12 Day Classic Turkey Bus Tour Istanbul, Turkey From Travel Shop Turkey

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Tour Itinerary 12 Day Classic Bus Tour A great way to travel turkey giving you the options to choose which comforts you desire. The local bus service in Turkey is one of the best I have ever travelled. Providing luxurious coaches, serving drinks and snacks throughout your journey. With a dependable and very current timetable there are no hassles and without the expense of getting from a to b. It makes Murti's Bus Tours ideal for anyone on a budget or looking for a little more control over there packaged tours. Departing Istanbul everyday, We can customize and tailor make Murti's Bus Tours to suit you The tour covers Istanbul , Gallipoli Battlefields, Troy , the ancient ruins of Ephesus , Kusadasi, Selcuk, hot springs of Pamukkale and Bodrum. You will enjoy the cultural, touristic, historical sides, sea, sand & sun and have loads of fun in Turkey. Day 1 - Istanbul Welcome to Turkey , arrival into Istanbul . Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Tonight you will have a welcome dinner, be introduced to our friendly crew and other travelers while enjoying traditional Turkish Food and enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Day 2 - Istanbul We depart at 09:00 for the Istanbul city tour. We will begin with ancient Hippodrome, which was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. We will then continue with Sultanahmet Mosque across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet. It is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles we then arrive at our last stop, which is the famous Hagia Sophia. This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. After the tour you have the option to experience The Bosphorus Cruise. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of the Bosphorus, which is connecting Asia to Europe . The rest of the evening is your to enjoy Istanbul . Over night in Istanbul Day 3 - Gallipoli After your breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel/hostel and join your group and depart for Canakkale. The group will arrive in Eceabat at noon and begin the fully guided Gallipoli tour. Visiting Kabatepe Museum , ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston 's Jolly, The Nek and Chunuk Bair New Zealand memorial. During the tour there will be a lunch break. Late in the afternoon, we will arrive in Canakkale. Over night in Canakkale. Day 4 - Troy After breakfast we depart for the ancient city of Troy . Your guide will explain the mythology surrounding Troy , the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy, as well as the history and discoveries of the archeological diggings from its discovery by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's to the present day and on going. Nine cities have been discovered built one on top of the other dating back to 3500 B.C. After Troy we will depart for Kusadasi, late arrival into Kusadasi. Day 5 - Kusadasi We depart at 10:00 and we visit one of the best-preserved ruins in the world ' Ephesus '. We tour this amazing site and wonder at the people who built and walked through this ancient city. We will also visit the House of Virgin Mary (supposedly where St. John brought her to live out her final days). After the tour we will visit a carpet-weaving centre, which belongs to the national arts of Turkey . In the evening, as being one of our optional activities, you will have the chance to experience the traditional Turkish bath. Over night in Kusadasi Day 6 - Pamukkale - Free Day We depart at 10:00 and we visit one of the best-preserved ruins in the world ' Ephesus '. We tour this amazing site and wonder at the people who built and walked through this ancient city. We will also visit the House of Virgin Mary (supposedly where St. John brought her to live out her final days). After the tour we will visit a carpet-weaving centre, which belongs to the national arts of Turkey . In the evening, as being one of our optional activities, you will have the chance to experience the traditional Turkish bath. Day 7 - Bodrum At 08:30 we depart for Bodrum. Bodrum as a city is quickly becoming one of the most sort after destinations in Europe and with such a precedence, it offers some fantastic adventures for any age group. You can spend your days walking the streets of Bodrum, experiencing the sights and smells of the markets or walk the shopping malls searching for your top designer labels. Over Night in Bodrum Day 8 - Bodrum 10:00 Visit the Castle of St. Peter , the symbol of Bodrum. The Crusader castle was built by the Knights of St. John between 1402 and 1409. After being defeated in Smyrna (The ancient name of Izmir ), the Knights came to Halikarnassos and began the construction of the castle. Today on the walls of the castle you can see lots of stones from Mausoleum, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. 12:00 See what is left of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum. Today you can see the cleared platform and some of the finds from the magnificent Mausoleum. The stones were used for the construction of the castle and some parts of the tomb are exhibited at the British Museum in London , England . 13:00 Visit the ancient theater The Theatre is located on the hillside overlooking Bodrum. The hillside theater that dates from the 4th century BC was built to seat 5.000 people. When rediscovered, it was not in very good condition and therefore has been recently restored. The view of the town from there is beautiful. Over night in Bodrum. Day 9 - Bodrum The day is yours. You do not have to wake up early, enjoy the sunshine and take in the views and natural magnificent beach & crystal clear sea and explore the city, shop in the local markets, relax on the beach or enjoy one of the many day trips you have to choose from. These include Aqua Park , scuba diving, fishing tour and many more. Over night in Bodrum. Day 10 - Bodrum The day is yours again. You do not have to wake up early, enjoy the sunshine and take in the views and natural magnificent beach & crystal clear sea and explore the city, shop in the local markets, relax on the beach or enjoy one of the many day trips you have to choose from. These include Aqua Park , scuba diving, fishing tour and many more. Over night bus to Istanbul. Day 11 - Istanbul Check into hotel. Today you can rest or go shopping in the Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar, Taksim District, which is the heart of the night and intellectual life of Istanbul . It has nice bars, restaurants, café, cinemas a street in which is the centre of the Turkish Film Industry. Day 12 - Istanbul (End of Tour) After breakfast check out from the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Turkey Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey . See below for free airport transfers. Tour Includes . Professional tour guide. . All transportation local air-conditioned bus service - All transfer services to and from bus service. . 3 nights accommodation in Istanbul , . 1 night accommodation nearby Çanakkale. . 2 nights accommodation in Kusadasi . 1 night accommodation in Pamukkale . 4 nights accommodation in Bodrum. - Guide tour of Istanbul City tour, - Gallipoli tour, - Troy tour, - Ephesus Tour, - Pamukkale tours - Bodrum City tour . - 11 Breakfasts If you would like to up grade your tour Accommodatýon from the list below please contact us Pricing and Bookings Budget Hotel EURO: €549.00 (Based on Double Share) EURO: €619.00 (Single Room/Traveller) We stay with very good budget hotels that include private shower and toilets. If you would like to upgrade your tour accommodation from the list below please contact us. 3***star Hotel EURO:€649.00 (Based on Double Share) EURO: €739.00 (Single Room/Traveller) Executive Hotel EURO:€ 799.00 (Based on Double Share) EURO: €1,049.00 (Single Room/Traveller)

