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                Grand 
                  Turkey Tour  
                  11 
                  Nights / 12 Days | 
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                Day 
                  1 
                  Arrival to Istanbul 
                  Arrival to Istanbul International Airport and meet for transfer 
                  to hotel. 
                  In the evening all participants will meet for a group dinner 
                  to get to know each other. Orientation and discussion with the 
                  guide. 
                  Overnight at the hotel.  
                   
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                Day 
                    2 
                    Istanbul Historical Sightseeing 
                    Breakfast, then we move on to visit some of the most important 
                    historical sights of Istanbul such as the Blue Mosque, St 
                    Sophia, Grand Bazaar Hippodrome Obelisk and Topkapi Palace 
                    (Harem roomsoptional extra).  
                    In the evening back to hotel, 
                    Overnight at the hotel.   | 
              
               
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                Day 
                    3 
                    Ankara to Cappadocia 
                    After breakfast and check out and transfer to domestic airport 
                     
                    08:00 am morning flight to Ankara. 
                    09:00 On arrival Ankara we move on to visit the Mausoleum 
                    of Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey, and the museum of Anatolian 
                    Civilizations with its Hittite treasures and artifacts. Then 
                    en-route to 
                    Cappadocia, famous for its "moon like" landscape 
                    and underground 
                    cities, we will stop to tour the 13th century Agizikaran Caravanserai. 
                    Overnight at the hotel.  
                   
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                Day 
                  4 
                  Cappadocia 
                  Breakfast then on to tour Goreme Open Air Museum with its 6th 
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                  10th century rock chapels decorated with Christian frescoes 
                  after 
                  which we will also make visits to Kaymakli Underground City 
                  and the 
                  pottery making village of Avanos. The days touring also includes 
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                  visit to Zelve's Byzantine monastic complex and fairy chimneys. 
                  Overnight at the hotel.  | 
              
               
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                    5 
                    Cappadocia to Konya 
                    Breakfast at hotel and some free time before we depart on 
                    the drive 
                    to Konya where we visit the Whirling Dervishes (Mevlana) Mausoleum 
                    and the Karatay Koran School, displaying colorful Turkish 
                    tiles. 
                    Overnight at the hotel.  
                   
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                Day 
                    6 
                    Konya to Antalya via Aspendos& Perge 
                    Breakfast after which we drive on to Antalya which is located 
                    on the 
                    Mediterranean Coast. En-route we will stop to visit the ruins 
                    of the 
                    Hellenistic and Roman periods such as the colonnade street 
                    of Perge, 
                    the magnificently preserved 15.000 persons capacity theatre 
                    of 
                    Aspendos and the Manavgat Waterfalls. 
                    Overnight at the hotel.   | 
              
               
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                Day 
                  7 
                  Antalya to Pamukkale 
                  Breakfast and we depart to Pamukkale, literally translated as 
                  "Cotton 
                  Castle", describing the white lime cascades (travertens) 
                  formed by mineral springs. Here we will also visit the ruins 
                  of Hierapolis before check-in. At the hotel you will also have 
                  the opportunity to enjoy a thermal mineral spring bath. 
                  Overnight at the hotel.  
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                Day 
                    8 
                    Pamukkale, Aphrodisias and Ephesus 
                    Depart on the drive to Selcuk and along the way we will make 
                    a stop 
                    to visit the amazing ruins of Aphrodisias which were dedicated 
                    to the 
                    Godess of Love, Aphrodite. On arrival to Selcuk we visit the 
                    famous 
                    site of Ephesus, one of the world's finest archaeological 
                    sites. Walk in 
                    its well preserved 2000 year old marble streets to the theatre, 
                    Library 
                    of Celsius, gymnasium, Hadrian's Arch etc. Also during the 
                    day visit 
                    the House of Virgin Mary before driving on to Izmir. 
                    Overnight at the hotel.   | 
              
               
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                    9 
                    Izmir, Pergamum to Canakkale 
                    Breakfast, check out and drive on to Pergamum to visit the 
                    Acropol 
                    where you will see the Altar of Zeus and also the Asclepion 
                    which 
                    was the famous medical center of the ancient world. After 
                    touring 
                    here we continue on the drive to Troy to visit this legendary 
                    and 
                    mythological city along with the replica of the famous wooden 
                    horse. 
                    Overnight at the hotel.   | 
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                Day 
                    10 
                    Canakkale, Gallipoli to Istanbul 
                    Breakfast, check out and then cross the Dardanelles by car 
                    ferry to 
                    Eceabat where we will visit the Battlefields and Memorials 
                    of Gallipoli 
                    including sights like Anzac Cove and the Lone Pine Cemetery. 
                    Then 
                    drive along the sea of Marmara to Istanbul. 
                    Overnight at the hotel.   | 
              
               
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                    11 
                    Bosphorous Cruise 
                    Breakfast at hotel after which 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. 
                    We then continue on land to visit the magnificent Dolmabahce 
                    Palace and then also visit Camlica Hill for panoramic views 
                    over the city. 
                    ?n 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 at the hotel.   | 
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                Day 
                  12 
                  Departure From Istanbul 
                  Breakfast at hotel, check out and as per your international 
                  flight 
                  departure time, transfer on to Istanbul Airport. | 
              
               
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