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 Autumn, Winter and Spring 11/12: Best of Turkey (Winter 2011/2012)
Tour Type: Eastern MediterraneanBrochure Type: Autumn, Winter and Spring 11/12Turkey is a historical and cultural crossroads best experienced through the Trojan Horse in Troy, health spas in Hierapolis, the 'Whirling Dervishes', Istanbul's elaborately decorated Blue Mosque, Ankara's museums and castles, Pamukkale's Cotton Castle springs and Gallipoli's tragic Anzac Cove. This itinerary is guaranteed to provide you with lifelong memories. Sightseeing Highlights- Gallipoli See Anzac Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery.
- Troy Visit the ruins of the ancient city and see the Wooden Horse.
- Pergamon Visit the Asklepion Medical Center and the Altar of Zeus.
- Ephesus Visit the Great Theater, Library of Celsius, Gymnasium, Temple of Hadrian and House of the Virgin Mary.
- Pamukkale See the Cotton Castle springs.
- Hierapolis Visit the ruins of the Roman health spa.
- Antalya Visit the Archaeological Museum.
- Perge and Aspendos Visit Pamphylian, Hellenistic and Roman cities.
- Konya Visit the Mevlana Museum, home of the Whirling Dervishes, and Karatay Tile Museum.
- Cappadocia Marvel at the underground city of Sarhatli, and visit Urgup and the Open-Air Museum at Goreme.
- Ankara See Ankara Castle. Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilization and Ataturk's Mausoleum.
- Gordion See the Earth Tumulus.
- Bursa Visit the Green Ottoman Complex and the Grand Mosque.
- Istanbul Sightseeing includes the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
Dining Highlights- 13 buffet breakfasts.
- 10 three-course or open-buffet dinners.
- Be My Guest lunch in an Ottoman-style house
- Farewell Dinner on your final night in Istanbul.
First Class Travel Highlights- First Class hotel accommodation, which includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a restroom on board.
- The services of one of Trafalgar's professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
- Ferry crossings from Eceabat to Canakkale, and Yalova to Istanbul.
- A stylish wallet, tour documents, keepsake booklet and map.
- Airport transfers will be provided on Day 2 and Day 15.
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
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| Call (800) 775-6911 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10148415 | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Overnight flight to Istanbul. | | Day 2 | Istanbul | ARRIVE ISTANBUL: Welcome to one of the most interesting and dynamic cities in the world! On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Relax after your journey and in the evening attend a Welcome Meeting with your Tour Director and meet your fellow travellers.
Dedeman Istanbul (Superior First Class) | | Day 3 | Canakkale | ISTANBUL - GALLIPOLI - CANAKKALE: Explore the Gallipoli Peninsula and see Anzac Cove, the site of a bitter battle in WWI. Visit Lone Pine Cemetery, the final resting place of many allied soldiers. See the Dardanelles and stay overnight in Canakkale. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Kolin (Superior First Class) | | Day 4 | Izmir | CANAKKALE -TROY - IZMIR (SMYRNA): Visit the ruins of Troy, the site of the Trojan War, to see the famous Wooden Horse. Explore the ancient Asklepion Medical centre at Pergamon, featuring Roman baths, palaces and the Altar of Zeus. Dine at your hotel in Izmir this evening. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Swiss Hotel (Superior First Class) | | Day 5 | Pamukkale | IZMIR - EPHESUS - ST MARY'S HOUSE - PAMUKKALE: Visit the excavations at Ephesus including the Temple of Hadrian, Great Theatre and Library of Celsius. See the House of the Virgin Mary at Mt. Koressos en route to the hot springs at Pamukkale. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Pam Hotel (First Class) | | Day 6 | Antalya | PAMUKKALE - HIERAPOLIS - ANTALYA (2 nights): Visit the Cotton Castle springs at Pamukkale and the ruins of the Roman health spa at Hierapolis. Spend the afternoon exploring the narrow streets of Antalya. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Divan Talya Antalya (Superior First Class) | | Day 7 | Antalya | ANTALYA - PERGE AND ASPENDOS EXCURSION: Visit the impressive Antalya Archaeological Museum and the Roman cities of Perge and Aspendos. Here see one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world, built during the rule of Marcus Aurelius. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 8 | Konya | ANTALYA - KONYA: This morning travel inland and enjoy a Be My Guest lunch in a 100 year old traditional Ottoman-style house hosted by a local family. Visit the Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum, the final resting place for members of the Whirling Dervish mystic sect. You will also see the final resting place of Mevlana, the founder of this unique movement. Then continue on to the Karatay Koran School. (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest lunch / Dinner)
Rixos (First Class) | | Day 9 | Cappadocia | KONYA - CAPPADOCIA (2 nights): Visit the well preserved Sultanhan Caravansary. Journey on to biblical Cappadocia. Here you visit the underground city of Sarhatli on the ancient Silk Road just outside Konya and see the cone of Uchisar. This evening, dine at your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Dedeman Cappadocia (First Class) | | Day 10 | Cappadocia | CAPPADOCIA - URGUP AND GOREME EXCURSION: Spend the day exploring the volcanic landscape in and around Urgup, dotted with caves and troglodyte dwellings. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 11 | Ankara | CAPPADOCIA - ANKARA: Your expert Local Guide takes you on a tour of the capital Ankara. Visit the Museum of Anatolian civilisation and Ataturk's Mausoleum. Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Barcelo Altinel (First Class) | | Day 12 | Bursa | ANKARA - GORDION - BURSA: Hear the fascinating legend of King Midas at Gordion, and see the Great Tumulus, the city's largest burial mound. Explore the Green Ottoman Complex and Grand Mosque at Bursa. Spend the afternoon seeing the sights of your choice. Finish the day with dinner at your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Thermal Kervansaray (First Class) | | Day 13 | Istanbul | BURSA - ISTANBUL (2 NIGHTS): Cross the Sea of Marmara to Istanbul by ferry. Plan your day as you wish. Haggle for a Turkish carpet and other souvenirs at the bustling Grand Bazaar, one of the world's largest markets. (Buffet Breakfast)
Dedeman Istanbul (Superior First Class) | | Day 14 | Istanbul | ISTANBUL SIGHTSEEING: Gain an insight into the Ottoman Empire's power and influence during your guided tour of the Topkapi Palace. Explore the Hagia Sophia, a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica. Visit the wonderful Blue Mosque built in the 17th century. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your Tour Director and travelling companions. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) | | Day 15 | USA | ISTANBUL - USA: This morning after breakfast, it is time to bid farewell to this fascinating city which lies on both the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus. Return home with many special memories. Transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| | Airfare Details: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the prices above.
Airport Transfers: Transfers will be provided for guests who have advised Trafalgar of their flight details.
Christmas Highlights: Christmas Day is not celebrated in Turkey. Tour departure 22 December will have New Years Eve in Cappadocia and 29 December will celebrate New Year's Eve in Canakkale in true Turkish style. Enjoy a delicious meal before seeing in the New Year.
According to popular demand, some extra departures may operate in reverse.
Depending on the availability of Sarhatli, we may visit one of the other underground cities instead.
- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class |
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