THE WEST OF TURKEY (GEO 07)
Istanbul / Kusadasi / Pamukkale / Antalya
(7 Nights / 8 Days)
01/04/2007-31/10/2007
!!! EVERYDAY DEPARTURES !!!
"ON PRIVATE BASIS ONLY"
DAY 1 : ISTANBUL
Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel. Early check-in is depending on availibility. After a short rest departure for Bosphorus Cruise and Egyptian Bazaar tour.
DAY 2 : ISTANBUL - (B,L)
In the morning after breakfast, join the tour to visit Topkapi Palace, St Sophia, Suleymaniye Mosque, built in the 16th century by Sinan, the famous Ottoman architect of all times, the Byzantine Hippodrome, and Blue Mosque, which has six minarets and a middle dome of 109 feet. Finally the Grand Covered Bazaar, which covers over 4,000 shops under one roof.
DAY 3 : ISTANBUL - (B)
Free at leisure to enjoy the city or take one of the optional tour
DAY 4 : ISTANBUL/ IZMIR / KUSADASI - (B,L,D)
After breakfast transfer to the airport to catch the Izmir flight. Upon arrival drive to Seljuk and visit the ruins of Ephesus, which played a major role in the development of architecture, religions, governmental and economic systems and arts. The temple of Artemis was one of the Seven Wonders of ancient world and centre of pagan religion for 15 centuries. Here Marc Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession, St. Paul preached in the Great Theatre and in a little house outside the city the Virgin Mary spent her last days.
DAY 5 : KUSADASI / PAMUKKALE - (B,L,D)
After the breakfast drive to Pamukkale via Aphrodisias, the ancient city dedicated to the goddess of love, Aphrodite. After lunch drive to Pamukkale the cotton fortress, which rises above the fertile Menderes Valley. Hot mineral waters burst from the earth and cascade over steep cliffs forming pools, channels and stalactites. The therapeutic waters here were known to founders of the cure city of Hierapolis in 190 BC.
DAY 6 : PAMUKKALE / ANTALYA - (B,D)
After breakfast drive to Antalya through beautiful Taurus Mountains. Upon arrival start the Antalya sightseeing tour including Palm Street, Hadrianus Gate, Republican Square, Clock Tower, Old Town and Archeological Museum.
DAY 7 : ANTALYA - (B,D)
Free at leisure to enjoy the sun and the beach or take the optional Perge & Aspendos tour
DAY 8 : ANTALYA / ISTANBUL / INDIA - (B)
After breakfast transfer to airport to catch the flight back home via Istanbul.
The Hotels
Istanbul Euro Plaza Hotel or similar 4* www.europlazahotel.com
Kusadasi Grand Ozcelik or similar 4* www.ozcelikhotels.com
Pamukkale Lycus River or similar 4* www.lycusriver.com
Antalya Khan Hotel or similar 4* www.khanhotel.com
Inclusions
- 7 nights accommodation at the mentioned hotels
- 7 breakfasts
- 4 dinners
- 3 lunches
- Return airport transfers on PRIVATE basis
- PRIVATE basis tour throughout as per itinerary
- Entrances
- Tip and portrage at hotel and restaurant
Exclusions
- Flights
- Drinks at meals
- Personal expenses such as phonecalls, minibar, laundry etc.
- Tip to driver and the guide
Important notes
- The rates may vary during the International events such as Formula 1, congresses etc
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday
- Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Spice Bazaar are closed on Sunday
- St Sophia is closed on Monday
- Veg and Non Veg clients will be accommodated at meals during full day tours
- The domestic flights suggested :
Istanbul - Izmir latest at 09:00 |
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