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Day 1 Monday
Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul, You will transferred to your hotel located in the heart
of the old city. Sultanahmet. The remainder of the Day is yours free to explore.
Overnight in Istanbul
Day 2 Tuesday
Istanbul Old
City
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, Hagia
Sophia, Topkapi Palace, The Underground Cistern and the Hippodrome. Welcome dinner
tonight. Overnight in Istanbul. ( B,L,D )
Day 3 Wednesday
Istanbul, Ankara,
Cappadocia
After breakfast, drive to the nation's capital, Ankara, visiting the Ancient
Civilization's Museum and the Mausoleum of Turkey's first President, Ataturk. With
Ankara behind us, we head for the surreal moonscape of Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia.
( B,L,D )
Day 4 Thursday
Cappadocia
Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag and Uchisar castle. Photo
opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Tonight, don't miss the
optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore, music and belly dancers… a
night you won't forget! Overnight Cappadocia. ( B,L,D )
Day 5 Friday
Cappadocia
Today we visit the beautiful Ilhara Valley and the fascinating Derinkuyu underground
city, home to early Christians who hid underground from Roman persecution. Overnight
Cappadocia.(B,L,D )
Day 6 Saturday
Cappadocia,
Konya, Antalya
Leaving Cappadocia we head south along an ancient Silk Road for the stunning
Mediterranean Coast. Along the way you see a Caravansary in Sultanhani. At Turkey's
religious capital Konya, we tour the Mevlana Whirling Dervish Museum with its beautiful
fluted turquoise dome, before continuing to Antalya. Overnight Antalya. ( B,L,D
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Day 7 Sunday
Antalya, Perge, Aspendos
Breakfast and Visit the ruins of The Greco Roman city of Perge, including the
Theatre, the Stadium and the Gate Towers leading into a street where chariot ruts
can still be seen. Then its on to Aspendos to Visit the best preserved Roman Theatre
anywhere. Afternoon free. Overnight Antalya. ( B,L,D )
Day 8 Monday
Antalya, Pamukkale
Breakfast and Drive to Pamukkale, visit roman Hierapolis, , where we see the ruins
en-route to Pamukkale, white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale.(B,L,D)
Day 9 Tuesday
Pamukkale, Aphrodisias,
Kusadasi
Breakfast, visit the temple of Aphrodite and the museum at amazing Aphrodisias
before continuing to Kusadasi, little stop in old Greek town Sirince. Overnight
in Kusadasi.( B,L,D )
Day 10 Wednesday
Kusadasi, Ephesus
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus. Feel the mystical
atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held.
Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. At the carpet village we learn how
the carpets are made by hand what determines their value. Overnight in Kusadasi.(B,L,D
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Day 11 Thursday
Kusadasi, Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale
Drive along the Aegean coast to ancient Pergamum, we tour the magnificent Acropolis
of Pergamum, its impressive temples, library and medical facilities made Pergamum
a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Drive to Troy, and tour of
this legendary city. Overnight in Canakkale (B,L,D )
Day 12 Friday
Canakkale, Gallipoli, Istanbul
After breakfast, we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine
and Chunuk Bair Memorials, Anzac Cove, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and Kabatepe Gallipoli
Museum, drive to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.(B,L,)
Day 13 Saturday
Istanbul
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our friends,Airport
transfers
Tour Includes
o Inbound Airport Transfer
o Transportation in a fully air conditioned , non smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide fort he duration of the tour
o 12 nights Superior Tourist class accommodation
o 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 8 dinners o Entrances Fees to various sites, tips
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DEPARTURE DATES
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Mon 25th Feb 2008
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Mon 24th
Mar 2008
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Mon 14th
Apr 2008
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Mon 12th
May 2008
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Mon 2nd
Jun 2008
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Mon 16th
Jun 2008
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Mon 30th Jun
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Mon 14th
Jul 2008
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Mon 28th
Jul 2008
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Mon 11th
Aug 2008
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Mon 25th
Aug 2008
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Mon 8th
Sep 2008
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Mon 22nd Sep
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Mon 6th
Oct 2008
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Mon 3rd
Nov 2008
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TOUR PRICE
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Low season
USD 1099.00 per person in dbl
USD 1599.00 Single room
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High season
USD 1299.00 per person in dbl
USD 1899.00 Single room
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Pre & Post Accomodations
USD 63.00 per person in dbl
USD 95.00 Single room
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