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Tour Summary :
The tour begins in Istanbul, where we will see the most important sites of Constantinople's former glory. We will learn about the battles fought in Turkey by visiting Gallipoli, Dardanelles and Canakkale, before exploring Troy and Pergamum and the relics left over from the Trojan War. We will then continue to our final destination, Kusadasi, situated on the Aegean coast. We will explore the ancient city of Ephesus and visit the place where the Virgin Mary is believed to have spent her final days. The Tour concludes in Kusadasi.
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Day 1 -Thursday / Sunday - Istanbul - Arrive
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Welcome briefing. Overnight in Istanbul. |
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Day 2 -Friday / Monday - Istanbul
Full day tour of Istanbul including the Topkapi Palace, the official and primary residence in the city of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (excluding harem) and the Hippodrome, from the days of Constantinople's glory as an imperial capital. We will also visit the largest mosque in Turkey—the stunning Blue Mosque. Continue to St. Sophia* and the colorful Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.
Optional: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment. (B) |
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Day 3 -Saturday / Tuesday - Gallipoli / Dardanelles / Canakkale
This morning depart for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, named after the acronym from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) in World War I. Continue to the Lone Pine Cemetery, which is the location of one of the five memorials on the Gallipoli Peninsula commemorating servicemen killed in the campaign from the former British Empire with no known grave. We will then cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale. Overnight in Canakkale. (B, D) |
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Day 4 -Sunday / Wednesday - Troy / Pergamum / Kusadasi
Today visit Troy, famous for its wooden horse, and learn about its pivotal role during the Trojan War. We then continue to the ancient Greek city of Pergamum, filled with relics and ruins of the past. Finally we continue on to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B, D) |
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Day 5-Monday / Thursday - Ephesus & St. Mary's House / Kusadasi
Today you will tour Ephesus, one of the most magnificent excavations in the world. Visit the Odeon (concert hall), the Fountain of Trajan and the steam-heat Baths of Scolastika. Continue to the majestic Temple of Hadrian, Latrines (public toilets) and the marble Library of Celsus, built to hold 12,000 scrolls. Also enjoy the Great Theatre, the largest one in antiquity with a capacity of 24,000 seats where St. Paul preached. Walk along the Arcadian Way, the same path that Mark Antony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. Afterwards visit the humble chapel on the site of the little house where the Virgin Mary is believed to have spent her last days. Despite many controversies, the Vatican has officially sanctioned the site for pilgrimage. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Afternoon Optional: tour of Sardis or Sirince. (B, D) |
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Day 6-Tuesday / Friday - Kusadasi - Return
Morning transfer to Kusadasi pier to catch the ferry or cruise. (B)
*Note: Tours departing on Sundays will visit St. Sophia on day 3 before departing Istanbul, as St. Sophia is closed on Mondays
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| TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: |
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Accommodation. |
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Meals are indicated on itineraries by (B) breakfast, (L) lunch, (D) dinner. |
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Licensed guides throughout the tour |
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Private air-condition transportation. |
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Luggage handling. |
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Local taxes and service charges. |
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Arrival and departure transfers at the beginning and on the last day of tour. |
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| TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: |
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Items of a personal nature |
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Optional tours |
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Customary tips to guide and drivers. |
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Travel Insurance |
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Items not mentioned as being included |
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Visa fees |
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Port taxes |
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Flight / Cruise from Kusadasi at the end of the tour |
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| Tour Style |
(Small Group Tour) |
| Tour Length |
05 Nights/ 06 Days. |
| Starts on |
Istanbul (Thu / Sun) |
| Ends On |
Kusadasi (Tue / Fri) |
| Visit |
Istanbul (Arrival) - Gallipoli - Dardanelles - Canakkale - Troy - Pergamum - Kusadasi - Ephesus & St. Mary's House - Kusadasi (Departure) |
| Prices |
Starting At USD 799* Only. |
| Dates |
See dates below. |
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- Explore the ancient and modern city of Istanbul
- Learn about the history of the Gallipoli Peninsula
- Visit the famous city of Troy
- Wander through the breathtaking archaeological site of Ephesus
- Enjoy historical and cultural relics of
Turkey's long and vibrant history
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Places
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No. of Nights |
Hotels |
| Istanbul |
02 Nights |
Crowne Plaza Harbiye / Crowne Plaza Old City |
| Canakkale |
01 Night |
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| Kusadasi |
02 Nights |
Charisma Hotel |
| Please note: (If the above mentioned hotels are not available we will provide similar alternate). |
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| Departure dates (2012) |
P/P in double |
P / P in triple |
Single Sup |
| Jan 19 |
$799 |
$759 |
$470 |
| Feb 16 |
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| Mar 08, 15, 18, 22, 25 |
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| Apr 05, 12, 19, 26, 29 |
$959 |
$935 |
$510 |
| May 03, 06, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 |
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| Jun 03, 07, 10, 14, 21, 28 |
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| Jul 05, 12, 19, 26 |
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| Aug 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 |
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| Sep 06, 09, 13, 16, 20, 27, 30 |
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| Oct 04, 07, 11, 14, 18, 25 |
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| Nov 01, 04, 08, 15 |
$899 |
$879 |
$485 |
| Dec 20 |
$935 |
$899 |
$510 |
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| Departure dates (2013) |
P/P in double |
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Single Sup |
| Jan 17 |
$935 |
$899 |
$540 |
| Feb 14 |
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| Mar 07, 14, 21, 24 |
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| * Prices are in USD-Based on per person on a twin sharing basis. |
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