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Ankara - Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale - Ephesus
Kusadasi - Pergamon - Canakkale - Istanbul |
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10
Days
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9 Nights covering |
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Day
1
Arrive at Istanbul and take
the evening flight to Ankara then transfer to your
hotel, overnight in Ankara. |
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Day 2
The tour starts in the morning from the hotel,
with a visit to the fascinating Hittite Museum,
where the remains of the 16 different
civilizations, which have inhabited Anatolia, are
displayed. Continue to Mausoleum of Atatürk, the
resting place of the founder of Modern Turkey, who
was responsible for revolutionizing the country,
and is still revered as a great national hero.
After lunch drive to Cappadocia, Dinner
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overnight (B, L, D). |
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Day 3
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a morning visit
to the underground city of Kaymakli, once
inhabited by the early Christians, who sheltered
here from the persecution of the Romans. We then
continue to the Citadel of Uchisar before resting
for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the stunning
valley of Göreme and the open-air museum, where
the remains of Churches and Christian Dwellings,
hewn from the rock, date back thousands of years.
Finally, visit the Pasabag valley, with its
surreal mushrooming pinnacles, and Avanos,
renowned for its handmade pottery. Overnight in
Cappadocia. (B, L, D) |
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Day 4
Early departure for Konya. On the way visit the
13th century Seljuk caravanserai "Sultan Han". The
next stop is Konya, which is famous for its
Mevlana
Museum and the Theological School of Whirling
Dervishes. As it was in the past, Konya is today,
still heavily influenced by the Islamic culture.
Lunch enroute, then drive to Egridir. We will
visit The Lake Egridir then dinner and overnight
in Egridir. (B, L, D). |
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Day 5
After breakfast, we drive to Pamukkale. Upon
arrival, check in to the hotel and have lunch,
then visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. The
ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the
ancient world. Then Roman Baths, Basilica and
calcium cliffs. After lunch. Free time to swim in
the antique pool where you can feel the history
just below your feet, with columns other remains
in the pool.
Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale (B,L,D). |
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Day 6
After breakfast, we leave Pamukkale for Kusadasi,
On the way, a visit to The ancient city of
Aphrodisias. Lunch enroute, and upon getting to
Selçuk, we visit Sirince Village which has been
inhabited by both Turkish and Greek People. After
that, drive to Kusadasi and check in to the hotel.
(B,L,D) |
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Day 7
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Ephesus,
the Roman Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins
of Odeon, Hercules Gate, the temple of Hadrian,
the magnificent library, Agora and fantastic Greco-roman
theatre. Continue to Meryem Ana and visit the
House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St.John
and after lunch return to Kusadasi. The Afternoon
will be free time for you to enjoy around the pool
or
Discover the city of Kusadasi. Dinner and
overnight in Ku?adasi (B, L, D). |
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Day 8
After breakfast at the hotel,drive to Pergamum,the
city was one of the richest and most powerful
small kingdoms in Anatolia.Its ruins are very
impressive.After lunch drive to Assos.The city
flourished as a port,agricultural town and centre
for Platonic learning.Dinner and overnight in
Behramkale(Assos) (B, L, D) |
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Day 9
After breakfast drive to Troy. The legendary town
in the iliad of Homeros, visit the Athena temple.
And cross the Dardanelles and visit Gelibolu's
world war 1 memorials.After lunch we drive to
Istanbul. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul (B, L,
D) |
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Day 10
Transfer to Airport for your return flight home.
(B) |
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B stands for Breakfast
L stands for Lunch
D stands for Dinner
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