T3 - Classic Turkey

Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Kusadasi & Canakkale      10 Days from $1249.00

Overview

Tour Style

Classic Tours

Tour Length

10 Days/9 Nights

Departs

Land Only - contact us for an air quote

Starts

Fridays from Istanbul

Finishes

Sundays in Istanbul

Highlights

No information

Included Features

• 9 Nights accommodation in Turkey based on bed and breakfast: Istanbul (3), Cappadocia (2), Pamukkale (1), Kusadasi (2) & Canakkale (1)
• Domestic flight: Istanbul/Cappadocia.
• Service of a licensed English-speaking guide.
• Sightseeing and excursions as detailed in the itinerary, including entrance fees.
• Meals as per itinerary.
• All transfers as per itinerary.

Additional Information

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Itinerary at a glance

Day 1 – Istanbul
Day 2 – Istanbul
Day 3 – Istanbul / Cappadocia
Day 4 – Cappadocia
Day 5 – Cappadocia / Pamukkale
Day 6 – Pamukkale / Kusadasi
Day 7 – Kusadasi / Ephesus
Day 8 – Kusadasi / Pergamum / Canakkale
Day 9 – Canakkale / Istanbul
Day 10 – Istanbul / En Route

Itinerary

Day 1 (Fri) – Istanbul

Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be met by our representative and assisted through formalities and transferred to your hotel. (B)

Day 2 (Sat) – Istanbul

Visit the Hippodrome, the Hagia Sophia Church, an architectural wonder of the 6th century and the Blue Mosque, the imperial mosque famous for its six minarets and interior tiles. Continue to Topkapi Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans, now a museum. A stop is made at one of the oldest markets in the world which contains over 4000 shops, the Grand Bazaar. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

Day 3 (Sun) – Istanbul / Cappadocia

Today, transfer to the airport for a flight to Cappadocia. Continue to your hotel for overnight. (BD)

Day 4 (Mon) – Cappadocia

Enjoy a full day of sightseeing with visits to the Devrant Valley, Pasabag Valley and Avanos. Continue to the Goreme Open Air Museum to see 10th Century churches cut out of soft rock. Visit the unique underground City of Kaymkli, built in the 7th Century by Christians fleeing persecution. Overnight at your hotel. (BD)

Day 5 (Tue) – Cappadocia / Pamukkale

After breakfast, drive towards Konya. En route, visit the elegantly designed rest-stop for travelers, the Sultan Han Caravanserai, built by Sultan Alaettin Keykubad in 1229. Continue to the Mausoleum of Mevlana, master of the whirling dervishes known for their hypnotic movements. Drive to Pamukkale for overnight. (BD)

Day 6 (Wed) – Pamukkale / Kusadasi

After breakfast, you will visit the unique cotton Fortress, the white calcium cascade with its therapeutic thermal pools. Drive to Hierapolis to visit the Roman and Christian remains and the first modern spa centers of the ancient world. Continue to Izmir and overnight at your hotel. (BD)

Day 7 (Thu) – Kusadasi / Ephesus

In the morning, drive to Ancient City of Ephesus, where you will see the marble streets, Antique Theater, Arcadian Way, a Roman Bath and the Celcus Library. You will also visit the Shrine of the Virgin Mary where she spent her final years. Overnight at your hotel. (BD)

Day 8 (Fri) – Kusadasi / Pergamum / Canakkale

After breakfast, drive to Bergama and visit the famous Acropolis of the ancient city and the Ancient Medical Center Asklepion. Continue your drive to the fabled city of Troy, famed in Homeric legend – site of the Trojan horse. Overnight in Canakkale at your hotel. (BD)

Day 9 (Sat) – Canakkale / Istanbul

In the morning, depart towards Gallipoli embarking on ferry for a relaxing ride across the Dardanelle. Visit Anzac Cove and the Lone pine cemetery. Continue to Istanbul and overnight at your hotel. (B)

Day 10 (Sun) – Istanbul / En Route

Transfer to the airport in Istanbul for your flight to Toronto.

Prices

Period: 2014/2015

 

T3 – Land Only, P.P. in double

Rate

Sep 16 – Dec 10

1298

Dec 11 – Jan 06

1249

Jan 07 – Mar 31

1298

Apr 01 – Aug 31

1398

Single Supplement

549

 

*Price excludes airfare. For departure gateways, please contact us for a quote.
Easter & other holidays - supplement applies

Accommodation

 

City

Hotel

Istanbul

Wyndham Istanbul Old City or similar

Cappadocia

Double Tree by Hilton or similar

Pamukkale

Colossae Thermal or similar

Kusadasi

Kusadasi Beach Resort or similar

Canakkale

Kolin Hotel or similar

 

Accommodation is subject to availability

 

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