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BEST OF TURKEY * 4 STAR HOTELS * DEPARTS EVERY THURSDAY |
Istanbul-Ankara-Cappadocia-Konya-Pamukkale-Ephesus-Pergamum-Troy-Canakkale
10 NIGHTS, 11 DAYS |
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| ITINERARY |
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| Day 1 |
THURSDAY :: Arrival Istanbul
Arrive at Istanbul Airport. Meet with your host and transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight in Istanbul.
No Meals
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| Day 2 |
FRIDAY :: Full Day Old City Tour
Enjoy a full day tour of the Sultanahmet district, the heart of old Istanbul. Firstly we visit the magnificent Hagia Sofia, Hippodrome and the stadium of ancient Byzantium, where an Egyptian obelisk and a bronze sculpture of three entwined serpents from Delphi still survive. We then continue on to the Blue Mosque which owes its name to the exquisite tiles adorning its interior and the world famous Grand Bazaar. After lunch we visit the amazing Topkapi Palace, which from the 15th to the 19th Century was the principle residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Breakfast & Lunch |
| Day 3 |
SATURDAY :: Half Day Bosporus Cruise, Istanbul - Ankara (flight)
After breakfast, pick up from your hotel in the morning. After a brief visit to the 17th Century Spice Bazaar, we embark on breathtaking cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. After the cruise, transfer to airport to take the flight to Ankara. Arrive in Ankara, meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight in Ankara.
Breakfast |
| Day 4 |
SUNDAY :: Ankara & Cappadocia
Your tour begins in the morning from the hotel. Visit the world famous Anatolian Civilizations Museum also known as Hittite Museum and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of our Turkish hero. Depart for Cappadocia with a stop for lunch along the way. After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake, we take a visit to the 13th Century Seljukian Caravanserai Agzikarahan. Arrival to the Cappadocia region and check-in to our hotel. Stay overnight in Cappadocia.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner |
| Day 5 |
MONDAY :: Cappadocia
After having breakfast in the hotel visit to the Pigeon Valley near Uchisar; then proceed to the Open Air Museum in Goreme through Avcilar Valley and visit to the early Christian churches decorated with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible. Lunch in a restaurant and then visit to Kaymakli Underground City, the place early Christians hid from persecutors. Pasabagi in Zelve region and Avanos with shopping facilities for the world-wide famous handicrafts. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
| Day 6 |
TUESDAY :: Konya & Pamukkale
Early departure for Pamukkale. On the way visit to the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai and arrival in Konya. Lunch. After visiting the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the world-wide famous mystic, proceed to Karatay Theological School in which beautiful tiles are on display. Drive to Pamukkale, check in hotel. Overnight at Pamukkale.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
| Day 7 |
WEDNESDAY :: Hierapolis, Aphrodisias & Kusadasi
Today we discover the ancient tourist resort of Asia Minor, Hierapolis, situated above the snow-white terrace basins of Pamukkale. Drive to Aphrodisias to explore the remains of the city where there was a school of sculpture in ancient times. We also will visit the stadium and the Temple of Aphrodite. We arrive in Kusadasi in the afternoon and check in to our hotel. Dinner is served at the hotel. Stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner |
| Day 8 |
THURSDAY :: Ephesus
This morning we depart from our hotel ready to explore the ancient city of Ephesus and it’s surrounding environments. Firstly, we visit the House of the Virgin Mary on top of Bulbul Mountain, an important pilgrimage site for people of all denominations. Proceed to the ancient city of Ephesus where you will explore some of the best preserved theatres, fountains and buildings in the world. A definite must while in Turkey. After lunch we will make a stop at the Basilica of St. John. Stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner |
| Day 9 |
FRIDAY :: Pergamon, Troy & Canakkale
Today the tour will depart for Pergamon where you will view the Asclepion, a popular health centre during the period of the Greeks and the Romans. As you make your way to the Acropolis, the Red Basilica, originally a temple of Serapis can be viewed. The most spectacular structure of the Acropolis is certainly the theatre, a remarkable piece of engineering built into the steep hillside. After visits to the sites and lunch we depart for Canakkale. Visit the ancient city of Troy before arriving to Canakkale. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Stay overnight in Canakkale.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner |
| Day 10 |
SATURDAY :: Gallipoli & Istanbul
After breakfast, sail to the other side of Dardanelles by a ferryboat and drive to Istanbul with visit to Gallipoli, historically famous for being the site of many battles - particularly involving the Allied Forces including Australians and New Zealanders during World War I. Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Breakfast and Lunch |
| Day 11 |
SUNDAY :: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul Airport for your international departure flight. The end of our services.
Breakfast
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| WHAT'S INCLUDED |
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10 nights, 4 Star hotel accommodations including breakfast. |
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All admission fees to the visited sites. |
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All sightseeing tours as described in the itinerary. |
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All Taxes and service fees. |
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Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary. |
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Opportunity to see the pottery and carpet production centers in Asia Minor. |
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Private transportation by comfortable, luxury, air-conditioned, non smoking coaches. |
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Professional English speaking tour guide throughout the package. |
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| WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED |
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Domestic flight tickets.(Will be arranged by us and added according to best rate available.) |
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Drinks with meals. |
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International flight tickets. |
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Tips To The Guide & Driver. |
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Visa to Turkey. |
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