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Gold Operator: Encounters Travel
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 21
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul
Start point
İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Arrival Transfer is included.)
Day 2
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided full day tour of Istanbul
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Aya Sofya museum
- Tour Topkapi Palace
- Visit Hippodrome
Landmarks
Blue Mosque
Aya Sofya
Topkapi Palace
Hippodrome
Day 3
Istanbul to Gallipoli to Canakkale
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fully guided tour of Gallipoli World War I battlefield site
- Visit Lone Pine memorial
- Visit Chunuk Bair memorial
- Visit ANZAC Cove
- Visit Johnston Jolly
- Visit The Nek
- Visit Gallipoli Museum
- View original trenches and tunnels
Landmarks
Lone Pine Memorial
Chunuk Bair
ANZAC Cove
Gallipoli Museum
Day 4
Canakkale - Troy - Behramkale - Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore the ancient city of Troy (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit the Troy Museum
- Visit Behramkale historic village with time to explore traditional stone houses and coastal scenery
Optional Activities
- Sample traditional Turkish tea or coffee at a local café in Behramkale
Landmarks
Troy
Troy Museum
Behramkale
Day 5
Kusadasi to Ephesus and Sirince
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Roman site of Ephesus
- Visit Temple of Artemis
- Explore ancient marble streets of Ephesus
- Visit fruit wine growing village of Sirince
- Learn about carpet weaving history in Turkey
Landmarks
Ephesus
Temple of Artemis
Sirince
Day 6
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Pamukkale white calcium terraces (Travertines)
- Visit ancient city of Hierapolis
- Dip in hot thermal pools at Hierapolis
Landmarks
Pamukkale Travertines
Hierapolis
Day 7
Pamukkale to Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Day 8
Departure from Istanbul
End point
İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Departure Transfer is included.)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Blue Mosque
Aya Sofya
Topkapi Palace
Hippodrome

Landmarks
Lone Pine Memorial
Chunuk Bair
ANZAC Cove
Gallipoli Museum

Landmarks
Troy
Troy Museum
Behramkale

Landmarks
Ephesus
Temple of Artemis
Sirince

Landmarks
Pamukkale Travertines
Hierapolis

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Is the airfare included on this trip?
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- Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2016
  TourRadar specializes in giving you the best tours from around the world, however the tours we offer do not include airfare and we do not book or advise on airfare. You will be responsible for booking your flights to meet with the group at the starting city. We do not recommend booking airfare before confirming your tour. A good website to search for great prices would be kayak.com and/or skyscanner.com.

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before July 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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