This 8 day tour starts off exploring the wonderful Istanbul, before heading to Gallipoli to pay respect to fallen soldiers at Anzac Cove. You will continue south and visit the ever popular Trojan Horse, before taking in the ancient wonders of Ephesus. Included in this tour, there is a boat trip from the rive

 

Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul
At the terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, as we pick you up from the airport and take you to our Istanbul hotel. Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide. Listen up for a fast and informal meeting with the leader including registration and a short brief about the adventures ahead and some country info.

Day 2: Istanbul
After breakfast we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul. We stroll through the old town visiting Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Museum.

Day 3: Gallipoli
Today we depart Istanbul for the shores of Gallipoli. We visit all the important memorial sites in the region including the Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine.

Day 4: Troy, Pergamum, Kusadasi
After breakfast, we head to the ancient city of Troy, the setting of Homer's epic, Iliad, involving a giant wooden horse. We then continue to Pergamum and the remains of the Asklepion. In the evening we arrive in Kusadasi.

Day 5: Ephesus, Fethiye
The best preserved ancient town in Turkey, Ephesus, will be our first stop. In the afternoon we depart for Fethiye to explore this buzzing tourist and resort town.

Day 6: Fethiye,Saklikent,Oludeniz
After breakfast we make our way to the huge canyon of Saklikent. We then make our way to Oludeniz. Besides its spectacular beaches, glittering waters and breathtaking natural scenery, Oludeniz is also popular for its water sport activities. Here you can relax on the exquisite beach or join one of the adventure activities including paragliding and microlighting. Late in the afternoon we depart for our overnight stay in Fethiye.

Day 7: Fethiye,Dalyan,Fethiye
After breakfast we make our way to Dalyan, a small town in the south-western coast popular for its natural and unspoiled beauty. We join a boat trip to visit the most popular mud bath in Turkey, and we then continue to Iztuzu beach, homeland of world famous Caretta Caretta turtles. After a fantastic boat travel we reach Iztuzu sandbar with fine sand and turquoise sea. Than we return to the hotel in the late afternoon.

Day 8: Fethiye
Our tour ends after breakfast today. You can say goodbye to your travel mates. Dalaman international airport is 45 kms far from Fethiye so you can get a flight or intercity overnight bus depending on your holiday plan.

 

What is Included

  • Accommodation: 5 and 4 star hotels
  • Airport Transfer: From Istanbul Ataturk and Sabiha Gokcen Airports (on day 1)
  • Meals: 7 breakfasts | 5 dinners
  • Transportation: Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus | Dalyan boat trip
  • Guide: Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides, licenced by the Ministry of Tourism

 

Price

  • £357/per person