)Santorini
10 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAt 12 o'clock we are heading towards the island of Santorini, which is one of the most charming Greek İsland. We are here until 21:30. Overnight on Board.- AccommodationsOvernight at Celestyal DiscoveryFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Athens(Lavrion)-Mykonos (Monday)
Athens
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe ship will dock in Athens today. You can explore the city with your own. Its a remınder of Ancient Greece's powerful civilisation and greatest architectural complex bequeathed by Greek Antiquity. (Tours are not included in the program. You may ask shore ex department at the cruise for the Greece tours)Mykonos
11 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter the tour back to the cruise and move to Mykonos. The cruise will stay here until 23:00. Explore city your own. Overnight on board.- AccommodationsOvernight at Celestyal DiscoveryFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Kusadasi (Tuesday)
Kuşadası Port Türkiye
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedToday is the last of your cruise. Upon arrival at Kusadasi Port greeted by your driver and drive you Izmir Airport for your onward flight for your next destination. End of our service.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Lunch (7)
Filtered coffee, tea, water, and soda taken from open-buffet dispensers during meal times
Dinner (3)
Transfer services from/to Airports
Breakfast (9)
Travel, health, and tour cancellation insurance
3night accommodation in Kusadasi
2 night accommodation in Istanbul
Use of the ship’s common areas such as the pool, fitness center, lounge, etc.
1 night accommodation in Canakkale
3 nights cruise with Celestyal Discovery
Free Wi-Fi
Port taxes, ship service charges, and port fees
Onboard entertainment and activities such as shows and animations
NOT INCLUDED
Beverage with meals
Tips for the guides & drivers (0ptional)
Optional/excursion tours in port cities
Transfer and shuttle services in ports.(except Kusadasi)
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages other than those taken from open-buffet dispensers
All personal expenses such as dry cleaning, room service, etc.
International departure tax
A surcharge of €25 applies to travel insurance fees for passengers aged 70 and over
Schengen visa
Entry ticket to Hıstorıcal sites (for Turkiye)
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The tour price is calculated for an interior cabin without a balcony. Upgrades to a higher category cabin are available. Please inquire about the cost of the upgrade.
Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.
Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
Entry tickets are excluded. Your guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash Lira, USD, or Euro.
Name of the package coverthe cuıse is Celestyal PLUS EXPERIENCE (please ask for further ınformatıon)
Greece Tours are not included in the program. You may ask shore ex department at the cruise for the Greece tours
Location
Address
Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Provider
Tour Altinkum Travel
From
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