AEGEAN DREAM

Day 1 Saturday                             Welcome to Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel located in the heart of the old city. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul.

Day 2 Sunday                                    Istanbul old city

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Cistern and the Hippodrome. Group dinner tonight. Overnight Istanbul. (B,D)

Day 3 Monday                               Gallipoli battlefields

One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali. (B,L,D)

Day 4 Tuesday                           Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum

This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse. Then we tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples, library and medical facilities made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. An afternoon leather goods display follows. Overnight Kusadasi. (B,D)

Day 5 Wednesday                                Ephesus, Kusadasi

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. At the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi. (B,D)

Day 6 Thursday                    Pamukkale, Hierapolis (overnight train)

Tour the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Afterwards, you board an overnight sleeper train for Istanbul. (B)

Day 7 Friday                                                   Istanbul

Transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul. (B)

Day 8 Saturday                                               Istanbul

After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)

Tour includes

O Inbound airport transfer from Ataturk airport to your hotel
O Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
O Professional English-speaking tour guide
O 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
O 1 overnight train trip in sleeper (tour guide does not accompany passengers)
O 6 nights accommodation in total.
  - 1 night  4 star accommodation in Canakkale
  - 3 nights4 star accommodation in Istanbul
  - 2 nights 4 star accommodation in Kusadasi

O Entrance fees to various sites, tips