Day1.
FRIDAY ISTANBUL
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| Istanbul
Ortakoy |
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Meet
and greety on arrival at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Then transfer
to your selected hotel with English speaking representative's
assistance to start your second escorted tour. Overnight in Istanbul.
(D)
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| Blue
Mosque |
Day2.
SATURDAY ISTANBUL - ANKARA
Full day city sightseeing: visits to the Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia,
the Hippodrome, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, Blue Mosque,
and the Grand Bazaar with lunch. Late afternoon transfer to Ataturk
Airport for filght Ankara. Meeting on arrival and transfer to
hotel for dinner and overnight. Overnight in Ankara (B-L-D)
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| Museum
of Anatolian Civilizations |
Day3.
SUNDAY ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA
Morning visits to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and the
Mauseloum of Ataturk in Ankara. After lunch, drive to Cappadocia
through the countryside visiting Agzikarahan Caravanserai en route
and the natural citadel of Uchisar. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
(B-L-D)
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| Cappadocia
Love Valley |
Day4.
MONDAY CAPPADOCIA
Full day excursion in Cappadocia, including the Valleys of Goreme
and Zelve, the subterranean city of Kaymakli (or Derinkuyu), and
Avanos Village famous for pottery and carpet making. Late afternoon
return to hotel for dinner and overnight. (B-L-D)
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| Whirling
Dervishes |
Day5.
TUESDAY CAPPADOCIA - PAMUKKALE
Early departure is required today for a long day's drive. See
the 13th century Sultanhan Caravanserai of the Seljuks' on the
way to Konya. Visit the Mauseloum of Mevlana, founder of the Whirling
Dervishes Order, then proceed to Karatay Theological School. Lunch
by the picturesque Egirdir Lake. Late afternoon check-in at hotel
in Pamukkale (B-L-D)
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| Pamukkale
Afrodisias |
Day6.
WEDNESDAY PAMUKKALE - KUSADASI
Morning visit to the ancient city of Hierapolis, including the
magnificently preserved Necroplolis, and the incredible natural
phenomenon of Pamukkale - a hillside of white pools and travertines
caused by centuries of calcium deposits. Drive to Kusadasi via
Aphrodisias : the ancient city dedicated to Goddess of Love, Aphrodite.
Lunch en route. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi (B-L-D)
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| Selcuk
St. John Basilica |
Day7.
THURSDAY KUSADASI - IZMIR
Drive to the magnificent ruined Roman city of Ephesus, followed
by visits to the House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St.
John, and Seljuk Archaeological Museum. Proceed to Izmir for dinner
and overnight. (B-L-D)
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| Pergamum
Asklepion |
Day8.
FRIDAY IZMIR - CANAKKALE
Early departure to ancient Pergamum, visit its Acropolis and Asklepeion.
Lunch in town, then continue to Troy. Explore the ancient city
with nine habitation levels covering a period of 3000 years. Overnight
in Canakkale. (B-L-D)
Day9.
SATURDAY CANAKKALE - ISTANBUL
Cross the Dardenelles by ferry and visit Anzac Bay and the memorials
of Gallipoli on the way to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. (B-L-D)
Day10.
SUNDAY ISTANBUL - DEPARTURE
Transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for your departure flight (B)
WHAT
IS INCLUDED
Two
nights with your choice of accommodation in Istanbul.
Seven nights of selected accommodation at first class hotels outside
Istanbul.
Eight night coach tour of Turkey on air-conditioned motorcoach with
professional English speaking tour guide.
Full day city sightseeing in Istanbul including lunch.
Istanbul - Ankara, one way domestic flight with Turkish Airlines.
Full Board meals daily (except for days 1 & 10).
All sightseeing and entrance fees.
All roudtrip airport transfers.
