A Grand Tour of Turkey

Tour Overview

SO WHAT'S SO DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS TURKISH TOUR?

Yes, we take you to all the ‘must see’ sights such as Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, St Sophia Basilica and Topkapi Palace, the troglodyte dwellings in Cappadocia, Pergamum and the mighty Roman ruins of ancient Ephesus where Empires have left their mark.  We also take in the limestone cascading terraces of Pamukkale and stay on the Turquoise Coast in Antalya to visit ancient Perge, the beautifully preserved Roman amphitheatre of Aspendos and the dramatic Duden Waterfalls. But then Albatross Travel add that significant difference by also spending three fascinating nights near Gallipoli exploring the dramatic battlefields. We do this because, unlike many others, we design our programmes specifically for Australians and New Zealanders. With our specially trained Turkish Tour Guide we give you an in depth and absorbing insight into the whole bitterly fought campaign plus the lifestyle and living conditions of the infamous ‘ANZAC Diggers’. Our private morning commemoration at Anzac Cove completes Albatross Travel’s truly different Turkish touring experience.

Tour Highlights

• Spend 2 days  exploring the ANZAC commemorative sights on the Gallipoli Peninsula and visit ancient Troy


• Take part in a private commemoration service at Anzac Cove plus enjoy a presentation by a Turkish historian


• Sip Turkish Tea and maybe try a ‘Shisha’ (waterpipe)


• Visit Topkapi Palace and the incredible St Sophia Basilica


• Enjoy lunch in a Turkish restaurant


• Savour the views from the Temple of Trajan at Pergamum, 


• Relax in the old towns of Kusadasi and picturesque Antalya


• Marvel at the ancient ruins of Ephesus, Aphrodisias and Perge


• Explore the beautifully preserved amphitheatre of Aspendos


• See the limestone terraces of Pamukkale


• Visit the dramatic Duden Waterfalls


• Visit Ankara’s Hittite Museum and Mausoleum of Ataturk


• Enter Kaymakli Underground City in Cappadocia

Tour Inclusions

• All the sightseeing, scenic drives and excursions (as per the itinerary)


• Fully escorted by our experienced Turkish Tour Guide


• First class air-conditioned touring coach


• End of tour tips to Turkish Tour Guide and driver


• 15 nights selected accommodation as described


• Hotel porterage (1 bag per person)


• Arrival and departure airport transfers in Istanbul


• Breakfasts daily


• 14 dinners including welcome and farewell dinners in Istanbul


• Turkish Tea at Caferaga Medresesi, lunches on the Gallipoli Peninsula and in a local Canakkale restaurant


• Entrance fees to Topkapi Palace, St Sophia’s Basilica, Cimenlik Castle and Naval Museum, Kabatepe Museum, Troy, Canakkale Archaeological Museum, Pergamum Acropolis, Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale Hierapolis, Perge, Aspendos, Duden Waterfalls, Goreme Open Air Museum, Kaymakli Underground City, Mevlana Museum, Hittite Museum, Sultanhan Caravanserai