Full
day tour in Cappadocia, including the natural citadel of Uchisar
to see the amazing landscape of region; Goreme Valley with the
churches and monasteries painted with colorful frescoes. The
valley of Zeive and underground city carved by the Early
Christians, as a refuge from the persecutors.
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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3 CAPPADOCIA / ANTAKYA |
Early
departure for Antakya, drive to Nigde. Visit Eskigumus Monastery
on the way, which is the only monastery with smiling Virgin Mary
frescoe. Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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4 ANTAKYA / URFA |
After
breakfast, visit St. Peter's Grotto which is the first church in
the world and also the greatest Mosaic Museum. After lunch drive
to Urfa. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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5 URFA / ADIYAMAN |
After
visit to Halil Rahman Mosque and Balikligol, the sanctuary place
of Abraham the prophet. Proceeding to Nemrut Mountain, to visit
world famous Tumulus of Antiochos II, the King of Commegenes.
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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6 ADIYAMAN / DIYARBAKIR |
After
breakfast drive to Diyarbakir, lunch enroute. The city tour in the
afternoon. Dinner and overnight. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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7 DIYARBAKIR / VAN |
After
breakfast at the hotel, drive to Van. Visit the Akdamar Church
which was built on an island on the Van Lake. Lunch will be served
in Akdamar. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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8 VAN / DOGUBEYAZIT |
Spend
the morning in Van. Proceeding to Dogubeyazit and visit Ishakpasa
Palace, lunch enroute. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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9 DOGUBEYAZIT / ERZURUM |
After
breakfast drive to Kars, visit the ruins of ancient city Ani.
Lunch will be served on the way. Dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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10 ERZURUM / TRABZON |
Spend
the morning in the city, after lunch drive to Trabzon, dinner and
overnight. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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11 TRABZON |
Morning
visit to Sumela Monastry, return to Trabzon to visit St. Sophia.
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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12 TRABZON / ISTANBUL |
After
breakfast transfer to the airport. (Breakfast)
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INCLUDED
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11
Nights hotel accommodation
Meals as indicated in the program
Sightseeing and entrances to museums & sites as
indicated in the itinerary
Transportation by A/C vehicles & professional tour
guide
Portage at hotels & Service charges
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NOT
INCLUDED :
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Flight
tickets
Drinks & All personal expenses
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