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PACKAGE
TOURS TURKEY-006
ARTISTIC HERITAGE OF ANATOLIA (11 NIGHTS, 12 DAYS)
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Day 1 |
ARRIVAL |
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Upon your arrival at Istanbul airport our
transferman will be ready to meet and transfer you to your hotel.
Time at leisure, stay overnight in Istanbul.
No meals
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Day 2 |
FULL DAY CITY
TOUR |
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We begin our day with breakfast at the hotel
and then depart for a full day tour of Istanbul visiting the
majestic Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Egyptian Obelisks and
Topkapi Palace. After lunch we will visit the magnificent Haghia
Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. After the tour you will be
transferred back to your hotel. Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Breakfast & Lunch
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Day 3 |
FULL BOSPHORUS
CRUISE |
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Departing in the morning from the hotel, we
will take a brief visit to the 17th Century Spice Bazaar, the
second largest covered bazaar in Istanbul and then embark on a
cruise along the brilliant Bosphorus. This legendary strait
separates Europe and Asia. We cruise past the Dolmabahce and
Beylerbeyi Places, 19th Century wooden seafront mansions,
picturesque villages and modern pleasure palaces. After lunch we
enjoy a visit to Camlica Hill, the highest point in Istanbul,
commanding a panoramic view of the city. We will also take a
short drive to the 19th Century summer palace of the Sultans in
the Bosphorus village of Beylerbeyi. (closed on Mondays and
Thursdays).The palace was completed in 1865 AD, has twenty four
rooms and six large halls. After the tour we will transfer you
back to your hotel. Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Breakfast & Lunch
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Day 4 |
PERGAMON & KUSADASI
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After breakfast you will be transferred to the
airport to take a flight to Izmir, the birthplace of Homer and
the "Pearl of the Aegean." After your arrival, we will drive to
Pergamon. Here you will be delighted to visit such sites as the
Asclepion and Health Centre. As you make your way to the
Acropolis, the Red Basilica originally a temple of Serapis can
be viewed. The most spectacular structure is certainly the
theatre, a remarkable piece of engineering built into the steep
hillside. After the tour we will drive to Kusadasi. Stay
overnight in Kusadasi.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 5 |
EPHESUS
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After having breakfast at the hotel we depart
for a full day tour of Ephesus and the Virgin Mary's House.
Firstly, we visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the
seven wonders of the ancient world, then proceed to the Ancient
City of Ephesus where you will explore some of the best
preserved theatres, fountains and buildings in the world. A
definite must while in Turkey. Not to be forgotten is the House
of the Virgin Mary on the top of the mountain, a pilgrimage site
for many people of all denominations. A visit to the Museum of
Ephesus in also included in the tour. Dinner and stay overnight
in Kusadasi.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 6 |
APHRODISIAS,
HIERAPOLIS & PAMUKKALE |
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In the morning we depart the hotel and drive
to Aphrodisias to explore the remains of the Ancient City of
Aphrodite where there was a school of sculpture in ancient times.
We will visit the stadium and the Temple of Aphrodite.
Continuing onto Pamukkale, a spa well known throughout the
ancient world. At first site you will see the Cotton Cliffs, one
of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of
calcareous salts. We will also visit the ancient ruins of the
City of Hierapolis with its bascilica, theatre and Roman baths.
After visits we will check into our hotel and stay overnight in
Pamukkale.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 7 |
PERGE, ASPENDOS &
ANTALYA |
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After breakfast we drive to Antalya along the
"Turquoise Coast." On arrival we will take a visit to the
Pamphylian cities of Perge and Aspendos, famous for the well
preserved theater of the ancient Roman world which is still used
during annual festivals. After lunch you will have free time in
the afternoon. Stay overnight in Antalya. Breakfast, Lunch &
Dinner
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Day 8 |
KONYA
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After breakfast we depart for Konya where we
visit the Mevlana Museum and the tomb of Mevlana, the founder of
the mystical Whirling Dervishes, Karatay Medrese and the Ince
Minare, now a museum. After our visits enjoy free time to
discover the local bazaars of the ciy. Stay overnight in Konya.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 9 |
CAPPADOCIA
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A spectacular drive takes us to Cappadocia "The
Land of Beautiful Horses". Take an enjoyable walk in the green
Ihlara Valley along the steam visiting some of the churches
along the way. Stop in Belisirma and then on to Selime for a
panoramic view. A stop at the Agzikarahan Caravansarai is also
included.Stay overnight in Cappadocia.
Optional: Dinner with spectacular shows and belly dances.
Breakfast & Lunch
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Day 10 |
CAPPADOCIA
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We begin our day touring the Open Air Museum
of Goreme, where you will visit the numerous churches and
monasteries. Take in a panoramic view of Esentepe before a visit
to the Underground City of Kaymakli, one of the many underground
cities hewn from the tufa. Continue to Uchisar Castle, Devrent
Valley, Zelve Open Air Museum, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where
you will find the world famous fairy chimneys and Avanos. Stay
overnight in Cappadocia. Optional: Balloon Ride Over Cappadocia.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 11 |
ANKARA
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After breakfast at the hotel we drive to
Ankara taking in a wonderful view of the Salt Lake. After our
arrival we visit Anitkabir Museum, a vast mausoleum built for
Ataturk, the founder of the Turkish Republic. Our next stop is
the Anatolian Civilizations Museum, the finest collection of
Anatolian works and remains. Stay overnight in Ankara.
Breakfast & Lunch
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Day 12 |
ANKARA, FLY HOME
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After breakfast you will be transferred to
Ankara Airport to catch the flight to Istanbul. Arrive in
Istanbul to connect with your international departure flight.
End of our services.
Breakfast |
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This itinerary is subject to change without
prior notice according to weather/daily events or other
unforeseen circumstances outside the control of IHRS TRAVEL |
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DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES -
2008 |
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Departs All Year
Round
Every Thursday |
P.P. In
Double
Room |
P.P. In
Triple
Room |
Single
Room |
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01.11.2007 - 31.03.2008 |
1915$ |
1830$ |
2370$ |
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01.04.2008 -
30.06.2008 |
2040$ |
1940$ |
2465$ |
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01.07.2008 -
15.10.2008 |
2268$ |
2190$ |
2725$ |
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16.10.2008 -
24.12.2008 |
1915$ |
1830$ |
2370$ |
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Prices are per person in USD and subject to availability.
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HOTELS OF THE
PACKAGE |
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ISTANBUL |
THE MARMARA PERA HOTEL
ISTANBUL |
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KUÞADASI |
CHARISMA DELUXE HOTEL
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PAMUKKALE |
PAM THERMAL HOTEL
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ANTALYA |
SHERATON VOYAGER HOTEL
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KONYA |
BERA HOTEL
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CAPPADOCIA |
BURCU KAYA HOTEL
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ANKARA |
ICKALE HOTEL
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INCLUDED SERVICES |
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• 11 nights in first class hotel accommodation.
• All sightseeing tours as described in the itinerary
including admission fees to the visited sites.
• Qualified English speaking guide.
• All meals stated in the itinerary.
• Domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Izmir.
• Private airport transfers upon arrival and departure.
• Private transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned,
non smoking vehicle.
• Opportunity to see the pottery and carpet production
centers in Asia Minor.
• All taxes and service fees.
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DOES NOT INCLUDED |
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• International airfares.
• Airport taxes.
• Any VISA needed for Turkey.
• Tips to guide, driver, hotel staff etc.
• Optional tours.
• Flight tickets from Ankara to Istanbul.
• Items of a personal nature.
• Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with
breakfast) and medical services.
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