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'Christmas Turkey Tour'
12 - Day itinerary
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 this exotic city. Overnight Istanbul
Istanbul old city
Tour the city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, Aya Sofya, Topkapi and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B)
Gallipoli battlefields
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels and The Nek. Overnight Canakkale (B, D)
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)
Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the house of the Virgin Mary. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D)
Christmas Day in Demre
Today we visit Demre, home of the original St. Nicholas (aka Santa Claus), where he lived as the Bishop of the area. We visit his church and tomb before heading to Finike for Christmas Day dinner. Overnight Kemer (B, D)
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)
Konya, Cappadocia
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 Caravansary, before we trek through the beautiful Ihlara Valley. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D)
Underground city, Goreme
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)
Nation's Capital Ankara
Today we visit the nation's capital, Ankara, with a tour of the Mausoleum of Ataturk. Overnight Istanbul (B)
(Optional flight to Istanbul from Cappadocia)
Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
| Booked between | Departing | Deposit |
| 01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2013 | 01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2013 | USD 250.00 |
- Inbound airport transfer - Istanbul
- Outbound airport transfer - Istanbul
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
- Tips except driver and guide
- Entrance fees
- 11 nights - 4 star / 5 star accommodation.1 night4 starÇanakkaleHotel to be advised2 nights5 starCappadociaHotel to be advised3 nights4 starIstanbulHotel to be advised1 night5 starKemerHotel to be advised1 night4 starKonyaHotel to be advised2 nights4 starKusadasiHotel to be advised1 night5 starPamukkaleHotel to be advised
- 11 Breakfasts, 8 Dinners
- Suggested optional activities
- Tips – driver and guide
- Istanbul - Old City Tour
- Istanbul - Aya Sofya (St Sophia)
- Istanbul - Blue Mosque
- Istanbul - Topkapi Palace
- Gallipoli - Battlefields Tour
- Gallipoli - ANZAC Cove
- Gallipoli - Lone Pine - Australian Memorial
- Gallipoli - Johnson's Jolly - original tunnels
- Gallipoli - The Nek - original trenches
- Gallipoli - Chunuk Bair - New Zealand Memorial
- Troy - Tour
- Bergama - Pergamum Tour
- Pamukkale - Hieropolis Tour
- Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines
- Demre - St. Nicholas Church
- Antalya - Perge Tour
- Ephesus - Site of the Temple of Artemis
- Ephesus - Tour
- Kusadasi - Virgin Mary's House
- Antalya - Aspendos Tour
- Konya - Mevlana Museum
- Konya - Sultanhani Caravansary
- Cappadocia - Ihlara Valley
- Cappadocia - Underground City Tour
- Cappadocia - Northern Cappadocia Tour
- Ankara - Atatürk's Mausoleum
 | Overnight Stop |  | Tour Route |
 | Stop |  | Gulet Route |
 | Public Bus |  | Transfer |
 | Flight |  | Eastern Explorer |
| Departure Point | Departure Date |
| Istanbul | Thu 19 December 2013 |
| Booked between | Departing | Deposit |
| 01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2013 | 01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2013 | USD 250.00 |
per person in twin share accommodation
Single Supplement, commonly abbreviated as S.S., is an extra charge applied by hotels to customers that want to have a single room.
Tours
Our tours are based on twin share accommodation. Thus a single traveller does not HAVE to purchase single supplement during the tour unless they specifically want a single room to themselves.
Pre and post tour accommodation
We are unable to allocate share accommodation and so single travellers must pay the single supplement with any pre or post tour accommodation they purchase.
Gulets
Sail Away and Enchanting Blue only:
Single travellers must pay single supplement. Twin share is not available.
Gulet cruises other than Sail Away and Enchanting Blue only:
Single travellers must pay single supplement only if the want a cabin to themselves. Otherwise Twin share is available with another single traveller of the same sex.
Hotel to be advised Standard : 4 star Address :- Çanakkale | No images available for this hotel. |
Hotel to be advised Standard : 5 star Address :- Cappadocia | No images available for this hotel. |
Hotel to be advised Standard : 4 star Address :- Istanbul | No images available for this hotel. |
Hotel to be advised Standard : 5 star Address :- Kemer | No images available for this hotel. |
Hotel to be advised Standard : 4 star Address :- Konya | No images available for this hotel. |
Hotel to be advised Standard : 4 star Address :- Kusadasi | No images available for this hotel. |
Hotel to be advised Standard : 5 star Address :- Pamukkale | No images available for this hotel. |
| Booked between | Departing | Deposit |
| 01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2013 | 01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2013 | USD 250.00 |
per person in twin share accommodation
Single Supplement, commonly abbreviated as S.S., is an extra charge applied by hotels to customers that want to have a single room.
Tours
Our tours are based on twin share accommodation. Thus a single traveller does not HAVE to purchase single supplement during the tour unless they specifically want a single room to themselves.
Pre and post tour accommodation
We are unable to allocate share accommodation and so single travellers must pay the single supplement with any pre or post tour accommodation they purchase.
Gulets
Sail Away and Enchanting Blue only:
Single travellers must pay single supplement. Twin share is not available.
Gulet cruises other than Sail Away and Enchanting Blue only:
Single travellers must pay single supplement only if the want a cabin to themselves. Otherwise Twin share is available with another single traveller of the same sex.
| Step 1 Prices & Departure Dates |
Step 2 Passenger Details |
Step 3 Options & Add-Ons |
Step 4 Summary |
Step 5 Complete |
