YOUR TOUR at a GLANCE

DEDICATED GUIDES

Just You Holiday Director as your host

4 STAR HOTELS

7 nights in 4-star hotels

14 INCLUDED MEALS

7 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 6 dinners (D), including a welcome drink

LOCAL FLAVORS

Sample Gözleme and apple tea in Bergama

ESSENTIALS

Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS l Tour of Istanbul including The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia & Grand Bazaar l Turkish coffee demonstration & tasting with Baklava l Visit the Gallipoli War Memorial l Tour of Troy & visit to the ancient city of Pergamon l Tour of one of the ancient wonders of the world, the Temple of Artemis, in Ephesus l Discover Turkish fruit & wine production in Sirince village l Tour of the former Ottoman Capital city of Bursa

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES l Istanbul by night tour including Turkish folklore show l Morning cruise along the Bosporus l Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman Sultans & lunch

8 DAYS FROM $2399

Your itinerary

DAY 1 ISTANBUL

Make your own way to Istanbul where your Holiday Director will meet you at your hotel for your welcome meeting. (D)

MAYWOOD HOTEL, ISTANBUL (4 STAR)

DAY 2 ISTANBUL

Get set for a full-day tour of Byzantine and Ottoman relics on your tour of Istanbul. Sultanahmet Square rests at the heart of the Old City and we start here with a visit to historic chariot racing arena, the Hippodrome. Visit the awe-inspiring Blue Mosque with its many domes and hand-painted blue tiles. Then we’ll discover the iconic Hagia Sophia, once the largest Christian church in the world, it is now considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. A scrumptious lunch awaits at a Turkish restaurant, before free time for shopping at the Egyptian and Grand Bazaars. We’ll also stop for coffee at an authentic shop to learn about the process of making Turkish coffee and taste the sweet treat, Baklava, made with filo pastry, nuts and honey. Explore as you wish by night, or join us on an excursion of Istanbul, including dinner and a belly-dancing show. (B,L)

MAYWOOD HOTEL, ISTANBUL (4 STAR)

DAY 3 ISTANBUL - CANAKKALE

This morning you will have some free time to explore at your leisure or choose an optional half-day cruise of the Bosporus. We’ll cross from Europe to Asia amid spectacular city views. Once there, hop off the boat for a glimpse of local life on the Asian side. Our leisurely drive to Canakkale takes us via the lovely Marmara Sea for sweeping coastal views. On the way, we’ll stop at the famous World War I battlefields of Gallipoli. A ferry trip across the Dardanelles channel brings us to Canakkale for dinner at the hotel. (B,D)

BUYUK TRUVA, CANAKKALE (4 STAR)

DAY 4 CANAKKALE - IZMIR

Our first visit of the day will be the legendary Troy, city of Homeros’ Iliada. With over five thousand years of history, the 9 layers seen in Troy show more than 3000 years without interruption and allow us to follow the civilisations settled in this unique geography where Anatolia, Aegean and Balkans meet. Continue to Bergama, a traditional Turkish town where we will offer guests gozleme, a Turkish treat. Afterwards, visit the ancient city of Pergamon with its Acropolis. In the afternoon, drive to Izmir and after a short sightseeing tour with the bus, arrive at the hotel. (B,D)

HILTON GARDEN INN IZMIR BAYRAKLI, IZMIR (4 STAR)

DAY 5 IZMIR

The UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. This morning we’ll tour the massive excavation site. While in Selcuk, we’ll also visit the Basilica of St Jean before an afternoon journey into nature at the picturesque Greek village of Sirince. (B,D)

HILTON GARDEN INN IZMIR BAYRAKLI, IZMIR (4 STAR)

DAY 6 IZMIR - BURSA

Today we’ll drive through Manisa and Balikesir to our next destination of Bursa. The former capital of the Ottoman Empire brims with historic gems. We’ll then take a tour to discover the delights of the Silk Market. The quaint and charming stores here offer scarves, fabrics, silver and artistic crafts, all with a stunning backdrop of decorative Ottoman architecture. (B,D) MOVENPICK BURSA HOTEL, BURSA (4 STAR)

DAY 7 BURSA - ISTANBUL

This morning we head to Istanbul. Spend the afternoon at leisure or join us for an optional excursion starting with lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant. After lunch, we’ll visit the Topkapi Palace Museum and the Imperial Treasury. Recount your travel memories over a farewell dinner in the fisherman’s village area of Kumkapi this evening. (B,D) MAYWOOD HOTEL, ISTANBUL (4 STAR)

DAY 8 ISTANBUL

Today it's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as your trip comes to an end. (B)

HOTELS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL BE CONFIRMED WITHIN YOUR FINAL DOCUMENTATION