Day 1:
Home City - Istanbul
Depart from the Home City to Istanbul, - the largest city of Turkey.
Day 2 : Istanbul - Free at Leisure (D)
Upon arrival in Istanbul, meet with a friendly 'Merhaba' (hello) Hosh Geldinez (kindly Welcome), transfer to hotel and stay overnight.
Hotel: Holiday Inn North Point Hotel or Similar
Day 3: Istanbul - Blue Mosque - St. Sophia Cathedral - Dardanelles - Gallipoi - Canakkale (B/L/D)
Our sightseeing tour starts from the old IstanbulĄ¯s main attraction Blue Mosque with its beautiful tiles famed interior. St. Sophia was at one time a Cathedral and a mosque, and now a magnificent museum unquestionably one of the buildings of all time. Then we drive south to Gallipoli Peninsula, sail across the Dardanelles Straits by ferry and continue to explore the seaside town of Canakkale.
Hotel: Kolin Hotel or Similar
Day 4: Canakkale - Troy - Ayvalik - Pergamon - Kusadasi (B/L/D)
Today we explore the legendary city of Troy and see an enormous reconstruction of the famous Trojan wooden horse. Later we motor to Pergamon with its impressive ruins from the days of Alexander the Great. Here we see the Sacred Way and Acropolis, as well as the remains of the world-renowned ancient library. Afterwards we drive to the pretty port of Kusadasi by the Aegean Sea.
Hotel: Richmond Ephesus Hotel or Similar
Day 5: Kusadasi - Ephesus - Leather Center - Candy Shop - Pamukkale - Termal Spa (B/L/D)
We start with a visit to the best Turkish local leather workshop with a private fashion show. Ephesus is one of the world's finest archeological sites. We visit the best preserved Roman city along the Mediterranean, including the colonnaded Arcadian Way, Library of Celsus and Amphitheatre. To know more about the Turkish culture, we visit the candy shop which is a vital part of local life. Then we drive to Pamukkale, famous for its Cotton Castle. On arrival we visit the ruins of ancient Hierapolis and the fairyland terraces. Rest of the day is yours at leisure to enjoy warm thermal pools at hotel.
Hotel: SPA Colossea Hotel or Similar
Day 6: Pamukkale - (via) Konya - Caravanserai - Blue Lake - Cappadocia (B/L/D)
This morning we head to Cappadocia via Konya. We visit the Caravanserai on the Silk Road dated back to 13th century. After the Blue Lake, we are off to Cappadocia, visit a landscape of unusual rock formations called fairy chimneys.
Hotel: Dedeman Hotel or Similar
Day 7: Cappadocia - Fairy Chimmey - Pottery Factory (B/L/D)
We enjoy an excursion to Goreme, a unique region of volcanic landscape and rock-hewn churches decorated with ancient wall paintings. We continue to the Zelve Valley where scenery is dotted with churches, caves and troglodyte dwellings. Then visit pottery and ceramics workshop with pottery art demonstration.
Hotel: Dedeman Hotel or Similar
Day 8: Cappadocia - Carpet Village - Goreme - underground City - Ankara - Carpet Village (B/L/D)
Today we visit the underground city of Cappadocia and carpet workshop. Our journey continues to Ankara, capital of Turkish Republic.
Hotel: Esenboga Airport Hotel or Similar
Day 9: Ankara - Topkapi Palace - Grand Bazaar - Kervansary Night Club (B/L/D)
This morning we drive back to Istanbul and visit the fabulous Topkapi Palace. The private palaces of the Sultans has been transformed into a glorious museum where the treasures of the monarchs are displayed. Then we are off to the famous Grand Bazaar where with more than 4000 shops, cafes and tea houses. Dinner at Kervansaray Restaurant and watch the best belly dancers of the world.
Hotel: Holiday Inn North Point Hotel or Similar
Day 10: Istanbul - Home City (B)
Transfer to airport for homeward flight is arranged after breakfast.
NOV 2008 - MAR 2009
Depart from the Home City to Istanbul, - the largest city of Turkey.
Day 2 : Istanbul - Free at Leisure (D)
Upon arrival in Istanbul, meet with a friendly 'Merhaba' (hello) Hosh Geldinez (kindly Welcome), transfer to hotel and stay overnight.
