TURKEY

ISTANBUL TREASURES

Day 1: Arrival
Arrival in Istanbul, the only city in the world built on two continents. Transfer to your hotel. Free
afternoon and overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul (BL)
Full day Historical Istanbul Tour; visit the St. Sophia Museum (built in 6th century, once was the largest
Christian Church in the world), the Topkapi Palace (Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, with
displays of priceless World-class collections of artifacts, jewelry and rare porcelain), the Blue Mosque
(unique with its 6 minarets, and famous for its blue Iznik tiles), the Hippodrome Square where ancient
chariot races were held, and then visit the world famous Grand Covered Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3: Istanbul (BL)
Full day Bosphorus and Asia Tour. Visit the Egyptian Spice Market, and then embark on a Bosphorus
Boat Tour viewing the beauty of the European and Asian shorelines on either side. After lunch, visit the
gorgeous St. Chora Museum with its marvelous mosaics and frescoes depicting scenes from the Bible
and which dates back to 14th century A.D. Return to your hotel after the tour. Overnight in Istanbul. 

Day 4: Departure (B)
Transfer to Istanbul airport per your departure time. End of our services.

Hotels to be used are :
Istanbul 4* - Germir Palas (or similar)
Istanbul 5* - The Marmara Istanbul (or similar)

Including :
* 3 nights hotel accommodation at the above mentioned hotels.
* Sightseeing as per the itinerary.
* All escorted transfers.
* 3 breakfast.
* 2 lunch.
* Transportation by A/C vehicle.
* English speaking government licensed professional tour guide.
* All entry fees to the sites & museums.
* Porterage at hotels.
* Service charges & local taxes.

Excluding :
* All flights.
* All drinks and any other meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
* All personal expenses.
* Turkish Visa Fee.
* Tips to the tour guide and driver.
* Everything which is not particularly mentioned in 'Including' section.

TURKEY TREASURES

Day 1: Arrival
Arrive in Istanbul, the only city in the world built on two continents. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul (BL)
Full day regular Historical Istanbul tour. Discover the Byzantine and Ottoman treasures of Istanbul.
Visit the Royal Topkapi Palace (home of the Ottoman Sultans), the Blue Mosque (unique with six
minarets), the Roman Hippodrome Square and the St. Sophia Church which is considered one of the
world' s greatest architectural marvels. Then visit the Grand Covered Bazaar with over 4.000 tiny
shops. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3: Istanbul (BL)
Full day Bosphorus and Asia Tour. Visit the Egyptian Spice Market, and then embark on a Bosphorus
Boat Tour viewing the beauty of the European and Asian shorelines on either side. After lunch, visit the
gorgeous St. Chora Museum with its marvelous mosaics and frescoes depicting scenes from the Bible
and which dates back to 14th century A.D. Return to your hotel after the tour. Overnight in Istanbul.  

Day 4: Istanbul/Izmir (B)
Transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Izmir. Izmir arrival, meet and transfer to your hotel. Evening
is free for leisure. Overnight in Izmir.

Day 5: Pergamon (BL)
Full day regular Pergamon tour. Drive to Pergamon. Visit the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena, the
famous Library, the Royal Palaces, the Temple of Trojan, the steepest Theatre of the world, the
Temple of Dionysos, the Altar of Zeus (Seat of Satan), and the view of the Red Basilica (St. John’s
church). After lunch, visit the ruins of Asclepion (Medical Center of the ancient world). Overnight in
Izmir.

Day 6: Ephesus (BL)
Full day regular Ephesus tour. Leave for Ephesus, the veritable cradle of early Christianity. Visit the
Shrine of the Virgin Mary where she supposedly spent her later days. Proceed to Ephesus and see the
spectacular ruins from the period of St. Paul, some of which have only recently been excavated. See
the Odeon, the Bouleterion, Fountains, the Temples, the Brothel, the Library, the Agoras, the Great
Theatre, the Roman Baths, the Gymnasiums. After lunch visit the Archaeological Museum, the Temple
of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world). Overnight in Izmir.

Day 7: Izmir/Ankara/Cappadocia (BLD)
Early morning transfer to Izmir airport for your flight to Ankara. Ankara arrival and morning regular visit
to the worldwide famous Anatolian Civilizations Museum also known as Hittite Museum and the
Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the Turkish hero. Then departure for Cappadocia and lunch
on the way. After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake visit to the 13th century Seljukian Caravanserai
Agzikarahan. Arrival to the Cappadocia region and overnight.

Day 8: Cappadocia (BLD)
After having breakfast in the hotel regular visit to the Pigeon Valley near Uchisar; then proceed to the
Open Air Museum in Goreme through Avcilar Valley and visit to the early Christian churches decorated
with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible. Lunch in a restaurant and then visit to
Kaymakli Underground City, the place early Christians hid from persecutors, Pasabagi in Zelve region
and Avanos. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 9: Cappadocia/Ankara/Departure (B)
Drive from Cappadocia to the airport at Ankara for your homeward flight.

Hotels to be used are :
Istanbul 4* - Germir Palas (or similar)
Istanbul 5* - The Marmara Istanbul (or similar)
Cappadocia 4* - Lykia Lodge (or similar)
Cappadocia 5* - Dinler Hotel (or similar)
Izmir 4* - Kaya Prestige (or similar)
Izmir 5* - Swissotel Grand Efes (or similar)

Including :
* 8 nights hotel accommodation at the above mentioned hotels.
* Sightseeing as per the itinerary.
* All escorted transfers.
* 8 breakfast.
* 7 lunch.
* 2 dinner.
* Transportation by A/C vehicle.
* English speaking government licensed professional tour guide.
* All entry fees to the sites & museums.
* Porterage at hotels.
* Service charges & local taxes.

