BEST OF TURKEY
13 NIGHTS
TOUR CODE:BOT0040
(B)BREAKFAST
(D)DINNER
(L)LUNCH
This itinerary is specially designed to give our guests a full image of Turkey within an archaeological and historical framework with many visits to well and lesser-known archaeological sites. You will not only explore these sites in their fantastic natural settings, but also discover their interrelated history and their links to the roots of modern Western culture
TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 İSTANBUL
Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to hotel. Dinner on your own. Your guide will show you several restaurants in the area, or you may simply have dinner at the hotel. Overnight at the Hotel (B)
DAY 2 GALLIPOLI-TROY-CANAKKALE
Drive to Canakkale via Gallipoli. Lunch at Gallipoli, then ferry across the Dardanelles for a two–hour visit to Troy where you will see the most recent finds. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel. (B/D)
DAY 3 MOUNT IDA-PERGAMON-KUSADASI
Drive along Mount Ida, where Paris made the decision that eventually led to the Trojan War. Drive to Pergamon along the coastal road to visit the city famous for the work done by the great physician Galen. Lunch at a local restaurant in Bergama. Visit the Acropolis and the Asclepion, one of the most important medical centers of the Roman period. Continue on to Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight at the Kusadasi (B/D)
DAY 4 EPHESUS-KUSADASI
Visit Ephesus and environs. The Emperor Augustus chose Ephesus to be the capital city of Asia Minor during the Roman period. Sites include the remains of the Artemis Temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the Church of the Virgin Mary where it is believed that Mary lived the last years of her life. Visit the museum in which most of the finds from Ephesus are exhibited. Dinner in Kusadasi, overnight . (B/D)
DAY:5 APHRODISIAS-KUSADASI
Drive to Aphrodisias, the city of Aphrodite, the Mother of Aeneas from whom the Romans claimed to have descended. Top quality marble quarries made the city one of the most important sculpture centers of the entire Roman world. Dinner and overnight at the Kusadasi (B/D)
DAY 6 PRIENE-DIDYMA-BODRUM
Visit the most important cities of the classical period, the Ionian cities of Priene and Didyma. Drive to Bodrum, ancient Halicarnassus, along Bafa Lake and visit the ancient city of Euromos, which provides a brief introduction to Caria. Visit Bodrum Underwater Archaeological Museum. Dinner in Bodrum and overnight (B/D)
DAY 7 FETHIYE-XANTHOS-PATARA-KAS
Drive to Dalyan village and take a boat ride along the Dalyan River, ancient Chalbis. Drive to Fethiye, ancient Telmessos, where we will see the magnificent Lycian rock cut tombs. Continue to Xanthos, the capital city of the ancient Lycians. Another short drive takes us to Patara, the birth place of St. Nicholas and the god Apollo. The American Congress was influenced by the Lycian League that was once gathering in the bouletherion of Patara. Enjoy the sunset at the ancient harbor acropolis before continuing to Kas, a small fishing village on the Mediterranean. Dinner and overnight at Kas. (B/D)
DAY 8 KEKOVA MYRA ANTALYA
One-hour drive to the Kekova area for a boat trip around the secluded bays. See the sunken cities under the crystal clear waters. Visit Simena Castle and have lunch in a small fishing village, then drive to Myra and see the Church of St. Nicholas. Drive to Antalya, where we will spend the next three days. Dinner and overnight at the Dogan Hotel, a renovated 19th century Ottoman House well known for its Turkish character and hospitality. (B)
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DAY 9 PERGE-ASPENDOS-ANTALYA
A relaxing day at Pamphylia with a visit to Perge and then Aspendos, the best-preserved and designed theater of the Roman era. An afternoon of free time in Antalya after visiting the Antalya Museum with one of the curators. Dinner on your own, overnight (B)
DAY 11:KONYA-CAPPADOCIA
