Classical Turkey Extension 1: Gulet Cruising Extension 2: Istanbul to Athens
		A fascinating journey capturing the highlights of Turkey in 10 days. Marvel at the awesome scenery of Cappadocia, the epic monuments of Ephesus, Pergamum & Troy, plus the vivid colours of exotic Istanbul.

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First Class Tour - 10 days / 9 nights,  ex- Istanbul
Group Tour (maximum 44, minimum 2 passengers) – Friday departures

Day 1 - Friday Istanbul
Arrival transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 - Saturday  Istanbul
After breakfast, guided tour of Istanbul, including Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque & the Grand Bazaar. (B) Optional dinner with a Turkish show.

Day 3 - Sunday  Istanbul – Ankara - Cappadocia
Morning drive to Ankara. Visit the Anatolian Civilisations Museum and the Mausoleum of Ataturk. After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake arrive in Cappadocia. (B,D)

Day 4 - Monday  Cappadocia
Today explore the region’s unique “lunar” scenery. Visit the Oztanik Underground City, the Open Air Museum in Goreme and natural fortress of Uchisar. (B,D)
Optional Hot Balloon tour early in the morning.

Day 5 - Tuesday  Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale
Early departure for Pamukkale. Visit the Sultanhan Caravanserai, a 13th century Seljukian masterpiece. Travel to Konya home of the Whirling Dervishes. Continue to Pamukkale. (B,D)

Day 6 - Wednesday  Pamukkale - Kusadasi
Morning visit to Pamukkale a magnificent Necropolis and beautiful ‘Cotton Castle’ of cascading limestone formations. Later drive to Kusadasi. (B, D)

Day 7 - Thursday  Kusadasi (Ephesus)
This morning, drive to Ephesus, Roman Capital of Asia Minor. Explore its marble streets, amphitheatre, library, and temple of Hadrian. Later visit the Virgin Mary’s House. (B, D)
Optional tour to the traditional village of Sirince in the afternoon.

Day 8 - Friday   Kusadasi – Bergama- Troy - Canakkale
Early departure for Bergama to visit the Acropolis. Continue to legendary Troy then on to Canakkale for your overnight stay. (B, D)

Day 9 - Saturday  Canakkale – Gallipoli - Istanbul
Cross the Dardanelles to Gallipoli. Visit Anzac Cove and the NZ memorial Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine, the 57th regiment memorial and the War Museum. Later drive to Istanbul. (B)

Day 10 - Sunday  Istanbul
Departure transfer to the airport (B)

Classical Turkey extensions
* 17 day Classical Turkey with Gulet Cruising option
* 13 day Classical Turkey with Istanbul to Athens option

Tour inclusions: First Class hotels with private facilities * All transfers * 9 breakfasts * 6 dinners * Professional Guides * Sightseeing * Entrance fees * A/C Transport * Travel Notes * Luggage handling at the hotels

Classical Turkey with Istanbul to Athens extension - 13 days

Day 1-9  as per Classical Turkey

Sunday : Istanbul -Thessaloniki

Today follow the route of the original Orient Express, travel by train to Thessaloniki – 12hrs  Overnight on  the train (B)

Monday: Thessaloniki

Transfer to your hotel in Thessaloniki. Optional tour of the city. (B)

Tuesday : Athens

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Athens. Upon arrival in Athens you will be transferred to your hotel. Optional day and night tour alternatives in Athens. (B)

Wednesday  : Athens

Tour finishes after breakfast .(B)

Style - Coach Tour, Train and Flexi Holiday in Athens

Class – First Class

Departures: As per Classical Turkey

Classical Turkey with Gulet Cruising extension - 17 days

Day 1-9  as per Classical Turkey

Sunday: Istanbul - Bodrum

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bodrum. Transfer to your Gulet (B,L,D)

Monday: Kos

Cruise to Kos Island. Asclepion , birth place of Hippocrates. Evening visit to Nafklirou with colourful nightlife. (B,L,D)

Tuesday : Nisiros – Tilos

Sail to Nisiros. Visit Nikea village located on the side of a volcano. Afternoon cruise to the small tranquil island of Tilos. (B,L,D)

Wednesday : Rhodes

Cruise to Rhodes, one of the best-protected and the largest European Medieval cities. Time at leisure to explore (B,L,D)

Thursday : Symi

Sail for Symi Island and visit at the Monastery of Panormitis. Explore the island with its neo-classical houses  and bays. (B,L,D)

Friday: Datça - Knidos

Enter Turkish waters from Datca. Sail to Cnidus after lunch, home of the largest sun clock of its time.  (B,L,D)

Saturday : Poyraz – Bodrum

Anchor  in Karada Poyraz Bay and have time for swimming in these beautiful blue waters. Sail to Bodrum (B,L,D)

Sunday: Bodrum

Cruise finishes after breakfast (B)

Style: Coach tour and Gulet (traditional sailing boat)

Class: First Class Coach tour – tourist class sailing boat

Departures: As per Classical Turkey May 7 – Sep 24