TREASURES OF TURKEY
(8 NIGHTS, 9 DAYS)

Day 1

- ISTANBUL TO ANKARA

Depart from your hotel for Ankara . Arrive the capital of Turkey , check-in hotel. Overnight at Ankara . (NO MEALS)

Day 2

- ANKARA/CAPADOCCIA

Day 3

- CAPADOCCIA

After we have our breakfast at the hotel, we will depart hotel for guiding you through this amazing mystical landscape, will be like showing you around another planet. Here we will visit the ancient underground cities of Kaymakli, Guvercinlik and Devrent Valleys; the natural rock castle at Uchisar; Avanos and Pasabaglari and the beautiful open-air museums at Zelve and Goreme, where the remains of churches and Christian settlements date back thousands of years. A place where you simply let your mind wander and be amazed at this beautiful region. Dinner is at the hotel. Stay overnight in Cappadocia. (BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

Day 4

- KONYA/PAMUKKALE

Breakfast is served at the hotel. Transfer to Konya where we visit the Mevlana Museum and the tomb of Mevlana, the founder of the mystical Whirling Dervishes, Karatay Medrese and the Ince Minare, now a museum. After lunch at Konya, we will continue our drive to Pamukkale. Arrive Pamukkale, check-in hotel. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale. (BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

Day 5

- HIERAPOLIS/APHRODISIAS/KUSADASI

Discover the ancient tourist resort of Asia Minor, Hierapolis situated above the snow-white terrace basins at Pamukkale. Then drive to Aphrodisias to explore the remains of the city; where there was a school of sculpture at ancient times, also we will visit the stadium, Temple of Aphrodite. We will arrive our hotel at Kusadasi, have our dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi. (BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

Day 6

- EPHESUS

After breakfast we will depart hotel for our visits to Ephesus and environments. First we will visit the House of the Virgin Mary on top of Mountain. A pilgrimage site for many people of all denominations. Then proceed to the Ancient City of Ephesus where you will explore some of the best preserved theatres, fountains and buildings in the world. A definite must while in Turkey. After lunch visit the Basilica of St. John, free afternoon. Dinner and over-night in Kusadasi. (BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

Day 7

- PERGAMON/TROY/CANAKKALE

Breakfast is served at the hotel. After breakfast, depart hotel for Pergamon. Here you will be delighted to visit the Asclepion and Health Centre. As you make your way to the acropolis, the Red Basilica, originally a temple of Serapis, can be viewed. The most spectacular structure is certainly the theatre, a remarkable piece of engineering built into the steep hillside. After visits to the sites and we have lunch, we will depart for Canakkale. Visit Troy ancient City and Trojan Horse before continuing to Canakkale. Dinner and over-night at Canakkale. (BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

Day 8

- GALLIPOLI/ISTANBUL

After breakfast cross the strait by ferry and visit the memorials and battle fields in Gallipoli.Then drive to Istanbul along the shores of Marmara Sea. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight Istanbul. (BREAKFAST, LUNCH )

Day 9

- ISTANBUL

After breakfast, the end of services. (BREAKFAST)

DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES -  2007

INCLUDED SERVICES

• 8 Nights, 4 Star Hotel Accommodations.
• All sightseeing tours as described in the itinerary.
• All admission fees to the visited sites.
• English speaking tour guide thru the package.
• All meals as stated in the itinerary.
• Transportation by air-conditioned, non smoking vehicle.
• All Taxes and service fees.