Morning
visit to the Hittite Museum (Anatolian Civilization Museum), the
Citadel and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, proceed to Cappadocia. Visit
the 13th Century Seljukian Caravanserai Agzikarahan on the ancient
Silk Road. Continue to Cappadocia for dinner and overnight.
(Lunch,Dinner).
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Tour
of Cappadocia; including the visits of Goreme open-air museum, the
natural citadel of Uchisar, the underground city which was built
by the early Christians to evade invading armies, the pottery town
of Avanos. After lunch an observation of carpet weaving at one of
the workshops. Dinner and overnight. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner).
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3 CAPPADOCIA / ANTALYA |
Early
departure for Antalya via Konya the city of whirling dervishes.
Visit the ancient monastic complex of the sufi order with the
monumental tomb of the 13th Century philosopher Mevlana
Celaleddin. Continue driving on Taurus Mountain range lining
Turkey's southern coast. Late check in to your hotel in Antalya.
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner).
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4 ANTALYA |
After
breakfast full day tour to Perge; visit to the ruins of a great
Theatre, Stadium huge Hellenistic and Roman Gates. Visit the best
preserved Roman Theatre Aspendos and Side; the small village
filled with classical ruins. Return to hotel for dinner and
overnight. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner).
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5 ANTALYA / PAMUKKALE |
After
breakfast, touring in Antalya, then drive to Pamukkale, visit
Terme Antique city enroute. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner).
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6 PAMUKKALE/KUSADASI |
Morning
tour to Pamukkale; visit the ancient Hierapolis, including the
magnificently preserved Necropolis, the white travertine deposits.
Then tour to Aphrodisias, the city of Aphrodite, the Theatre, the
Odeon and the Agora. Drive to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner).
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7 KUSADASI |
Full
day tour of Ephesus, a bustling metropolis at the turn of the
Christian Era , visiting the Basilica of St. John, the Celsius Library, the Arcadian Road, the Brothel, the Roman Baths, the
Theatre, the Temple of Artemis and the House of Virgin Mary.
Transfer to the hotel or Izmir Airport. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner).
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8 KUSADASI/CANAKKALE |
Depart
to Pergamon, the ancient city where parchment was invented. Visit
Acropolis, the steepest theatre of the ancient world, Temple of
Trojan, Library, Asklepion, the ancient healing center and the Red
Basilica which is one of the seven churches of the Apocalypse.
Proceed to Canakkale, visit the Ancient Troy, see its legendary
walls and the wooden horse. Dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner).
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9 CANAKKALE / ISTANBUL |
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of Canakkale lends its name to the straits that connect the Aegean
sea to the sea of Marmara. Cross the strait by ferry and drive to
Istanbul along the shores of Marmara. Visit the Anzac Bay and the
Memorials of Gallipoli , the place where the fiercest battles of
history was fought during World War. Proceed to Istanbul, transfer
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INCLUDED
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8
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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