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Glories of Turkey |
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Bridging the west with the east, Turkey has been a center for merchants, travelers, and empires from the very beginning of civilization. From the Hittites, to the Greek, to the Persians to the Romans to the Arabs, so many cultures have added to the splendour of Turkey. Our 14-days tour will take you through the beautiful mosques of Konya, the ruins of Perge, the markets of Istanbul, so that you can experience for yourself the Glories of Turkey. |
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| Tour Code: |
KEY |
| Tour Style: |
(Small Group Tour) |
| Starts on: |
Istanbul (Thu) |
| Ends On: |
Istanbul (Wed) |
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Istanbul - Canakkale - Kusadasi - Pamukkale - Antalya - Konya - Cappadocia - Ankara - Bursa - Istanbul. |
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Starting At USD 1,245* Only. |
| Dates: |
Check Dates below. |
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No. of Nights |
Hotels |
| Istanbul |
02 Nights |
Conrad Hotel |
| Canakkale |
01 Night |
Kolin Hotel |
| Kusadasi |
02 Nights |
Charisma Hotel |
| Pamukkale |
01 Night |
Pam Hotel |
| Antalya |
02 Nights |
Sheraton Voyager |
| Konya |
01 Night |
Rixos Hotel (former Hilton) |
| Cappadocia |
02 Nights |
Dedeman Hotel |
| Ankara |
01 Night |
Crowne Plaza |
| Istanbul |
01 Night |
Conrad Hotel |
| Please note: (If the above mentioned hotels are not available we will provide similar alternate). |
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Accommodation |
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Meals are indicated on itineraries by (B) breakfast, (L) lunch, (D) dinner. |
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Licensed guides throughout the land tours within Turkey. |
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Private air-condition transportation. |
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Luggage handling. |
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Local taxes and service charges. |
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Arrival and departure transfers at the beginning and on the last day of tour. |
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| Tour Package Does Not Include: |
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Items of a personal nature |
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Optional tours |
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Customary tips to guide and drivers. |
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Travel Insurance |
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Items not mentioned as being included |
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Port taxes on Cruise. |
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| Day 01: |
Thu -ISTANBUL. |
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Arrival and transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing. |
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| Day 02: |
Fri -ISTANBUL. |
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Full day tour to include: Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the Grand Bazaar.
Optional: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment. (B) |
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Sat -GALLIPOLI - DARDANELLES - CANAKKALE. |
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Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove and Lone pine cemetery then across the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight. (B, D) |
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Sun -TROY - PERGAMUM - KUSADASI. |
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Visit Troy with its famous wooden horse, tour Pergamum and continue on to Kusadasi for overnight. (B, D) |
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Mon-EPHESUS & ST. MARY'S HOUSE - KUSADASI. |
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This morning tour ancient Ephesus accompanied by your guide walk through the Magnesian Gate, the entrance to the ancient city of Ephesus. Your guided walking tour will take you through one of the most magnificent excavations in the world. See the Odeon (concert hall), the Fountain of Trajan, the steam-heated Baths of Scolastika, the Temple of Hadrian and the Latrians, the Library of Celsus and The Great Theatre, the largest one in antiquity with a capacity of 24,000 seats where St. Paul preached. Walk along the Arcadian Way, where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. Afterwards visit the humble chapel on the site of the little house where the Virgin Mary is believed to have spent her last days. Despite the many controversies, the Christian World still favours this belief and the site has been officially sanctioned by the Vatican for pilgrimage. Afternoon Optional: tour of Sardis or Sirince. (B, D). |
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Tue -KUSADASI - PAMUKKALE. |
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Drive through fertile valleys of Pamukkale (with white limes cascades), visit Hierapolis and enjoy the thermal pools at our hotel. (B, D) |
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Wed-PAMUKKALE - PERGE - ANTALYA. |
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Morning drive to Antalya, arrival at mid-noon, pay a visit to the ancient city of Perge, a relax afternoon by the Mediterranean coast. (B, D) |
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Thu-Antalya - Optional tour: PHASELIS OR YACHT CRUISE. |
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Today is a free day with a choice of optional tours to Phaselis, a coastal ancient city or enjoy a relaxing cruise on a yacht along the turquoise coast of the Mediterranean. (B, D) |
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Fri -ANTALYA - ASPENDOS - KONYA. |
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After breakfast depart for Konya en route visit the famous theatre in Aspendos. In Konya visit Mevlana Mausoleum and Karatay Koran School and then continue on to Cappadocia for overnight. Tonight Optional: Whirling Dervishes performance in a 13th century Caravan inn (B, D) |
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Sat-KONYA - CAPPADOCIA. |
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Morning departure for Cappadocia the land of Fairy Chimneys, on the way visit 13th century Agzikarahan caravanserai. In Cappadocia we pay a visit a regional carpet production center. Enjoy dinner in a local restaurant and overnight in Cappadocia. (B, D) |
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Sun-CAPPADOCIA. |
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Early Morning Optional: Balloon Tour. Experience of floating through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves with the sunrise of Cappadocia.
After breakfast, visit Goreme, Avanos, Pasabagi, Red Valley, and have a brief regional pottery workshop in a cave. (B, D) |
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Mon-CAPPADOCIA - ANKARA. |
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This morning depart for Ankara. On arrival this afternoon enjoy a tour of Ataturk's Mausoleum and the Anatolian Civilizations Museum. (B, D) |
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Tue-ISTANBUL. |
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After breakfast drive to Istanbul. Afternoon Optional: half day Bosphorus cruise, including last minute shopping in the Spice Market. This evening we will have a farewell dinner. (B, D) |
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Wed-ISTANBUL - Return. |
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Transfer to airport. (B) |
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(END OF OUR SERVICES) |
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| Departure dates (2010) |
P/P in double |
Single Sup |
| Jan 21 |
1245 |
420 |
| Feb 18 |
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| Mar 11, 25 |
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| Apr 08, 15, 22, 29 |
1475 |
480 |
| May 06, 13, 20, 27 |
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| Jun 03, 10, 17, 24 |
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| Jul 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 |
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| Aug 05, 12, 19, 26 |
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| Sep 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 |
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| Oct 07, 14, 21, 28 |
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| Nov 04, 18 |
1295 |
440 |
| Dec 23 |
1395 |
480 |
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| Departure dates (2011) |
P/P in double |
Single Sup |
| Jan 20 |
1295 |
520 |
| Feb 17 |
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| Mar 10 ,17, 24 |
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| Apr 07, 14, 21, 28 |
1595 |
580 |
| May 05, 12, 19, 26 |
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| Jun 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 |
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| Jul 07, 14, 21, 28 |
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| Aug 04, 11, 18, 27 |
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| Sep 01, 08, 17, 22, 29 |
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| Oct 06, 13, 20, 27 |
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| Nov 03, 10, 17 |
1395 |
540 |
| Dec 22 |
1445 |
580 |
| * Prices are in USD-Based on per person on a twin sharing basis. |
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