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Treasures of Turkey
12 days £859
Fly from... Heathrow
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CAPPADOCIA
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Highlights Include Istanbul kusadasi Ephesus Pamukkale Cappadocia Ankara
Bridging Asia and Europe, Turkey is a vast and fascinating country where rugged and spectacular countryside gives way to glorious coastlines, important archaeological sites and ancient treasures. It is a truly wonderful land, offering a feast of culture and interest.
YOUR ITIneRARY DAY 1 - Depart on your scheduled flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel for a two night stay. DAY 2 - Today we include a full day tour of Istanbul. You will visit the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet Square, the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, and the ancient St. Sophia Church. An included lunch will be taken at a typical Turkish fish restaurant. This afternoon you will discover half-hidden gardens and courtyards in the topkapi Palace. This will be followed by a visit to the famous Grand Bazaar. Evening at leisure.
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kemal Ataturk. After dinner at a typical Turkish restaurant, you will transfer to the railway station to board a sleeper train to Istanbul. DAY 11 - Upon arrival in Istanbul transfer to the hotel for your final night. The rest of the day is free, or join our optional cruise on the Bosphorus. DAY 12 - Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. YOUR HOTeLs You will stay in good tourist class hotels such as the Sapphire Hotel or similar in Istanbul, the Akol Hotel or similar in Canakkale, the tusan Hotel or similar in Kusadasi, the richmond thermal Hotel or similar in Pamukkale, the Bera Hotel or similar in Konya and the ottoman House or similar in Cappadocia. All bedrooms have private facilities. YOUR TRAIn Your overnight train from Ankara to Istanbul features a berth with two seats which convert into beds at night. Toilets are located at the front of each carriage. There is a carriage with a restaurant and bar. Meals are not included whilst on the train.
Whats Included
n n n n n n n Return scheduled flights to Istanbul Transfers between airport and hotel All other transportation as detailed Ten nights half board accommodation & lunch on Day 2 One nights accommodation on a sleeper train, Ankara Istanbul Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager and English speaking local guide Excursions as follows: - Full day tour of Istanbul and Cappadocia - Tours of Konya and Ankara - Visits to Gallipoli, Troy, Assos, Pergamon, Aphrodisias, Hierapolis, Caravanserai Sultanhan - Visit to Ephesus All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person All State and local taxes All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges
DAY 3 - Leave Istanbul and drive along the delightful coastline of the Sea of Marmara to Gallipoli. You will then take a ferry across the famous Dardanelles. Continue to the ancient city of troy. An overnight stop will be made in nearby Canakkale. DAY 4 - This morning you depart Canakkale for kusadasi. We visit the ancient city of Pergamo and a stop will be made at Aesclepion, an ancient rehabilitation centre. Continue to Kusadasi, via Izmir, for a two night stay . DAY 5 - Included visit to Ephesus, the most famous of all ancient sites in Turkey. You will explore the Basilica of St. John, the house of the Virgin Mary, the Museum of Ephesus plus much more. DAY 6 - Drive to Aphrodisias, one of the most important archaeological sites in Turkey. Continue to Pamukkale for an overnight stay. DAY 7 - This morning you will visit the Greco-Roman city of Hierapolis. Here you will see spectacular ruins and more than a thousand tombs. There will also be the opportunity to swim in a hot spring. Continue with a scenic drive to konya for an overnight stay. DAY 8 - This morning there will be a short tour to see the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the Ince Minare and karatay Medresesi, before the drive to Cappadocia. En route visit the 13th century Caravanserai Sultanhan, once used forARMENIA the camel caravans. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a two night stay. DAY 9 - Included full day tour of Cappadocia. You will see the rock valleys of Goreme, Zelve, where people lived until the last century, the natural citadel of Uchisar, Cavusin church and the underground city of kaymaki, plus other sites. DAY 10 - Depart Cappadocia for the drive to Ankara. Today you will see the Museum of old Anatolian Civilisations and the Mausoleum of
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Dates, Prices & Flight Information
Holiday ref: LTK
Heathrow 2008 Oct 02 Oct 16 2009 Feb 19 Mar 19 Apr 30 £859 £879 £969 Sep 03 Oct 08 £979 £969 £1015 £1015 Oct 30 £989
Turkish Airlines Depart 1145 hrs Return arrival 1450 hrs
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Deposit £150 per person n Single room £160 UK Airline Passenger Duty (£40) Included Overseas Airport Airline Tax Included For insurance N A Z E R B A I J A information, please see page 199. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities FLY FROM YOUR LOCAL AIRPORT You can fly to your destination from the following airports at the supplement shown below (per person). Manchester £NIL For details of airlines and approximate flight timings please see pages 192-193. Regional connecting flights are also available. Please see pages 6-7 for details. TRAnsFeRs Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approx. 45 mins.
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