Take a long drive through the scenic Taurus Mountains with various stops and visits before arriving at Konya, the center of the Whirling Dervishes, and visit the Mevlana Museum. Drive to Cappadocia for a visit to a caravanserai, dating from the 13th century and reflecting the high quality of Seljuk art and architecture. Then enter a different planet called Cappadocia.Overnight (B/D)
DAY 12 CAPPADOCIA
Tour to Kaymaklı Underground City, one of the most interesting underground settlements in Cappadocia. Soğanlı Valley, an Open Air Museum in a wild natural setting near a typical Cappadocian village with its different style Rock-Cut churches and frescoes. Villages in the valleys, surrounded by the "table top" mountains, are spectacular. Lunch and Visit to Sahinefendi ( Sobesos )- Sobessos, newly discovered (01 May 2002) mosaic houses & Archaeological excavation site. Continue with Keslik Monastery near Cemil, that hides its frescoes behind a very thin smoke layer which we can only see by torch light. Our tour finishes with a visit to Mustafapaşa (Sinasos), an old Greek town with its spectacular old Greek houses; very fine examples of late Greek settlements and architecture. Overnight Cappadocia(B-D)
DAY 13 – CAPPADOCIA- ISTANBUL
Hot Air ballooning with sunrise (extra),
Meeting at the hotel reception at 09:30am
After breakfast, first meeting with the lunar landscape of Cappadocia: rock formations beyond belief in Devrent valley; walking in Pasabag near Zelve ; "fairy chimneys" where the voice of wind mixes with the "songs of fairies". Lunch in Avanos, centre of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC. and a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop. Afternoon, visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum and see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia in rock-cut churches with frescoes and paintings (10th to 13th century). Continue to Uchisar Rock-Castle to have a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia. Transfer to airport to take the evening flight to Istanbul and leave Cappadocia.overnight İstanbul(B-D)
DAY 14 ISTANBUL
Full day visit in Istanbul – Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Treasury and the Harem. Dinner in the fish market area, overnight (B)
DAY:15 ISTANBUL
After Breakfast,our tour concludes and we say good bye to our news friends Transfer to Airport (B )
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HIGH CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel Dedeman İstanbul www.dedeman.com 1 night
Kolin Hotel Canakkale www.kolinhotel.com 1 night
Charisma De luxe www.charismahotel.com 3 night
The Marmara Bodrum www.themarmarahotels.com 1 night
Patara Prince Hotel www.pataraprince.com 1 night
Rixox Down town Antalya www.rixos.com 2 night
Anatolian Houses Cappadocia www.anatolianhouses.com.tr 2 night
Hotel Dedeman İstanbul www.dedeman.com 2 night
FIRS CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS 4*AND 5*
Madison Hotel İstanbul www.madison.com.tr 1 night
Aşkın Art hotel Çanakkale www.askinartotel.com 1 night
Önder hotel www.onderotel.com 3 night
Royal asarlık beach Bodrum www.royalasarlikbeach.com 1 night
Diva Residence Hotel Kaş www.divakas.com 1 night
Doğan hotel Antalya www.doganhotel.com 2 night
Suhan hotel Cappadocia www.dedeman.com 2 night
Hotel Dedeman Istanbul www.dedeman.com 2 night
INCLUSIONS
Accommodations 4 star or 5 star Hotels
14 Breakfasts 9 Dinner
Transfers, sightseeing and entrance fees
All taxes service charge
Domestic fly Tickets From Nevşehir to İstanbul
Professional English speaking tour guide
Air-conditioned vip Vehicle
Your private guide and driver for flexible tour based on your interests
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE EXCLUDES
Airfare of international flights
Soft and alcoholic bavarages
Lunches and 3 dinner
Travel insurunce
Visas laundry and personnel items
DEPARTURE CITY:ISTANBUL ARRIVAL CITY:ISTANBUL
Tour Departure dates (İstanbul) Tour Arrival Dates(İstanbul)
April 01-2012 13 April-2012 max 12 passanger boutique style
May 01-2012 14 May- 2012 max 12 passanger boutique style
June 01-2012 14 june 2012 max 12 passanger boutique style
DEPARTURE DATE IS FLEXIBLE FOR MIN 6 ADULT