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Introduction
Best of Turkey
Wonders
of Turkey
Fascinating Turkey
Anatolian Crossroads
Ancient Aegean
The Turquoise Coast
Grand Tour Turkey
Cradle of
Civilizations
Turkish
Delight
Gateway to Mesopotamia
Kusadasi
& Izmir Shore Trips
The Black Sea
The Odyssey
/ Turkey & Greece
Turkey, Jordan & Egypt
Istanbul to Damascus Tailor
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Grand Tour
Turkey
Day 1 Istanbul Upon clearing customs & immigration, you will be greeted by a company representative & driven to your hotel. After hotel check-in (time allowing) you may join an orientation walk in the surrounding neighbourhoods of your hotel. Day 2 Istanbul Your second day will be filled with sightseeing in Istanbul, beginning with a visit to the Hippodrome, then onto the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi, the Fountain of Wilhelm II & the Colossus. Your tour continues with a visit to St. Sophia & the Blue Mosque. Before lunch you will visit Istanbul’s bustling Grand Bazaar, after which you will proceed on to Topkapi Palace & conclude today with a visit to the Rustem Pasha Mosque. Day 3 Istanbul The morning begins with a visit to the Egyptian Market (Spice Bazaar), after which you will board the ferry at Eminonu Harbour. The Bosphorus ferry will take you from the European to Asian shores of Istanbul city. From there you will travel over the Intercontinental Bosphorus Bridge & along to Camlica Hill, the highest hill in Asiatic Istanbul where you will enjoy breathtaking views of two shores. You will return to Europe with a stop at Dolmabahce Palace. Day 4 Gallipoli Check out early this morning & begin your travel to Eceabat. On arrival you will break for lunch before visiting the Gallipoli Battlefields & Memorials Tour. The guide will escort you to the Kabatepe Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly (Turkish & Allied trenches & tunnels), The Nek & Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. After sightseeing you will take the car ferry to Canakkale & then be transferred to your hotel. The evening is yours to do with as you please, or for those who wish, there is a screening of the 4 Corners Documentary ‘Fatal Shore’ & the "Gallipoli" movie starring Mel Gibson. Day 5 Troy - Pergamum Today you will travel to Troy, a city which has existed for over 4000 years, famous for the Trojan War’s that occurred during the sixth & seventh centuries. One of the most famous & oldest works of literature, Homers' 'Iliad' was believed to have take place in Troy. You will then travel to Pergamum to visit the Acropolis, an impressive structure that houses the Temple of Trajan, the Heroon Shrine, the Sanctuary of Athena & the Altar of Zeus. From here your tour will stop at the Theatre & the Library of Pergamum, whose collection came second only to that of Egypt's Alexandria. Day 6 Ephesus Your destination for today is the Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the best preserved Greco-Roman Cities in the world. After a relaxing lunch, your tour will depart for the House of Virgin Mary, where she is said to have spent the last of her days. The tour also includes a visit to the remains of Artemis Temple & with time permitting, a visit to the old Greek Village of Sirince. Day 7 Aphrodisias & Pamukkale - to Fethiye After check-out you will begin you journey to Aphrodisias, where numerous explorations have yielded important discoveries, including an unprecedented array of well-preserved buildings & splendid sculptures from the Greco-Roman period. From here you will continue the day with visit to Pamukkale, the home of the hot springs known as "cotton castles". At the end of the tour the guide will transfer you to Denizli Central Bus Station for the drive to Marmaris with local intercity bus. On your arrival to Fethiye Central Bus Station, you will be meet for the transfer your hotel. Day 8 Fethiye Breakfast & remainder of day at leisure to swim, catch some sun, relax by the pool or head into town for some great cafe's, bars & shopping. Day 9 Fethiye to Antalya Breakfast, check-out & transfer to Fethiye Central Bus Station for the drive to Antalya with local intercity midi bus. On your arrival to Antalya Central Bus Station, you will be met for the transfer to your hotel in Antalya. Rest of the day will be at leisure. Day 10 Antalya The tour today begins with a visit to Perge, an important city of ancient Pamphylian, Perge was originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC. St. Paul preached some of his first sermons here. You will then proceed to Aspendos one of the best preserved theatres in the world with seating for 15,000. Nearby stand the remains of a basilica, agora & one of the largest aqueducts in Anatolia. It is commonly believed that Aspendos was founded by colonist from Argos. Your evening will be free to discover the treasures of Antalya. Day 11 Antalya to Konya After check-out from your hotel you will be transferred to the Antalya Central Bus Station, to board the intercity day coach to Konya. Upon arrival, you will be greeted & transferred to your hotel in Konya. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure to explore Konya, the capital of the Seljuk Turks in the 13th century & home of the Mevlana Museum is also known for its theological school of whirling dervishes. Day 12 Konya to Cappadocia Free time in Konya before you are transferred to Cappadocia with intercity coach. Upon arrival in Cappadocia, you will be met & transferred to your hotel, leaving the remainder of day at your disposal. This evening will offer you the unique opportunity to sleep in a traditional Cappadocia cave hotel. Day 13 Cappadocia Your journey today begins with a visit to Devrent Valley & then to Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world famous fairy chimneys. After lunch in Avanos your tour continues on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches & monasteries. Next stop, the panoramic views of Esentepe & on to the natural rock citadel of Uchisar. Return to hotels. Day 14 Cappadocia Another full day touring begins with a visit to the famous Derinkuyu Underground City, eight floors at a depth of approximately 85m. Afterwards your tour will take a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley stopping in Belisirma for lunch & on to Selime for a panoramic view of the Ihlara Canyon. During the tour there will have a stop at the Agzikarahan Caravanserai. Day 15 Cappadocia to Safranbolu Upon check-out you will be transferred to Cappadocia central bus station to board the intercity day coach to Safranbolu via Ankara. On arrival in Safranbolu, you will be greeted & transferred to your hotel with your evening free to discover the Old & New Towns of Safranbolu, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994. Day 16 Safranbolu Today is at your disposal to further explore Safranbolu. The Old Town preserves many old buildings, with over 1000 registered historical artifacts as well as a large number of ancient settlements, rock tombs & historical bridges. The Old Town is situated in a deep ravine in a fairly dry area in the rain shadow of the mountains. The town derives its name from saffron, since Safranbolu was a trading place & a center for growing saffron. Day 17 Safranbolu to Istanbul Check-out from your hotel where you will be met & transferred to Safranbolu central bus station. From here you will board the intercity day coach to Istanbul (5hrs). On arrival in Istanbul, you will transferred to your hotel with the remainder of the evening to explore the only city in the world that overlaps both the Asian & European continents, Istanbul. Day 18 Istanbul After check-out from your hotel, we will arrange your transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your return or onward flight |
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