Passerine migration over the Dardanelles, Mediterranean oak scrub. Optional visits to ancient Troy and Pergamon.
Duration: 7 days
Recommended timing: March-April
Day 1
Arrival at Izmir. Overnight in Kuşadası.
Day 2
Archeology in Ephesus and surrounding in the morning. Trip to Dilek National Park and Priene in the afternoon. Overnight in Kuşadası.
Day 3
Birdwatching near Gediz Delta. Overnight in Izmir.
Day 4
Travel from Izmir to the north to Çanakkale. On the way visit Pergamon and Troy. Overnight in Çanakkale.
Day 5
Travel from Çanakkale, Lake Manyas in the morning, Kocaçay Delta in the afternoon. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 6
Cultural day. Morning in the Historical Peninsula. In the afternoon visit to one Modern Art Museum. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 7
Raptor migration over Istanbul. Possible species: Honey Buzzard, Black Kite, Black Stork, Lesser Spotted Eagle and Booted Eagle. Wetland visit or Art Museum in the afternoon. Night in Istanbul.
Day 8
Departure from Istanbul.