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EXPLORE OF TURKEY ( 13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS ) Tour Number TEX502
Arrive at Istanbul International Airport where you will be met and transferred
to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 02 (Wed) : ISTANBUL
After berakfast discover Spice Bazaar and enjoy a morning cruise along the Asian and the European coasts of the Bosphorus.
Overnight in Istanbul (B).
Day 03 (Thu) : ISTANBUL
Discover the classical highlights of Istanbul ; St.Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Teodosius, German Fountain, Grand Covered Bazaar. Lunch at a typical Turkish Restaurant. Topkapı Palace, Suleymaniye Mosque. Overnight in Istanbul (B,L).
After lunch in Ankara, visit the museum of Anatolian Civilizations and also see the mausoleum of Ataturk- founder of Turkish Republic. Dinner and overnight in Ankara (B,L,D).
After
breakfast departure for Cappadocia. In the afternoon, start discovering
this unique region; stroll through the underground galleries of Ozkonak
where the first Christians hid themselves from rivals.
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Day 06 (Sun) : CAPPADOCIA
Entire day to enjoy the natural beauty and the cultural depth of this unique region : explore the frescoed interiors of Goreme's cave churches, which date from the 8th century, take a walk in Avcilar, Pasabagi and the red valley of Dervent where you will admire the chimney like volcanic formations and a brief photo stop at Uchisar.
Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia (B,L,D).
Day 07
(Mon) : KONYA/ANTALYA
Morning drive to Konya to visit the Whirling Dervishes Museum and the Mevlana Mausoleum. Continue to Antalya.
Dinner & overnight in Antalya (B,L,D).
Day 08
(Tue) : PERGE/ASPENDOS/ANTALYA
Explore the historical cities of Perge and Aspendos. Return to hotel and
afternoon free at leisure.
Dinner and overnight in Antalya (B,L,D).
Day 09 (Wed) : APHRODISIAS/PAMUKKALE
Morning drive to Aphrodisias, a cultural
center of the ancient world renowned for its sculpture and its temple which has
been dedicated to the Goddess of Beauty. Admire largest antique stadium which
hosted athletic games, chariot races and gladiator fights during ancient times.
After lunch, drive to Pamukkale, the ancient healing city of Hierapolis and
enjoy the unique splendor of its cascading, hot springs.
Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale (B,L,D).
Day 10 (Thu) : EPHESUS/KUSADASI
or IZMIR
Proceed to Ephesus and explore the antique
city by wandering along its 2,000 year old marble streets to such famous sites
as the theatre and the Celsus Library. In the afternoon, visit the home of the
Virgin Mary. Continue to Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi or Izmir
(B,L,D).
Day 11 (Fri) : PERGAMUM/TROY/CANAKKALE
Drive along the Aegean coast to ancient
Pergamum, the city where parchment was invented. In the afternoon, visit the
legendary city of Troy. Continue to Canakkale. Dinner and overnight in
Canakkale (B,L,D).
Day 12 (Sat) :
GALLIPOLI/ISTANBUL
In the morning, cross the Dardanelles
straight and discover Gallipoli; the museum, Anzac Cove and Lone Pine. Lunch at
Gallipoli and drive to Istanbul, the only city that truly bridges Europe and
Asia.
Overnight in Istanbul (B,L).
Day 13 (Sun) : ISTANBUL
Transfer to the airport for your flight back
(B).
DEPARTURE DAYS:
Every Tuesdays / Minimum 2 participants
RATES:
LOW SEASON
Low Season from 01 Nov 2005 - 31 March 2006
Pax No |
Regular |
P.P. in DBL |
910 |
SGL Supp. |
290 |
Add. Bed |
875 |
HIGH SEASON
High Season 01 June 2005 - 31 Oct 2005
Pax No |
Regular |
P.P. in DBL |
855 |
SGL Supp. |
855 |
Add. Bed |
785 |
RATES INCLUDE:
Arrival and departure transfers
Transportation in air conditioned vehicle
12 nights hotel accommodation
12 Breakfasts, 10 lunches, 8 dinners
English speaking professional tour guide
Entrance fees
Domestic Flight
All taxes and service charges
RATES EXCLUDE:
Personal expenses
International flights
Tips
SELECTED HOTELS:
Sapphire Hotel Istanbul (4 star))
Surmeli Hotel Ankara (5 star)
Avrasya Hotel Cappadocia (3 star)
Cangar Hotel Antalya (3 star)
Herakles Hotel Pamukkale (HV)
Sozer Hotel Kusadasi (3 star)
Akol Hotel Canakkale (4 star)