13 Day Turkish Treasures
13 days
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3 Istanbul, 1 Canakkale, 2 Izmir, 2 Antalya, 2 Cappadocia, 1 Ankara
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Visit the Anzac Cemetery, a memorial to the casualties of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps in Gallipoli Tour the classical 4000-year-old city of Troy immortalized in Homer's epic poem, The Iliad Visit Pergamum, a kingdom dating back to the 4th century, home to the Roman center of Asklepion View the thermal pools at Pamukkale's "cotton castle" of cascading snow-falls View Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder and first president of the Turkish Republic †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
What's this trip about?
3 Istanbul, 1 Canakkale, 2 Izmir, 2 Antalya, 2 Cappadocia, 1 Ankara
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
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Trip includes
- Round trip flights New York-Istanbul, Istanbul-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 11 nights First Class accommodations
- 3 nights Istanbul 1 night Canakkale 2 nights Izmir 2 nights Antalya 2 nights Cappadocia 1 night Ankara Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 21 meals: 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 9 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Turkey
Depart for Turkey
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7:30 PM, followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Sunday - Morning City Tour of Istanbul
Embark on a half day morning tour of Istanbul, the only city that straddles two continents. Your tour includes a short briefing and a picture stop at the courtyard of the Blue Mosque, a 17th century Ottoman Mosque. Continue to the Hippodrome, the place chariot races and ...
DAY 4, Monday - Anzac Cemetery, Travel to Canakkale
This morning, drive to the town of Gallipoli, site of the famous Ottoman victory against the Allies during World War I. Visit the Anzac Cemetery, a memorial to the casualties of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Afterwards, cross the Dardanelles by ferry and con...
DAY 5, Tuesday - Visit Troy, Pergamum, Travel to Izmir
This morning, proceed to the classical city of Troy. Tour this 4000-year-old city and legendary center of the Trojan War, made immortal by Homer's epic poem The Iliad. Then, drive to Pergamum, a powerful kingdom during the ancient Hellenistic period, and visit Asklepion,...
DAY 6, Wednesday - Full Day in Izmir
Spend a full day at leisure in Izmir. With over 3500 years of history, the port city known historically as Smyrna offers a variety of archaeological sites, not to mention easy access to ancient Ephesus. Don't miss the optional tour to Ephesus. Here, you'll visit the Hous...
DAY 7, Thursday - Necropolis & Hierapolis at Pamukkale
Today, depart in the early morning from Izmir and drive to Pamukkale en route to Antalya where you will arrive in the evening. Visit the Necropolis and the ancient city of Hierapolis "Holy City", situated atop the Pamukkale hot springs, which together constitute a UNESCO...
DAY 8, Friday - Full Day in Antalya
Spend a full day at leisure in Antalya. Founded by King Attalos of Pergamum as "Heaven on Earth," Antalya is an international resort city that has become a prime destination in Turkey. A fascinating optional tour is offered to the Pamphylian city of Perge and to the anci...
DAY 9, Saturday - Cappadocia Caravanserai Sightseeing
Today, depart in the early morning to travel to Cappadocia. En route, visit the 13th-century Caravanserai of Sultanhan, a large abandoned city and shelter in Cappadocia, built on the Silk Road. During the Seljuk period, trade flourished, requiring roads for caravan trans...
DAY 10, Sunday - Full Day in Cappadocia
Awake very early to participate in the optional hot air Balloon Ride* that takes you soaring over the Cappadocian landscape with its fairy chimney rock formations. Then, explore the area independently on your day at leisure. Cappadocia is home to rock-cut temples, ancien...
DAY 11, Monday - Travel to Ankara, Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk
This morning depart for Ankara, the capital city of Turkey. Upon arrival, visit the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder and first president of the Turkish Republic. Leading up to the Mausoleum, view the vast brick courtyard and monumental avenue lined with Neo-Hittite st...
DAY 12, Tuesday - Return to Istanbul
This morning return to Istanbul. Arrive in the afternoon and spend the remainder of the day at leisure or, join the optional cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding straits separating Europe and Asia. This evening, enjoy a dinner at your hotel and bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise (PM)
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 13, Wednesday - Depart Turkey
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Last Updated: 2/23/2024
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