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DAY 2 (SAT)
ISTANBUL - SULTANAHMET (GROUP WALKING TOUR)
8:20 – 8:45 Departure from your hotel. Today we will
visit the Saint Sophia (Haghia Sofia) which
was built by the emperor Justinian in the 6th
century A.D and stands over much older remains of a
church. See beautiful mosaics of biblical scenes and
the Byzantine emperors and empresses. We continue to
the Blue Mosque, which was built in the 17th
century and is the only imperial mosque with 6
minarets. We continue to the Hippodrome, a
stadium and meeting place in Byzantine times, the
Serpent Pillar from Delphi and the Egyptian
Obelisk, with the Fountain of Wilhelm.
Continue with the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
originally built as the Palace of Ibrahim Pasha in
1524 with fine examples of Islamic Calligraphy,
tiles and carpets. Then we will explore the
Topkapi Palace. It was the home of the Ottoman
sultans from the 15th-19th century A.D. (Harem
section is optional and due an extra entry fee). The
tour ends in the Grand Bazaar, which has over
4000 shops full of treasures. Return to your hotel
around 17:30. Overnight in Istanbul.
*This tour may be done completely as a
walking tour.
**Please note that you will
have a guide for Istanbul during the day and
then a separate guide starting from Ankara until
you arrive back in Istanbul. B.L
DAY 3 (SUN)
ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA
Transfer to the Istanbul airport between 05:00 –
06:00 for morning flight to Ankara. Upon arrival you
will be picked up from the Ankara airport. 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. (B)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 ASCLEPION - TROY - CANAKKALE
Today we will visit the Asclepion of Pergamon,
which was a famous center of healing in the ancient
world. Galen, who originated from Pergamon and
became the most famous doctor of his time, treated
his patients here. 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. 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 PRICE:
WESTERN TURKEY TOUR (10 DAYS)
- TOUR CODE: BA10
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PER PERSON IN DOUBLE |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
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1150 EURO |
275 EURO |
*Prices are not valid during holiday or special events periods
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN CLASSIC
GROUP TOURS?
*Arrival and departure airport transfers (from/to
IST Ataturk Airport only)
*Accommodation in hotels as mentioned or similar.
*Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
*Museum entry fees
*Transportation in non-smoking vehicle with driver
and professional English or multilingual guide.
*Istanbul – Ankara domestic flight
NOT INCLUDED:
International flights, transfers and
extra hotel night associated with domestic flights,
drinks, tips to guide and driver and items of a
personal nature.
About Classic Tours
OPTIONAL:
*Additional hotel nights in Istanbul and Cappadocia
Balloon Tour
Hotels Featured:
Istanbul:
Asur Hotel,
Erboy Hotel,
Historia Hotel,
Megara Palace
Hotel,
Mina Hotel
Cappadocia:
4*
Perissia Hotel or similar
Pamukkale:
4*
Lycus River
Hotel
or similar
Kusadasi:
4*
Tatlises Hotel
or similar
4*
Akol Hotel
or similar
IMPORTANT -
If the schedule does not exactly match your arrival
and departure dates please inquire as we have
alternatives!
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