DAY 1 / Saturday – Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul!. You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free days. You can visit the Galata Areas and Taxim Square. Overnight Istanbul..

DAY 2 / Sunday – Istanbul Old City
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the St. Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, the underground Basilica Cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (Includes Breakfast).

DAY 3 / Monday – Gallipoli Battlefields
Today we visit the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston s Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum.. Overnight Guzelyali (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 4 / Tuesday – Troy and Acropolis of Pergamum
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 5 / Wednesday – Ephesus and Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre… Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 6 / Thursday – Pamukkale and Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis.. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 7 / Friday – Aphrodisias and Fethiye
Today we drive south towards the Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way… Overnight Fethiye (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 8 / Saturday – Fethiye

Today you have the option to relax on a day cruise around the 12 Islands of Fethiye or experience one of Turkey’s highlights on an optional day tour to Saklikent Gorge, Turkey’s longest and deepest canyon. Overnight Fethiye (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 9 / Sunday – Fethiye
Another day for choices, get your adrenaline pumping paragliding over Oludeniz beach (Fethiye) or maybe chill out on the beach below. Overnight Fethiye (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 10 / Monday – Kayakoy and Antalya
Relaxing morning, before a late afternoon drive to the resort town of Antalya visiting the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy on the way. Overnight Antalya (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 11 / Tuesday – Konya and Cappadocia
Early departure for Cappadocia, stopping en-route to visit Konya and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum.. This afternoon we also stop to visit Sultanhani Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia. Overnight Cappadocia (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 12 / Wednesday – Goreme and Uchisar
Marvel at the lunar 1 with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more… Tonight, don’t miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 13 / Thursday – Ihlara Valley and Underground City
Today we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore the many levels of an underground city. Overnight Cappadocia (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 14 / Friday – Ankara
Early morning departure to the nation s capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul. (Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri, Cappadocia). Overnight Istanbul (Includes Breakfast).

DAY 15 / Saturday – Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (Includes Breakfast).

Accomondations;
- 14 nights – 4 star & 5 star accommodation in total.
- 1 night in Antalya
- 1 night in Canakkale
- 3 nights in Fethiye
- 3 nights in Istanbul
- 2 nights in Kusadasi
- 3 nights in Cappadocia
- 1 night in Pamukkale

Tour Includes;
- Inbound airport transfer.
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour.
- 14 Breakfasts, 10 Dinners.
- Entrances fees to the various sites.

DAY 1 / Saturday, 21st April – Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, meet your guide and the rest of your group. Overnight Istanbul.

DAY 2 / Sunday, 22nd April – Istanbul Old City
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, the St.Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and today we also have the chance to learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Tonight you get to know your travelling companions a little better and enjoy some Turkish cuisine at your welcome dinner. Overnight Istanbul (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 3 / Monday, 23rd April – Gallipoli Battlefields
Depart for the Gallipoli peninsula early morning and tour this now serene site. Visiting original trenches and tunnels and ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly and The Nek before a short ferry ride across the Dardanelles. Overnight Canakkale (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 4 / Tuesday, 24th April – Cape Helles Services, Troy
Today we spend the morning at the southern tip of the Gallipoli peninsula at the International Service at the Turkish memorial, Mehmetcik Abide, and then the Commonwealth service at the British memorial. We then head back across the Dardanelles and visit the archaeological ruins of Troy. Your afternoon is free to explore or rest prior to an 11 pm departure for ANZAC Cove… Overnight ANZAC Cove (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 5 / Wednesday, 25th April – ANZAC Day at Gallipoli
At the ANZAC Dawn Service we will commemorate our fallen forefathers on this special day. We also attend the Australian or New Zealand Memorial services before returning to our hotel for some well deserved rest. Overnight Canakkale (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 6 / Thursday, 26th April – Pergamum, Kusadasi
Today we head south along the Aegean coast and on the way we enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent acropolis of the ancient city of Pergamum. Overnight Kusadasi (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 7 / Friday, 27th April – Ephesus
Visit Ephesus, one of the world’s best-preserved ancient sites and the House of Virgin Mary. Turkey produces some of the finest leather goods in the world and many are made here before branding in Italy. We finish the day with a leather goods presentation before a short drive to Izmir for a flight to Istanbul. Transfer to Istanbul hotel on arrival. Overnight Istanbul (Includes Breakfast).

DAY 8 / Saturday, 28th April – Istanbul
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends (Includes Breakfast).

Tour Includes;
- Inbound and outbound airport transfers in Istanbul.
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking bus..
- Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour.
- Commemorative gift.
- One way flight from Izmir to Istanbul and transfers.
- Entrance fees to the various sites.
- 6 nights, 4 star and 5 star accommodation in total.
- 2 nights in Guzelyali.
- 3 nights in Istanbul.
- 1 night in Kusadasi.
- 7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners (1 boxed lunch on ANZAC Day).

