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The Aegean Legacy

13 days
Start and end in Istanbul
4.5
1 traveler review
The Aegean Legacy - Encounters Travel
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
Age range 8 to 95
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Highlights

  • Explore Istanbul's historic sites and bazaars
  • Tour the poignant WWI Gallipoli battlefields
  • Discover the ancient ruins of Ephesus and Troy
  • Cruise the turquoise waters aboard a traditional Gulet
  • Wander through the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul
  2. Day 2 Istanbul, old city tour
  3. Day 3 Gallipoli battlefields and memorials tour
  4. Day 4 Tour of Troy and the Acropolis of Pergamum
  5. Day 5 Ephesus ancient site, Temple of Artemis, Wine tasting
  6. Day 6 To Fethiye, start Gulet cruise
  7. Day 7 Gulet Cruise, Gocek Bay
  8. Day 8 Gulet cruise through the Gulf of Fethiye
  9. Day 9 Pamukkale and Hierapolis
  10. Day 10 Follow the Silk Road to Cappadocia
  11. Day 11 Cappadocia tour, Goreme Valley & underground city
  12. Day 12 Drive to Istanbul via Ankara
  13. Day 13 Istanbul. Tour ends
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
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  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

81

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

100%

Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out of the country you're...

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Customer Reviews

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    · August 29th, 2019
    It is worth taking the extra day in Istanbul at the start, and maybe more than one as there is a lot to see which is not on the tour and it is great place to just wander around. We were disappointed that between visiting the archaeological sites, which were sometimes a bit rushed, we were used as a captive audience for carpet and leather salesman. If someone in your group shows any interest then be prepared to hang around for ages while they attempt to close the sale. We would have preferred to have had a little longer in bed.
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    Dear Ashley Woodford, Thank you for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback, this is very much appreciated. We agree totally with your comments about Istanbul, it's a fascinating city with lots to see and do. On the tour we aim to... Show more
    Trip date: July 2019

Dates & Availability

13 days
The Aegean Legacy
From Istanbul to Istanbul

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Tour ID: 24087

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