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Off the Beaten Track Turkey |
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Day 01 : Arrival in Istanbul Upon arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will be met by our staff & accompanied during the transfer to your hotel. You have the afternoon & evening free to relax &/or check out the city. At a convenient time, your travel consultant will visit you at your hotel lobby to answer any questions you may have & to go through the itinerary in person. Welcome to Turkey. Day 02 : Istanbul Pick up from your hotel lobby, with a small group we head to explore the bustling Egyptian Spice Market of 17th century origin. Next we take a ferry up Istanbul's winding Bosphorus strait. You will see, Ottoman summer mansions & the beautiful Ortakoy mosque, the defensive Rumeli Fortress, all alongside passing fishing boats, yachts, huge cargo ships & tankers. After a lunch break back on shore, we will visit Dolmabahce Palace before returning back to our hotels for overnight stay. Day 03 : Istanbul Free day at leisure. Day 04 : Istanbul / Assos Free day in Istanbul, noon check out & transfer to intercity bus station to board a coach to Assos (located in the village of Behramkale in Canakkale). Transfer to your hotel upon arrival. Overnight in Assos (Behramkale). Day 05 : Assos Free day at leisure. Assos was founded in 700 B.C. & is a tranquil Aegean Coast seaside retreat that falls among the ancient ruins. The hill at the top of Assos offers a spectacular view of the Aegean Sea as well as the nearby Greek Island Lesvos. On the ancient city’s extension down to the coast there is a small modern settlement today, made up of restaurants, hotels & houses. Take a stroll along the ancient way that rises from the port to the temple area. Or simply enjoy the fine food (especially fresh seafood) & wine down at the town harbour. Day 06 : Assos Free day at leisure, walking around this charming village one will observe the Greek heritage & Turkish village life has blended in perfect harmony. Assos, has hosted a number of civilizations in its millennia old history, most notably that of the ancient Greeks. Socrates & Plato are said to have lived & taught here where Aristotle also founded his School of Philosophy. Overnight in Assos. Day 07 : Assos / Pergamum / Kusadasi Noon check out from hotel to join a small group tour to Pergamum, where different healing methods like therapy with music & sound of water were first used. Visit Asclepion, ancient medical center built in the name of Aesculapis, 'God of Medicine'. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch continue to Pergamum Acropolis. Visit Athena & Trojan Temples, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Dionysos, Gymnasium of Youth, Odeon, Library, Agora, Great Theatre & Roman Bath. Kusadasi overnight stay. Day 08 : Kusadasi Free day at leisure. Optional: Ephesus tour. Overnight Kusadasi. Day 09 : Kusadasi to Izmir / Flight to Istanbul Transfer to Izmir Airport for afternoon Istanbul flight. Transfer to your hotel upon arrival. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 10 : Istanbul Departure Breakfast at hotel, check-out & depending on your flight time, transfer to Istanbul Ataturk International Airport for homebound flight. |
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The Turquoise Coast |
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Divanyolu Caddesi No:34 Sultanahmet - Istanbul /
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