Tour NOT Includes;
- Tips and Personal Expenses
- Drinks and Beverages
- Suggested optional activities
- International Flights

DAY 1 / Saturday, 21st April – Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, meet your guide and the rest of your group. Overnight Istanbul.

DAY 2 / Sunday, 22nd April – Istanbul Old City
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and today we also have the chance to learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Tonight you get to know your travelling companions a little better and enjoy some Turkish cuisine at your welcome dinner. Overnight Istanbul (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 3 / Monday, 23rd April – Gallipoli Battlefields
Depart for the Gallipoli peninsula early morning and tour this now serene site. Visiting original trenches and tunnels and ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly and The Nek before a short ferry ride across the Dardanelles. Overnight Guzelyali (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 4 / Tuesday, 24th April – Cape Helles Services, Troy
Today we spend the morning at the southern tip of the Gallipoli peninsula at the International Service at the Turkish memorial, Mehmetcik Abide, and then the Commonwealth service at the British memorial. We then head back across the Dardanelles and visit the archaeological ruins of Troy. Your afternoon is free to explore or rest prior to an 11 pm departure for ANZAC Cove. Overnight ANZAC Cove (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 5 / Wednesday, 25th April – ANZAC Day at Gallipoli
At the ANZAC Dawn Service we will commemorate our fallen forefathers on this special day. We also attend the Australian &/or New Zealand Memorial services before returning to our hotel for some well deserved rest. Overnight Guzelyali (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 6 / Thursday, 26th April – Istanbul, Bosphorous Cruise
Today we have a late morning departure back to Istanbul. This afternoon you will experience Istanbul with a waterfront view on an afternoon cruise of the Bosphorous. Overnight Istanbul (Includes Breakfast).

DAY 7 / Friday, 27th April – Istanbul
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (Includes Breakfast.

Tour Includes;
- Inbound & outbound airport transfers in Istanbul.
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking bus.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour.
- Commemorative gift..
- Bosphorous Cruise.
- Entrance fees to the various sites.
- 5 nights – 4 star & 5 star accommodation in total.
- 2 nights in Guzelyali.
- 1 night in Istanbul.
- 2 nights in Istanbul.
- 6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners (1 boxed breakfast on ANZAC Day).

Tour NOT Includes;
- Tips and Personal Expenses
- Drinks and Beverages
- Suggested optional activities
- International Flights

DAY 2 / Sunday – Istanbul and Adana
After breakfast we discover highlight of Istanbul; we visit Topkapi palace, then we visit hippodrome. Other stop is the Blue Mosque is one of the most prominent landmarks of Istanbul. After lunch we visit Hagia Sophia museum. End of the tour we drive to the airport and flight to Adana for overnight stay in Adana (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

