Day 1 - Istanbul

Arrival at Istanbul Atatürk Airport. Meet with Hira representative and transfer to the hotel. Full day tour of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles and unique with its six minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet I. Next we will have a look at the Hippodrome of Constantinople where horse and chariot races used to take place, then visit the St. Sophia Museum which is one of the greatest religious and architectural marvels of all times. Finally the famous Topkapi Palace museum will be visited, which was built as the home of the Ottoman sultans, where lunch will be served. After lunch the World Famous Imperial Jewelry and Chinese Porcelain sections will be visited. Last stop will be Grand Bazaar mafter where we return to the hotel for overnight. (L,D)

Day 2 - Istanbul / Canakkale

After an early breakfast, we will begin our scenic drive down to Gallipoli, historically famous for being the site of many battles during WWI. Following a lunch break, we will cross the second strategic waterway, the Dardanelles, and land in Asia and proceed to Troy. Referred to in Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey", Troy has in fact nine cities superimposed one upon another. Troy VI pertains to the famous Trojan War of Homer where the legendary heroes included Agamemnon, Achilles, Ulysses, and Nestor on the Greek side and Priam, Hector, and Paris on the Trojan side. We will check-in to our hotel in Canakkale for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 3 - Bursa / Izmir

Depart for izmir, on the way, we will have lunch in Bergama before visiting Pergamon to see the Acropolis, the Temple of Trajan and the theater both overlooking to the plain of Bergama with a picture break for one of the Seven Churches of Revelation in downtown Bergama, then finally Ancient Medical Center, Asclepion will be visited before driving to izmir and overnight in Izmir. (B,L,D)

Day 4 - Izmir / Pamukkale

Following breakfast, we drive to Selçuk to visit the House of Virgin Mary on top of Mt. Coressos. Leaving there, our memorable visit to Ephesus will begin as well as viewing one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, the Temple of Artemis (One of the Seven Wonders of Antiquity) from a distance and the Basilica of St. John, followed by lunch in the township of Selçuk. After lunch, we will visit the famous local production center for leather garments whereby after a live Fashion Show, time will be allocated for shopping and then continue to Pamukkale. You will tour the Antique City of Hierapolis where Calcareous hot springs descending over cliffs have created fascinating travertines in the form of white terrace and basins. After a picture break, dinner and overnight in Pamukkale where you can enjoy hot-spring swimming pool at the hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 5 - Pamukkale / Istanbul

Following an early breakfast, transfer to Denizli Airport for flight to Istanbul by TK237 at 09:30 (Clients will do their own check-in). Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to hotel. After lunch free at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul. (B,L,D)
OPTIONAL Half Day Tour: Underground Cistern, Suleymaniye Mosque and Spice Bazaar

Day 6 - Istanbul / Departure

Free until transfer time. Transfer to Istanbul Atatürk Airport for flight back to home. (B)