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TURKEY

Turkey retains a disconcerted balance of both east and west, representing a cultural mix with many discrepancies and contradictions. Frenzied market places, ancient cities, World War I battlefields and fascinating museums are among the major attractions of this historically rich country.

ISTANBUL
» Blue Mosque 
» Ayasofya
» Topkapi Palace
» Bosphorus cruise
» Istanbul Archaeology Museum
» Dolmabahçe Palace
» Yerebatan Cistern
» Thermal Pool
» Grand Bazaar
» Egyptian Obelisk

BURSA
» Bursa Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
» Green Mosque
» Green Tomb
» Muradiye Complex

EPHESUS
» Ephesus Museum
» St. John’s Basilica
» Temple of Artemis
» House of the Virgin Mary

CAPPADOCIA
» Zelve Open-Air Museum
» Goreme Open-Air Museum
» Underground Cities of Derinkuyu & Kaymakli


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  • Direct flights from Dublin to Istanbul
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  • Luxury air-conditioned coach for duration of the tour
  • Direct flight from Istanbul to Dublin
Local Information
Day 1 
Direct flight from Dublin to Istanbul and transfer on arrival; orientation tour of Istanbul 
Day 2 
Full day guided tour of Istanbul, visiting the St. Sophia Museum and the Blue Mosque, Theodius Column, the Istanbul Archeological Museum, Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar; Anatolian folklore show 
Day 3 
Cruise along the Bosphorus and take in the superb views of Istanbul; guided visit to Topkapi Palace 
Day 4 
Full day excursion to Gallipoli to visit the historical World War I battlefields, tunnels and trenches, see the war memorials and museums 
Day 5 
En route to Istanbul, visit Bursa to view its beautiful mosques, old Ottoman houses and the Covered Bazaar 
Day 6 
Free time for shopping or additional sightseeing in Istanbul; transfer to Istanbul airport for direct flight to Dublin

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    on our last departure of the season!