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14 Days Best Of Turkey
Brochure Type : Winter 2010/11
Tour code: TBOT
• Itinerary   |   • Dates & Rates   |   • What's Included    |   • Booking Conditions
 
Itinerary :
 
  • Day 1 - Arrive Istanbul
    You are met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, we attend a Welcome Briefing with our Tour Director and meet our travelling companions.
    Hotel: Dedeman Istanbul
  • 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
  • Day 3 - 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: Crowne Plaza Izmir
     
  • Day 4 - 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 the Virgin Mary's stone cottage, to Pamukkale. Dinner is at our hotel. ( Buffet Breakfast / Dinner ) Hotel: Pam Thermal Hotel

  • Day 5 - 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 6 - Antalya - Perge and Aspendos Excursion
         We visit the impressive Antalya Archaelogical 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 7 - Antalya - Konya
    This morning we drive inland and we enjoy a 'Be My Guest' lunch in a 100 year old Ottoman style house hosted by a local family. Then we see the extraordinary Mevlana Museum of the Whirling Dervishes at the former convent in Konya, once the centre for the mystic sect. Here we also see the final resting place of Mevlana, the founder of this unique movement. Then we continue to the Karatay Koran School. ( Buffet Breakfast / 'Be My Guest' Lunch / Dinner )
    Hotel: Rixos
     
  • Day 8 - Konya - Cappadocia ( 2 nights )
    Today, after a short drive, our first visit is to the very well preserved Sultanhan Caravansary. We journey on to biblical Cappadocia, then we visit the underground city of Sarhatli and see the cone of Uchisar. Dinner is at our hotel tonight. ( Buffet Breakfast / Dinner )
    Hotel: Dedeman Cappadocia
     
  • 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 on to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
    ( Buffet Breakfast / Dinner )
     
  • Day 10 - Cappadocia - Ankara
    This morning we drive westwards from Cappadocia to the Turkish capital city, Ankara. Here we enjoy a guided sightseeing tour which includes the mausoleum of Ataturk. Dinner is at our hotel tonight. ( Buffet Breakfast / Dinner ) Hotel: Dedeman Ankara

  • 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: Thermal Kervansaray
     
  • 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, 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 13 - Istanbul Sightseeing
    This morning we enjoy a guided sightseeing tour which includes a visit to Topkapi Palace, the museum of Hagia Sophia and the wondrous Blue Mosque. Later we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and travelling companions. ( Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner )

  • Day 14 - Depart Istanbul
    Time to bid farewell to Turkey and your Tour Director as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. ( Buffet Breakfast )

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Dates & Rates  

14 Days From US$1385
Starts Istanbul Ends Istanbul

Twin Share

 Starts Istanbul Ends Istanbul

Twin Share
Fri 05 Nov 10 Thu  18 Nov 10 US$1385 Fri  31 Dec 10 Thu 13 Jan 11 US$1525
Fri 12 Nov 10 Thu  25 Nov 10 US$1385
2011
Fri 19 Nov 10 Thu  02 Dec 10 US$1385 Fri  18 Mar 11 Thu 31 Mar 11 US$1425
Fri 26 Nov 10 Thu  09 Dec 10 US$1385 Fri  25 Mar 11 Thu 07 Apr 11 US$1425
Fri  24 Dec 10 Thu 06 Jan 11
US$1499
      
Single room supplement : US$495
Triple room reduction US$25
2nd Tour Discount SAVE up to US$76 p.p. Young Traveller Discount US$150
All prices are per person, twin share.
Free airport transfers:
Transfers will be provided for passengers who have advised Trafalgar of their flight details.
Important note:
For Trafalgar's other great savings, extra night accommodation and air details, please refer to Great Saving pages. 
Please note: According to popular demand, some extra departures may operate in reverse.
Please note: Depending on the availablity of Sarhatli, we may visit one of the other underground cities instead.
New Year's Eve Highlights:
Tour departure 24 December will celebrate New Year's Eve in Cappadocia and tour departure 31 December will celebrate New Year's Eve in Istanbul in true Turkish style. Chri
 

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What's Included :
  • Sightseeing Highlights
    • Gallipoli See Anzac Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery.
    • Troy Visit the ruins of the ancient city. See the Wooden Horse.
    • Pergamon Visit the Acropolis and Altar of Zeus.
    • 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 Archaelogical 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 Sarhatli, and an excursion to Urgup and Goreme. Visit the Goreme Open-Air Museum and pottery making in Avanos.
    • Ankara Sightseeing includes views of Ankara Castle, a 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 Grand Mosque.
    • Istanbul Sightseeing includes visits to the Topkapi Palace and its treasury section, Museum of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

  • Dinning Highlights
    • 13 buffet breakfasts.
    • 10 three-course or open-buffet dinners.
    • 'Be My Guest' lunch in an Ottoman style house.
    • Farewell Dinner on your final night in Istanbul.
       
  • 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 included.

    • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
    • Cruise to the Isle of Capri.
    • Escorted by one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
    • Ferry crossings from Eceabat to Canakkale and Yalova to Istanbul.
    • A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map.
    • Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 14, conditions apply.
 
 
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