12 Day Classic Turkey Bus Tour Istanbul, Turkey

Travel Details Pickup Points Need to Know Visits: Istanbul , Gallipoli Battlefields, Troy , the ancient ruins of Ephesus , Kusadasi, Selcuk, hot springs of Pamukkale and Bodrum. Runs: Varied Run Times Duration: 12 Days Leaves: Istanbul Returns to: Istanbul Full Itinerary Included In Price Breakfast Tour Guide Entry Fees Meals Hotel / Hostel Pickup Accommodation Accommodation Provided: - 1 Star Hotel - 2 Star Hotel - 3 Star Hotel - Budget Hotel Category: Bus Tours Fitness Required n/a

12 Day Classic Turkey Bus Tour Istanbul, Turkey

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Murti's Bus Tours A great way to travel turkey giving you the options to choose which comforts you desire. The local bus service in Turkey is one of the best I have ever travelled. Providing luxurious coaches, serving drinks and snacks throughout your journey. With a dependable and very current timetable there are no hassles and without the expense of getting from a to b. It makes Murti's Bus Tours ideal for anyone on a budget or looking for a little more control over there packaged tours. Departing Istanbul everyday, ANZAC DAY TOURS Our Services TravelShop Turkey ANZAC Day Tours proudly presents the best ANZAC Day tour for money without lowering our quality of service. With the aim of giving you an experience of a lifetime in Turkey and providing the best ANZAC Tour that can be found. 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Tours Include: * FREE return airport transfer * FREE Welcome dinner and Cocktail. * FREE Gallipoli documentary * FREE Lunch & BBQ Party in Gallipoli * FREE Anzac T-Shirt * All entrance fees * UNFORGETABLE EXPERIENCE * ANZAC Dawn and National Services * 3 & 4 Star Hotels * Cave and Thermal Hotels * Professional English speaking tour guide * Private A/C Coaches * Domestic Flight (11 day tour) * No hidden Costs On the 24 April, after your included lunch we visit Kabatepe War Museum, we tour the Battlefields including, Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, Quinn's Post, Turkish 57 th Regiment Cemetery , The Nek, Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery. With close proximity to Canakkale we have time to relax and enjoy our Free BBQ PARTY before making our journey back to ANZAC COVE to prepare for the evening festivities and await the Dawn Service. Please compare our tours with those of other companies. You will see the difference in both price and quality. 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