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At
this historical and cultural crossroads, experience for yourself the
Trojan Horse, a health spa in Hierapolis, the 'Whirling Dervishes',
Istanbul's elaborately decorated Blue Mosque, and much more.
Day
1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Istanbul.
Day 2 - Arrive Istanbul
You are met and transferred to
your hotel. Tonight, we attend a Welcome Briefing with our Tour
Director and meet our traveling companions.
Hotel: Dedeman Istanbul
Day 3 - Istanbul – Gallipoli – Canakkale
We drive to the Gallipoli
Peninsula. Later we see Anzac Cove and visit Lone Pine Cemetery, the
Dardanelles and Canakkale. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Kolin
Day 4 - Canakkale – Troy – Izmir
(Smyrna)
In Troy, we see the famous
legendary Wooden Horse before a visit to the Acropolis of ancient
Pergamon. Then we continue south to Izmir where we have dinner in our
hotel tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Crown Plaza Izmir
Day 5 - Izmir – Ephesus – St. Mary's House – Pamukkale
Today we visit the extensive
excavations at Ephesus with its 2,000 year old marble streets. Our
journey continues, pausing at Virgin Mary’s stone cottage, to
Pamukkale. Dinner is at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Pam Thermal Hotel
Day 6 - Pamukkale – Hierapolis – Antalya (2 nights)
First to the health spa of
Hierapolis, then we have an afternoon arrival in the coastal town of
Antalya. The rest of the day is free to explore the narrow streets of
the fascinating old town. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Talya Hotel
Day 7 - Antalya – Perge and Aspendos excursion
We visit the impressive
Antalya Archaeological Museum, one of the most important in Europe.
Then to the Roman cities of Perge and Aspendos where we see the best
preserved Roman theatre in the world. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8 - Antalya – Konya
See the extraordinary Whirling
Dervishes at the former covent in Konya, once the centre for the mystic
sect, then on to Karatay Koran School. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Rixos
Day 9 - Konya – Cappadocia (2 nights)
We journey to biblical
Cappadocia, then we visit the underground city of Kaymakli and see the
cone of Uchisar. Dinner is at our hotel tonight. (Buffet breakfast /
Dinner)
Hotel: Dedeman Cappadocia
Day 10 - Cappadocia – Urgup and Goreme excursion
A full day to explore this
unique region of volcanic landscapes, dotted with caves and troglodyte
dwellings. Then to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet
breakfast / Dinner)
Day 11 - Cappadocia – Ankara
We visit the 13th century
Seljuk caravansary of Agzikarahan or an alternative if under
restoration. At Ankara enjoy a guided sightseeing tour which includes
the mausoleum of Ataturk. Dinner is at our hotel tonight. (Buffet
breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Dedeman Ankara
Day 12 - Ankara – Gordion – Bursa
First stop is Gordion, city of
King Midas. Then to Bursa, to visit the Green Ottoman Complex and the
Grand Mosque. The rest of your day is free to explore. Dinner tonight
is at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Thermal Kervansaray
Day 13 - Bursa – Istanbul (2 nights)
We board our ferry to cross
the Sea of Marmara to Istanbul. The rest of your day is free to explore
the vast bustling Grand Bazaar, which is one of the largest covered
markets in the world with more than 58 streets and 6,000 shops
specialising in jewellery, pottery, spice, and carpets. (Buffet
breakfast)
Hotel: Dedeman Istanbul
Day 14 - Istanbul sightseeing
This morning we enjoy a guided
tour which includes a visit to Topkapi Palace, the church of Hagia
Sophia and the wondrous Blue Mosque. Later we enjoy a Farewell Dinner
with our Tour Director and traveling companions. (Buffet breakfast /
Farewell dinner)
Day 15 - Istanbul – USA
Time to bid farewell to Turkey
and your Tour Director as we transfer you to the airport for your
return flight home to USA. (Buffet breakfast)
Please note:
Depending on the availability
of Kaymakli, we may visit one of the other underground cities instead.
Please note:
When demand is popular, some
extra departures may operate in reverse.
Highlights:
Gallipoli
Troy
Pergamon
Izmir
Ephesus
Pamukkale
Antalya
Perge
Konya
Cappadocia
Ankara
Gordion
Hierapolls
Bursa
Istanbul
Sightseeing Highlights
Gallipoli: See
Anzac Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery.
Troy: Visit the
ruins of the ancient city. See the Wooden Horse.
Pergamum: Visit
the Acropolis, Altar of Zeus and Asclepieion.
Izmir: Visit the
city highlights of Izmir.
Ephesus: Visit the
Great Theatre, the Library of Celsius, the Gymnasium and Temple of
Hadrian. Visit the Virgin Mary's stone cottage.
Pamukkale: Visit
the 'Cotton Castle' springs.
Hierapolis: Visit
the ruins of the Roman health spa.
Antalya: Orientation
of this Mediterranean resort includes the Archaeological Museum.
Perge and Aspendos: Visit
these Pamphylian, Hellenistic and Roman cities.
Konya: Sightseeing
including the Mevlana Museum of the 'Whirling Dervishes' and Karatay
Tile Museum.
Cappadocia: Visit
the underground city of Kaymakli, and an excursion to Urgup and Goreme.
Visit the Goreme Open-Air museum and pottery- making in Avanos.
Ankara: Sightseeing
includes Ataturk Bulvari, the Ankara castle, visit to the Museum of
Anatolian Civilisation and Ataturk's Mausoleum.
Gordion: See the
Earth Tumulus and visit the excavations.
Bursa: Visit the
Green Ottoman Complex and the Blue Mosque.
Istanbul:
Sightseeing includes visits to the Topkapi Palace and its Treasury
section, Church of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
Dining Highlights
13 buffet breakfasts
10 three-course or open-buffet dinners
1 Farewell dinner on your final night in Istanbul
24 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private
facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees
and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a
washroom onboard.
The services of one top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.
Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 15 (conditions apply).
Please Note
When demand is heavy, some extra departures may operate in
reverse. Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this tour.
Best of Turkey 2010 Optional
Excursions
T9 - CAPPADOCIA.
Performance of Whirling Dervishes in Cappadocia
The 'dance' of the Whirling Dervishes is called 'Sema'. Sema is a part
of the inspiration of Mevlana, as well as part of Turkish custom,
history, beliefs and culture.
35 (US$)
T2 - ISTANBUL.
Belly Dance Night. Folklore show and Dinner
Take part in the entertainment and night life at one of the finest
nightclubs of the city. Depart by motor coach and take a short drive
through the illuminated streets of Istanbul before you arrive at the
Kervansaray Night Club, a well-known Istanbul establishment. Enjoy a
variety of Turkish specialties while you are entertained by Turkish
musicians, belly dancers and folk dancers, performing dances from
different regions of Turkey. At the end of the show, join in, as
familiar and favourite songs are sung.
80 (US$)
T3 - ISTANBUL. Half
Day Bosphorus Cruise
No stay should be completed without this traditional and unforgettable
cruise by boat along the Bosphorus, the winding strait separating
Europe and Asia. Along the shores is a delightful mixture of the modern
hotels, ancient wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortress and small
fishing villages.
40 (US$)
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Child Prices: Apply
to children under the age of 16.
DEPARTURE
DATES
March - December
PRICES
From approx $1,435 US per person double
occupancy
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