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CLASSIC GROUP TOURS - 2010

8 DAY WESTERN TURKEY TOUR (TOUR CODE: BA08)
                                                               
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 ITINERARY(8 DAYS)
Istanbul Ankara Cappadocia Konya Pamukkale Aphrodisias Ephesus Istanbul

DAY 1 (FRI/SUN)
ARRIVAL
Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 2 (SAT/MON)
ISTANBUL - SULTANAHMET (GROUP WALKING TOUR)
8:10 – 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. We will also visit the Caferaga Medresesi which was a school designed by the famous architect Sinan in 1560 and is now used for workshops in traditional Ottoman arts. We will have lunch and 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. We see the Imperial Treasury with the famous Spoonmaker Diamond. Also the Baghdad Kiosk, the Armory with its collection of Ottoman weapons and a fine collection of ceramics. (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. *This tour may be done completely as a walking tour. (On Mondays the St Sophia is closed and is replaced by the Yerebatan Underground Cistern) At leisure until 20:30 and transfer to the Karakoy ferry dock where you will take a short ferry ride and get off at the first stop (Haydarpasa Train Station) and you will board the train and departure at 22:30. Overnight in private sleeper OR overnight in Istanbul and flight the next morning (flight, transfer and hotel is extra). B.L

DAY 3 (SUN/TUE)
ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA

You will arrive early morning around 8.00 in Ankara if going by train (breakfast may be taken on the train but it is not included) or if going by flight we will transfer you to the Istanbul airport for morning flight to Ankara and 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/WED)
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, 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/THU)
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/FRI)
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/SAT)
EPHESUS - HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY- BASILICA OF ST JOHN - ISTANBUL

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 bus to Istanbul. (Flight, transfer and hotel is extra) B.L.

DAY 8 (FRI/SUN)
DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport for departure. (Transfer not included with overnight bus). (B)

TOUR PRICE:

WESTERN TURKEY TOUR (8 DAYS) - TOUR CODE: BA08

PER PERSON IN DOUBLE OR TRIPLE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
795 EURO 195 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.
*Overnight train transportation in private couchette (+ overnight bus on BA08)

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 credit card.

About Classic Tours

OPTIONAL:
*Flight to Ankara with night in Istanbul and airport transfers: Please add 125 EURO per person
*Flight from Izmir to Istanbul with night in Istanbul and transfers: Please add 165 EURO per person
*Additional hotel nights in Istanbul in hotels mentioned below are 40 Euros per person in double accommodation or 70 Euros for single accommodation per night including breakfast.

Hotels Featured:
Istanbul:
Istanbul Assos Hotel, Historia Hotel, Metropol Hotel, Megara Hotel,
Megara Palace Hotel, Mina Hotel, Osmanhan, Tulip House Hotel
Cappadocia:
4* Perissia or similar
Pamukkale:
4* Thermal hotel Lycus River or similar
Kusadasi:
4* Tatlises Hotel or 4* Pine Bay Marina 

IMPORTANT - If the schedule does not exactly match your arrival and departure dates please inquire as we have alternatives! With this tour you may continue to Greece or Gulet cruise of the Mediterranean.


 

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