| ART 116 TURKISH EXPRESS |
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| ISTANBUL (2) - CAPPADOCIA (1) - PAMUKKALE (1) - KUSADASI (1) - CANAKKALE (1) |
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| Day 1 : DEPARTURE |
Overnight transatlantic flight. |
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| Day 2 : ISTANBUL |
Meet your tour guide and visit the Spice Market and Rustem Pascha Mosque, a mini architectural marble, dated to 16th. century famous for its Iznik tiles. Then take the boat for the Bosphorus Cruise and see the beauty of the European and Asian shorelines of either side. Dinner and overnight. (B,D) |
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| Day 3 : ISTANBUL |
| Early Morning Flight to Cappodocia : See the great landscape through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves with the sunrise of Cappadocia. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum with rock cut chapels, Uchisar, Pasabagi and Avanos. Continue to the underground city of Kaymakli or Ozkanak. Visits to local hand made carpet manufacturing center and pottery work shop. Dinner and overnight. (B,D) |
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| Day 4 : CAPPADOCIA - KONYA - PAMUKKALE |
Morning departure for Pamukkale via Konya. Along the route of the ancient silk road visit 13th century caravansaray, Sultanhan. In Konya visit Mevlana Mausoleum and the monastery of whirling dervishes. See the white terraces of Pamukkale and the ruins of ancient Hierapolis. Dinner and overnight. (B,D) |
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| Day 5 : PAMUKKALE - KUSADASI |
Drive through fertile Meander valley to Ephesus. Visit the excavation site and see the famous ruins of Ephesus including library of Celcus, temple of Hadrian and the Curets street. Enjoy a presentation on Turkish leather goods. Dinner and overnight. (B,D) |
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| Day 6 : KUSADASI - CANAKKALE |
After breakfast drive to Canakkale via Izmir. En route visit the Acropolis of Pergamum. Continue to legendary Troy and visit the excavation site and see the famous wooden horse . Dinner and overnight.(B,D) |
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| Day 7 : CANAKKALE - ISTANBUL |
Early departure for Istanbul and cross the Dardanelles. Upon arrival in Istanbul visit Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque facing St. Sophia. Visit also the Topkapi Palace, the residence of Turkish Sultans. Continue to Grand Bazaar and enjoy shopping. (B,D) |
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| Day 8 : ISTANBUL |
Visit St. Sophia in the morning. Depending on the time enjoy the Beyoglu district along the Istiklal street. Transfer to the airport. (B) |
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| INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS |
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Sightseeing includes visits to the Topkapi Palace, Church of Haghia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Egyptian Spice Market, Rustem Pascha Mosque and Bosphorus Cruise. |
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Legendary Troy. |
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Acropolis of Pergamum. |
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The excavation site of Ephesus. |
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White travertine cascades and ancient Hierapolis. |
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Scenic drives along the Sea of Marmara, Toros Mountains.
Ferry ride crossing the Dardanelles. |
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| INCLUDED FIRST CLASS TRAVEL & DINING HIGHLIGHTS |
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- The services of one of Aristo Tours' top professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
- Chauffeur driven on Aristo Tours' luxury air-conditioned vehicles with reclining seats and onboard restroom.
- Museum entrance fees.
- Istanbul Airport - Hotel and Antalya Hotel - Airport Transfers.
- Twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
- 6 nights accommodation at our selected hotels.
- 7 buffet breakfasts, 6 dinners.
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* Upon request first or last dinner on the tour itiniary in Istanbul can be Chinese or Indian cuisine. |
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