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Highlights of Turkey 2009
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Thousands of years of magnificent history are condensed within the boundaries of Turkey. See the remnants of the Ottoman Empire's glory days, World War I battlefields, the legendary city of Troy, ancient Pergamon, and visit the beautiful Blue Mosque. Highlights Gallipoli
Pergamum
Izmir
Ephesus
Pamukkale
Antalya
Bursa
Istanbul
Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
Istanbul Sightseeing includes visits to the Topkapi Palace and the Treasury section, Saint Sophia Church and the Blue Mosque.Gallipoli: See Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery & Chanuk Bair.Troy: Visit the ruins of the ancient city and see the Wooden Horse.Pergamum: Visit the Acropolis, Temple of Athena and the Library.Ephesus: Visit the Great Theatre, Library of Celcius, Gymnasium, Temple of Hadrian and the Virgin Mary's house.Pamukkale: Visit the 'Cotton Castle' springs.Hierapolis: Visit the ruins of the Roman health spa.Bursa: Visit the Green Ottoman Complex and the Blue Mosque. Dining Highlights
7 Buffet breakfasts4 three-course or open-buffet dinners1 farewell traditional dinner on your final night in Istanbul12 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary) First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.Ferry crossings from Eceabat to Canakkale and Yalova to Istanbul.A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 8 (conditions apply) |
| Call (907) 376-5231 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8201713 | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA :
Overnight flight to Istanbul. | | Day 2 | Istanbul | Arrive Istanbul (2 nights) :
On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Later attend a Welcome Briefing with your Trafalgar Tour Director.
Hotel: Surmeli Istanbul (2 nights) | | Day 3 | Istanbul | Istanbul Sightseeing :
This morning's city tour takes us to the impressive Topkapi Palace, which served as the palace of the Ottoman Sultans between the 16th and 19th centuries. It has a superb position overlooking the Bosphorus. Then to St. Sophia's Basilica built originally by Constantine the Great. After lunch, visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets, its beautiful blue Iznik tiles, unique architecture and marble latticework. Then visit the Byzantine Hippodrome where chariot races and competitive athletic events took place. Finally we visit the famous vast and bustling Grand Bazaar. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 4 | Canakkale | Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale :
This morning we depart for Gallipoli and visit the poignant sites of the battlefields where many of the fiercest battles of World War I took place. Includes poignant Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chanuk Bair.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Kolin | | Day 5 | Izmir | Canakkale - Troy - Pergamon - Izmir :
This morning we visit the legendary city of Troy, immortalised by Homer in the stories of King Priamus, Hector, Paris and the beautiful Helen. We see the archaeological excavations that have revealed nine separate periods of settlement and the ruins of city walls, house foundations, a temple and a theatre. And, of course, we see the symbolic replica wooden Trojan horse that commemorates the epic war machine that was constructed in the 13th century BC. Then we stop at the ancient kingdom of Pergamon where we visit the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena and the famous library. Then we continue on to our hotel.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Crown Plaza Izmir | | Day 6 | Pamukkale | Izmir - Ephesus - Virgin Mary's House - Pamukkale :
We set off for the ancient city of Ephesus where our walking tour includes the Great Theatre, which was built by the Romans between 41 and 117 AD, the Temple of Hadrian, guarded by a head of Medusa, and the House of the Virgin Mary. Then to Pamukkale where you can enjoy the blissful thermal pools at our hotel.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Lycus River | | Day 7 | Bursa | Pamukkale - Hierapolis - Bursa :
We drive to Pamukkale, famous for its chalk-white array of fantastically shaped limestone. We visit the ruins of Hierapolis, then to the city of Bursa.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Thermal Kervansaray | | Day 8 | Istanbul | Bursa - Istanbul :
We visit the Green Ottoman Complex and the old silk market. Then we cross the Marmara Sea and return to Istanbul where we enjoy a Farewell Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Hotel: Surmeli Istanbul | | Day 9 | Return USA | Istanbul - USA :
Time to bid farewell as we transfer you to the airport.(Buffet breakfast) |
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*** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
**** Please note: Guaranteed room share is not available on this tour.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
- 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. |
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