Hotel: Holiday Inn North Point Hotel or Similar
Day 3: Istanbul - Blue Mosque - St. Sophia Cathedral - Dardanelles - Gallipoi - Canakkale (B/L/D)
Our sightseeing tour starts from the old IstanbulĄ¯s main attraction Blue Mosque with its beautiful tiles famed interior. St. Sophia was at one time a Cathedral and a mosque, and now a magnificent museum unquestionably one of the buildings of all time. Then we drive south to Gallipoli Peninsula, sail across the Dardanelles Straits by ferry and continue to explore the seaside town of Canakkale.
Hotel: Kolin Hotel or Similar
Day 4: Canakkale - Troy - Ayvalik - Pergamon - Kusadasi (B/L/D)
Today we explore the legendary city of Troy and see an enormous reconstruction of the famous Trojan wooden horse. Later we motor to Pergamon with its impressive ruins from the days of Alexander the Great. Here we see the Sacred Way and Acropolis, as well as the remains of the world-renowned ancient library. Afterwards we drive to the pretty port of Kusadasi by the Aegean Sea.
Hotel: Richmond Ephesus Hotel or Similar
Day 5: Kusadasi - Ephesus - Leather Center - Candy Shop - Pamukkale - Termal Spa (B/L/D)
We start with a visit to the best Turkish local leather workshop with a private fashion show. Ephesus is one of the world's finest archeological sites. We visit the best preserved Roman city along the Mediterranean, including the colonnaded Arcadian Way, Library of Celsus and Amphitheatre. To know more about the Turkish culture, we visit the candy shop which is a vital part of local life. Then we drive to Pamukkale, famous for its Cotton Castle. On arrival we visit the ruins of ancient Hierapolis and the fairyland terraces. Rest of the day is yours at leisure to enjoy warm thermal pools at hotel.
Hotel: SPA Colossea Hotel or Similar
Day 6: Pamukkale - (via) Konya - Caravanserai - Blue Lake - Cappadocia (B/L/D)
This morning we head to Cappadocia via Konya. We visit the Caravanserai on the Silk Road dated back to 13th century. After the Blue Lake, we are off to Cappadocia, visit a landscape of unusual rock formations called fairy chimneys.
Hotel: Dedeman Hotel or Similar
Day 7: Cappadocia - Fairy Chimmey - Pottery Factory (B/L/D)
We enjoy an excursion to Goreme, a unique region of volcanic landscape and rock-hewn churches decorated with ancient wall paintings. We continue to the Zelve Valley where scenery is dotted with churches, caves and troglodyte dwellings. Then visit pottery and ceramics workshop with pottery art demonstration.
Hotel: Dedeman Hotel or Similar
Day 8: Cappadocia - Carpet Village - Goreme - underground City - Ankara - Carpet Village (B/L/D)
Today we visit the underground city of Cappadocia and carpet workshop. Our journey continues to Ankara, capital of Turkish Republic.
Hotel: Esenboga Airport Hotel or Similar
Day 9: Ankara - Topkapi Palace - Grand Bazaar - Kervansary Night Club (B/L/D)
This morning we drive back to Istanbul and visit the fabulous Topkapi Palace. The private palaces of the Sultans has been transformed into a glorious museum where the treasures of the monarchs are displayed. Then we are off to the famous Grand Bazaar where with more than 4000 shops, cafes and tea houses. Dinner at Kervansaray Restaurant and watch the best belly dancers of the world.
Hotel: Holiday Inn North Point Hotel or Similar
Day 10: Istanbul - Home City (B)
Transfer to airport for homeward flight is arranged after breakfast.
NOV 2008 - MAR 2009
| Package | Departure Date | New York / Boston | Philadelphia / D.C | Chicago / Atlanta | Orlando / Miami | Single Supp | Tax |
|
EET9 |
12/4 | 2049 | 2099 | 2199 | 2249 | 300 | 420 up |
| 12/18,25 | 2249 | 2299 | 2399 | 2449 | |||
| 1/8, 25 | 2049 | 2099 | 2199 | 2249 | |||
| 1/22 | 2249 | 2299 | 2399 | 2449 | |||
| 2/5,19,26, 3/5,20,27 | 2049 | 2099 | 2199 | 2249 |
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- Child 85% of adult fare and have to share room without extra bed.
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