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DAYS
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10 days / 9 nights
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DEPARTURE
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Istanbul
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HOLIDAY TYPE
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First Class Coach Tour
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| DEPARTURE DATES |
2012 dates: Jan 13,27; Feb 10,24; Mar 9,23; Apr 06,17*; May 04,11,18,25;
Jun 01,08,15,22; Jul 06,13,27; Aug 10,17,31; Sep 07,14,21,28; Oct 05,12,19,26
Nov 02,16; Dec 21
*17 April 2012 is Anzac Day Departure.
NOTE: in 2012 the Kabatepe War Museum is closed for renovation.
2013 dates: Jan 11,25; Feb 08,22; Mar 08.22
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| EXTENSION |
8 day Gulet Cruise ex Bodrum |
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ITINERARY
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| Day 1 - Friday |
Istanbul
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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| Day 2 - Saturday |
Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, a guided tour to Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar will commence. The day ends with an overnight stay in Istanbul.(B)
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| Day 3 - Sunday |
Cappadocia
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 Optional night tour with a Turkish show is available tonight. (B,D)
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| Day 4 - Monday |
Cappadocia
Early in the morning an optional Balloon tour is available. Then, full day excursion in Cappadocia including visits to the Kaymakli 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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| Day 5 - Tuesday |
Pamukkale
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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| Day 6 - Wednesday |
Kusadasi
After breakfast, visit the ancient Hierapolis with the magnificent Necropolis, graveyard and the lime cascade. Thereafter, we continue our drive to Selcuk to visit Temple of Artemis ''one of the seven wonders of the ancient world '' then continue to Kusadasi for overnight stay. (B,D)
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| Day 7 - Thursday |
Kusadasi
Morning drive to Ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library, theatre and temples. Then, we continue to Virgin Mary's House. In the afternoon, experience and participate in an upbeat fashion event showcasing the unique leather products manufactured in Turkey. Overnight stay in Kusadasi. (B,D)
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| Day 8 - Friday |
Canakkale
Early departure for Bergama to visit the Acropol with its well preserved remains before continuing to Troy ; the site where the legendary Trojan War took place. Drive to Canakkale for an overnight stay. (B,D)
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| Day 9 - Saturday |
Istanbul
After breakfast, we will cross the Dardanelles then continue to Gallipoli to visit Anzac Cove , Nek , Chunuk Bair , Lone Pine and 57.th regiment memorial as well as the war museum. Arrival in Istanbul for an overnight stay. (B)
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| Day 10 - Sunday |
Istanbul
After breakfast transfer to the airport. (B)
Option to extend to Athens or a Gulet Cruise (see below)
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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS |
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Accommodation with private facilities
All transfers
A/C transport
Luggage handling at hotels
6 dinners & 9 breakfasts
Professional guides
Sightseeing & entrance fees
Travel notes |
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8 day Gulet Cruise Extension (Bodrum - Gulf of Hisaronu - Bodrum) |
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| Day 1 - Sunday |
Bodrum
Boarding from 3.30 pm with an overnight in Bodrum Port. (D) |
| Day 2 - Monday |
Palamutbuku - Inceburun
Early in the morning cruise to Palamutbuku Bay. Anchor in Inceburun and stay in this lovely bay for dinner. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 - Tuesday |
Aktur - Bencik
Cruise to Aktur Bay. First stop of the day will be Bencik Bay located at the narrowest part of the peninsula that divides Hisaronu Gulf from the Gokova Gulf. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 - Wednesday |
Emel Sayin Koyu - Orhaniye - Selimiye
After breakfast anchor at Emel Sayin Bay for a swim stop. Afterwards continue to Orhaniye - known for its natural tidal formation called 'kiz kumi'. Dinner tonight at Selimiye. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 - Thursday |
Direkbuku - Bozburun
Cruise to Dirsekbuku, then to Bozburun which is a small fishing town. (B,L,D) |
| Day 6 - Friday |
Datca - Knidos (Cnidus)
Cruise to Datca - known for its legendary clean air, water, and lack of humidity which is said cured diseases. Continue to Cnidus - once home to Socrates, and then onto Ktesias for dinner. (B,L,D) |
| Day 7 - Saturday |
Poyraz Limani - Meteor Koyu - Bodrum
Cruise to Karaada (Black Island). Stop at Poyraz Bay with its turquoise blue waters. Dock in Bodrum Harbour tonight for your overnight stay and dinner. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8 - Sunday |
Bodrum
Disembark after breakfast. (B) |
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