Istanbul, Ephesus & Troy

Celsus Library, Ephesus

Explore one of the world’s most exciting cities, and uncover the treasures of ancient Turkey on a truly fascinating tour.

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Discover Istanbul, the only city in the entire world that straddles two continents • See the Blue Mosque and the famed

Topkapi Palace • Journey south via poignant ANZAC Cove • Step back in time in ancient Troy and

Pergamon • Enjoy three nights in shore-side Kuşadasi • Be amazed at the ruins of Ephesus • Discover amazing Pamukkale on an optional excursion • Extend your holiday with a five-night stay at a five-star resort on the Aegean Coast • Seven nights’ carefully chosen four-star bed and breakfast accommodation • Four dinners • Flights to Istanbul, returning from Izmir, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Soak up the colour and excitement of Istanbul, the great former capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires and one of the world’s most enthralling cities. On this very special tour, you’ll step back in time as you explore some of the city’s finest attractions, wandering through bustling markets and stepping inside centuries-old places of worship.

With the chance to visit the travertines pools at Pamukkale, one of the Mediterranean’s most remarkable natural phenomena, together with the sun-kissed warmth and welcome of Aegean shores, this is a delightful journey to savour and enjoy. You’ll also have the chance to extend your trip by spending five blissful nights at an all-inclusive fivestar resort on the idyllic Aegean Coast.

Available Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2022 Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Birmingham £1,079 • Edinburgh £1,079 • Gatwick £979 • Heathrow £1,045 • Manchester £1,079 • Stansted £999 Personalise your holiday

• Kumkapi Fish Dinner (evening) – from £35 • Bosphorus River Cruise (half day) – from £17 • Pamukkale (full day) – from £76 Extend your holiday from £380

Five Night Beach Extension – Staying at the Five-Star All-Inclusive Paloma Pasha Resort Hotel Room for Sole Use from £266

Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes upon arrival, and one hour on the return.

Your Hotels

Pamukkale

Paloma Marina Suites

Grand Yavuz Hotel, Istanbul HHHH Bed & Breakfast nights 1-3

With views across Istanbul from the restaurant, the hotel is ideally located only 15 minutes from the Grand Bazaar. The hotel is well presented and offers a health club (payable locally), a bar, lounge and free Wi-Fi throughout. All rooms are air-conditioned with a TV, safe and mini-bar. Akol Hotel, Çanakkale HHHH Half-Board night 4

On the seafront overlooking a tiny harbour and the straits of the Dardanelles, this hotel boasts three restaurants, roof-top and lobby bars and an outdoor pool and sun terrace. Bright, modern, air-conditioned rooms offer a TV, safe, mini-bar, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. Paloma Marina Suites, Kuşadasi HHHH Half-Board nights 5-7

In the heart of Kuşadasi and only a short walk from the beach and the harbour, this stylish hotel offers many amenities including an outdoor pool, fitness centre, restaurant and bar. All rooms are modern and have airconditioning, free Wi-Fi, TV and mini-bar.