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Istanbul - Canakkale - Kusadasi - Izmir (Self Drive)
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8 to 12+ Nigths from $1,925*
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This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
A winning combination for a Self-Drive holiday along Turkey. Visit Istanbul (a city on the edge of its rich history and bright future; cosmopolitan and quaint all at once); then pick up your car and drive to Canakkale (the nearest major town to the site of ancient Troy); after that, continue to Kudassi (a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast); and finally, visit Izmir (with palm-lined promenades, pristine beaches and the famous 9 Synagogues). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
This 8 night sample itinerary includes:
  • Flight into Istanbul and out of Izmir
  • Hotel for 2 night in Istanbul
  • Rental Car for 7 days
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Canakkale
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Kusadasi
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Izmir

  • Driving Time
    Istanbul - Canakkale: 4 hrs. 40 mins. approx.
    Canakkale - Kusadasi : 5 hrs. 10 mins. approx.
    Kusadasi - Izmir: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.

  • Ramadan is a month of spirituality and purification during which participants abstain from eating, drinking, and smoking. Ramadan is typically celebrated in late winter or early spring.
    Please verify dates before booking travel because food and entertainment services in hotels and other public places may be affected.
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From New York City NYC (All Airports) (NY), US for 8 nights
1924.09 * incl.tax
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Istanbul (178)     Izmir (7)     Kusadasi (2)     Canakkale (2)    
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2. Canakkale
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3. Kusadasi
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4. Izmir
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2 nights in Istanbul

Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. It's home to a layering of civilization upon civilization, of empire built upon empire. A stroll through this historic city will reveal ancient Roman hippodromes, peristyles, and aqueducts, the greatest excesses of the Byzantine Empire, and the mystique and power of the Ottoman Empire. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can walk the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan's harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Carsi.

Visit and explore the Ayasofya,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii, St. Savior in Chora, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Hippodrome and so much more!



2 nights in Canakkale

The small port of Canakkale guards the entire straits of the Dardanelles, and therefore has a major strategic importance. The Dardanelle straight is the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia and links the Aegean Sea to the south with the Sea of Marmara to the north. Nowadays, many tourists come to Canakkale to visit the World War-I Gallipoli Battlefields, but also the site of ancient Troy located nearby. The 'wooden horse' from the 2004 movie Troy is exhibited on the seafront.

Visit and explore the Military Marine Museum, the great Cimenlik Castle, the Trojan Horse Statue, Museum of Troy, Kilitbahir Castle, Yeni Kordon Beach and so much more.



2 nights in Kusadasi

Situated on the Aegean Sea, Kusadasi, or the 'bird island,' is known for its turquoise sparkling waters, broad sandy beaches, bright sunshine and large marina. Besides the great beaches, there are some interesting historic landmarks such as the ancient ruins of the fortress and its gates, which to this day, are a reminder of the impact the Ottomans had on the city at the beginning of the 15th century. Kusadasi is also an excellent starting point to explore the ancient cities of Miletus and Ephesus.

Visit and discover the amazing Ladies Beach, Kusadasi Castle, Ephesus Archaeological Museum, Library of Celsus, Tortuga Pirate Island Theme Water Park and so much more.



2 nights in Izmir

Nicknamed the 'Pearl of the Aegean,' Izmir is Turkey's third largest city and second largest port. It is a superb city of palm-lined promenades, avenues, and green parks set along a circular bay. The magnificent coastline offers pristine beaches surrounded by olive groves, rocky crags, and pine woods. One of the most impressive landmarks of Izmir harbor is the Clock Tower, a beautiful marble tower 80 feet tall. Its expansive archaeological sites include the Roman Agora of Smyrna, now an open-air museum as well as nine synagogues, concentrated either in the traditional Jewish quarter of Karatas or in Havra Sokak (Synagogue Street) in Kemeralti.

Visit and explore the Izmir Historical Elevator Building, Kulturpark Izmir, Smyrna Agora Ancient City, Ataturk Museum, Izmir Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum, the Clock Tower, Konak Square, and so much more.



