Descripción General
Un Viaje a Través de 10.000 Años
Discover the beauty of Turkey like never before with Tour Good Travel's "11 Day Off the Beaten Track Turkey" itinerary. Begin your journey in Istanbul, where you'll explore the famous Spice Bazaar, cruise along the Bosphorus, and visit Dolmabahce Palace. Then, venture to Gokceada Island, the largest island in Turkey, where you'll have free time to explore the beautiful coasts, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking sunsets over the Aegean Sea. Afterward, journey to Assos to explore the quaint modern town and enjoy its scenic coastline, and visit Pergamon, an ancient Greek city, and Asclepion, an ancient healing temple. Experience the history, culture, and natural beauty of Turkey like never before with Tour Good Travel.
Día a Día
Tu Itinerario
Día 1
Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul and the Turkey adventure tour! Upon your arrival in Istanbul we will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your Istanbul hotel. And depending on your arrival time, we can offer assistance of how to make use of your free time by suggesting some Istanbul sight-seeing opportunities or planning out a self guided tour. You will have an overnight stay in Istanbul.
Día 2
Istanbul Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus and Dolmabahce Tour
After breakfast, our sightseeing Turkey tour begins with a picturesque commute to the famous Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar. Next, we board a private boat at Eminonu to cruise and sight-see along the Bosphorus. Later, we dine for lunch at a local Turkish restaurant. Lastly, we continue our tour to Dolmabahce Palace. Finally, we are transferred back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Día 3
Istanbul Old City Tour
Start your day at Sultanahmet Square with the iconic Hagia Sophia and the beautiful Blue Mosque. Explore the ancient Hippodrome before heading to Topkapi Palace to tour its lavish courtyards and the Harem. Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch nearby. In the afternoon, wander through the Grand Bazaar for souvenirs and the Spice Bazaar for aromatic spices.
Día 4
Istanbul / Eceabat / Ferry to Gokceada
After the hotel check out we continue with the Turkey tour with a 4-hour drive to Eceabat, located on the eastern shore of the Gelibolu Peninsula. Upon arrival, we have some free time before catching the ferryboat located a few miles away from Eceabat in Kilitbahir for a ferry ride to Gokceada Island. Upon arrival, we are transferred to the hotel and have an overnight stay in Gokceada.
Día 5
Gokceada
Free day at leisure in Gokceada, the largest island in Turkey, known for some of the most beautiful coasts, crystal clear waters, and breathtaking sunsets over the Aegean Sea. It's also well known for its organic cuisine and wine, rolling hills, pine forests and craggy small mountains. We have an overnight stay in Gokceada.
Día 6
Gokceada
Swimming is very accessible here because of the long coastline, and the sea is totally free of pollution. Some areas near the northeastern portion of the island's coasts have been declared Turkey's first — and so far only — underwater national park. The most popular beaches are Yildizkoy in the north, Kefalos/Aydincik to the south, and Gizliliman in the west. We have an overnight stay in Gokceada.
Día 7
Ferry to Canakkale / Assos
After the hotel check-out, we are transferred to the port to catch a ferry back to Kilitbahir. Upon arrival in Eceabat, we have free time for lunch before boarding a coach to Assos, also known as Behramkale, a small historically rich town. Here, we see the Temple of Athena ruins, offering great views of the Aegean Sea and nearby Lesbos, Pergamom and Mount Ida. We have an overnight stay in Assos.
Día 8
Assos
This is a free day at leisure to go exploring and sightseeing in this city. Assos is a quaint modern town with restaurants, hotels, and houses along its scenic coastline. You may decide to take a stroll along the port or simply enjoy the fine food and wine down at the town harbor. We have an overnight stay in Assos.
Día 9
Assos / Pergamon / Kusadasi
After the hotel check-out, we continue our Turkey tour with a drive from Assos to Pergamom, an ancient Greek city and one of the 7 churches of Asia. We continue the tour to Asclepion, an ancient healing temple, and then to the Pergamon Acropolis, visiting various temple ruins including Athena, Trojan, Zeus, and Dionysos, as well as the Gymnasium of Youth, Odeon, Library, Agora, Great Theater, and Roman Bath. The day ends with a 3-hour drive to Kusadasi for an overnight stay.
Día 10
Ephesus / Flight from Izmir to Istanbul / Istanbul
After breakfast, we go to the historical city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world, seeing the Agora, Odeon, public toilets, Roman Baths, Grand Theatre, Marble Street, and much more. After lunch, we tour the House of Virgin Mary and the Artemis Temple site, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The day ends with a transfer to the Izmir Airport for the flight back to Istanbul.
Día 11
Departure from Istanbul
Hotel checkout and transfer to Istanbul Airport for departure flight.