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| Price :Ask for price |
| Type :Guaranteed Departure |
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Reservation |
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| What is Included? |
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All Transfers |
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Guide and Air-conditioned transport |
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3 nights accommodation in Istanbul |
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4 nights accommodation in Anatolia |
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Lunch Daily |
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All museum entrance fees |
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V.A.T. (%18 sales tax) |
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All parking,porter,hotel tips |
| What is not Included? |
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Beverages |
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Domestic flghts
(Total airline ticket costs: approximately US$ 255)
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| Guide in: |
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English, German, Italian, Spanish, French |
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in Istanbul Nippon Hotel |
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in Cappadocia Club Lodge |
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in Izmir Anemon Hotel |
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in Kusadasi Korumar Hotel |
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Highlights Of This Tour |
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Turkey is a vast country. It is also an ancient one, continuously inhabited for ten millennia, home to the rise and fall of many of the world's greatest civilizations. It would take months, or even years, to explore fully the cultural, historical and natural riches of this fascinating land. But we've put together a tour that allows a glimpse of some of Turkey's most renowned sites.
We start out by exploring the Byzantine cathedrals, bustling bazaars and towering mosques of Istanbul, an imperial city steeped in almost 3,000 years of Greek, Roman and Ottoman history. After a cruise along the legendary Bosphorus, we fly to the heart of Anatolia, where we visit Cappadocia, a region that amazes and inspires with its surreal landscape, early Christian settlements and timeless way of life. From there, we head for the blue waters and olive groves of the Aegean region, the area where much of what is regarded as Western culture first took shape, a stunning land once crowned by the great marble cities of ancient Pergama and Ephesus. Follow in the footsteps of Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, St. Paul, the Virgin Mary...
We arrange air-conditioned, comfortable transport and professional drivers, accommodations in top hotels, knowledgeable, friendly guides and an itinerary that helps you get the most out of your stay in Turkey. Relax, marvel at the glories of this marvelous country. And leave the rest to us.
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Detailed Itinerary |
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1st Day... Arrive at Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport, where you are welcomed and assisted with the transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
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2nd Day... A full-day tour of Istanbul, the fabled capital of three great empires - Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman. We visit Hagia Sophia, the great cathedral that was once the former spiritual heart of the Byzantine Empire and is considered by many to be the 8th Wonder of the World. Then, we explore The Blue Mosque, an architectural masterpiece dating from the 17th century that is famed for its exquisite blue tiles and six elegant minarets, and Basilica Cistern, an ancient underground cistern supported by 336 columns.
Overnight in Istanbul
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After lunch, we tour Topkapi Palace, the home of Sultans and administrative center of the mighty Ottoman Empire. Precious personal belongings of the Ottoman dynasties are on display in the Treasury and the collection of fine Chinese porcelain is among the most extensive in the world. We end the day with a trip to the Grand Bazaar, an exotic maze of narrow alleys, stunning architectural details and hundreds of shops selling a rich assortment of handmade carpets, gold, silver, leather and other precious goods.
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3rd Day. A half-day cruise along the Bosphorus, the glistening waters that link Europe to Asia, the physical and spiritual heart of Istanbul. On the way back to our hotel, we visit the Sadberk Hanim Museum, a gracious three-story waterfront mansion housing a rich collection of Anatolian works of arts, antiques and relics dating back to 6,000 BC. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul |
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Imperial Tour 
