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A land where
East meets West, where twelve civilizations have been born. Turkey�s
diversity of climate, scenery and culture is outstanding. With its
Mediterranean and moderate temperature, touring in Turkey is pleasant
all year around. This land is a vast open air museum of historical
sights left by the warrior Hittites, Phrygians, Persians, Macedonians,
Greeks, Romans and Byzantines. Join us on this unforgettable tour to the
Cradle of civilizations!
ITINERARY: (Guaranteed departures with minimum 2
participants)
DAY 01 THURSDAY / ISTANBUL
Arrive Istanbul. Meet and greet. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in
Istanbul
DAY 02 FRIDAY / ISTANBUL
Visit famous Spice Market, transfer to pier, take a cruise along
Bosphorus. Next, visit Asian side of Istanbul, crossing the
transcontinental Bosphorus Bridge, connecting Europe and Asia, and
return to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul (B)
DAY 03 SATURDAY / ISTANBUL
Chance to visit and discover Byzantine and Ottoman treasures. Enjoy the
wonders of the Hippodrome Square, Hagia Sophia Museum, the Blue Mosque,
the Royal Topkapi Palace and the historical Grand Bazaar. Overnight in
Istanbul (B)
DAY 04 SUNDAY / ISTANBUL - ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA
Transfer to Ataturk airport. Fly to Ankara. Visit the Anatolian
Civilizations Museum. After lunch, continue to Cappadocia for dinner and
overnight. (B,L,D)
DAY 05 MONDAY / CAPPADOCIA
Discover Cappadocia; unusual spaceland, the fairy chimneys, troglodyte
dwellings and underground cities built by Christians in 7th century.
Visit the Goreme Valley, Zelve, Uchisar and the underground city of
Kaymakli. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B,L,D)
DAY 06 TUESDAY / CAPPADOCIA - KONYA - PAMUKKALE
Drive to Pamukkale via Konya. Visit the Mevlana Museum . Overnight in
Pamukkale. (B,L,D)
DAY 07 WEDNESDAY / PAMUKKALE - KUSADASI
Morning visit to ancient city of Hierapolis, and enjoy the warm mineral
waters of Pamukkale, formed by tons of limestone deposits. Drive to
Aphrodisias, one of the most beautiful ancient cities in Turkey. Drive
to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)
DAY 08 THURSDAY / KUSADASI
Visit the Ionian city of Ephesus from the 1st century BC. Continue to
visit the Basilica of St. John and the House of Virgin Mary, where she
spent her final days. Overnight in Kusadasi (B,L,D)
DAY 09 FRIDAY / KUSADASI - PERGAMON - CANAKKALE
Drive to Pergamon and visit the Greco Roman city built on four rising
terraces and the Asclepion. Overnight in Canakkale. (B,L,D)
DAY 10 SATURDAY / CANAKKALE - ISTANBUL
Drive to Troy, the legendary town in the Iliad of Homer, the site of the
Trojan Wars. Cross the Dardanelles by ferry, overnight in Istanbul. (B,L)
DAY 11 SUNDAY / ISTANBUL - END
Transfer to airport for departure. End of our services. (B)
INCLUDING
- 10 night's hotel accommodation.
- Services of professional English speaking tour guide.
- Comprehensive sightseeing as specified in the program.
- Daily breakfast, 6 dinners, 7 lunches.
- Transportation in Turkey by A/C van or A/C deluxe motor-coach
depending on size of group.
- Entry fees to the sites & museums mentioned in the program
- Portage at hotels
- Tips to hotel and restaurant staff
- Service charges & local taxes
EXCLUDING
- Flights
- Drinks and meals which are not listed in the itinerary
- All personal expenses
- Turkish Visa Fee
- Tips to tour guide and driver
Price on application:
info@allegroholidays.com
Hotels (or similar)
ISTANBUL:
Barcelo Saray Hotel 4*
CAPPADOCIA :
Dinler Hotel 4*
PAMUKKALE:
Lycus River Hotel 4*
KUSADASI:
Pine Marina Hotel 4*
CANAKKALE :
Iris Hotel 4*
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