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DAY 1
İSTANBUL
Arrive. The tour group meets in
the hotel for an introduction
evening. (D)
DAY 2
İSTANBUL
Today we enjoy a sight seeing
tour visiting the Hippodrome,
the sporting and political
centre of the old city; the
Blue Mosque, renowned for
its tiles and marble; Topkapı
Palace, residence of the
sultans for almost three
centuries; fascinating St
Sophia, which reigned as the
greatest church in Christendom
until 1453; and the underground
Basilica Cistern.
(B,D)
DAY 3
İSTANBUL
This morning we wander through
the Spice Bazaar before
enjoying a cruise down the
Bosphorus with all its
splendours. After disembarking,
we head to the 4000 shops at the
famous Grand Bazaar for
the ultimate shopping
experience. We continue on to
the magnificent Dolmabahce
Palace, home of many
19th-century sultans to complete
the day. (B,D)
DAY 4
İSTANBUL/ÇANAKKALE
After breakfast we depart for
the Gallipoli Peninsula.
We visit Kabatepe War Museum,
Brighton Beach, Anzac
Cove, Lone Pine
Australian Memorial Cemetery
and Chunuk Bair, the New
Zealand Memorial and cemetery.
We explore The Nek and
the original war tunnels and
trenches at Johnston Jolly,
accompanied by a step-by-step
recount of the Gallipoli war by
our professional guide.
Afterwards we check-in to our
hotel for dinner and
overnight. (B,D)
DAY 5
ÇANAKKALE/BERGAMA/KUŞADASI
Today our first stop is Homer’s
Troy, where we see the
ruins of nine cities built on
top of each other and the famous
Trojan Horse. Next, we stop at
the ancient kingdom of
Pergamon, where we visit the
Acropolis and the Temple of
Athena before viewing the Red
Courtyard and the ruins of
Asklepieon. Through olive
tree dotted countryside to our
hotel in Kuşadası. (B, D)
DAY 6
KUŞADASI/EPHESUS/PAMUKKALE
This morning we set off for the
ancient city of Ephesus
where our walking tour includes
The Great Theatre, which was
built by the Romans between 41
and 117 AD and is still used
today; Gymnasium of Vedus; the
magnificent Library of Celsius;
the Temple of Hadrian, guarded
by a head of Medusa; the
House of Virgin Mary; and
the Basilica of St
John. A late afternoon drive
brings us to our hotel in
Pamukkale where we have time
to enjoy the thermal pools. (B,D)
DAY 7
PAMUKKALE
/ FETHİYE VIA APHRODISIAS
This morning we explore the
amazing white terraces of
Pamukkale (cotton castle)
and the ancient Roman spa city
of Hierapolis. We
commence our journey down off
the plateau via the ruins of
Aphrodisias before reaching
the Mediterranean coastal town
of Fethiye for dinner and
overnight. (B.D)
DAY 8
FETHİYE
Today we explore Kayaköy,
an abandoned Greek settlement
formerly known as Levissi and
founded early 14th century over
antique Karmylassos. The 3,500
abandoned houses blanketing the
slopes date to the 19th century
and are an awe inspiring sight.
After lunch, a forest drive
takes us to the beautiful
Gemiler beach, surrounded by
pine and olive trees. From here
we go to St Nicholas Island
with its ruins of a Byzantine
monastery - St Nicholas was once
resident. A swimming opportunity
among the submerged ruins before
returning to the hotel for
dinner and overnight. (B.D)
DAY 9
FETHİYE /
ANTALYA VIA KALKAN/KAŞ
Our first stop today is a carpet
weaving village before the
magnificent Saklikent Gorge,
Asia’s largest. Our journey to
Antalya takes along the stunning
Mediterranean coast via the once
fishing villages of Kalkan and
Kaş, and Demre - the death place
of St Nicholas. Visit the
Basilica of Saint Nicholas, home
of the 4th- Century bishop.
Overnight and dinner at hotel,
Antalya. (B.D)
DAY 10
ANTALYA/KONYA
This morning we visit the
Antalya museum and
Kurşunlu waterfall before
driving to Aspendos, and
see what is considered the best
preserved Roman ampitheatre
anywhere. A drive through
stunning mountains takes us to
Konya for dinner and overnight.
(B.D)
DAY 11
KONYA/CAPPADOCIA
Early breakfast at the hotel
before visiting Mevlana
Museum. The Mevlevi order of
Whirling Dervishes is a mystic
group whose members are
followers of Mevlana Celaleddin
Rumi. After lunch, proceed by
coach for the start of our tour
through Anatolia to
Cappadocia, the fairy
chimney wonderland. En route we
visit the Sultanhanı
Caravansaray, a medieval
hotel. Dinner and overnight,
Cappadocia. (B.D)
DAY 12
CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we
will explore this spectacular
landscape incorporating
Göreme’s Open Air Museum
with its cave churches and
abundance of frescoes, the
pottery town of Avanos
and the amazing underground city
of Kaymaklı.
Tonight a Turkish Folk Show with
dinner. (B.D)
DAY 13
CAPPADOCIA/ANKARA
Early breakfast at the hotel.
Depart to Ankara, the
administrative capital of
Turkey. Orientation tour of
Ankara and a visit to
Anıtkabir, Atatürk’s
mausoleum. The Museum of
Anatolian Civilizations with
its rich collection of artefacts
dating back as far as the Stone
Age tops off another great day
of history. Dinner & overnight
at our hotel, Ankara. (B.D)
DAY 14
ANKARA/BURSA/İSTANBUL
We visit Gordian, where
Alexander the Great cut the
Famous Gordian knot, on our way
to Bursa, home to modern Turkish
culture. Once there we see the
breathtaking Green Mosque and
take time out for some shopping
at the Silk Bazaar. The final
leg of our tour brings us back
to our starting point – İstanbul.
Take in some of the sights as we
drive to our hotel. Tonight we
meet for an enjoyable farewell
diner. (B,D)
DAY 15
DEPART
Transfer to airport after
breakfast. (B)
Tour Notes:
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Please bring : raincoat,
sturdy walking shoes, small
day pack, warm clothes,
swimming gear incl. beach
towel.
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All drinks are extra.
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Board status as per itinery.
(B,L,D) at end of each day
of tour refers to type
of catering included
in price.
Ie
: B – Breakfast
L – Lunch
D - Dinner
PRICE
INCLUDES:
·
All accommodation at 4 Star
Hotels.
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All transport.
·
Meals as per itinery, 3 course
dinners (drinks extra).
·
Airport transfers.
·
Representative service.
·
Professional guide.
·
All entrance fees for sites per
itinery.
DEPARTURE DATES AND
PRICES
6th April
2007 £720
8th October 2007 £720
Twin Share basis
Single Supplement £150
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