ANCIENT CIVILIZATION TURKEY TOUR
08 NIGHTS / 09 DAY
Depart Every Friday

DAY 01: ARRIVAL TO ISTANBUL (Melas: No)
On arrival, Our transfer team will pick you up at Istanbul Ataturk Airportand transfer you to the hotel, giving info about tours and overnight in istanbul.

DAY 02: ISTANBUL HISTORICAL TOUR (Meals:B.L)
Breakfast, then we move on to visit some of the most important historical sights of Istanbul such as the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Hippodrome Obelisk and Topkapi Palace (Harem roomsoptional extra)then also visit Grand Bazaar. In the evening back to hotel, Overnight in Istanbul

DAY 03: Ankara, Cappadocia. (Meals:L.D)
Breakfast, check out and transfer to Istanbul Domestic Airport for morning flight to Ankara at 07:00 am. 09:00 am On arrival meet with the tour coach and Tour starts in the morning with the tour of Ankara. The first sight is the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, which is located in a restored bazaar. The museum has the most unique and priceless collection dating back to the Prehistoric Era. The Mausoleum of Ataturk is the next stop. This magnificent structure serves as a tribute to the founder of modern Turkey. Lunch will be taken in Ankara and the drive for Cappadocia and Overnight in Cappadocia

DAY 04: Cappadocia. (Meals:B.L.D)
Breakfast visit to the Pigeon Valley near Uchisar; then proceed to the Open Air Museum in Goreme through Avcilar Valley and visit to the early Christian churches decorated with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible. Lunch and then visit to Kaymakli Underground City. Pasabagi in Zelve region and Avanos with shopping facilities for the world-wide famous handicrafts. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 05: Konya, Pamukkale Meals:B.L.D)
Early departure for Pamukkale. On the way visit to the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai and arrival in Konya. Lunch. After visiting the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the world-wide famousmystic, proceed to Karatay Theological School in which beautiful tiles are on display. Drive to Pamukkale, check in hotel. Overnight at Pamukkale.

DAY 06: Hierapolis, Aphrodisias, Kusadasi Meals:B.L.D)
Visit the ancient tourist resort of Asia Minor, Hierapolis, situated above the snow-white terrace basins of Pamukkale. Drive to Aphrodisias to explore the remains of the city where there was a school of sculpture in ancient times. Visit the stadium and the Temple of Aphrodite. Arrive in Kusadasi in the afternoon and check in to hotel. Dinner is served at the hotel. Stay overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 07: Ephesus to Istanbul. Meals:B.L)
Breakfast at the hotel,drive to Meryemana and visit the House of Virgin Mary. Continue to Ephesus, the Romen Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, Hercules Gate, the Temple of Hadrian, the library, Agora and fantastic greco-roman theatre. After lunch visit the Basilica of St.John drive to Izmir and
Transfer to the airport for an evening flight to istanbul at 18:50 pm TK. & Overnight in istanbul

DAY 08: BOSPHOROUS CRUISE Meals:B.L.D)
Breakfast, we drive Eminonu Port to board the regular city boat for a 2 hour Bosphorous Cruise. Enjoy this relaxing cruise along the shoreline while your guide explains to you the history of sights seen while onboard and visit the magnificent Beylerbeyi Palace.In the evening a perfect way to end your time in Turkey, we proceed on to a special venue to enjoy our last meal accompanied by a show of traditional folklore dances and music. Overnight in Istanbul

DAY 09: DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL (Melas: Breakfast)
Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to airport as per your flight departure time.

WHATS INCLUDED
• 04 nights in istanbul boutique hotel with breakfast
• 02 Nights in Cappadocia 4* hotel with breakfast and dinner
• 01 Night in Pamukkale 4* hotel with breakfast and dinner
• 01 Night in Kusadasi 4* hotel with breakfast and dinner
• 07 days Group touring starting from in the morning of day 02 ending on evening of day 08 and show
and includes the following:
• Professional English speaking guide licensed by Ministry of Tourism
• Transport in A/C Tour Minibus or coach
• Main entrance fees to sights visited, Lunch & Turkish dinner night show.
• 02 Domestic flight from istanbul to Ankara /Izmir to Istanbul
• Airport transfers in Istanbul on international arrival & departure

EXCLUDES:
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for Driver & Guide
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks of any kind
- Any additional requests

PACKAGE RATES DURING 2011:
• 995.00 EURO PER PERSON IN A DOUBLE ROOM
• 965.00 EURO PER PERSON IN A TRIPLE ROOM
• 1225.00 EURO PER PERSON IN A SINGLE ROOM