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Classic Turkey & ANZAC 2012 Tour |
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10 days / 9 nights : ISTANBUL to ISTANBUL |
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| Tuesday 17 April |
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Arrival to Istanbul |
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Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative before transfer to your Hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure.
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| Wednesday 18 April |
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Full day Istanbul Tour |
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After breakfast at the hotel, a guided tour to Topkapi Palace, Underground Cistern (Saint Sophia is closed on Mondays), Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar will commence. The day ends with an overnight stay in Istanbul. (B)
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| Thursday 19 April |
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Istanbul - Cappadocia |
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After breakfast, we depart for Ankara where we will visit Mausoleum of Ataturk and its Museum. This is the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. We then depart for Cappadocia. After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake, we will arrive in Cappadocia for an overnight stay. (B,D)
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| Friday 20 April |
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Cappadocia |
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Early in the morning an optional Balloon tour is available. Then, full day excursion in Cappadocia including visits to the Oztanik Underground City, Open Air Museum in Goreme and natural fortress in Uchisar. Here, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets, Turkish tiles, onyx and potteries. Overnight stay in Cappadocia. (B,D)
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| Saturday 21 April |
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Cappadocia - Pamukkale |
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This morning there is an early departure for Pamukkale. On the way, visit the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai before arrival in Konya. After visiting the Mausoleum of Mevlana, we continue our drive to Pamukkale for an overnight stay. (B,D)
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| Sunday 22 April |
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Pamukkale - Kusadasi |
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After Breakfast visit to the ancient Hierapolis with the magnificent Necropolis, graveyard and the lime cascade continue to Ephesus Ancient City, Virgin Mary’s House. Finally drive to Kusadasi and overnight. (B,D)
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| Monday 23 April |
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Kusadasi - Canakkale |
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Early departure for Bergama and visit the Acropol with its well preserved remains, continue to Canakkale for overnight. (B,D)
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| Tuesday 24 April |
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Canakkale - Troy - Gallipoli - Canakkale |
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After breakfast drive to Troy ; the place where the legendary Trojan War took place cross the Dardanelles then continue to Gallipoli, visit Anzac Cove , Nek , Chunuk Bair , Lone Pine and 57.th regiment memorial and the war museum. (B,D)
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| Wednesday 25 April |
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Canakkale - Gallipoli DAWN SERVICE - Istanbul |
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Early Departure for the Dawn Services Full day dedicated to the Anzac Ceremonies. Breakfast box will be served continue to Istanbul for overnight. (B)
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| Thursday 26 April |
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Istanbul departure |
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After breakfast transfer to the airport. (B) |
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