Turkish Delights 2013
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Itinerary
Day 1 - DEPART USA
Board your overnight flight (not included).
Day 2 - ISTANBUL
Welcome to Turkey – a land rich in archeological sites, historic monuments, warm-hearted people and an enormous variety of spectacular scenery. On arrival at Istanbul Airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, join your Tour Director and fellow guests for a Welcome Reception and light informal meal.
Day 3 - ISTANBUL - BURSA
This morning take a short ferry trip and drive to the charming Cumalikizik Village with its traditional wooden houses, and narrow cobblestone streets. Continue to Bursa for your overnight stay. There is time this afternoon to visit the glorious Green Mosque and Mausoleum complex, the Grand Mosque, the Bazaar and colourful Silk Market. Tonight you might like to experience a Turkish bath at your hotel.(B,D)
Day 4 - BURSA - PAMUKKALE
Drive to Sardis, where you visit the Synagogue, Roman Gymnasium and the Temple of Artemis. Now continue to Pamukkale, famous for its ‘Cotton Castle’, a dazzling chalk-white array of fantastically shaped limestone terraces. Visit the ruins of ancient Hierapolis and the fairyland terraces and see the glistening pools and cascades in scallop-shell basins.(B,D)
Day 5 - PAMUKKALE - IZMIR
Journey to the ruined city of Ephesus. View the marvellous facade of the Library of Celsus, walk the Arcadian Way and see the amazing Amphitheatre. Also visit the House of the Virgin Mary. At the Archeological Museum in nearby Selçuk you can marvel at many of the artefacts excavated from Ephesus. After visiting a Turkish carpet centre it’s on to the pretty port city of Izmir.(B,D)
Day 6 - IZMIR - CANAKKALE
Stop in Pergamon, the impressive site of an ancient kingdom, to visit the Asklepion, one of the most famous shrines and therapeutic centres in the ancient world. Drive to Homer’s legendary city of Troy; visit the ruins and see an enormous reconstruction of the fabled Wooden Horse. Stay tonight in the seaport of Çanakkale, on the southern side of the Dardanelles at their narrowest point.(B,D)
Day 7 - CANAKKALE - ISTANBUL
This morning cross the Dardanelles Straits and drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula to visit Anzac Cove and the emotive Lone Pine Cemetery. Then return to Istanbul. Upon arrival, embark on a superb highlight cruise along the Bosphorus Waterway.(B)
Day 8 - ISTANBUL SIGHTSEEING
Admire the Blue Mosque with its beautiful tiles and the Hippodrome where Roman chariot races were held. Visit St Sophia, at one time a cathedral and a mosque, and now a magnificent museum. Move on to Topkapi Palace where some of the world’s biggest emeralds and diamonds are on display. Finish your tour among the 4,000 shops, cafes and tea houses of the Grand Bazaar. Don’t worry, your guide will give you a full explanation of the time-honoured ritual of bargaining! Tonight join in farewell Celebration Dinner at a lively restaurant.(B,D)
Day 9 - RETURN TO USA
This morning, your tour comes to an end with a transfer to the airport.(B)
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All This Included
This tour bursts with highlights, including Ephesus, Troy, and Topkapi Palace. All the while, you are assured of a warm welcome and fantastic hospitality.
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A Welcome Reception with light informal meal
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Enjoy a lively Celebration dinner at an Istanbul restaurant (D)
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7 Buffet Breakfasts (B) and 4 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
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Escorted by a professional multilingual Tour Director
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Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
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Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
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Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
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Insight Traveller Welcome pack
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Arrival and departure transfers between the airport and your Insight tour hotel
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Highlights
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Istanbul: Visit the fabulous Topkapi Palace. Leaern how to haggle in the Grand Bazaar; the technique, the pitfalls and how much to pay! Visit the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia.
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Cumalikizik: Visit this charming Village.
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Bursa: Visit the Green Mosque and Mausoleum complex, the Grand Mosque, bazaar and silk market.
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Sardis: Visit the Synagogue, Roman Gymnasium and the Temple of Artemis.
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Pamukkale: Visit the ruins of Hierapolis and the white terraces.
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Ephesus: Tour one of the world’s finest archeological sites. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary.
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Selcuk: Visit the Archeological Museum.
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Pergamon: Visit the Asklepion.
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Troy: Visit the legendary city.
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Gallipoli: Visit Anzac Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery.
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Accommodations
Istanbul: Barcelo Eresin Topkapi
Bursa: Kervansaray Thermal
Izmir: Swissôtel Grand Efes/Hilton
Canakkale: Kolin
Istanbul: Barcelo Eresin Topkapi
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Notes
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Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.
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