Day 01 India / Istanbul (-)
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel. Early check-in is not guaranteed. At noon depart for Egyptian Spice Market which is filled with the fragrances of the exotic East since the 1660s. Spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds, lokum (Turkish Delight) and other edibles fill most of the shops in Istanbul's Misir Carsisi, along with jewelry and souvenirs. Later embark on the Bosphorus Cruise, through the magnificient waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 02 Istanbul (B,L)
Full day Istanbul sightseeing including Topkapi Palace, Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc...Treasury and Harem sections are not included in the program and are due to extra entry , Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet, Hippodrome, center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.,St Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, and Grand Bazaar, the most attractive shopping center and biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs., with lunch.
Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 03 Istanbul / Canakkale (B,L,D)
After breakfast drive to Canakkale. Lunch en route. After crossing the Dardanelle strait by ferry in the afternoon, drive to Troy, the immortal city of the legendary Helen of Troy and Trojan Horse, which was destroyed and rebuilt nine times.
Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 04 Canakkale / Kusadasi (B,L,D)
After breakfast drive to Bergama and visit Bergama (ancient Pergamon). Parchment was invented here. This was the hometown of Galen, renowned doctor and surgeon and site of his temple devoted to healing, the Asclepion. The library once held 200,000 books; all parchment. Lunch at a local restaurant in Bergama and after the tour drive to Kusadasi for overnight.

Day 05 Kusadasi (B,L,D)
After breakfast, visit the ruins of Ephesus, which played a major role in the development of architecture, religions, governmental and economic systems and arts. The temple of Artemis was one of the Seven Wonders of ancient world and centre of pagan religion for 15 centuries. Here Marc Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession, St. Paul preached in the Great Theatre and in a little house outside the city the Virgin Mary spent her last days.

Day 06 Kusadasi / Izmir / Istanbul / India (B)
After breakfast free till transfer to the airport to catch the flight home via Istanbul

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The Hotels
Istanbul Grand Halic or similar 4* www.grandhalic.com
Canakkale Akol Hotel or similar 4* www.hotelakol.com
Kusadasi Pine Bay Marina or similar 4* www.pinebay.com

Inclusions
*** 5 nights accommodation at the mentioned hotels
*** 5 breakfasts
*** 3 dinners
*** 4 lunches
*** Return airport transfers on PRIVATE A/C vehicles
*** English speaking guidance
*** Entrances
*** Tip and portrage at hotel and restaurant

Exclusions
*** International & Domestic Flights
*** Drinks at meals
*** Personal expenses such as phonecalls, minibar, laundry etc.
*** Tip to driver and the guide

Important notes
*** Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday
*** Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Spice Bazaar are closed on Sunday
*** St Sophia is closed on Monday
*** Veg and Non Veg clients will be accommodated at meals during full day tours