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'Christmas Turkey Tour'
12 - Day itinerary
19 Dec 2009 to 30 Dec 2009



Day 1
Saturday 19th December

Welcome to Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul

Day 2
Sunday 20th December

Istanbul old city

Tour the city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, Underground Cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B)

Day 3
Monday 21st December

Gallipoli battlefields

Today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali (B, D)

Day 4
Tuesday 22nd December

Troy, Pergamum

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 (B, D)

Day 5
Wednesday 23rd December

Ephesus, Kusadasi

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 ancient city. 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 (B, D)

Day 6
Thursday 24th December

Pamukkale, Hierapolis,

Take a dip in the hot springs in the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Overnight Pamukkale (B.D)

Day 7
Friday 25th December

Christmas Day in Demre

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 (B, D)

Day 8
Saturday 26th December

Perge, Aspendos, Konya

Tour the ancient ruins of Perge with its impressive stadium walls and Aspendos, known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, still used today. Overnight Konya (B, D)

Day 9
Sunday 27th December

Konya, Cappadocia, Caravanserai

Today we visit Konya and the Mevlana Museum before heading to the lunar landscape of Cappadocia. En-route, we stop at an ancient Silk Road Caravanserai, before we trek through the beautiful Ihlara Valley. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening. Overnight Cappadocia (B)

Day 10
Monday 28th December

Underground city, Goreme, Uchisar castle

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 (B, D)

Day 11
Tuesday 29th December

Nation's Capital Ankara

Today we visit the nation's capital, Ankara, with a tour of the award winning Anatolian Civilisation's Museum. Overnight Istanbul (B, D) (Optional flight to Istanbul from Cappadocia)

Day 12
Wednesday 30th December

Istanbul

After breakfast our tour concludes and you will be transferred to the airport for your outbound flight. (B)

Tour includes
o Inbound & Outbound airport transfer from Ataturk airport or shuttle service to Sabiha Gokcen airport
o Outbound airport transfer to 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 11 breakfasts, 8 dinners
o 11 nights - 4 star & 5 star accommodation in total.
  - 1 night in Canakkale
  - 2 nights in Cappadocia
  - 3 nights in Istanbul
  - 1 night in Kemer
  - 1 night in Konya
  - 2 nights in Kusadasi
  - 1 night in Pamukkale


Tour does not include
o Entrance fees to various sites, tips


Tour Type :- Guaranteed Departure
This tour is a 'Guaranteed Departure' tour.
This means that it will depart regardless of how many people are booked on to it.
Departure Date :  Sat 19 December 2009

Currency :- USD
Prices per person
(in twin share accommodation, if accommodation is included)
AdultStudentS.S.
19 Dec 2009 to 30 Dec 2009 1269 N/A 470

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Christmas Turkey Tour - Tour Map
Overnight Stop Tour Route
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Public Bus Transfer
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Highlights :-


  - Ankara - Ataturk's Mausoleum
  - Antalya - Aspendos Tour
  - Antalya - Perge Tour
  - Bergama - Pergamum Tour
  - Cappadocia - Underground City Tour
  - Demre - St. Nicholas Church
  - Ephesus - Tour
  - Gallipoli - Battlefields Tour
  - Istanbul - Old City Tour
  - Konya - Caravansaray
  - Konya - Mevlana Museum
  - Pamukkale - Hieropolis Tour
  - Troy - Tour

Accommodation :-


11 nights - 4 star & 5 star accommodation in total.
  - 1 night in Canakkale
  - 2 nights in Cappadocia
  - 3 nights in Istanbul
  - 1 night in Kemer
  - 1 night in Konya
  - 2 nights in Kusadasi
  - 1 night in Pamukkale

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The Blue Mosque in winter under snow -Istanbul
The Blue Mosque in winter under snow
Istanbul

 
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