Tailor-made Turkey
7 night self-drive tour of Turkey’s most ancient sites
Prices from £899 pp for 7 nights on a self drive basis
Turkey is ideal for tailor-made touring. With so many unique and diverse wonders within relatively short driving distances, each day will be brimming with experiences and surprises.
This classic tour starts from Istanbul and takes in some of Turkey’s most fascinating sites, from Istanbul to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, from the battlefields of Gallipoli to the stunning ancient cities of Troy, Pergamum and Ephesus.
Highlights of this suggested itinerary include
- Istanbul - 2010 European Capital of Culture and the opportunity to explore the city which connects East with West
- Bursa - The first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Famous for it’s tombs, mosques and silk bazaar
- Gallipoli - Visit the site of the First World War battlefields and memorial
- Troy - a World Heritage Site and scene of the famous legend
- Pergamum - with it’s impressive ruins
- Ephesus - one of the best preserved Roman cities in the world
Inclusive of:
- Return scheduled flights
- Transfer from Istanbul airport to accommodation
- 4* accommodation in a standard twin/double room
- BB or HB dependent on hotel/destination
- Air-conditioned group C car
- Complimentary UK airport VIP lounge access
Suggested itinerary in full
Day 1 - UK to Istanbul
Fly to Istanbul where you will be collected and transferred to the hotel of your choice
Day 2 - Istanbul
Choose whether to spend the day exploring independently or book a sight-seeing tour of the city or a Bosphorus Cruise.
Day 3 - Bursa
Pick up your car and drive to Bursa - the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, with its famous tombs and mosques and the fascinating, Kozahan, the silk bazaar which was the heart of the ancient silk trade. Overnight in Bursa.
Day 4 - Gallipoli
Continue to Gallipoli to visit the moving site of the First World War battlefields and memorial. Visit the Anzak Cemetery and spend the night in nearby Canakkale.
Day 5 - Troy
Visit the evocative site of the ancient city of Troy, a World Heritage Site, and scene of the famous legend. Head to the historic town off Assos to explore and stay overnight.
Day 6 - Pergamum
Visit the impressive ruins of this ancient city, its acropolis set high on a hillside, dominating the surrounding countryside and its Asclepion, ince a renowned centre of medicine. Stay overnight in Bergama (formally Pergamum).
Day 7 - Ephesus
Visit this ancient Roman city, one of the best preserved and most visited in the world, with its grand marble streets and imposing library. Once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, it was also here that St Paul preached some of his most famous sermons, and where the Virgin Mary spent her last days.
Day 8 - Izmir to UK
Continue to Izmir where you will drop of the car and take your flight back to the UK (via Istanbul)
This itinerary can also be put together with a basic English speaking driver from £1389 pp or with a professional guide from £1645 pp. Please call Toby or Lisa to discuss your requirements in full.
Terms & conditions
- All prices are person based on two people sharing twin/double room or compartment
- Normal booking conditions apply.
To book, call 0845 643 6563
To book this travel offer, call one of our tailor-made travel experts now, quoting reference WEX1188.
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