This tour is run in conjunction with Magic Carpet

Day 1 Welcome to Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel located in the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul 3*.

Day 2 Istanbul old city
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Welcome dinner tonight at the hotel. Overnight Istanbul 3*. Dinner.

Day 3 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 Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Gallipoli 4*. Lunch and dinner.

Day 4 Troy, Pergamum, Kusadasi
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 4*. Dinner.

Day 5 Ephesus
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 Pamukkale 3*. Dinner.

Day 6 Pamukkale, Hierapolis (overnight train)
We visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale and the Roman Hierapolis.Afterwards, you board an overnight sleeper train for Istanbul.

Day 7 Istanbul
Transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours free toexplore. Overnight Istanbul 3*.

Day 8 Istanbul
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.

Tour includes
• Inbound airport transfer from Ataturk airport to your hotel
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• 1 overnight (pulman seat) train (tour guide does not accompany)
• Professional English-speaking tour guide
• 4 nights 3 star, 2 nights 4 star hotel accommodation with breakfast
• 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners

Tour does not include
• Entrance fees to various sites, tips
• Flight tickets