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DAY 3 / Monday – Adana and Antioch
After breakfast we depart for Antakya (Antioch on the Orontes), this is where the followers of Jesus were first called Christians (Acts 11; 26). Then we visit St.Peter’s Grotto and the fabulous mosaic museum. After lunch drive to Adana for overnight stay in (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 4 / Tuesday – Adana, Tarsus and Cappadocia
After breakfast we depart for Tarsus where Paul was born, a very little remind in Tarsus today of the city where Paul lived, seeing St.Paul and Cleopatra arch. Continue to Cappadocia. We have lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 5 / Wednesday – Cappadocia
We remain in Cappadocia to visit Goreme open air museum, churches and frescoes, after lunch visit Uchisar castle, Pasabag valley, Pigeon valley and onwards to Avanos (in the evening Turkish Night as optional). (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 6 / Thursday – Cappadocia and Konya
After breakfast we depart for Konya. We visit en route Kaymakli and its underground city, Ihlara valley and Sultanhan caravanserai.. We have dinner at hotel in Konya and overnight stay in. (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 7 / Friday – Konya, Antioch of Pisidia and Antalya
After breakfast early morning we have sightseeing of Konya the ancient Iconium. They had to flee, though not much of the city from Paul’s time is left. Konya is still spiritually important as the centre of the Whirling Dervishes who preach friendship, tolerance and divine love… Visit the monuments of this mystic order. After lunch drive to Antioch of Pisidia where St.Paul preached his first recorded sermon and was expelled from the city. Visit the ruins of the two Basilicas. Drive to Antalya (Attalia) for dinner and overnight. (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 8 / Saturday – Antalya, Perge, Aspendos and Antalya
After breakfast we depart for Perge and Aspendos where Paul and Barnabas stopped over on their way to and from Antioch. After lunch we return to Antalya for dinner and overnight stay in. (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 9 / Sunday – Antalya, Colossea, Laodicea and Pamukkale
After breakfast in the morning we depart for Colossae (Famous is St. Paul s letter to the Colossians) to visit the Byzantine wall and some remaining ruins. After lunch continue to Laodicea one of the Seven Churches, visit the Odeon, the theatre and gymnasium, continue to Pamukkale (Hierapolis) for dinner and overnight stay in. (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 10 / Monday – Hierapolis, Philadelphia, Sardis and Thyatira
After breakfast, we visit Hierapolis with its Necropolis, baths, theatre. Continue to Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love, then continue to Thyatira, After lunch we continue to Sardis capital of ancient Lydia, visit the temple of Artemis and Diana (which became a Church), the Synagogue and the Gymnasium. The position of Sardis as one of the Seven Churches identify it s varied religious significance.. Drive to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight stay in. (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 11 / Tuesday – Kusadasi, Ephesus, Miletus and Kusadasi
After breakfast we visit Ephesus (Theatre where St.Paul preached to the Ephesians, Library, Odeon, Double Church where the Third Ecumenical Council was held in 431 and the Marble Road). Then we visit the House of Virgin Mary and St.John s Basilica. After lunch we will continue to Miletus, one of the principal Ionian cities and home of Thales which was twice visited by St.Paul.. We return to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight stay in. (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 12 / Wednesday – Kusadasi, Izmir, Pergamon and Assos
After breakfast, we depart for Izmir, we have a short city tour of Izmir the ancient Smyrna and one of the oldest continued inhabited church of the revelation visiting mount Pagus where Polycarp was martyred. Then we continue to Pergamon to see Acropolis; John denounced it as throne of Satan in his reference to Pergamon church members. After lunch, We will proceed to Alexandra troas Via Asos. Alexandria Troas was a busy port situated on the north-west coast of Asia Minor. Recent excavations revealed a dozen different cities covering 3000 years of human occupation. During his stay in Troas, St.Paul had a dream in which he saw a vision of a man asking him to “Come over to Macedonia and help us” after which he decided to go to Europe.. All in all, he stopped and preached here 3 time We drive to Canakkale for dinner and overnight. (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 13 / Thursday – Canakkale, Gallipoli and Istanbul
Early departure to visit the legendary city of Troy, cross the Dardenelles straits by car-ferry, drive through Gallipoli and proceed to Istanbul.. Overnight Stay in Istanbul (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 14 / Istanbul
Breakfast, the remainder of the day is yours free to explore.. Farewell Dinner. Overnight Istanbul (Includes Breakfast and Dinner).

DAY 15 / Istanbul
After Breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends (Includes Breakfast).

Tour Includes;
- 4 Stars Hotel Accomodations.
- Full Board Accomodations.
- English Speaking Tour Guide.
- All Airport Transfers inbound and outbound..
- Transportation in a fully air conditioned non smoking coach.
- Entrances Fees to various sites.
- Flight Ticket Istanbul to Adana.

Tour NOT Includes;
- Tips and Personal Expenses
- Drinks and Beverages
- International Flights

DAY 1 / Saturday, 21st April – Welcome to Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, meet your guide and the rest of your group. Overnight Istanbul.

DAY 2 / Sunday, 22nd April – Istanbul Old City
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and after lunch we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Tonight don’t miss the optional Turkish Folklore evening. Overnight Istanbul (Includes Breakfast).

DAY 3 / Monday, 23rd April – Gallipoli Battlefields
Depart for the Gallipoli peninsula early morning and tour this now serene site. Visiting original trenches and tunnels and ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly and The Nek before a short ferry ride across the Dardanelles. Overnight Kucukkuyu (Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

DAY 4 / Tuesday, 24th April – Troy
Today we visit the archaeological ruins of Troy. We then cross the Dardanelles, once we arrive at the Gallipoli peninsula we head straight to Anzac Cove to secure a good spot on the grass for the long night ahead. Overnight ANZAC Cove (Includes Breakfast).

DAY 5 / Wednesday, 25th April – ANZAC Day at Gallipoli
Awake before sun rise to the ANZAC Dawn Service. We become aware of the almost deafening silence as we commemorate our fallen forefathers on this special day. We attend the Australian &/or New Zealand Memorial services before a late afternoon drive back to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul..

DAY 6 / Thursday, 26th April – Istanbul
Our tour concludes after breakfast and we bid farewell to our new friends (Includes Breakfast).

Tour Includes;
- Inbound airport transfer from Ataturk or Sabiha Gokcen Airports.
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking bus.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour.
- Commemorative gift.
- Entrance fees to the various sites.
- 4 nights ANZAC Legend accommodation in total.
- 3 nights in Istanbul.
- 1 night in Kucukkuyu.
- 4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner.

Tour NOT Includes;
- Tips and Personal Expenses
- Drinks and Beverages
- Suggested optional activities
- Outbound airport transfer.