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DAY 2 (SAT)
ISTANBUL - ANKARA
Visit the St. (Haghia) Sophia, which was
built by the Emperor Justinian. It was the largest
building in the world for over 1000 years. See its
intricate mosaics and huge central dome. (St Sophia
is closed on Monday) Continue to the Topkapi
palace, which was used by the Ottoman Sultans
from the 15th to 19th centuries. We will also see
the impressive collection of priceless jewels,
crystal, silver and porcelain, robes worn by the
sultans and relics of the prophet Mohammed.
(Entrance to the Harem is extra). After lunch we
will see the Blue Mosque, built for Sultan
Ahmet I, which is a unique piece of architecture
with its six minarets and features 20,000 beautiful
Iznik tiles. Visit the ancient Hippodrome
with Obelisk of Theodosius, Snake Pillar
and German Fountain of Wilhelm II. Walk
through the back streets of Old Istanbul and visit
the elegant little Sokullu Pasa mosque and
the hidden underground Theodosian Cistern.
See the Grand Covered Bazaar. This tour may
be done all or partially as a walking tour. EVENING
DEPARTURE TO ANKARA. You have a choice of going by
overnight train (private couchette) or flight the
next morning (flight transfer and hotel is extra).
B.L
DAY 3 (SUN)
ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA
You will arrive early morning in Ankara (breakfast
may be taken on the train but it is not included)
and the tour starts with the Museum of Anatolian
Civilizations, which is located in a restored
bazaar. The museum has the most unique and priceless
collection of artifacts dating back to the
prehistoric era. Then we will continue with the
mausoleum of Ataturk, which serves as a tribute
to the founder of modern Turkey. We will then begin
our drive to Cappadocia. Overnight in 4* hotel. L.D.
DAY 4 (MON)
CAPPADOCIA
Today we explore Cappadocia with the underground
city of Kaymakli and the natural citadel of Uchisar.
We will then visit the Goreme Valley and the
Open
Air Museum featuring ancient churches with colorful
frescoes, which are hewn from the rock. The next
stop is Pasabagi Valley (Zelve region), with its vineyards,
volcanic cones and monk's dwellings. We will then
visit the famous pottery center of Avanos. Overnight
in 4* hotel. B.L.D.
DAY 5 (TUE)
CAPPADOCIA - KONYA - PAMUKKALE
We will depart early in the morning for Konya,
visiting the 13th century Seljuk caravansary of Sultanhan. The next stop will be Konya with the
Mevlana Museum. Home of the famous "Whirling
Dervishes. Arrive in Pamukkale and overnight in 4*
thermal hotel. B.L.D.
DAY 6 (WED)
PAMUKKALE - APHRODISIAS - KUSADASI
In the morning visit the ancient site of Hierapolis,
including theater, Apollo Temple and necropolis,
then the calcium terraces of Pamukkale. Today we
will also visit the Greco-Roman site of Aphrodisias.
Continue to Kusadasi through the Meander Valley and
overnight in 4* hotel. B.L.D.
DAY 7 (THU)
EPHESUS - HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY- BASILICA OF ST JOHN
- KUSADASI
Today we will visit the house of Virgin Mary, then
Ephesus with the Library of Celsius, temple of
Hadrian, agora and fantastic Greco-Roman theater and
the Basilica of St. John. Overnight in 4*
hotel Kusadasi. B.L.D.
DAY 8 (FRI)
KUSADASI - PERGAMON - TROY - CANAKKALE
Today we will visit Pergamon, with its impressive
theater and acropolis high atop the hill. Was famous
for the Zeus Temple. We will also visit the Asclepion, which as a famous center of healing in
the ancient world. Finally we drive to Troy, the
legendary city of Homer, which has nine principal
levels of occupation covering a period of 3000
years. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale. 4* hotel. B.L.D.
DAY 9 (SAT)
CANAKKALE - ISTANBUL
After breakfast we will begin the drive to Istanbul.
We will cross the Dardanelles by ferry and
visit the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli.
Return to Istanbul and overnight in 4* hotel. B.L
Day 10 (SUN)
DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport for departure. B.
Tour size may vary, minimum 4 passengers (total)
required for departure.
TOUR PRICE:
WESTERN TURKEY TOUR (10 DAYS)
- TOUR CODE: BA10
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PER PERSON IN DOUBLE |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
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975 EURO |
225 EURO |
*Flight to Ankara with night in Istanbul and airport
transfer: Please add 125 EURO per person
*Price is not valid during Formula 1 period of 8-13
May 2008
Tour size may vary, minimum 6 passengers (total)
required for departure.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN CLASSIC
GROUP TOURS?
*Arrival and departure airport transfers.
*Accommodation in 4* hotels.
*Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
*Museum entry fees
*Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi/coach bus
with professional English speaking guide and
professional driver.
*Overnight train transportation in private couchette
NOT INCLUDED:
International or domestic flights, transfers and
extra hotel night associated with domestic flights,
drinks, tips to guide and driver and items of a
personal nature. Please add 6% to payments made by
credit card except for initial deposit.
PAYMENT:
200 EURO PER PERSON, NON-REFUNDABLE - BALANCE TWO
WEEKS PRIOR TO TOUR DEPARTURE - NO REFUND WILL BE
GIVEN FOR UNUSED TOUR SERVICES AFTER COMMENCEMENT OF
TOUR FOR ANY REASON.
Hotels Featured:
Istanbul:
4* Metropol or boutique
Megara
or
Mina Hotel
Cappadocia:
4* Perissia
Hotel or similar
Pamukkale:
4*
Thermal hotel Lycus River or similar
Kusadasi:
4* Pine Bay Marina
or 4*
Tatlises Hotel
Canakkale
4*
Akol
Hotel or 4*
Iris Hotel
IMPORTANT -
These tours are customizable and we have other
alternatives, so if the schedule does not exactly
match your arrival and departure dates please
inquire!
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