9-Day Classical Turkey & Aegean Treasures Tour: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Priene, Miletus & Didyma

到着時に イスタンブール空港（IST） または サビハ・ギョクチェン空港 (SAW) at your scheduled time, you will be met by our representative at the international arrivals exit, holding a sign with our agency code for identification. Following a brief meet-and-greet, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. You may choose to rest after your journey or explore the city independently. Overnight in Istanbul.

Alternatively, you can opt to join the ボスポラス海峡ナイトクルーズ（ディナー＆ショー付き） at an additional cost. This experience offers a memorable evening on the ボスポラス海峡, complete with entertainment and a delicious dinner.

After breakfast, around 8:30 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin a full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s Byzantine and Ottoman treasures. The tour begins with a visit to the grand アヤソフィア, a majestic structure that has served as a cathedral, a mosque, and now a museum, showcasing centuries of history from both Christian and Islamic cultures.

Next, you will visit the iconic ブルーモスク, renowned for its striking blue tiles and six towering minarets. This active place of worship is a hallmark of Ottoman architecture. From there, you’ll explore the 競馬場, the center of Byzantine public life and the venue for chariot races and other grand events. Here, you’ll see notable monuments such as the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, and German Fountain.

After visiting these historical landmarks, you’ll enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant, where you can savor traditional Turkish cuisine. Following lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the magnificent トプカプ宮殿, the lavish residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Explore its vast courtyards, jewel-filled treasuries, and, optionally, the Harem, the private quarters of the sultan’s family.

The day concludes with a visit to the グランドバザール, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. With over 4,000 shops, it offers an exciting experience with its array of spices, carpets, jewelry, ceramics, and more. At the end of the tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel around 5:00 PM. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore Istanbul further or relax at your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast at around 8:30 am, you will join the Half-day Morning ボスポラス海峡クルーズ. The tour will begin with a drive to the pier in Eminönü, where you’ll visit the historic スパイスマーケット (Egyptian Bazaar). After a short exploration, you will board a shared boat for a cruise along the ボスポラス海峡, the narrow strait that separates Europe and Asia, connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara.

During the cruise, you’ll get spectacular views of Ottoman palaces such as ドルマバフチェ宮殿 そして ベイレルベイ宮殿, 、 ボスポラス橋, ancient citadels, beautiful mansions, and the shorelines of both Europe and Asia.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel around 12:15 pm, where the rest of the day will be free for you to relax or explore on your own. Overnight in Istanbul.

ホテルで朝食後、午前6時30分頃にエジェアバトへ出発するため、お迎えに上がります。所要時間は約5時間です。到着後、ツアー開始前に昼食をご用意いたします。.

At around 13:00, your fully guided Gallipoli Tour begins, visiting key sites that played significant roles during the Gallipoli campaign. These include ブライトンビーチ, ビーチ墓地, アンザック・コーブ, アリブルヌ墓地, 、 ANZAC記念碑, 、そして Respect to Mehmetcik Statue. You will also visit the ローンパイン・オーストラリア記念碑, ジョンストンのジョリー, トルコ軍と連合軍の塹壕やトンネルを探索できる場所で、 トルコ第57歩兵連隊墓地, ネック, 、そして チュヌク・ベイル・ニュージーランド記念碑.

After the tour ends around 4:30 pm, you will be transferred to your hotel in Çanakkale for check-in and overnight. Overnight in Canakkale.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel around 8:30 AM for a fully guided Troy and Pergamon Tour.

The tour begins with a visit to the トロイの木馬, followed by stops at the Sacrificial Altars and the 3,700-year-old city walls. You will explore the トロイの家々 I (3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C.), the Bouleuterion (Senate Building), and the Odeon (Concert Hall). The remains of various cities from トロイ I through to Troy IX will also be part of the visit.

After concluding the Troy tour around 10:30 am, you will depart for Bergama. Upon arrival at 1:30 pm, lunch will be served before starting the fully guided Pergamon Acropolis tour.

In Pergamon, you will visit the ancient ペルガモンのアクロポリス, 大図書館, which once held 200,000 books, アテナ神殿, トラヤヌス神殿, and the famous ゼウスの祭壇, now located in Berlin. You will also see the Gymnasium situated on terraces, Lower Agora, ペルガモン劇場 with a seating capacity of 10,000, and Temple of Dionysus.

After the tour ends around 5:30 PM, you will depart for Selçuk, arriving at 8:00 PM, and then continue to Kuşadası, arriving by 8:30 PM. Upon arrival, you will check in to your hotel. Overnight in Kuşadası.

After breakfast at around 7:30 AM, you will be picked up from your Kusadasi hotel and taken to the meeting point in Selcuk, where the full group will gather. Your Pamukkale tour will begin with an 8:30 AM departure from Selcuk, and the drive to Pamukkale will take approximately 3 hours. Along the way, there will be a 10-minute stop for a restroom break after 1.5 hours.

Upon arriving in パムッカレ at around 11:45 AM, you will first enjoy lunch. After lunch, at approximately 1:00 PM, your guided tour of パムッカレ そして ヒエラポリス area will commence, led by a professional licensed tour guide. In Pamukkale, you will witness the breathtaking コットンクリフス, a natural wonder formed by calcareous salt deposits.

You will also explore the ancient ruins of the ヒエラポリス市, including its 大聖堂, 劇場, 、 そして ローマ浴場. At the end of the guided tour, you will have some free time to explore on your own. As an optional activity, you may choose to swim in the パムッカレの古代のプール (at your own expense) during this free time. Your tour guide will provide details about the exact meeting point and time.

After the tour ends at around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kusadasi, arriving around 7:30 PM. Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast, around 8:30 AM, you will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin your full-day tour of エフェソス, the ancient Greek city that became an important cultural and commercial center of its time. Your visit includes key highlights such as the ハドリアヌス神殿, 、 偉大な劇場, 、そして トラヤヌスの噴水.

After lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the 聖母マリアの家, where it is believed she spent her last years. Next, you will visit the historic site of the アルテミス神殿, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, allowing you to see the remains of this once-magnificent structure. Then, explore the beautiful イサベイ・モスク, a fine example of Seljuk architecture.

After the tour, around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred back to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore at your leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel and be picked up at around 8:30 AM to begin an exciting journey through the ancient wonders of Ionia. Your first visit will be to Priene Ancient City, once one of the most spectacular of all the ancient Ionian cities, known for its impressive Temple of Athena and beautifully preserved city layout.

次に、 Miletus Ancient City, a major ancient port city that was once the home of great philosophers such as Thales. Here, you’ll admire its grand theatre, Byzantine fortress, and well-preserved Roman baths. The final stop will be ディディマ, where you will explore the majestic Temple of Apollo, the largest Ionic temple in the ancient world, and see the famous cracked Head of Medusa, an iconic symbol of ancient mythology.

At the end of the tour, around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (hotel check-out is required before 12:00 noon). You will then be transferred to Istanbul International Airport according to your flight details. This marks the end of our tour and services.