Day 1 - Sunday: Arrival in Istanbul

• Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be greeted by our

representative and transferred to your hotel.

• Evening welcome briefing and orientation.​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Day 2 - Monday: Istanbul (B)

• Full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s iconic sites:

- Hagia Sophia: A masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, originally a 6th-century church, later a mosque, and now functioning as a mosque again.

- Hippodrome: Once the social and sporting center of Constantinople.

- Blue Mosque: Famous for its stunning blue Izniktiles and grand architecture.

• Optional entrance ticket: Visit Topkapi Palace Museum, the opulent residence of Ottoman sultans (Harem section excluded).

• Stroll through the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets.

• Optional: Traditional Turkish dinner with belly dancing show.

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​​Day 3 - Tuesday: Gallipoli - Dardanelles - Canakkale (B, D)

• Travel to the historic Gallipoli Peninsula, site of the WWI ANZAC campaign.

• Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, and Chunuk Bair Memorial.

• Cross the Dardanelles Strait to Canakkale.

• Dinner and overnight stay.​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Day 4 - Wednesday: Troy - Pergamum - Izmir (B, L, D)

• Explore the ancient city of Troy, famed for the legendary Trojan War and its wooden horse.

• Enjoy a traditional village lunch with local hosts.

• Continue to Pergamum, home to the ancient Asklepion, an early center of medicine and healing.

• Dinner and overnight in Izmir.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​