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ÜIstanbul
including Hagia Sophia Museum,
Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome ÜGallipoli including Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Anzac Cove, Kabatepe Museum ÜTroy and the ancient ruins ÜPergamum ÜAncient city of Ephesus ÜPamukkale and the thermal pools ÜHierapolis ÜCappadocia including Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar, Cavusin ÜUnderground City, Kervansaray, Ihlara Valley |
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Local Payment |
| We ease your cash needs by dividing the tour cost into two payments : tour price and local payment. You just need to pay the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. Please view "Frequently Asked Questions" section for the details of the local payment. |
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Brief Itinerary |
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Day 1 Istanbul Day 2 Istanbul Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum Day 3 Gallipoli Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine Day 4 Troy, Pergamum, Selcuk Day 5 Ephesus, Pamukkale Day 6 Pamukkale, Cappadocia Underground City Day 7 Cappadocia Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley Day 8 Cappadocia, Ihlara, Istanbul Day 9 Istanbul |
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Detailed Itinerary |
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Day 1 Istanbul Welcome to Istanbul, the only
city in the world connecting two continents: Asia and Europe.
Our representative will transfer you from the airport to
your hotel. This evening you will meet with your tour leader
- and fellow travellers -, who will brief you on the next
days of our journey. You have the evening free to explore
Istanbul on your own. Day 2 Istanbul After breakfast we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul. We stroll through the old town visiting Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Museum. Day 3 Gallipoli Today we depart Istanbul for Gallipoli. We visit all the important memorial sites in the region including the Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine. Day 4 Troy, Pergamum, Selcuk After breakfast we head to the ancient city of Troy, the setting of Homer's epic, Iliad, involving a giant wooden horse. We then continue to Pergamum, and the remains of the Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan, library and theatre cut into the hillside. In the evening we arrive in Selcuk. Day 5 Ephesus, Pamukkale The best preserved ancient town in Turkey, Ephesus, will be our first stop. In the afternoon we depart for Pamukkale and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, which was the cure centre founded in around 160 BC by the king of Pergamum. Our day continues as we take in the unusual and beautiful landscape of the “Cotton Castle”. Day 6 Pamukkale, Cappadocia Today we depart for Cappadocia where we visit the world famous Underground City before checking into our hotel to stay overnight. Day 7 Cappadocia After breakfast we begin exploring all the important sights in Cappadocia including the Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley... ending in a visit to local handicraft manufacturers and learn about traditional art. Day 8 Cappadocia, Ihlara, Istanbul This morning we visit the dramatic Ihlara Valley before departing for Istanbul where we arrive late in the evening. Day 9 Istanbul Our trip ends after breakfast. Today you can shop for keepsakes in the old town, visit the splendid Ottoman palaces or discover its many evocative mosques. |
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Inclusions |
| Ü Accommodation |
| 4 and 3 star hotels. Click for the meeting hotel. |
| Ü Airport Transfer |
| From Istanbul Ataturk and Sabiha Gokcen Airports on arrival day. Click for details. |
| Ü Meals |
| 8 breakfasts |
| Ü Transportation |
| Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus |
| Ü Guide |
| Services of experienced guide |
| Ü Excursions |
| As per the itinerary (entrance fees NOT included) |
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Not included |
| Any flights, insurance, meals not stated in the itinerary, items of a personal nature, tips, visa fees, entrance fees to the sights and museums, other services not stated in the itinerary, optional activities |
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How to budget for this tour? |
| Although we clearly mention what is included and not included in the tour price, we are keen for you to have a realistic budget to ensure you have the very best time on your tour. Please click here to have more idea about your possible expenses during the journey. |
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