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Tour Summary :
This four day tour begins in Istanbul, where you can enjoy a full day guided tour of the historic sites including Topkapi Palace and St. Sophia (Hagia Sofia), as well as the Grand Bazaar. You then fly to Izmir, by the Aegean coast, from where you will be able to explore the ancient site of Ephesus and visit the house where the Virgin Mary is said to have spent her final days. The tour ends in Izmir.
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Tour Itinerary: |
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DAY 1 - Istanbul - Arrive.
On arrival in Istanbul you will be met by our representative and driven to your hotel. This afternoon is free for you to enjoy this beautiful city at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. |
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DAY 2 - Istanbul
Today you will be collected from your hotel for a full day tour of Istanbul*. You will see Topkapi Palace, the official and primary residence in the city of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (excluding harem) and the Hippodrome, where the city's chariot races used to take place. You will visit the stunning Blue Mosque, famous for its ceramics, and St. Sophia (or Hagia Sofia), which was once a Church, then a Mosque, before eventually becoming a museum. You will also have the chance to visit the famous Grand Bazaar, where can test your bartering skills or simply explore. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. (B, L) |
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DAY 3 - Istanbul / Izmir / Ephesus & St. Mary's House (FLIGHT)
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir. On arrival you will be met and transferred to
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 Izmir. (B, L. Please note that Dinner is included tonight for the Superior Hotel category only)
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DAY 4 - Izmir – Return
Today you will be transferred to Izmir airport, where the tour ends. (B)
*Please be aware that Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, St. Sophia is closed on Mondays and the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
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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 |
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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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Flight from Istanbul to Izmir on day 3 |
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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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Flight from Izmir at the end of the tour. |
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| Tour Style |
Independent travel any day |
| Tour Length |
3 Nights/4 Days. |
| Starts on |
Istanbul |
| Ends On |
Izmir |
| Visit |
Istanbul -Izmir |
| Prices |
Starting At USD 555* Only. |
| Dates |
See dates below. |
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- Explore Istanbul's historic Topkapi Palace
- Tour the stunning Hagia Sophia Museum
- Test your bartering skills in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar
- Wander through the breathtaking archaeological site of Ephesus
- Visit the House where the Virgin Mary spent her final days
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| TOUR LODGING INFO: Accommodation will be provided on Room with Meals as specified in the itinerary. |
Places
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No. of Nights |
Superior Hotels |
Deluxe Hotels |
Luxury Hotels |
| Istanbul |
02 Nights |
Innova Hotel |
Crowne Plaza Old City |
Crowne Plaza Hagia Sophia |
| Izmir |
01 Night |
Charisma Hotel |
Swiss Grand Efes |
Movenpick Hotel |
| Please note: (If the above mentioned hotels are not available we will provide similar alternate). |
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| TOUR LODGING INFO: Accommodation will be provided on Room with Meals as specified in the itinerary. |
Hotel Standard
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Dates (2012) |
P/P in double |
P / P in triple |
Single Supp |
| Superior |
Jan 01- Feb 29 |
$555 |
$539 |
$199 |
| Mar 01 – Mar 15 |
$569 |
$555 |
$199 |
| Mar 16 – Jul 25 /
Aug 26 – Nov 10 |
$629 |
$615 |
$225 |
| Jul 26 – Aug 25
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$635 |
$619 |
$225 |
| Deluxe |
Jan 01 – Mar 31 |
$775 |
$759 |
$435 |
| Apr 01 – Oct 31 |
$845 |
$819 |
$465 |
| Luxury |
Jan 04 – Feb 29 |
$799 |
$785 |
$385 |
| Mar 01 – Mar 31 |
$859 |
$839 |
$465 |
| Apr 01 – Jun 30/
Sep 01 / Oct 31
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$1069 |
$1039 |
$669 |
| Jul 01 – Aug 31 |
$999 |
$985 |
$635 |
| *Please note that this tour can also be run on a fully private basis for an extra USD $559 per person |
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