10 Days Wonderful Turkey
 
Number: 583
Time: 10 day(s)/8 night(s)
Type: Valued
Dates 2009 - 12/18(*), 12/25(*)
2010 - 1/22, 2/12, 3/5, 3/19, 3/26

Tour Price (Air & Tour)

Twin Single Supp High Season Surcharge (*) Fuel & Tax Other Cities Surcharge
$1549 $309 $200 $330 UP BOS, WAS, CHI....+ $100
ATL, ORL, MIA....+ $150
LAX, SFO, SEA....+ $150
HOU, DFW....+ $250

Day 1 Home City - Istanbul
Depart from Home City to Istanbul, the large city of Turkey.

Day 2 Istanbul
Upon arrival at Istanbul, meet with a friendly "Merhaba" (hello) Hosh Geldinez (kindly Welcome), transfer to hotel for rest and overnight.
Hotel : Akgun (4*) or Similar

Day 3 Istanbul - City Tour - Blue Mosque - St. Spohia - Dardanelles - Gallipoi - Canakkale
Our sightseeing tour starts from the old Istanbul"s main attraction Blue Mosque with its beautiful tiles famed interior. St. Sophia was at one time a Cathedral and a mosque, and now a magnificent museum unquestionably one of the buildings of all time. Then we drive south to Gallipoli Peninsula, sail across the Dardanelles Straits by ferry and continue to explore the seaside town of Canakkale. (B/L/D)
Hotel : Akol (4*) or Similar

Day 4 Canakkale - troy - Pergamon -Kusadasi
Today we explore the legendary city of Troy and see an enormous reconstruction of the famous Trojan wooden horse. Later we tor to Pergamon with its impressive ruins from the days of Alexander the Great. Here we see the Sacred Way and Acropolis, as well as the remains of the world-renowned ancient library. Afterwards we drive to the pretty port of Kusadasi by the Aegean Sea. (B/L/D)
Hotel : Richmond Hotel (5*) or Similar

Day 5 Kusadasi - Ephesus _ Artemis Tapinagi - Leather
We visit the best preserved Roman city along the Mediterranean, including the colonnaded Arcadian Way, Library of Celsus and Amphitheatre. We continue to the best Turkish local leather workshop. Then we drive to Pamukkale, famous for its Cotton Castle. On arrival we visit the ruins of ancient Hierapolis and the fairyland terraces. (B/L/D)
Hotel : Richmond (4*) or Similar

Day 6 Pamukkale - Konya - Caravanserai - Blue Lake - Cappadocia
This morning we head to Cappadocia via Konya. We visit the Caravanserai on the Silk Road dated back to 13th century. After the Blue Lake, we are off to Cappadocia and visit a landscape of unusual rock formations called fairy chimneys. (B/L/D)
Hotel : Vera Kaymakll Hotel (5*) or Similar

Day 7 Fairy Chimneys - Pottery Factory - Belly Dance Show
In the morning, we enjoy an excursion to Goreme, a unique region of volcanic landscape and rock-hewn churches decorated with ancient wall paintings. We continue to the Zelve Valley where scenery is dotted with churches, caves and troglodyte dwellings. Then visit pottery and ceramics workshop with pottery art demonstration. Belly and folk dance shows are arranged after dinner. (B/L/D)
Hotel : Vera Kaymakll Hotel (5*) or Similar

Day 8 Cappadocia - Goreme - Carpet Village - Underground City - Bolu
Today we visit the underground city of Cappadocia and carpet workshop. Our journey continues to Bolu. (B/L/D)
Hotel : Koru Hotel (4*) or Similar

Day 9 Bolu - Topkapi Palace - Grand Bazaar
This morning we drive back to Istanbul and visit the fabulous Topkapi Palace. The private palaces of the Sultans has been transformed into a glorious museum where the treasures of the monarchs are displayed. Then we are off to the famous Grand Bazaar where with more than 4000 shops, cafes and tea houses.
Hotel : Radisson Hotel (4*) or Similar

Day 10 Istanbul - Home City
At designated time, we will transfer you to airport and wish you a pleasant homeward flight. (B)

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  • Price are USD for each person.
  • Passengers are responsible for their personal documentation (ex: Alien Card, Passport, Visa, Reentry permit and airline tickets).
  • Itinerary is subject to change according to departure date.
  • We reserve the right to change the itinerary and price without prior notice.
Price Includes:
  • Round trip air ticket from your home city.
  • 8 nights hotel accommodations.
  • Roundtrip deluxe air conditioned bus transportation.
  • Experienced tour leader for each tour to let you enjoy in-depth sightseeing.
  • Meals & Addmission Ticket.
Price Does Not Include:
  • Laundry, valet, telephone calls, wines and liquors other than those specified.
  • All other meals and drinks during the trip, but the tour guide will arrange for it.
  • All other admission fees and all other private expenses.
  • Tips to guides and drivers.
  • Visa application fees.
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