Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace.
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.
Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels and The Nek.
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
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.
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to 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.
Today we drive south towards the Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way.
Today you have the option to relax on a day cruise around the 12 Islands of Fethiye or experience one of Turkey’s highlights on an optional day tour to Saklikent Gorge, Turkey’s longest and deepest canyon.
Relaxing morning, before a late afternoon drive to the resort town of Antalya visiting the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy on the way.
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.
Early departure for Cappadocia, stopping en-route to visit Konya and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum. This afternoon we also stop to visit Sultanhani Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia.
Marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Today we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.
(Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri, Cappadocia)
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 |
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| Booked between | Departing | Deposit |
| 01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2013 | 01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2013 | USD 250.00 |
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.
Best Western Khan Hotel Standard : 4 star Address :- Elmali Mah. Kazim Ozalp Cad. No: 55 Antalya Phone : +90 (0242) 248 38 70 Fax : +90 (0242) 248 42 97 Website : www.khanhotel.com/ |
Büyük Truva Hotel Standard : 4 star Address :- Cevatpasa Mah. Mehmet Akif Ersoy Cad. No:2 Çanakkale Phone : +90 (0286) 217 10 24 Fax : +90 (0286) 217 09 03 Website : www.truvaotel.com/ |
Crystal Kaymakli Hotel Standard : 5 star Address :- (formerly Vera Kaymakli Hotel) Belediye Cad. No: 114 Kaymakli Cappadocia Phone : +90 (0384) 218 2917 Fax : +90 (0384) 218 2920 Website : www.crystalhotels.com.tr/webyeni/index_en.html |
Hotel Marina Vista Standard : 4 star Address :- Fevzi Cakmak Cd 2. Karagözler Fevziçakmak Cad. No: 50 Fethiye Phone : +90 (0252) 614 54 43 Fax : +90 (0252) 614 54 47 Website : www.hotelmarinavista.com |
Tryp by Wyndam Standard : 4 star Address :- Inonu Mah. Cumhuriyet Cad. No: 135 Harbiye Istanbul Phone : +90 444 93 35 Fax : +90 (0212) 512 93 35 Website : www.istanbultryp.com/ |
Grand Blue Sky Standard : 4 star Address :- Aydın Kusadasi Phone : +90 (0256) 614 2000 Fax : +90 (0256) 614 4960 Website : www.grandbluesky.com/ |
Colossae Thermal Hotel Standard : 5 star Address :- Karahayit Mevkii Denizli Pamukkale Phone : +90 (0258) 271 41 56 Fax : +90 (0258) 271 42 50 Website : www.colossaehotel.com |
| Booked between | Departing | Deposit |
| 01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2013 | 01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2013 | USD 250.00 |
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.
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