Istanbul & Gallipoli/Troy Tour (6 Days)

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All our Istanbul travel packages are completely customizable. Every Istanbul trip can be customized individually according to your references, interests & priorities or you can take one of our recommended Istanbul tour packages. You can use the below Istanbul & Gallipoli/Troy package itinerary as an outline & omit or add other attractions you have in mind. Let us help you experience a journey of a lifetime...because at "Veni Vidi Travel", we believe a holiday should be all about you!

DAY 1 – Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival in Istanbul, the city of two continents, you will be greeted by Veni Vidi Travel representative with Turkish hospitality & accompanied during your transfer to the hotel, where you will be briefed by your travel consultant with the remainder of day at leisure to relax &/or check out the city. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 2 – Ottoman & Byzantine Relics Tour (B,L)
Your day will commence with a visit to the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome where you will tour the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II, the elegant Blue Mosque famous with its heavenly six minarets and the Hagia Sophia Museum, built during the reign of Emperor Theodosius and burned down in the fire of Nika Revolt in 532 A.D. Day tour will continue with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, exploring a labyrinth of streets and passages housing more than 4,000 shops. After lunch you will be guided to visit the Topkapi Palace, residence and administrative center of the Ottoman Sultans. Historical tour of Istanbul will conclude with a visit to the Rustem Pasha Mosque. After the tour you will be leaded back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 3 – Bosphorus Cruise Tour (B)
Start the day a driving journey along the Golden Horn, the arm of the Bosphorus peninsula which separates the old and new cities of Istanbul. Follow the traces of history in Balat at the Fener Orthodox Patriarchate, proceeding on to visit the Metal Church of St Stephen the Bulgarian, Ahrida Synagogue, Eyup Sultan Mosque and see the 21km long City Walls of Istanbul. Next stop, the Egyptian Market (Spice Bazaar), with different aromas of various spices From here, join a cruise along the Bosphorus on one of the iconic ferries of Istanbul giving you the chance to see the two bridges that link Europe and Asia. Disembark the ferry and enjoy a trip over the Intercontinental Bosphorus Bridge to Camlica Hill, the highest hill in Asiatic Istanbul to enjoy breathtaking views of both shores. Travel back to Europe with a stop at Dolmabahce Palace, with more than 340 rooms & eight Turkish Baths the imperial residence of the last six Sultans. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 4 – Drive to Canakkale and Gallipoli Tour (B,L)
Upon check-out you will be met by for an early morning transfer to Eceabat. On arrival, take a break for lunch before starting the Gallipoli Battlefields and Memorials Tour. Your guide will take you to see the Kabatepe Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly (Turkish & Allied trenches and tunnels), The Nek and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. You tour will continue by car ferry on route to Canakkale where you will be spending your evening. Your evening is free to explore the sites of Canakkale or, enjoy a screening of the 4 Corners Documentary ‘Fatal Shore’ and the "Gallipoli" movie starring Mel Gibson. Overnight in Canakkale.

DAY 5 – Troy Tour & Drive to Istanbul (B)
Check-out and depart in the morning for your excursion of the ruins of Troy where Greek and Trojan heroes fought for the beautiful Helen. Troy is also famous for the Trojan War’s that occurred during the sixth and seventh centuries. One of the most famous and oldest works of literature, Homers' 'Iliad' was believed to have take place in Troy. Heinrich Schliemann excavated here at this own expense in the 1870s and discovered the location where a sophisticated settlement had existed for centuries. As you stand on the ancient hilltop you can look out over the plane of Troy and feel the famous cool north wind blowing from the Dardanelles. After the tour is completed you will be returned to Istanbul where you will spend the last night of your tour. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 6 – Istanbul / Departure (B)
Breakfast, check-out & transfer to Istanbul International Airport as per your onward flight schedule.