Excluding :
* All flights including Istanbul - Izmir, Izmir - Ankara - Istanbul.
* All drinks and any other meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
* All personal expenses.
* Turkish Visa Fee.
* Tips to the tour guide and driver.
* Everything which is not particularly mentioned in 'Including' section.

TURKEY TREASURES AND TURKISH RIVIERA

Day 1: Arrival
Arrive in Istanbul, the only city in the world built on two continents. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul (BL)
Full day Historical Istanbul tour. Discover the Byzantine and Ottoman treasures of Istanbul. Visit the
Royal Topkapi Palace (home of the Ottoman Sultans), the Blue Mosque (unique with six minarets), the
Roman Hippodrome Square and the St. Sophia Church which is considered one of the world' s
greatest architectural marvels. Then visit the Grand Covered Bazaar with over 4.000 tiny shops.
Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3: Istanbul (BL)
Full day Bosphorus and Asia Tour. Visit the Egyptian Spice Market, and then embark on a Bosphorus
Boat Tour viewing the beauty of the European and Asian shorelines on either side. After lunch, visit the
gorgeous St. Chora Museum with its marvelous mosaics and frescoes depicting scenes from the Bible
and which dates back to 14th century A.D. Return to your hotel after the tour. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4: Istanbul/Izmir (B)
Transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Izmir. Izmir arrival, meet and transfer to your hotel. Evening
is free for leisure. Overnight in Izmir.

Day 5: Pergamon (BL)
Full day Pergamon tour. Drive to Pergamon. Visit the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena, the famous
Library, the Royal Palaces, the Temple of Trojan, the steepest Theatre of the world, the Temple of
Dionysos, the Altar of Zeus (Seat of Satan), and the view of the Red Basilica (St. John’s church). After
lunch, visit the ruins of Asclepion (Medical Center of the ancient world). Overnight in Izmir.

Day 6: Ephesus (BL)
Full day Ephesus tour. Leave for Ephesus, the veritable cradle of early Christianity. Visit the Shrine of
the Virgin Mary where she supposedly spent her later days. Proceed to Ephesus and see the
spectacular ruins from the period of St. Paul, some of which have only recently been excavated. See
the Odeon, the Bouleterion, Fountains, the Temples, the Brothel, the Library, the Agoras, the Great
Theatre, the Roman Baths, the Gymnasiums. After lunch visit the Archaeological Museum, the Temple
of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world). Overnight in Izmir.

Day 7: Izmir/Ankara/Cappadocia (BLD)
Early morning transfer to Izmir airport for your flight to Ankara. Ankara arrival and morning regular visit
to the worldwide famous Anatolian Civilizations Museum also known as Hittite Museum and the
Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the Turkish hero. Then departure for Cappadocia and lunch
on the way. After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake visit to the 13th century Seljukian Caravanserai
Agzikarahan. Arrival to the Cappadocia region and overnight.

Day 8: Cappadocia (BLD)
After having breakfast in the hotel regular visit to the Pigeon Valley near Uchisar; then proceed to the
Open Air Museum in Goreme through Avcilar Valley and visit to the early Christian churches decorated
with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible. Lunch in a restaurant and then visit to
Kaymakli Underground City, the place early Christians hid from persecutors, Pasabagi in Zelve region
and Avanos. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 9: Cappadocia/Antalya (BLD)
After breakfast drive on to Ankara. Transfer to Ankara airport for your flight to Antalya. Antalya arrival
and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Antalya.

Day 10: Antalya (BLD)
Full day Antalya city tour; including visits to Hadrian’s Gate, the old Harbor, the Old City Walls, and
highly praised Antalya Archaeological Museum. Then visit the ancient city of Termessos and the Lower
Duden waterfalls cascading over a cliff into the Mediterranean. Dinner & overnight in Antalya.

Day 11: Perge/Aspendos/Departure (BL)
Full day excursion to the ancient Pamphylian cities of Perge (which dates back to 1000 BC and where
St. Paul preached his first sermon) and to Aspendos (with its well preserved 15,000 seat theater
famous for its excellent acoustics). Proceed to Antalya airport after the tour. Drop off at the airport. End
of our services.

Hotels to be used are :
Istanbul 4* - Germir Palas (or similar)
Istanbul 5* - The Marmara Istanbul (or similar)
Cappadocia 4* - Lykia Lodge (or similar)
Cappadocia 5* - Dinler Hotel (or similar)
Izmir 4* - Kaya Prestige (or similar)
Izmir 5* - Swissotel Grand Efes (or similar)
Antalya 4* - Best Western Khan Hotel (or similar)
Antalya 5* - Sheraton Voyager Antalya (or similar)

Including :
* 10 nights hotel accommodation at the above mentioned hotels.
* Sightseeing as per the itinerary.
* All escorted transfers.
* 10 breakfast.
* 9 lunch.
* 4 dinner.
* Transportation by A/C vehicle.
* English speaking government licensed professional tour guide.
* All entry fees to the sites & museums.
* Porterage at hotels.
* Service charges & local taxes.

Excluding :
* All flights including Istanbul - Izmir. Izmir - Ankara, Ankara - Antalya, Antalya - Istanbul.
* All drinks and any other meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
* All personal expenses.
* Turkish Visa Fee.
* Tips to the tour guide and driver.
* Everything which is not particularly mentioned in 'Including' section.