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First Class 2012: Highlights of Turkey 2012
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 Tour Type: Eastern MediterraneanBrochure Type: First Class 2012See the sights of Turkey, including the impressive Topkapi Palace of Istanbul, the battlefields of Gallipoli, the legendary city of Troy, the ancient kingdom of Pergamon, the thermal pools of Pamukkale, and the Green Ottoman Complex of Bursa. For an even more magical experience, why not add a 7-day cruise? Sightseeing Highlights- Istanbul Sightseeing includes visits to the Topkapi Palace and the Treasury section, Saint Sophia Basilica and the Blue Mosque.
- Gallipoli See Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair.
- Troy Visit the ruins of the ancient city and see the Wooden Horse
- Pergamon Visit the Asclepion Medical Centre.
- Ephesus Visit the Great Theatre, Library of Celcius, Gymnasium, Temple of Hadrian and the Virgin Mary's House.
- Pamukkle Visit the 'Cotton Castle' springs.
- Hierapolis Visit the ruins of the Roman health spa.
- Bursa Visit the Green Ottoman Complex and the Grand Mosque.
Dining Highlights- Welcome Reception with your Travel Director in Istanbul.
- 7 buffet breakfasts.
- 4 three-course or open buffet dinners.
- 1 Farewell Dinner on the final night in Istanbul.
First Class Travel Highlights- First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms
and private facilities
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling
fees and local taxes included
- Travel by luxury, air-conditioned coach with reclining seats
- The services of one of our professional Travel Directors throughout your journey
- Audio headsets for all guided visits and included sightseeing
- Ferry crossings from Eceabat to Canakkale, and Yalova to Istanbul
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet
and map
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| Call (330) 896-7090 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10564869 | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 3/31/2012 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Overnight flight to Istanbul. | | Day 2 | Istanbul | ARRIVE ISTANBUL (2 NIGHTS): Transfer to your hotel on arrival. Meet later with your Travel Director and travelling companions for a Welcome Reception. (Welcome Reception)
Holiday Inn Sisli (Superior First Class) | | Day 3 | Istanbul | ISTANBUL SIGHTSEEING: Visit the impressive Topkapi Palace, one of the greatest palaces of the Ottoman period, which has a superb position overlooking the Bosphorus. Explore the magnificent St. Sophia's Basilica built by Constantine the Great. After lunch, discover the wonders of the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and beautiful blue Iznik tiles. Finally, tour the Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot racing and other sporting events were held. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 4 | Canakkale | ISTANBUL - GALLIPOLI - CANAKKALE: In Gallipoli, see the Lone Pine Cemetery and the battlefields, including Anzac Cove and Chunuk Bair, where some of the fiercest fighting took place during World War I. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Kolin/Tusan (First Class) | | Day 5 | Izmir | CANAKKALE - TROY - PERGAMON - IZMIR: Explore the legendary city of Troy, immortalised by Homer in the stories of King Priamus, Hector, Paris and the beautiful Helen. Admire the archaeological excavations revealing nine separate periods of settlement, plus the symbolic replica wooden Trojan horse commemorating the epic war machine constructed in the 13th century BC. Visit the Asclepion Medical Centre at the ancient kingdom of Pergamon. Dine tonight at your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Moevenpick Izmir (Deluxe) | | Day 6 | Pamukkale | IZMIR - EPHESUS - VIRGIN MARY'S HOUSE - PAMUKKALE: Your fascinating walking tour of the ancient city of Ephesus includes the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Hadrian guarded by Medusa's head, and the Great Theatre, which was built by the Romans between 41 and 117 AD and is still in use today. Later, relax and enjoy the blissful thermal pools at your hotel in Pamukkale! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Lycus River (First Class) | | Day 7 | Bursa | PAMUKKALE - HIERAPOLIS - BURSA: Visit the ancient ruins of Hierapolis at Pamukkale, which is also famous for white 'Cotton Castles' formed by limestone-laden thermal springs. Finish your day in the city of Bursa. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Thermal Kervansaray (First Class) | | Day 8 | Istanbul | BURSA - ISTANBUL: Wander through the old silk market and visit the Green Ottoman Complex. Continue to Istanbul and spend time haggling for souvenirs in the vast, bustling Grand Bazaar! Join your fellow travellers this evening for a Farewell Dinner to mark the end of your holiday. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Holiday Inn Sisli (Superior First Class) | | Day 9 | Depart Istanbul | DEPART ISTANBUL: Say goodbye to your companions and transfer to the airport for your flight home. Alternatively, why not continue your splendid adventure on one of our superb cruises? (Buffet Breakfast) |
| | On this departure there is the option of attending the Dawn Service at Gallipoli on Anzac Day.
- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class |
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