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Istanbul
Day 1
Arrive to Istanbul
Overnight in Istanbul   289 hotels offered
Optional   705 Things to do
Day 2
Overnight in Istanbul   289 hotels offered
Optional   705 Things to do
Day 3
Departing from Istanbul
Transportation to next city by: By Car
Canakkale
Day 3
Arrive to Canakkale
Overnight in Canakkale   16 hotels offered
Optional   10 Things to do
Day 4
Overnight in Canakkale   16 hotels offered
Optional   10 Things to do
Day 5
Departing from Canakkale
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air
Kusadasi
Day 5
Arrive to Kusadasi
Overnight in Kusadasi   22 hotels offered
Optional   397 Things to do
Day 6
Overnight in Kusadasi   22 hotels offered
Optional   397 Things to do
Day 7
Departing from Kusadasi
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air
Izmir
Day 7
Arrive to Izmir
Overnight in Izmir   28 hotels offered
Optional   66 Things to do
Day 8
Overnight in Izmir   28 hotels offered
Optional   66 Things to do
Day 9
Departing from Izmir
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Turkey

Apart from Russia, no other country can stake such a proud claim to bridging 'the East and the West' like <b>Turkey</b>, which sits astride two continents. There are more Roman archaeological sites than in all of Italy, and more ancient Greek ruins available for viewing by the public than in Greece. The history from the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, and finally the modern Turkish nation are all on display here, and the Turkish vacation experience can encompass everything from being in the hustle and bustle of a metropolis, to attending a whirling dervish dance ceremony, to sunning yourself on the country's beautiful shores, to climbing mountains and skiing at top resorts, to enjoying an iconic hot-air balloon ride over the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.
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Istanbul - Canakkale - Kusadasi - Izmir (Self Drive)
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Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. It's home to a layering of civilization upon civilization, of empire built upon empire. A stroll through this historic city will reveal ancient Roman hippodromes, peristyles, and aqueducts, the greatest excesses of the Byzantine Empire, and the mystique and power of the Ottoman Empire. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can walk the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan's harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Carsi.

Visit and explore the Ayasofya,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii, St. Savior in Chora, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Hippodrome and so much more!
Canakkale
The small port of Canakkale guards the entire straits of the Dardanelles, and therefore has a major strategic importance. The Dardanelle straight is the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia and links the Aegean Sea to the south with the Sea of Marmara to the north. Nowadays, many tourists come to Canakkale to visit the World War-I Gallipoli Battlefields, but also the site of ancient Troy located nearby. The 'wooden horse' from the 2004 movie Troy is exhibited on the seafront.

Visit and explore the Military Marine Museum, the great Cimenlik Castle, the Trojan Horse Statue, Museum of Troy, Kilitbahir Castle, Yeni Kordon Beach and so much more.
Kusadasi
Situated on the Aegean Sea, Kusadasi, or the 'bird island,' is known for its turquoise sparkling waters, broad sandy beaches, bright sunshine and large marina. Besides the great beaches, there are some interesting historic landmarks such as the ancient ruins of the fortress and its gates, which to this day, are a reminder of the impact the Ottomans had on the city at the beginning of the 15th century. Kusadasi is also an excellent starting point to explore the ancient cities of Miletus and Ephesus.

Visit and discover the amazing Ladies Beach, Kusadasi Castle, Ephesus Archaeological Museum, Library of Celsus, Tortuga Pirate Island Theme Water Park and so much more.
Izmir
Nicknamed the 'Pearl of the Aegean,' Izmir is Turkey's third largest city and second largest port. It is a superb city of palm-lined promenades, avenues, and green parks set along a circular bay. The magnificent coastline offers pristine beaches surrounded by olive groves, rocky crags, and pine woods. One of the most impressive landmarks of Izmir harbor is the Clock Tower, a beautiful marble tower 80 feet tall. Its expansive archaeological sites include the Roman Agora of Smyrna, now an open-air museum as well as nine synagogues, concentrated either in the traditional Jewish quarter of Karatas or in Havra Sokak (Synagogue Street) in Kemeralti.

Visit and explore the Izmir Historical Elevator Building, Kulturpark Izmir, Smyrna Agora Ancient City, Ataturk Museum, Izmir Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum, the Clock Tower, Konak Square, and so much more.

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