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ITINERARY. Authentic Adventure Tour - Minimum
2 passengers
Our trip covers what is perhaps the most beautiful part of
the Turkish Mediterranean coast, exploring classic sites and seascapes on
easy walks. A relaxing and enjoyable holiday in quaint and historical
towns with carefully selected, restored local architecture hotels where
available. Shopping options at local rug cooperatives, a pottery making
workshop, vineyards, onyx factories and first hand interaction with local,
friendly Turkish people.
2010 ITINERARY
- 10NIGHTS/11DAYS
Day 1 Fri : Istanbul – Arrival
You will be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel in the old
part of Istanbul. Overnight at a historical hotel in old city area of
Istanbul. Welcome briefing.
Day 2 Sat : Istanbul
Full day tour to Topkapi Palace, St Sophie,Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and
Grand Bazaar Optional: Tonight join our Turkish dinner and enjoy Turkish
belly dancing and folk
dancing entertainment. (B)
Day 3 Sun : Gallipoli & Troy – Assos
Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove , Lone pine
cemetery Chunuk Bair, Gabatepe War Museum then across the Dardanelles to
Canakkale visiting Troy we continue
to Assos for overnight. (B,D)
Day 4 Mon : Selcuk via Pergamum
Morning drive through the olive forests and stop by a olive museum, Then
we visit an ethnographical museum in Tahta kuslar (wooden birds)
village. The last stop of day will be
Pergamum acropolis. Overnight in Selcuk. (BD)
Day 5 Tue : Ephesus & St. Mary’s House
Morning tour of glorious ruins at Ephesus, explore 2,000- year-old
marble streets, a theater, the library of Celsius, a gymnasium and
Hadrian’s Temple. Take a short drive to see St. Mary's stone cottage
where she stayed later in life accompanied by St. John, and visit also
traditional village of
Sirince. Overnight in Selcuk. (BD)
Day 6 Wed : Aphrodisias – Hierapolis
Morning drive to the ruins of Aphrodisias (you know what this is about)
set against the foot of a picturesque mountain. Then motor to east to
visit the calcium springs , so called Coten Fortress (Pamukkale) visit
ancient Spa Center of Hierapolis and enjoy the Thermal Pools of the
hotel (B,D)
Day 7 Thu: Patara – Saklikent – Kalkan
Morning drive to Saklikent Canyon, afternoon visit Patara with Roman
ruins and a huge beach . Drive along the unique Mediterranean coast line
to Kalkan for overnight. (B,D)
Day 8 Fri : Myra – Finike – Antalya
Morning drive to Myra, to visit the home church of St. Nicholas (the
authentic and original Santa Claus). A short stop in Finike and early
afternoon arrival to Antalya. Time to discover the old town harbor. (B,D)
Day 9 Sat : Aspendos – Konya – Cappadocia
Morning drive to Aspendos the roman city on the foot of the Taurus
mountains, continue to Konya, tour Mevlana’s Mausoleum, founder of the
Whirling Dervishes, finally arrival to the “moon-like“ landscape of
Cappadocia. Tonight Optional: Whirling Dervishes performance in a 13th
century Caravan inn. (B,D)
Day 10 Sun : Cappadocia
Early Morning Optional: Balloon Tour. Experience of floating through
volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves with the sunrise of
Cappadocia. After breakfast visit the Byzantine frescoed chapels at
Goreme then continue to Ozkonak, the eight-story underground city, and a
local pottery making village, Avanos. Overnight in Cappadocia (B,D)
Day 11 Mon : Ankara – Istanbul – Return
Early morning drive to Ankara, afternoon tour of the Ataturk Mausoleum
and Anatolian Civilizations Museum then transfer to airport or hotels as
appropriate and end of services. (B)
Important Note !
Today is the end of our services.Tour finishes in Ankara after the visit
of Anatolian Civilizations Museum . Neither flight between Ankara
–Istanbul nor an overnight stay in Ankara are included in the
price.Should the clients need that services may be arranged on demand
2010 prices in US$ (Euro rate varies depending the exchange)
| 2010 Departure Dates |
per person in double |
Single Supplement |
Per
person in
triple |
| May 07, May 21 |
1825 |
488 |
1785 |
| Jun 11, Jul
2, Aug 27, Sep 3, 17, Oct 1, 15 |
1895 |
538 |
1855 |
Children (ages 5-11 sharing with two adult) : 25% reduction
Price includes:
- Accommodation
- Meals as indicated on the itinerary (B,L,D)
- English speaking guides throughout the land tours
- Private air-conditioned transportation, luggage handling
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Local taxes and service charges
Price excludes:
- Domestic flights ( approx. USD 140.00
per person) personal expenses, optional tours, customary tips to
the guide
and drivers
Hotel used on the tour:
| City |
Hotels in 2010 |
| Istanbul |
Amiral Palace |
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Cappadocia |
Urgup Evleri |
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Assos |
Nazlihan, Maydos or Kervansary |
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Antalya |
Alp Pasha/Marina Residence |
| Kalkan |
Happy Hotel |
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Pamukkale |
Pam Hotel |
| Selcuk or Kusadasi |
Kalehan or sim. |
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