TURKEY TOUR CLASSICAL- 8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS

Weekly Turkey Round Trip from Reputable Travel Agency of Turkey

CLASSICAL TURKEY TOUR
SUNDAY TO SATURDAY FROM/TO ISTANBUL
Fully guided & full-board bus tour - Deluxe Accommodation.

2013 Departure days:
February 24 - March 10- 24 - April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5,12,19,26, - June 02, 16, 30 - Jul 14, 28 – Aug 11, 25
September 8,15,22,29 - October 06,20 November 03, 17 -  December 01, 15, 29


Tour includes: Ankara, Cappadocia, Goreme, Konya, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Aphrodisias, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale, Gallipoli

Amazing rock formations in Cappadocia	Cave church	Hot spring pools in Pamukkale

Day 1 Sunday Istanbul Ankara, Cappadocia
After breakfast ,drive to, we will visit Anatolian Civilization Museum and Mausoleum of Ataturk in Ankara before heading onto Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia (D)

Alternative Day 1: Transfer to airport + Evening flight to Cappadocia + Transfer to hotel.
We can customize the itinerary for personal needs as above. This means skipping Ankara tour. Extra payment necessary depending on flight cost, for which early reservation is recommended.

Day 2 Monday Goreme, Underground City
Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag and Uchisar castle and underground city. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers... a night you won't forget! Overnight Cappadocia (B,D)

Day 3 Tuesday Konya, Pamukkale
Leaving Cappadocia we head south along the ancient Silk Road just as the ancient traders did. Along the way we visit Sultanhani Caravansary, before stopping at Konya to tour the Mevlana Museum. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D)

Day 4 Wednesday Pamukkale, Aphrodisias
Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale before heading onto the resort town of Kusadasi. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Day 5 Thursday Kusadasi, Ephesus
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the house of the Virgin Mary. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Day 6 Friday Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before driving along the Aegean coast to the ancient city of Pergamum. We visit the magnificent Acropolis of Pergamum, its impressive temples and library that made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. We then continue north to tour the legendary city of Troy. Overnight Canakkale (B, D)

Alternative Day 6: Transfer to airport + Izmir > Istanbul morning flight + Transfer to hotel in Istanbul.
We can customize the itinerary for personal needs as above, skipping Canakkale hotel, Pergamum, Troy, and Gallipoli tours on the 7th day. Extra payment will still be necessary depending on flight cost, for which early reservation is recommended. Alternatively, you can quit the tour after visiting Pergamum an Troy and return to Istanbul by an independent evening bus from Canakkale. This will cost you extra 30 Euro.

Day 7 Saturday Saturday Gallipoli Battlefields.
We visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, Anzac Cove, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels, and Gallipoli Museum, before driving to back to Istanbul. Drop off to your hotel in Istanbul . (B)

Library of Celcius	Temple of Hadrian	Trojan horse from the movie "Troy" starring  Brad Pitt is now in Canakkale

PRICE LIST

2013 All Departure days:
February 24 - March 10- 24 - April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5,12,19,26, - June 02, 16, 30 - Jul 14, 28 – Aug 11, 25
September 8,15,22,29 - October 06,20 November 03, 17 -  December 01, 15, 29

2013 Price List:
1030 Euro per person in single room.
780 Euro per person in double/twin room (2 participants)
755 Euro per person in a triple room (3 participants)

DISCOUNT: 2013 Discounted Departure days:
February 24 - March 10, November 03, 17 -  December 01, 15

Price List for Discounted Departure dates: 
950 Euro per person in single room.
690 Euro per person in double/twin room (2 participants)
670 Euro per person in a triple room (3 participants)

Price includes:
> Professional guidance in English
> Pick up from  & drop back to your hotel in Istanbul, if requested.
> Entrance fees to all museums and sites included in the program.
> Half board accommodation as indicated B= Breakfast, D = Dinner (meals are excluding drinks).
> Accommodation in below mentioned 5/- or 4 star hotels (or similar hotels if they are not available)
> Private transportation for tour group with air-conditioned new model bus/minivans  no older than 5 years

Hotels used for this tour
> Christal Kaymakli Cappadocia
> Colossae Pamukkale (5*)
> Kusadasi Grand BlueSky (Jan to Apr Departures ; Grand Onder Hotel will be used )
> Kolin Canakkale (5*)
Or similar hotels if necessary for unexpected reasons..

Possible inclusions :
Hotel accommodation in Istanbul before or after the tour
Daily Istanbul Tours with special rates as a part of this package.

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RESERVATION

Payment and reservation: Depending on season we will request 20-25 % of the total tour price for guaranteed reservations. We will send you a detailed reservation contract by e-mail after all details are confirmed mutually.