5 Day Western Turkey Tour
- 03 Dec 2009 02:40
Day 1 - Istanbul
Full day city tour of Istanbul. There are visits to ancient Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, The Underground Cistern, St. Sophia Church, Topkapi Palace. Then visit to world famous Grand Bazaar covers more than 4000 shops. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul - Canakkale
After breakfast visit to Spice Market and then Bosphorus Cruise. Then depart from Istanbul for Canakkale. Visit to Gallipoli Battlefields of the World War I. Overnight in Canakkale.
Day 3 - Canakkale - Izmir
In the morning depart for the legendery town of Troy. Then drive to Bergama for visiting the Acropolis and Acslepion of ancient Pergamum was one of principal cities of Asia Minor. In the evening arrive in Izmir and overnight.
Day 4 - Izmir - Ephesus - Pamukkale
After breakfast drive to famous city of Ephesus; in its time was a flourishing port, capital to the Roman province of Asia Minor. Today we visit the ancient city of Ephesus, and the House of Mother Mary. Then to Pamukkale, visit the ruins of Hierapolis and spectacular thermal pools. Overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 5 - Pamukkale - Bursa
After breakfast early departure for Bursa which is the first capital of Ottoman Empire. Visit to Great Mosque, Green Tomb and Koza Han (traditional silk market) overnight in Bursa.