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Day 1
Arrive Istanbul |
You are met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, we enjoy
a Welcome Drink and meet our travelling companions.
Hotel: Barcelo Topkapi Eresin
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Day 2 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
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Day 3 Canakkale -
Troy - Izmir (Smyrna) |
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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: Crowne Plaza
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Day 4 Izmar -
Ephesus - Virgin Mary's House - Pampukkale |
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: Lycus River
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Day 5 Pampukkale -
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 Old Town.(Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Dedeman
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Day 6
Antalya - Perge and Aspendos Excursion |
We
visit the Antalya Archaeological Museum. Then to the Roman
cities of Perge and Aspendos where we see the best preserved
Roman theatre in the world. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
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Day 7
Antalya - Konya |
See the
'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: Ozkaymak
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Day 8 Konya
- Cappadocia (2 nights) |
Journey
to Biblical Cappadocia, then we visit the underground city
of Kaymakli and see the cone of Uchisar. Dinner is at our
hotel. (Buffet breakfast / dinner)
Hotel: Dedeman
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Day 9
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)
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Day 10
Cappadocia - Ankara |
We
visit the 13th century Seljuk caravansary of Agzikarahan. At
Ankara enjoy a guided sightseeing tour which includes the
mausoleum of Ataturk. Dinner is at our hotel. (Buffet
breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Radisson SAS / Dedeman
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Day 11
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: Kervansaray Termal
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Day 12
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 (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Barcelo Topkapi Eresin
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Day 13
Istanbul sightseeing |
First a
guided tour of Istanbul, the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia
and the Blue Mosque. Later enjoy a traditional Farewell
Dinner with music.(Buffet breakfast/ Farewell Dinner)
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Day 14
Depart Istanbul |
We
transfer you to the airport for your return flight to
America. (Buffet breakfast)
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