TURKEY – Gateway to Antiquity, OCT 06-18, 2014 13 Days › 11 Nights › 26 meals Flight details: Calgary – London – Istanbul – London – Calgary (with British Airways) BA 102 06OCT Calgary – London 2230 1355 (arrival on 07OCT) BA 680 07OCT London – Istanbul 1750 2340 BA 679 18OCT Istanbul – London 1355 1605 BA 103 18OCT London – Calgary 1735 1925 Price - $2579 + 620 tax = $3199 per person based on double occupancy Home to more than 20 different intriguing civilizations dating back 10,000 years, Turkey and its rich heritage can be experienced by visits to the many temples, churches, mosques, tombs, statues and palaces throughout the country. Combined with fascinating natural sceneries, hot springs, waterfalls and mountain chains, there is much to see and experience in Turkey. Day 1 CANADA DEPARTURE Depart from Calgary to Istanbul (Other departure cities available). Day 2 Istanbul (20 km) • Upon arrival meet at Istanbul Airport and transfer to your hotel. Accommodation › Hotel Antik 4* for 2 nights Day 3 Istanbul • Sightseeing tour of Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest of the remaining palaces where Ottoman Sultans used to live. After lunch, visit the Blue Mosque, the Ottoman’s imperial cemetery and the Grand Bazaar. (Breakfast/Lunch) Day 4 Istanbul • Canakkale (320 km) • Wine tasting at Umurbey Vineyards, lunch, and then visit the World War Two museum. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Accommodation › Hotel Kolin 5* Day 5 Canakkale • Izmir (335 km) • Visit the legendary city of Troy, the “Olive Oil Museum” and the ancient city of Pergamum (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Accommodation › Hotel Kaya Thermal 5* Day 6 Izmir • Pamukkale (290 km) • Guided visit of Ephesus followed by the home of Mother Mary. Continue to Pamukkale to see the cascading hot springs. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Accommodation › Hotel Colossae 5* Day 7 Pamukkale • Cappadocia (630 km) • Visit the Whirling Dervishes Convent which is now the Mevlana Museum. In the afternoon, visit a Caravanserail (fortress) and the underground galleries of Saratli. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Accommodation › Hotel Dedeman 5* Day 8 Cappadocia (80 km) • Guided visit of the churches of Goreme built in the rock. See the Avcilar and Pasabagi villages and finally, the valley of Dervent. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Accommodation › Hotel Dedeman 5* Day 9 Cappadocia • Ankara • Antalya 310 kms (domestic flight) • Drive to Ankara and visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and photo stop at Ataturk Mausoleum. Continue to Ankara’s airport for your domestic flight to Antalya. Arrive to Antalya, transfer to your hotel. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Accommodation › Hotel Khan 4* for 2 nights Day 10 Antalya (150 km) • Free morning at leisure. Lunch and explore the roman harbour in Antalya city center. Continue to Aspendos antique theater dating back to 2nd century AD. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Day 11 Antalya • Istanbul (Domestic flight) • Early transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. Today we visit Saint Sophia basilica, take a boat trip on the Bosporus. Lunch in a typical fish restaurant, walk to Golden Horn district and Eyup Hill, stop at Pierre Loti famous Café , visit the historical cemetery, Eyup Mosque and at last, some free time at the Spice Market before going to the hotel. (Breakfast/Lunch) Accommodation › Hotel Senator 4* for 2 nights Day 12 Istanbul • Last day with a tour guide to visit and for shopping in Istanbul: the Underground Cistern, the textile shops, the “Flower Market”, Taksim new city square and at the end of this local experience, take the funicular and tram with the guide back to your hotel. (Breakfast/Lunch) Day 13 Istanbul • Canada • Transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight back to Canada. (Breakfast) The Package Includes: - Return flights from Calgary with British Airways - Domestic flights from Ankara to Antalya and from Antalya to Istanbul - Minibus or coach transportation from day 2 - 13 - Return airport transfers - English speaking local guides - 4* and 5* accommodation based on double occupancy - Visits and meals as per itinerary - Hotel taxes and service charges Not Included: Visa is required prior arrival in Turkey. You can purchase your visa for 60 USD via evisa.gov.tr
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