Fez Travel Turkey - Christmas Turkey

Christmas Turkey - 2008

Welcome to Istanbul

Istanbul old city

Gallipoli battlefields

Troy, Pergamum

Ephesus, Kusadasi

Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Fethiye

Christmas Day in Demre

Perge, Aspendos

Konya, Cappadocia, Caravanseray

Underground city, Goreme, Uchisar castle

Nation�s Capital Ankara

Istanbul

Tour includes

Tour does not include

Turkey Tours
Magic Carpet
Aegean Delight
Aegean Express
Silk Road Explorer
Cave Dweller
Flying Carpet
Orient Express
Western Treasures
Turkey Treasures
Three Ottoman Capitals
Anatolian Highlights
Fire of Anatolia
Black Sea Paradise
Budget Tours - Shoestring Turkey
Turkey & Greece Tours
Fez Bus - Hop On Hop Off Turkey
Sailing The Med.
Short Turkey Getaways
Short Greece Getaways
Day Tours & Shore Excursions
Welcome Packs
Gallipoli Tours
Christmas Turkey - 2008
2008 ANZAC Day Tours
2008 ANZAC Day - Budget Tours

Tailor Made Tours

Site Map
Oludeniz Beach - Fethiye Ancient ruins - Side Awesome Cappadocia Kaputas beach - Mediteranean coast Celsus Library - Ephesus

The Blue Mosque in winter under snow
Istanbul

	Overnight Stop		Tour Route
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Day 1

Friday 19th December

Welcome to Istanbul where you will be transferred to your hotel located in the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul .

Day 2

Saturday 20th December

Tour the city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, Underground Cistern and the Hippodrome. Welcome dinner tonight. Overnight Istanbul . Dinner.

Day 3

Sunday 21st December

Today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston�s Jolly and the Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali . Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4

Monday 22nd December

Step back in time today as we visit Troy and it�s famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. It�s impressive temples, library and medical facilities made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi . Dinner.

Day 5

Tuesday 23rd December

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus. Walk down Marble Road towards the Celsus Library and Grand Theatre and immerse yourself into the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. We also visit the Selcuk Museum before a Leather goods display. Turkey produces some of the finest leather goods in the world and many are made here before branding in Italy. Overnight Kusadasi . Dinner.

Day 6

Wednesday 24th December

Take a dip in the hot springs in the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Overnight Fethiye . Dinner.

Day 7

Thursday 25th December

Today we visit Demre, home of the original St. Nicholas (aka Santa Claus), where he lived as Bishop of the area. We visit his church and tomb before heading to Finike for Christmas dinner. Overnight Kemer . Christmas dinner.

Day 8

Friday 26th December

A tour of the ancient ruins of Perge will impress you with the Seleucid walls, which have survived remarkably well over time. Close by, we also tour Aspendos, which is known for its theatre. One of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, this impressive theatre is still used today. Its galleries, stage decorations and acoustics all testify to the architect�s success. Overnight Cappadocia . Dinner.

Day 9

Saturday 27th December

Today we visit the Mevlana Museum. The Mevlevi order of whirling dervishes is a mystic group whose members are followers of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi - a great Turkish poet and mystic. The brotherhood is based in Konya where its founder is buried. En-route, we stop at an ancient Silk Road Caravanseray, before we trek through the beautiful Ihlara Valley. Tonight, don�t miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening. Overnight Cappadocia .

Day 10

Sunday 28th December

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle, Derinkuyu underground city and more. Overnight Cappadocia . Dinner.

Day 11

Monday 29th December

Today we visit the nation�s capital, Ankara, with a tour of the Ancient Civilisation Museum. Overnight Istanbul . Dinner. (Optional flight to Istanbul from Cappadocia)

Day 12

Tuesday 30th December

After breakfast our tour concludes and you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight.

o Inbound airport transfer from Ataturk airport to your hotel
o Outbound airport transfer from Ataturk airport from your hotel
o Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
o 10 nights 4 star, 1 night 5 star hotel accommodation with breakfast
o 11 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 9 dinners

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Sailing The Med.   o    Gallipoli Tours   o    Christmas Turkey - 2008

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